7 Best Things to do Around Guangdong Ocean University, China
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Discover the 7 best things to do around Guangdong Ocean University, China. While teaching or studying at Guangdong Ocean University, you will probably want things to do. Here’s a few ideas on best things to do around Guangdong Ocean University and some logistical information.
7 Best Things to do Around Guangdong Ocean UniversityActually, the best thing to do would be to just ask the other foreigners who are also teaching English at Guangdong Ocean University.
Ok, here it is. My list of 7 best things to do around Guangdong Ocean University.
1. EatThe first thing on my list of best things to do in around Guangdong Ocean University is to eat.
There’s tons of small restaurants out the front of the campus, with styles of foods from all over China.
Not surprisingly, this was my favorite thing to do whilst teaching English at Guangdong Ocean University, because my favorite thing in China in general is the food.
2. Go to HuguangyanHuguangyan is the Maar lake that is a 10 minute walk from the university. It is the largest volcanic lake in the world and has a bunch of stuff e.g. temples etc.
It’s 50Yuan for a single entry, or 60yuan for a 3 year pass. If you want the 3 year pass, get a student to help you because you can’t get it from the park, you need to get it from somewhere in town.
Huguangyan is just up the road (10 minute walk) from the university. It is the largest Maar lake in the world. Maar means volcanic.
3. Donghai BeachDonghai Beach is OK. Nothing on Australian beaches, but the water was warm and it is worth a look. They rope off an area of about 20 meters to swim in and freak out if your not in it. They blow whistles, scream a siren at you and wave red flags, but the person doing it is fully dressed so I guess if you actually drowned they would be like “I f*k’n told you to move between the ropes”.
Getting To Donghai From Guangdong Ocean University Main CampusTo get to the beach catch the number 4 from out the front of the university (Guangdong Ocean University, Main Campus) and get off under the bride. 2RMB. then catch another bus to Donghai, you’ll have to ask to make sure its the right one. This will cost under 10 rmb, like 7 or 10 depending on which bus you manage to get. Then they charge you 5 rmb to get into the beach. They’ll try to charge foreigners 10, but tell them your a local teacher and only pay 5.
In China, the girls go into the water fully clothed an the men strip down to their red underwear. This is not uncommon. Also, you can’t swim outside of the 20 meters, but feel free to race your motorbike amongst the general beach population.
Get the Latest Survive Travel Books FREE! Click Here to Get Them.4. Play BilliardsThere are a few billiard places out the front.
I used to go to the cheap ones. The tables were crappy but it served it’s purpose and from what I can figure, was 3RMB per table, no matter how long you are there for. Go out the camps, just walk straight. Take a the last right (before the hotel). You’ll see the tables out the front.
If you want the indoors ones, with air con and nice tables, then it costs a bit more (quite a bit more). I think these ones are one street before.
Donghai Beach
5. KaraokeKaraoke aka KTV is really popular in most Asian countries. There’s a couple of places outside the campus. We went to the one in the hotel. I can’t remember how much it cost, but they sell beer so it was a good night.
Bus to Donhai. Typical chinese bus experience
6. Do Stuff on CampusYoga, swimming, soccer, kickboxing etc. These things are on campus and you can participate if you want. Ask a student (or another teacher) to let you know the go.
7. Go Riding in the MountainsThe last thing on my list of best things to do in Guangdong Ocean University is also another of my favorites.
Get your hands on a push bike (they rent them out the front for cheap) and go for a ride in the mountains.
You can ride into the mountains and get some nice views.
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