Depart from Guangzhou, 0.5h to this low-key town with few people and great places to visit

👍🏻Recommended reasons: If you want to find a nearby place to relax on the weekend, Zhaoqing is a great choice! It only takes 1 hour to get to this natural oxygen bar from Guangzhou. The natural scenery is as beautiful as a painting, and you can take great photos anywhere. It's perfect for a relaxing day trip on the weekend! 🗺Attraction introduction: Dinghu Mountain: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The forest coverage rate is very high, and there are lush trees everywhere. The air is very fresh, and every breath feels like a spa for your lungs. - Baoding Garden: There is a huge tripod, and you can throw a wishing ball into it. The viewing platform next to it offers a panoramic view of Dinghu Mountain. The green lake is as dazzling as a gem. - Butterfly Valley: The boat ticket is CNY 35 for a round trip. It takes 5 minutes to get to the island in the middle of the lake. The lake water is blue and green, and you can take great photos of the "jelly sea" anywhere. The plank road by the lake is a great place to take photos, and the scenery is as beautiful as Jiuzhaigou! - Qingyun Temple + Feishui Pool: Qingyun Temple is one of the four famous temples in Lingnan. It takes 30 minutes to walk from Qingyun Temple to Feishui Pool. In summer, the waterfall is clear, and you can play in the water. In winter, the water turns into fine silver threads, which is very charming. - Seven Star Crags: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm) during the day and from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at night. It is known as the "No. 1 Wonder of Lingnan". The scenery is very beautiful at sunrise and sunset. - Bald Cypress Forest: A must-see in winter! The caramel-colored bald cypress trees form beautiful reflections on the lake shore, like an oil painting. The light is soft at dusk, and you can take great photos. - Yuping Rock + Shishi Rock: You can overlook Xinghu Lake from Yuping Rock. Shishi Rock is steep, but the top of the mountain is misty, like a fairyland. 🚗Transportation: Zhaoqing Railway Station is close to the scenic area. If you depart from Guangzhou, it takes about 1 hour to drive to the scenic area, which is very convenient. 🗺Travel route: Dinghu Mountain: Lazy people like me can choose the sightseeing bus, which costs CNY 20 for the whole journey. You can get on and off at each stop. Take the bus to Baoding Garden → Butterfly Valley → Qingyun Temple → Feishui Pool, and you can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable trip. - Seven Star Crags: Lazy route: Enter from the north gate, and pass through Bald Cypress Forest → Peach Blossom Island → Diecui Bridge → Misty Bridge → Fish Pond → Tianzhu Rock → Shishi Cave → Wulong Pavilion → Seven Star Bridge. You can enjoy the main scenery along this route without getting too tired. 🍱Food recommendations: How can you miss the local food in Zhaoqing! You must try the wrapped steamed rice dumplings. Glutinous rice, green beans, pork belly, and other ingredients are wrapped in winter leaves and steamed for a long time. They are fragrant and soft. There is also the Zhaoqing specialty Maixi carp. The fish is tender, and steaming is the best way to preserve its original flavor. The delicious taste spreads on the tip of your tongue, leaving you with endless aftertastes. 💰Fees: Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area 🎫Ticket: CNY 70 (half price for students) - Sightseeing bus CNY 20. - Seven Star Crags: Ticket CNY 70. Butterfly Valley boat ticket CNY 35. However, from January 10 to February 15, all primary, secondary, and college students in China can enter the park for free with their student ID and other valid student ID. 📌Other tips: There is a certain walking distance in both scenic areas, so you must choose light sports shoes to make walking easier. Enter the Seven Star Crags Scenic Area from the south gate, walk along the trail to the vicinity of Shuiyue West Embankment, and you can enjoy the scenery outside without a ticket. This is a money-saving tip.