Zhuhai International Circuit is located at Jinding, Zhuhai. It occupies a total of 4 sq km. It is 4.3km long, with 14 turns and 2 long straights. It is built in 1996 and is the first permanent racing circuit in China. In its first year it hosted the first closed circuit international race in Chinese history and soon it developed itself as the motorsport centre of China.

The main design consultant for Zhuhai International Circuit was Chinatrack Consultant Ltd., a consortium that includes Kinhill Engineering (now known as Halliburton KBR) in Australia, who designed and acted as project management for the Adelaide F1 Circuit. In 1999, circuit upgrading designed by renowned F1 circuit designer Tilke GmbH was carried out.

Zhuhai International Circuit offers challenging corners for spectacular overtaking maneuvers to world class drivers: the clockwise direction circuit has 4 left turns, 10 right turns, 2 straights of 900m and 500m each. The design of ZIC incorporates the latest in regulations and specifications for both Formula 1 and 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix racing approved by both the FIA and the FIM.

ZIC provides spectacular challenge for the world's best drivers. The circuit is run clock-wise with 4 left turns and 10 right turns. The 900 metre long main straight, as well as another straight in excess of 500 metres followed by sweeping corners offer a top speed of over 300 kph. Track width: 12 m and 14 m for the main straight.

The circuit is divided into 4 layers. At the bottom, a 15cm thick layer of rubbles, while the second and third layers are tarmac and cement. The top layer is tarmac. All utilizes the latest materials on offer with extremely high melting points.

The main constructions of the circuit include: race control centre, pit and paddock, medical centre, VIP suites and media centre.

Jinding, Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China
Postcode: 519085
Tel:  +86.756.3383228
Fax:: +86.756.3383668
Email: zic@zic.com.cn  
Website: www.zic.com.cn

Nearby hotels

Julong Hotel, Zongshen University Hotel, Mai Ho Hotel, Seaview Wanhao Hotel, Holiday Inn, Grand Bay View Hotel, Harbour View hotel

Nearby sights

Zhuhai Pearl Land
"Pearl Land" is a theme park in Zhuhai, near Tanjiawan town. It occupies 400,000 sq m and has many exciting rides including a 50m high Ferris Wheel, Roller Coaster, Merry-go-round...etc.

Website: http://www.zhpearlland.com/

Transport guide:
A - From Zhuhai town
1. Public bus routes 10, 3, 68 and 69 all have stops outside the gate.
2.、From Pearl River Delta and Guangzhou, drive along Guangzhu highway's east route.
B - From Hong Kong, a hydrofoil ride to Jiuzhou harbour and then a half hour taxi ride to this park.
C - From Zhongshan, pass the Zhongshan checkpoint to this park.

Qiao Island
Qiao Island is located within the mouth of the Pearl River. The scenery on the island is beautiful. There is a white stone street on the island which dates back more than 100 years. It was built by the residents, using platinum paid by the British armed forces as compensation after they have been beaten back by the local residents back in 1833. It is a significant monument of the Chinese people's resistance against the coloniel forces.

Transport to Qiao Island: Public bus route 69 to Tangjia and then change to route 85 to Qiao North.

New Yuan Ming Palace
Honoured as the "Only Royal Palace in South China", this park occupies 1.39 sq km in Zhuhai. It is the largest tourist attraction in Zhuhai.