East District Charm · Urban New Style
East District of Zhongshan City – the new urban center and core area of modern service industry, featuring prosperous commercial landmarks, quiet urban parks, and a diverse cultural and artistic atmosphere. A one-day fashion itinerary to experience the modern urban charm of East District.
One-Day Urban Fashion Tour in East District
Natural Leisure + Cultural Experience + Urban Sightseeing, Feel the Vitality of Zhongshan's New Center
Experience the modern urban style and cultural connotation of East District throughout the day
- Zimaling Park is large in area, it is recommended to arrange half a day for visiting
- Tickets for performances at the Cultural and Art Center need to be purchased in advance on the official website
- The high-rise observation deck of Lihe Plaza has the best scenery in the evening
- There are abundant dinner options in Sunwen East Road Business District, where you can taste food from all over the world
- Lihe Plaza Hotel
- East District CBD Business Hotel
- Boutique Homestay near Zimaling Park
Must-Try Food in East District
Zhongshan Crispy Grass Carp
A special delicacy of Zhongshan, many restaurants in East District are good at cooking it. The fish meat is crispy and refreshing, can be boiled or stir-fried, with delicious taste, and is a must-try special dish when coming to Zhongshan.
Shaxi Braised Pork
A traditional famous dish of Zhongshan, which can be tasted in major Cantonese restaurants in East District. It is made by steaming high-quality pork belly with preserved vegetable, the meat is crispy and tender, fat but not greasy, with mellow taste.
East District Creative Cuisine
As a modern urban center, East District gathers many fusion and innovative cuisine restaurants, combining Chinese and Western food elements, suitable for tourists pursuing fashionable food experience.
Cantonese Morning Tea
Major hotels and teahouses in East District provide authentic Cantonese morning tea. Dim sums such as shrimp dumplings, siu mai, rice rolls are exquisite and delicious, which is an excellent choice to experience Guangdong food culture.
- February-April: Spring blossoms, suitable for visiting parks and outdoor activities
- October-December: Cool climate, a good time for urban sightseeing and cultural experience
- In summer, you can choose indoor places such as Cultural and Art Center, shopping malls to escape the heat
- East District has convenient transportation, you can choose subway, bus or taxi to travel
- You can check the performance schedule of the Cultural and Art Center in advance to arrange the itinerary reasonably
- Window seats at the top-floor restaurants of Lihe Plaza need to be reserved in advance
- Sunwen East Road Business District has a large flow of people on weekends, it is recommended to travel during off-peak hours
- Zimaling Park is open for free, some amusement facilities charge fees
- Most exhibitions at the Cultural and Art Center are free, performances require tickets
- Lihe Plaza Shopping Mall has no entrance fee, the observation deck may charge fees
- Most commercial places in East District support mobile payment, no need to carry a lot of cash
- Many bus lines in Zhongshan City can reach various attractions in East District, with fares ranging from 2 to 3 yuan
- It takes about 20 minutes to take a bus from Zhongshan Station to East District
- It takes about 30 minutes by car from Zhongshan North Station to East District
- It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from downtown Guangzhou to East District of Zhongshan, or take high-speed rail to Zhongshan Station and then transfer to bus