The Shen-Zhan High-Speed Railway Makes Its Maiden Voyage Today — Enjoy a Summer of Waves at Dinglong Bay

Millions in Prizes and Free Tickets — Shen-Zhan High-Speed Railway Passengers Enjoy Free Access to Water Parks

On the morning of July 1, the maiden voyage ceremony of the Shen-Zhan High-Speed Railway was officially held at Guangzhou South Railway Station, marking the official entry of Zhanjiang and the entire western Guangdong region into the "high-speed rail era." Travelers from the Pearl River Delta and even across the country will now enjoy greater convenience and speed in experiencing the unique charm of Zhanjiang.

Maiden Voyage Ceremony of the Shen-Zhan High-Speed Railway “Dinglong Bay” Branded Tourist Train

The event was guided by the Wuchuan City Tourism Bureau and hosted by the Zhanjiang-Wuchuan Dinglong Bay Eco-Marine Resort. Leadership guests including Huang Jianhui, Vice President of Dinglong Industrial Group, and Luo Anming, General Manager of Country Garden Dinglong Bay Project, attended the ceremony and delivered speeches.

Guo Guanping, Director of Wuchuan City Tourism Bureau, stated:

“Wuchuan is located between the prefecture-level cities of Zhanjiang and Maoming, situated by the river and the sea. It is a safe, livable city on the coast of the South China Sea, rich in river-sea cultural characteristics. As a key project in Wuchuan’s coastal tourism industry cluster, Dinglong Bay has taken initial shape and become a new landmark for tourism in western Guangdong. With the official opening of the Shen-Zhan High-Speed Railway and the maiden voyage of the ‘Dinglong Bay’ branded tourist train, on behalf of the Wuchuan City Tourism Bureau, I sincerely invite friends from all over the country to visit Wuchuan, enjoy its cuisine, admire the scenery of this coastal city, and experience its local culture!”

(Guo Guanping, Director of Wuchuan City Tourism Bureau, delivers a speech)

(Leaders and guests including Guo Guanping, Director of Wuchuan City Tourism Bureau; Huang Jianhui, Vice President of Dinglong Industrial Group; Luo Anming, General Manager of Country Garden Dinglong Bay Project; and Yang Yonghong, Deputy General Manager of Dinglong Group’s Culture & Tourism Division, cut the ribbon)

The host announced the official launch of the “Dinglong Bay” branded tourist train maiden voyage ceremony. Led by a train attendant, the leadership, guests, and media entered the Shen-Zhan train for a tour before boarding the high-speed rail to Wuchuan Station, officially beginning their journey to the World’s Coastal Happiness Kingdom.

(From left: Liu Wenhui, Director of Brand Management Center, Dinglong Industrial Group; Luo Anming, General Manager of Country Garden Dinglong Bay Project; Guo Guanping, Director of Wuchuan City Tourism Bureau; Huang Jianhui, Vice President of Dinglong Industrial Group; Yang Yonghong, Deputy General Manager of Dinglong Group’s Culture & Tourism Division)

Verdant Dinglong Bay — Delight in Blue Seas and Skies

After a 2-hour and 47-minute journey, the “Dinglong Bay” branded tourist train arrived punctually at Wuchuan Station at 9:57 AM. At the on-site launch event in Dinglong Bay, a promotional video provided deeper insight into the overall planning of Dinglong Bay.

The Dinglong Bay Eco-Marine Resort is located at the southernmost tip of mainland China on the Leizhou Peninsula, in Wuchuan, Zhanjiang, covering an area of 25,000 acres with 16 kilometers of golden coastline. Invested in by Guangdong Dinglong Industrial Group with 50 billion yuan, it is a global tourism resort complex integrating travel, vacation, entertainment, leisure, culture, education, shopping, gourmet food, and health wellness. It not only propels Wuchuan toward becoming an international resort destination but also offers tourists worldwide an unparalleled marine vacation experience.

Meanwhile, Dinglong Bay is committed to creating a cultural experience journey, enabling deeper interaction and dialogue between Gao-Lei culture and global tourism culture. The essence of Gao-Lei culture is vividly integrated into the scenic area, forming a uniquely distinctive local culture.

