Winter is not the peak travel season for Yangjiang, yet since the city lies in Guangdong Province, temperatures never drop sharply even in cold months. The average winter temperature stands at 12°C. Meanwhile, Yangjiang has an exceptionally long yet mild summer with an average temperature of around 28°C.

The best time to visit Yangjiang runs from October to the following January. However, typhoons frequently hit the city in summer and autumn, and the rainy season lasts from April to September. For these reasons, traveling to Yangjiang in winter is still highly recommended.

Endowed with superior geographical conditions, Yangjiang boasts stunning natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. Top of the list is Hailing Island, hailed as the "Oriental Hawaii" and "Beidaihe of the South" — its remarkable reputation speaks volumes about its breathtaking coastal landscapes.

Zhapo Town and Dajiaowan in Zhapo showcase distinctive tropical scenery dotted with landmark buildings popular among tourists for sightseeing and photography. Ten-Mile Silver Beach and Mawei Island are also fantastic stops worth visiting.

Seafood dominates Yangjiang’s cuisine, which falls under Cantonese culinary traditions that prioritize original natural flavors, mostly via steaming.

Mojiang Road is a bustling food street gathering all kinds of local dishes, a paradise for foodies where you can explore diverse delicacies on your own.

Yangjiang’s signature breakfast snacks are unmissable. A highlight is crisp rice cakes, one of Guangdong’s Four Famous Pastries. They are moderately sweet without cloying, releasing a rich crumbly aroma the moment you bite into them. Pig intestine rice rolls are another highly recommended local specialty.