Humen Town Travel, Dongguan City
Humen Town, Dongguan, Guangdong – the birthplace of modern Chinese history, home to important historical relics such as the Humen Opium Destruction Pool and Weiyuan Fort. Experience coastal defense culture and heroic epic in a one-day in-depth tour.
One-Day Modern History and Culture Tour of Humen Town
Trace the history of opium destruction, climb the ancient forts, and understand modern history
Visit Humen Opium Destruction Pool and Opium War Museum in the morning to learn about the history of opium prohibition; climb Weiyuan and Shajiao Forts in the afternoon to overlook the Pearl River Estuary and experience the vicissitudes of coastal defense; watch the sunset at Humen Bridge in the evening.
- Humen Town Center Hotels
- Weiyuan Island Themed Homestays
- Humen Huanghe Business District Hotels
- Humen Crab with Roe
- Baisha Preserved Duck
- Humen Rice Noodles
- Spiny Lobster Congee
- Cantonese Style Roast Goose Noodle Soup
- Museum reservation required in advance via official WeChat account
- Strong sunlight in the fort area in summer, take sun protection measures
- Uneven roads in some relic areas, it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes
- About 20 minutes' drive between Weiyuan Island and Shajiao Fort
Must-Try Foods in Humen Town
Humen Crab with Roe
Humen's iconic seafood, produced at the confluence of salt and fresh water in the Pearl River Estuary. The crab meat is tender and the roe is plump. Steamed or stir-fried with ginger and spring onions can best reflect its delicious taste, making it a treasure of local banquets.
Baisha Preserved Duck
A traditional specialty of Baisha Village in Humen, made by marinating and air-drying local Ma ducks. It has bright oil-colored skin, firm meat, and a salty and fragrant taste. It is a high-quality product in Cantonese cured meats, which can be steamed or stir-fried.
Humen Rice Noodles
Made from high-quality local rice using traditional craftsmanship, the vermicelli is smooth and flexible, not easy to break. Suitable for soup noodles or fried noodles, and tastes better with seafood.
Spiny Lobster Congee
Made by slow cooking special spiny lobsters from the Pearl River Estuary with rice. The congee base is smooth and dense, with a fresh shrimp flavor and rich nutrition. It is a favorite home-style food and late-night snack for Humen people.
- Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, high comfort for visiting relics
- Avoid typhoon season and heavy rain in summer
- Humen Crab with Roe
- Baisha Preserved Duck
- Humen Rice Noodles
- Spiny Lobster Congee
- Cantonese Style Roast Meat
- Tickets: About ¥80-120 (some relics are free)
- Catering: ¥80-150
- Transportation: ¥50-100 (self-driving or taxi recommended)
- Total: ¥200-400
- Is there an admission fee for Humen Opium Destruction Pool? → Free open to the public, reservation required
- Are the fort sites suitable for strollers? → Some areas have steps, not very convenient
- What are the characteristic souvenirs of Humen? → Baisha Preserved Duck, Humen Rice Noodles, Seafood Dry Goods
- Are the attractions far from each other? → Self-driving recommended, driving time varies from 15 to 30 minutes