International cutting-edge marine tourism culture and a series of festival-themed cultures allow visitors to fully enjoy the impact of distinctive culture and travel experiences.

At the launch event, Huang Jianhui, Vice President of Dinglong Industrial Group, delivered a speech regarding the conference.

In response to a media question: “What specific effects has the development of Dinglong Bay in Wuchuan had on boosting the local economy, tourism industry, and social development?”

Mr. Huang Jianhui responded: “The development of Dinglong Bay in Wuchuan is inseparable from and mutually reinforcing with the local development of Wuchuan. Under the call and leadership of the Wuchuan Municipal Party Committee and Government, we have actively responded to their call to ‘vigorously develop coastal tourism and revitalize rural areas.’ In the development process of Dinglong Bay, we take it as our mission to create a flagship tourism project for Wuchuan, maintain Wuchuan’s tourism image, and showcase more tourism elements beyond just coastal vacations—attracting more people to visit Dinglong Bay and Wuchuan, and driving the overall development of Wuchuan’s tourism industry.”

(Huang Jianhui, Vice President of Dinglong Industrial Group, answers journalists' questions)

After the meeting, accompanied by Dinglong Bay staff, journalists toured local attractions via sightseeing carts, visiting Tianlu Community, Shigou Square, the Sea Stack Bridge, and the Sea Library. They also enjoyed foreign performance shows at the Beach Style Street, savored authentic local Wuchuan cuisine in the evening, and experienced the vibrant night scene of Dinglong Bay under a backdrop of fireworks.

Dinglong Bay Water Park — Millions in Gifts, Free Tickets to “Surf the Summer”

The highlight of this launch ceremony was the announcement that from July 1 to July 31, passengers traveling along the Shen-Zhan High-Speed Railway can present their high-speed rail ticket + ID card + online reservation number for Texas Water World (first 2,000 per day) to receive one free ticket to Texas Water World. Simply follow the WeChat public account: Dinglong Bay Texas Water World (ID: dinglongwaterworld) to make an online reservation. This policy undoubtedly encourages more tourists to take the high-speed rail, giving a boost to Zhanjiang’s tourism industry and further expanding the tourism market of Wuchuan City.

Dinglong Bay’s Reality Show “Falling for Mermaids” Officially Begins Filming

China’s first youth motivational reality show themed around mermaids — “Falling for Mermaids” — began its first round of filming at the Dinglong Bay Eco-Marine Resort in Wuchuan, Guangdong, and is scheduled to air every Saturday at 9:40 PM starting July 21 on Pearl River TV. The show, centered on mermaids and incorporating diverse elements such as coastal tourism and underwater sports, uses a reality show format to shape a new sports brand and build a world-class coastal resort kingdom.

New Ecology, New Future

High-speed rail is not only a convenient transportation channel but also a “wealth line.” Its opening will bring substantial flows of people, goods, and capital to Zhanjiang and surrounding areas, gradually giving rise to a new high-speed rail economy.

Zhanjiang is accelerating its development into a central city of the Beibu Gulf and a sub-central city of the province, aiming to become a new growth pole for Guangdong’s economy. If Zhanjiang seizes the opportunity presented by the high-speed rail to introduce proactive talent attraction policies and establish a sound development platform for talent—backed by its premium ecological environment—it is believed that Zhanjiang will be even more attractive than the Pearl River Delta.

Appendix: Recommended Routes for Featured Attractions

Route 1 (2-day tour):

Day 1: Tianlu Community —— Beach Style Street —— Stone Dog Square —— Seaside Boardwalk —— Seaside Library —— 16-kilometer Golden Coastline + Beer Carnival —— 5-star Sea View Hotel

Day 2: Sunrise photography at the reef area —— Golf course —— Cowboy Town —— Texas Water World

Route 2 (3-day tour):

Day 1: Stone Dog Square —— Tianlu Community —— Global Style Characteristic Town —— Beer Carnival

Day 2: Lively Beach —— Romantic Boardwalk —— Premium Golf —— Haitian Hot Springs —— Global Cuisine

Day 3: Sunrise photography at the reef area —— Texas Water World —— Tasting authentic Wuchuan cuisine