Guangzhou Outskirts Tour | Yingxi Karst Hills: A Weekend Encounter with 'Little Guilin'

🏞️ Yingxi Karst Hills, a natural wonder hidden in Yingde City, Qingyuan, Guangdong, has a history that can be traced back hundreds of millions of years. Its geological structure is unique, and it shares similarities with the karst hills of Guilin, hence it is known as 'Guangdong's Little Guilin'. 🗻 Here, the limestone peaks take on various shapes and forms, with sheer cliffs, peculiar peaks, and deep valleys, each spot seems like a masterpiece of nature. Ancient buildings scattered among them add a touch of mystery and charm. 🚶‍♂️ Want to experience the outdoor scenery with ease? 👣 Then follow me for a two-day essence tour!✨ 🧭 Self-driving navigation: Yingde City, Huanghua Town/Jiulong Town 🚄 High-speed rail travel: Get off at Yingde West Station, rent a car and drive for about 1 hour to reach Huanghua Town. 🏠 Accommodation: Recommended stays include Panshan Residence, Cave Hotel, and other homestays like 'Love Each Other', situated by the mountains and water, enjoying the beauty of nature, and relieving stress. 🍜 Cuisine: Fenglin Lotus Fragrance and Dongtian Restaurant are excellent choices for tasting authentic farmhouse dishes, green and healthy, with cooking methods that are simple and natural. 📅 Day One: Dongtian Xianjing + Tea Garden 🌟 Dongtian Xianjing: Known as 'South China's Number One Pit', the natural scenery includes caves, pits, natural bridges, and green islands, forming a natural painting with streams flowing through the caves, creating a unique Dongtian (cave heaven). 🎫 Ticket: 76 RMB per adult. 🌱 T3 Organic Tea Garden: This is the treasure of 'China's Hometown of Black Tea'. The tea garden and the karst hills complement each other. From the viewing platform, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and experience the fun of tea picking and tea frying. 🎫 Ticket: 30 RMB per person. 📅 Day Two: Light Hiking + Peng Family Ancestral Hall + Qianjun Karst Hills 👟 Essence Hiking Route (Free): Xiaozhou Bridge—Yongfeng Ancestral Temple—Tea Mountain Pavilion—Linpo Ancestral Temple—Heshun Cave—Guanyin Valley—Xicun Ancient Village—Huanghua Town, the whole journey is about 12 kilometers, along the way you can appreciate the beauty of the karst hills and experience the charm of the countryside. 👉 🏞️ Xiaozhou Bridge: An ancient stone arch bridge with a delicate structure that stands firm without the need for mortar. 👉🕳️ Heshun Cave: A rare natural cave that penetrates a mountain, with stalactites standing tall, mysterious and unpredictable. 👉🙏 Guanyin Valley: Under the refraction of sunlight, the cave entrance seems to transform into a statue of Guanyin, awe-inspiring. 👉🏞️ Gongzheng Stream Village Karst Hills: Surrounded by karst hills and winding streams, the scenery is breathtaking. 👉🏰 Peng Family Ancestral Hall: The ancient village is built against the mountain, with three levels of stone steps for access, cliffs on three sides, highlighting its defensive features, showcasing the wisdom of the ancients.🎫 Ticket: 20 RMB per person. 👉🗻 Qianjun Karst Hills: A rare karst hill geomorphology, with stone peaks standing like soldiers in formation, majestic and imposing. On the return trip, you can visit along the way. 🕒 Duration of the tour: It is recommended to spend two days and one night, with one day for free activities and half a day for paid activities. 🔔 Small Tips: ①🟧 When hiking, please pay attention to sun protection and avoid the midday period. In summer, you can choose to cycle or drive. ②🟨 There are no convenience stores along the way, please bring your own water, energy bars, and other supplies. ③🟩 There are many mosquitoes near the tea garden, please prepare mosquito repellent. ④ 🟦 The traffic near T3 Tea Garden is inconvenient, it is recommended to book a private car or drive in advance, or you can choose to hike back.