2024 Hengqin Life Hengqin Marathon

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Hengqin, an island that combines modern city and natural beauty, is attracting more and more attention with its unique charm. The 2024 Hengqin Life Hengqin Marathon, as a high-profile sports event, perfectly integrates culture, sports and tourism, so that runners can enjoy the customs, food and beauty of Hengqin and rich cultural and entertainment activities while enjoying the race.

Attractions check-in, unlimited fun

1 Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort

Including the world's largest marine theme park - Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the global circus gold medal Chimelong International Circus City, China's largest marine ecological theme hotel Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, the interesting penguin theme hotel, etc., is one of the symbols of Hengqin International Leisure Tourism Island.

2 Chimelong Spaceship

The world's largest indoor park, located in the national tourist resort - Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort, close to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, gathers China's original design power and international top resources, and integrates marine biology science popularization, meta-universe entertainment applications, large-scale performances, special catering and theme products.

3 Xingledu Camping Town

Backed by Xiaohengqin Mountain, with the concept of 'camping +', it is the first RV camping tourism demonstration base in China to create a leisure tourism destination integrating characteristic accommodation, fun and amusement, outdoor sports, expansion education, and special food.

4 Lai Sun Hengqin Innovation Party

The integrated tourism and entertainment project with the theme of culture and creativity is mainly composed of two international entertainment projects, Lionsgate Entertainment Center and the first National Geographic Adventure Center in South China, combined with high-end technology to bring a world-class theme entertainment experience.

5 Xiangzhoubu Cultural Center

With three streets, five lanes, and 136 quadrangle courtyards, the essence of the five major architectural schools of Huichuan, Hui, Jin, Shanghai, and Lingnan is restored, and the prosperity of the past century is restored. Rooted in China, it will meet guests with literature and bloom in the world.

6 Legend Pandu Square

An art shopping mall integrating Macao, Chinese and Western cultures. Designed by the internationally renowned architect Mr. Ma Ruolong, it adopts the Portuguese Manueline architectural style, combined with the Chinese style, and has become a landmark building standing between the two sides of the strait.

7 Hengqin Rosewood Museum

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China Rosewood Museum, the first branch opened in China, it is a typical imitation of the Ming and Qing Dynasty classical buildings, with a magnificent appearance. The furniture displayed in the museum is integrated with the space, conveying a strong oriental charm.

Diverse ecology and scenery

Mangzhou Wetland Park

Covering an area of about 66 hectares, Hengqin Mangzhou Wetland Park is open to citizens and tourists free of charge, and is rich in wild animal and plant resources, most representative of birds, fish and mangrove plants. The ecological environment includes large areas of reeds, mangroves, coastal tidal flats, large freshwater lakes in the park, lotus ponds, grasslands, artificial garden plants, etc., and the ecological environment is relatively diverse.

Erjingwan Wetland Park

Hengqin National Wetland Park, also known as Erjingwan Wetland Park, is located at the estuary of the Pearl River, forming a typical coastal and coastal landform, and is the largest natural ecological wetland in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.

Tianmu River Rowing Park

Located on the bank of the Tianmu River, the 'Rowing Park' has a wild rain garden plant landscape, integrating sports, food, and waterfront beauty, providing a new way of space and leisure.

Flower promenade

Hengqin Flower Sea Promenade is a 13.6-kilometer-long coastal secondary trunk road embankment landscape belt, famous for its rich flower species and magnificent sea views. Every October, about 4,700 cherry blossom kapok plants bloom as scheduled, forming a sea of ten miles of flowers. There are various styles of service stations and scenic spots along the promenade, providing tourists with a wealth of leisure and entertainment and sightseeing travel options.

