With the announcement that tennis events of the 15th National Games will be held in Hengqin, the city's sports enthusiasm has reached new heights. Let's explore how Hengqin is redefining athletic experiences!
Tennis
National Class I tennis player Ye Junyu, who has resided in Hengqin for three years and is also a sports content creator, learned the news early through social media. Beyond anticipating the Games, he hopes more people will discover the Hengqin International Tennis Center: "It's one of the city's standout venues with exceptional greenery and an inviting environment," Ye remarked.
Designed by the renowned sports architecture firm Populous, the center meets international standards for world-class competitions. Its "rising forest" landscape concept transforms the complex into a lush park, making it one of China's most eco-friendly tennis facilities.
Hengqin International Tennis Center
Address: Hengqin Avenue, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai (near Huandao Road)
Hours: 8:00-22:00
Booking: Mini-program "Huafa Sports" on WeChat
Sports parks
Beyond the tennis center, Hengqin offers diverse outdoor facilities: 13 sports parks (including Tianqin Garden, community sports parks, and themed plazas), complemented by running and cycling trails along the Flower Sea Corridor, Tianmu River waterfront, and the Hengqin Wharf-Chimelong section. Major venues like the Water Sports Center and Tianmu River Rowing Center further meet public needs, many of which are freely accessible.
Residents enjoy a 10-minute fitness circle from home or work. From indoor complexes to outdoor trails, professional-grade facilities enable instant workouts—just lace up and go.
Tianqin Garden
Address: Northwest intersection of Qinlang Road & Haojiang Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai (180m from the crossroads)
Hours: 8:00-23:30
Booking: Free entry
Pickleball
Emerging sports like pickleball (a family-friendly game from the U.S.) are gaining popularity in Hengqin. Since 2023, tournaments have multiplied, with the recent 2025 JOOLA Hengqin Pickleball Open held here.
Hengqin International Tennis Center – Pickleball Courts
Address: Hengqin Avenue, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai (near Huandao Road)
Hours: 9:30-22:00
Booking: Mini-program "Huafa Sports" on WeChat
Outdoor activities
Hengqin's diverse options cater to all preferences—indoors or outdoors, solo or in groups. Many embrace open-air experiences without ceilings.
Here, sports aren't weather-dependent or category-bound; they're woven into daily life. Football fields, pickleball courts, and mountain trails host shared passions across generations. The fun between fathers and sons, the camaraderie among friends, and the excitement of strangers’ matches form a pulsating vitality—keeping the island's heartbeat alive.