Journey through Zhaoqing's Landscapes! Dinghu Mountain + Seven Star Crags 3-Day 2-Night Family Fun Trip

Journey through Zhaoqing's Landscapes! Dinghu Mountain + Seven Star Crags 3-Day 2-Night Family Fun Trip🌄 Tired of the city's hustle and bustle? Bring your kids to Zhaoqing, immerse yourselves in the lush forests of Dinghu Mountain, explore the dreamlike caves of Seven Star Crags, and embark on a poetic and joyful family trip amidst mountains and waters, unlocking exclusive summer coolness and surprises. Pre-trip Preparation 1. Documents: Prepare your ID card and your child's student ID (if applicable) for discounts when purchasing tickets. 2. Clothing: Bring light and breathable summer clothes, such as short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and skirts, for children's activities in the scenic area; also prepare swimsuits, swimming caps, and swimming rings, as you can play in the water at Feishuitan Waterfall in Dinghu Mountain and some areas of Seven Star Crags; don't forget sun protection clothing and a light jacket to protect from the sun and cope with temperature differences between morning and evening. 3. Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellent: High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and parasols to resist strong UV rays in the mountains; bring mosquito repellent spray, as there are many mosquitoes in the mountain forests. 4. Other Items: Light backpack, water bottle (drinking water available in the scenic area), small snacks (for children to replenish energy anytime they're hungry), tissues, power bank, common medicines (gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, fever reducer, motion sickness medicine, etc.), children's camera (to encourage kids to record beautiful moments), beach toys (for kids to play with sand in water areas). 5. Transportation Guide: - High-speed Rail: Arrive at Zhaoqing East Station. It's about 1.5 hours from Shenzhen North. After exiting the station, take a taxi to Dinghu Mountain (approx. 25 minutes, 70 - 80 yuan); you can also take bus No. 204 (approx. 1 hour, 5 yuan). - Self-driving: From Shenzhen, take the Guang-Shen Yanjiang Expressway, then transfer to the Guangzhou Ring Expressway, and then to the Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway. The whole journey takes about 3 hours. Remember to check road conditions in advance. 3-Day Itinerary - Day 1: Arrive at Dinghu Mountain → Check into hotel → Baoding Garden → Butterfly Valley - Morning: Arrive at Dinghu Mountain and check into your hotel. We recommend the Dinghu Mountain Academician Activity Base near Dinghu Mountain, which offers a tranquil environment and pleasant surrounding scenery, allowing children to fully experience the serenity of nature. - Noon: Enjoy local specialties at a restaurant at the foot of the mountain, such as Dinghu Shangsu (vegetarian dish) and mountain spring tofu pudding, which are refreshing and suitable for children's tastes. - Afternoon: Enter the Dinghu Mountain scenic area and take the sightseeing bus (20 yuan/person for a round trip) directly to Baoding Garden. Here you'll find the magnificent "Zhaoqing Nine Dragon Treasure Cauldron." Throw "wish balls" (5 yuan for 10 pieces) with your children into the cauldron – it's super fun! You can also visit Bozhong Pavilion and Sacred Turtle Pond. Afterwards, walk 180 meters to Butterfly Valley. Take a boat (35 yuan/person for a round trip) to enter. With butterflies fluttering and a waterfall forest, it's like a paradise. Children can interact closely with small animals in the Pet Paradise. - Evening: Have dinner at a farmhouse restaurant near the scenic area, trying local dishes like free-range chicken and stir-fried fresh bamboo shoots with meat, then return to the hotel to rest. - Day 2: Qingyun Temple → Feishuitan Waterfall → Seven Star Crags (Night Light Show) - Morning: Take the sightseeing bus to Qingyun Temple, one of the four famous Buddhist temples in Lingnan. Take your children to visit the ancient temple architecture, learn about Buddhist culture, and admire rare plants like the white tea tree within the temple. - Noon: Have a vegetarian meal at a vegetarian restaurant near Qingyun Temple to experience the unique vegetarian culture. - Afternoon: Walk 20 minutes from Qingyun Temple to Feishuitan Waterfall. The waterfall is magnificent. Let your children play and wade in the water by the pool (pay attention to safety), feeling the coolness. You can also stroll along the stream path and enjoy a "forest SPA." Afterwards, leave Dinghu Mountain and head to Seven Star Crags. Check into the Wyndham Hotel near Seven Star Crags, which is conveniently located and well-equipped. - Evening: After 19:00, enter Seven Star Crags for a free night tour to enjoy the dazzling light show. The brilliant lights and Star Lake night view complement each other. You can also watch the musical fountain at Zhaoqing's landmark Paifang Square, which is both stunning and romantic. - Day 3: Seven Star Crags Boat Tour → Longyan Cave → Return Trip - Morning: Enter from the East Gate or South Gate of Seven Star Crags and take a bamboo raft (40 yuan/person) to tour, admiring the integrated beauty of water, moon, rocks, and clouds, and experiencing the harmony between humans and nature; then explore Longyan Cave, appreciating the cliff carvings left by literati and experiencing the charm of the "Thousand-Year Poetry Corridor." - Noon: Have a meal at a restaurant near the scenic area, trying local specialties like Zhaoqing Guozong Zongzi and Xijiang Mixed Fish Pot. - Afternoon: After a short rest, pack your luggage, end your pleasant journey, and return to your warm home. Helpful Tips 1. Parent-child Interaction: Interact more with your children during the trip. Make wishes together at Baoding Garden and look for different types of butterflies in Butterfly Valley to strengthen parent-child bonding. 2. Time Management: Reasonably plan the visiting time for each attraction, allowing children ample rest and free exploration time to avoid a too-tight schedule. 3. Safety First: When children play in the water, adults must accompany them throughout and ensure they wear life-saving equipment; hold your child's hand when climbing mountains and pay attention to safety underfoot. 4. Environmental Awareness: Teach children to protect the environment, not to litter, and to preserve the ecological environment of the scenic area.