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Is the legendary "Little Erhai Lake in Qingyuan" really a hidden version of a secret place on earth?

Dear friends, I highly recommend a super beautiful place - Qingyuan Peach Lake, known as "Guangdong's Little Erhai". ✨ The lake is clear and surrounded by mountains, and you can take pictures of it with your hands 📸 1. Gulong Gorge Scenic Area 🤩Features: Glass bridge, rafting, waterfall group (celebrity photo spot) - Best time: - Rafting: May-October (best in summer, moderate water temperature). - Glass Bridge/Waterfall: Year-round, but may be closed on rainy days. - traffic: - Driving: About 1.5 hours from Guangzhou, parking fee in scenic spots is 20 yuan/day. - Bus: Take the "Gulong Gorge Express" bus (about 1 hour, 15 yuan) in Qingyuan city. - 🎫Tickets: - Rafting (full trip) 238 yuan, glass bridge + waterfall 128 yuan, the package is cheaper. - ⚠️ Lightning protection advice: - Avoid carrying valuables while rafting (can be stored, charge 30 yuan). - Overcrowded on weekends, it is recommended to arrive on weekdays or before 9am. - 🍜 Food recommendations: - Snacks in the scenic area are general. It is recommended to go to "Gulong Fishing House" after going down the mountain to eat Qingyuan chicken and mountain snails. - 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: - Gulong Gorge Forest Resort Hotel (near scenic area, suitable for families) - Or return to Qingyuan city to live (many choices, high value for money). 2. Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor 🤩Features: Karst Landscape, Idyllic Scenery (Little Guilin) - ⏰Best time: March-November (best in spring and autumn, slightly hotter in summer). - 🚗 Transportation: - Driving: About 2.5 hours from Guangzhou. - High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Yingde West, then take a taxi (about 40 minutes, about 100 yuan). - 🎫Tickets: - Free (but some attractions charge, such as Cave Heaven Wonderland 85 yuan). - ⚠️ Lightning protection advice: - Don't trust the "guide" who solicits customers on the roadside, play yourself more freely. - Wear comfortable shoes and more hiking routes. - 🍜 Food recommendations: - Yingde tofu, yellow eel pot, free-range chicken (recommended "Fenglin Farmhouse"). - 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: - Yunju Resort Hotel (Celebrity B&B, floor-to-ceiling glass windows to view the peaks) or local farmhouses. 3. Lianzhou Underground River 🤩Features: Cave Wonder, Underground Underground River (5A Scenic Area) - ⏰Best time: year-round (the temperature in the cave is 18°C). - 🚗 Transportation: - Driving: About 4 hours from Guangzhou. - Bus: Guangzhou Tianhe Passenger Terminal → Lianzhou, then take a taxi (30 minutes). - 🎫 Tickets: 120 yuan (including cruise). - ⚠️ Lightning protection advice: - Wet and slippery inside the hole, wear non-slip shoes. - Long queues for cruises, try to arrive as early as possible. - 🍜 Food recommendations: - Lianzhou Lamei, Dongpi Shuijiao (recommended "Beimen Hotel"). - 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: - Lianzhou Longtan Inn (near scenic area, quiet environment). 4. Qingyuan Sempora Hot Spring 🤩Features: Volcano Hot Springs, Resorts (Suitable for Parents) - ⏰Best time: October - April of the following year (best hot spring bath). - 🚗 Transportation: - Driving: About 1.5 hours from Guangzhou. - High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Qingyuan Station, then take a taxi (40 minutes). - 🎫 Tickets: Hot spring tickets 158 yuan (guest discount). - ⚠️Lightning Protection Advice**: - Crowded on holidays, it is recommended to miss the peak. - Bring your own swimsuit, expensive in the scenic area. - 🍜 Food recommendations: - The resort buffet is average, you can go to "Foka Farmhouse" for grilled chicken. - 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: - Sempola Spa Hotel (includes spa tickets, good value for money). 5. Millennium Yao Village (Liannan) 🤩 Features: Yao culture, terraced scenery - ⏰Best time**: September-October (golden rice) or Spring Festival (more folk activities). - 🚗 Transportation: - Driving: About 4 hours from Guangzhou. - Bus: Guangzhou → Liannan, then charter (about 1 hour). - 🎫 Tickets: 80 yuan. - ⚠️ Lightning protection advice: - Mountain roads have many bends, beginners should drive cautiously. - The commercial atmosphere is getting stronger, don't buy silver jewelry randomly. - 🍜 Food recommendations: - Yao family bamboo tube rice, pork (recommended "Yao Wang Long Table Banquet"). - 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: - Liannan Yaozhai Bed and Breakfast (recommended "Yunshang Yaoju", good view). 6. Xuanzhen Rafting - 🤩Features: Stimulating rafting, suitable for young people. - 🎫 Tickets: 168 yuan, open in summer. - ⚠️Note: Locker charges, with waterproof mobile phone bag. 7. Flying Lake Wetland Park - 🤩Features: Free leisure park for walking. - 🚗 Transportation: In Qingyuan city, take a taxi 10 dollars. 8. Cowfish Mouth Scenic Area - 🤩Features: Glass bridge, autumn leaves (beautiful in autumn and winter). - 🎫 Tickets: 75 yuan, convenient parking. 9. Baojing Palace Cave - 🤩Features: Underground cave + Swan Lake. - 🎫 Tickets: 85 yuan, suitable for family travel. 🔖【Qingyuan Travel Tips】 1. Transportation: The attractions are scattered, driving or chartering is recommended. 2. Must-eat delicacies: Qingyuan chicken, Beijiang River fresh, Lianzhou Lap Mei. 3. Accommodation: There are many choices in the city, spa hotels are recommended to book in advance. 4. Warm reminder: rafting do not wear slippers, cave with a jacket.
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Posted: Apr 28, 2025
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