Tianmu River Ecological Corridor

The Tianmu River Ecological Corridor is built along the Tianmu River, with a total length of about 7.2 kilometers, sparkling and rippling with unlimited scenery on both sides. There are nine bridges in Tianmu River, which have both landscape and practicality, 'one bridge and one view', showing the charm of 'landscape city and ecological island city'. As a necessary section of the Hengqin Marathon, the beautiful scenery of the city's waterfront on the bank of the Tianmu River unfolds slowly, making people feel refreshed and happy.

Little Hengqin Mountain

Xiaohengqin Mountain is a natural mountain with beautiful scenery and rich ecology. The mountains are not high, but the forests are lush and green. There are a number of hiking trails that meander along the way, with abundant vegetation and birdlife, and the summit overlooks the entire island of Hengqin, including the spectacular seascape, bustling cityscape and the Macau Peninsula in the distance. A good hiking experience is provided for mountaineering enthusiasts.

Cultural activities to enrich the experience

From international sports events to mass fitness activities, from elegant art exhibitions to passionate music festivals and leisure camping festivals, Hengqin's cultural and sports activities have everything to meet the needs of citizens and tourists of different ages and hobbies.

In Hengqin, various music festivals, art exhibitions and cultural forums are regularly held, such as the Hengqin Jazz Festival, International Design Week, etc., so that the atmosphere of culture and art fills the air, adding infinite charm to this island city.

Hengqin International Tennis Center

The modern, international and high-value Hengqin International Tennis Center, designed by the top architectural design company POPULOUS, covers an area of 117,000 square meters and has a central court that can accommodate 5,000 spectators - Huafa Center Court.

In September this year, the Davis Cup final group stage, hosted by an Asian country for the first time, came to an end at the Hengqin International Tennis Center, where high-level sports events and explosive popularity are staged every year.

Tianmu Qintai

Located on the central artificial island of Tianmu River in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Tianmu Qintai, a new urban landmark in Hengqin, integrates functions such as headquarters office, conference and exhibition, boutique hotel, and experiential business.

The overall design integrates buildings, bridges and islands, and the appearance draws inspiration from pipa and guqin, outlining the curved shape of the building, and the overall shape is solemn and elegant, full of ancient charm.

Hengqin Culture and Art Center

On September 14 this year, Hengqin's new landmark building, Hengqin Culture and Art Center, was officially opened.

Its design concept is 'landscape Hengqin, Bay Area living room', with a beautiful architectural arc, echoing the pattern of symbiosis of green mountains and green waters in the cooperation zone. The center integrates the functions of a book reading center, a cultural performance center, a multi-functional exhibition center, an art museum, an archive, etc., and will become an important stage to show Hengqin's modernization and cultural integration.

A feast of food for the taste buds to enjoy

Walking in the streets and alleys of Hengqin, the first thing that catches your eye is those dazzling seafood stalls. Thanks to its seaside location, Hengqin's seafood is fresh and varied, from plump oysters and tender lobsters to firm fish.

Hengqin oyster is a local food business card, it is famous at home and abroad for 'one large, two fat, three white, four tender, five crispy', winter and spring are its fattest seasons.

In addition to seafood, Cantonese cuisine in Hengqin is also a must. The Cantonese cuisine here pays attention to the color, flavor and shape, and inherits the essence of Guangdong food culture. For example, the classic Cantonese roast meat, with a golden and crispy skin and a tender and juicy meat inside, is a fusion of tradition and innovation in every bite. There are also must-try dim sums, such as shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, chicken feet, etc., which are delicate and small, rich in taste, and are an excellent choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.

In addition, Hengqin also brings together cuisines from all over the world, from authentic Italian pizza to Japanese sushi sashimi, from Korean barbecue to Indian curry, to meet the needs of different tastes. The introduction of these international cuisines not only enriches the food culture of Hengqin, but also makes it a real 'food paradise'.

2024 Hengqin Life Hengqin Marathon

More than just a sporting event

It is an all-round experience of eating, drinking and playing

December 29th

Hengqin is waiting for you to run, waiting for you to discover, waiting for you to enjoy!

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