The Song-Yuan Ya Men Naval Battle Cultural Tourism Area is one of China’s earliest large-scale tourist attractions themed around ancient naval warfare. It is the site of one of China’s four major naval battles, the Ya Hai Battle, and is home to the imperial palace ruins in Guangdong, earning it the nickname ‘Guangdong’s Forbidden City’. Over 700 years ago, a monumental naval battle took place here between the Song and Yuan armies. With over 200,000 troops, more than 1,600 warships, and over 1,000 civilian vessels engaged, the battle lasted for 23 days and was exceptionally fierce, marking a pivotal moment in the dramatic transition between the Song and Yuan dynasties in Chinese history.
The Song-Yuan Ya Men Naval Battle Cultural Tourism Area boasts five ‘national records’: 1. The largest scale ancient naval battle cultural tourism area in the country. 2. The largest replica warship as a landmark building in the country. 3. The largest iron anchor in the country. 4. The largest sculpture of the Imperial Seal of State. 5. The largest ‘Ci’ character stone tablet in the country. In addition, it features the longest calligraphy poetry corridor in Guangdong Province.
Opening hours: Open all year round from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-16:30; closed all day on Mondays.
