Time well spent

24, 48 and 72-hour itineraries

Avoid zig-zagging: the centre, Hengqin, Doumen/Jinwan and the islands work best as blocks.

Choose your length

A moderate pace with room for travel.

Morning at Jingshan and Fisher Girl; lunch in Jida; museum afternoon; Yeli Island and the Opera House at sunset.

Take the urban route on day one; on day two combine Beishan heritage with Hengqin architecture and culture.

Reserve day three for Doumen, Qi’ao mangroves or an island. Do not schedule a tight ferry before a flight.