Qingyuan Travel Guide｜2 Days 1 Night Itinerary

Scream your lungs out at Huangteng Gorge Rafting, explore the billion-year-old caves of Lianzhou Underground River, and ride through the ink-wash painting-like Yingxi Karst Peak Forest! Local hidden gems fully revealed Who says Guangdong is only about "damp weather" and "melting heat"? Just a two-hour drive from the Pearl River Delta, lies a treasure land combining mountains, waters, caves, hot springs, and rafting— Qingyuan! Here, you’ll find one of China’s most thrilling canyon rafting experiences, karst peak forests more magical than "Avatar," and the "Milky Way secret realm" hidden deep underground... This 【2024 Latest · Qingyuan Ultimate Fun Guide】 avoids tourist traps and overpriced meals, teaching you how to enjoy double the fun with "wildness + leisure"! 🌞 Recommended itinerary: 2 days 1 night highlights (perfect for families/couples/friends) Day 1: Mountain & Water Adventure Day Morning: Depart from Guangzhou/Shenzhen → Arrive in Qingyuan → Head straight to Huangteng Gorge Rafting or Tianmen Glass Corridor Noon: Eat farmhouse dishes (must-try: Xingzi beef jerky, Jiulong tofu) Afternoon: Check in at Gulong Gorge Cloud Ladder/Waterfall Cluster or Niuyuzui Glass Bridge Evening: Stay at a hot spring guesthouse (recommended Xilegu or Senbora) Night: Soak in natural hot springs + enjoy the water park or have a tea gathering by the fire Day 2: Geological Wonders + Slow Countryside Life Morning: Head to Yingxi Karst Peak Forest Corridor, bike or hike through the "Little Guilin" Noon: Eat at the Peak Forest town, try the Jiulong tofu feast Afternoon: Explore Lianzhou Underground River (warm in winter, cool in summer, like entering the earth’s core) Evening: Return home, full of screams and cool memories! 💡 Tips: If you have more time, add 1 day to visit the millennium-old Yao Village or Liannan rapeseed flower fields (spring only) to experience ethnic minority culture! 🚗 How to get there? Super hassle-free transport guide Self-driving is best: About 1.5 hours from Guangzhou, 2.5 hours from Shenzhen Navigate to "Huangteng Gorge Scenic Area" or "Yingxi Karst Peak Forest" ✅ Good road conditions, many service areas along the way High-speed train + taxi: Guangzhou South → Qingyuan Station (about 30 minutes), then taxi to scenic spots about ¥80–120 ❗Note: Some attractions are scattered, it’s recommended to rent a car for a day tour after arrival (about ¥400/day) 🌟 Must-visit TOP 6 Attractions (with tips to avoid pitfalls) Huangteng Gorge Rafting｜"Brave Raft" will make you scream your head off! 4.8 km long, 68 meters drop, known as "South China’s No.1 Rafting" ✅ Best experience: Wear dark quick-dry clothes + tie shoelaces tight + wear helmet properly ❌ Avoid: Don’t wear glasses unless with straps; pregnant women and heart patients should not try Gulong Gorge Cloud Ladder & Waterfall Cluster｜Walk the sky-high plank road Nearly 10,000 steps built along the cliff, waterfalls pouring overhead ✅ Secret photo spot: Corner at step 999, shoot people walking above the water curtain 💡 Best after rain, water volume is more spectacular! Lianzhou Underground River｜"Underground Milky Way" in billion-year-old caves Boat ride into the underground dark river, stalactites in all shapes, dreamy lighting ✅ Especially recommended in winter! Constant 18°C inside, perfect for summer cooling 📸 Photo tip: Turn off flash, use long exposure to capture starry sky-like water reflections Yingxi Karst Peak Forest Corridor｜Real-life ink-wash painting Thousands of karst peaks towering over fields, biking through feels like entering a painting ✅ Recommended route: Jiulong Town → Dongtian Wonderland → Guicang Peak Forest Boardwalk (about 15 km) 🚴 Electric bike rental available (¥30/day) for easy travel Millennium Yao Village (optional)｜Guangdong’s oldest Pa Yao settlement Century-old stilt houses built on hills, rich ethnic customs ✅ Weekend long drum dance performances, dress-up photo opportunities 💰 Ticket ¥80, half price for students Xilegu Hot Spring Resort｜Top-tier hot spring experience Over 40 special hot spring pools, including volcanic mineral springs, infinity pool, kids’ water zone ✅ Recommended to soak at night, starry sky + hot water = ultimate healing 🛏️ Worth staying overnight! Family rooms very thoughtful 🍽️ What to eat? Qingyuan’s soul food list Must-try Recommended place Code words ------ -------- ------ Qingyuan Chicken (white cut/shredded) Farmhouse cluster "Want free-range chicken, crispy skin and tender meat!" Xingzi Beef Jerky Lianzhou old street stalls "Slightly spicy, chewy!" Jiulong Tofu Peak Forest town restaurants "Pan-fried crispy, with sauce!" Dongpo Cured Meat Winter special "Sausage + cured pig trotters claypot rice" Zhouxin Congee Qingcheng old brand "Add beef tripe, pork intestines!" 💰 Average ¥50–80 per person, eat like a happy "mountain local" ⚠️ Special pitfalls to avoid: Don’t do these! ❌ Randomly pick restaurants at scenic spot entrances → Mostly "tourist prices," mediocre taste ✅ Correct way: Search for "high-rated farmhouse" on the map or ask drivers for recommendations ❌ Drink ice drinks before/after rafting → Easy to upset stomach! ✅ Correct practice: Eat 80% full before rafting, drink ginger sugar water after to warm up ❌ Long sun exposure hiking during the day → Qingyuan summers are scorching! ✅ Remember to apply high SPF sunscreen, wear a hat, carry Huoxiang Zhengqi water 💬 Final honest words: Qingyuan, is not just a place to "exhaust your energy," it’s a remedy for city dwellers— When you see the underground river reflecting starlight in the caves, when you bike through the peak forest smelling the rice fragrance, when you soak in hot springs looking up at the starry sky... You’ll understand: True travel is not escaping the city, but finding yourself again. This weekend, stop scrolling on your phone, just say: "Let’s go to Qingyuan, raft once, soak one night, ride once, go wild!"