Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing is a winter wonderland! Parent-child summer escape + oxygen boost guide～

This is one of Guangdong's Four Famous Mountains, with an average winter temperature around 15°C. Frost-covered forests, icy waterfalls, a natural "oxygen bar + air-conditioned room," Just a 1.5-hour drive away, perfect for students, family trips, and couples to check in～ 📍 Attraction address: Shangshan Road, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City, navigate to "Dinghu Mountain National Nature Reserve" 🚗 Transportation guide: · Self-driving: About 1.5 hours from Guangzhou, very convenient for traveling with kids · Public transport: Take the high-speed train to Zhaoqing East Station, transfer to K03 bus; or taxi 15 minutes from Zhaoqing Station 🎫 Ticket information: · Regular ticket 70 RMB/person, students from the province free with student ID + ID card, children under 1.2 meters free · Sightseeing bus 20 RMB/full route (must buy! Avoid tiring hikes with kids) ⏰ Opening hours: Daily 8:00 - 18:00, last sightseeing bus at 18:00, recommended to descend before 17:30 🌟 Must-visit family spots: 💦 Feishuitan Pool: Sun Yat-sen once swam here; swimming is now prohibited, but creek trekking and playing in the snow (some leftover snow) is super fun. Bring kids wearing hole shoes; mist under the waterfall is perfect for wearing Hanfu or light-colored long dresses for photos, kids love it 🦋 Butterfly Valley: Fewer butterflies in winter, but the lake view after snow is stunning. Recommended to take a boat across "Emerald Lake" (boat ticket 35 RMB), check in at the popular heart-shaped tree and transparent glass boat spots, great for family photos 👉 Qingyun Temple: One of the four famous temples in Lingnan, with a 500-year history and bustling incense offerings. You can spend 20 RMB on an incense package. The 800-year-old Bodhi tree covered in frost inside the temple is beautiful, and the giant Duan inkstone sculpture is perfect for family photos 🍜 Family food recommendations: ✅ Wrapped steamed rice dumplings: soft, glutinous, and fragrant, 5 RMB each inside the scenic area, kids love them ✅ Mountain water tofu pudding: about 8 RMB a bowl, smooth texture, cold and refreshing (can be heated in winter) ✅ Dinghu vegetarian dishes: The vegetarian food inside Qingyun Temple is famous; pumpkin bowl and Luohan vegetarian dishes are worth trying, suitable for family tastes ⚠️ Family travel tips: ⭕️ Few mosquitoes in the mountains, bring a small amount of mosquito repellent ⭕️ Feishuitan Pool requires walking 800 steps; elderly and children should proceed according to their ability, or take the sightseeing bus nearby and then walk ⭕️ Recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid tour group crowds, making it easier to enjoy with kids ⭕️ Winter temperatures are low, dress kids in light jackets and bring a thermos 🏨 Accommodation: Recommended nearby luxury rustic inns "Zhaoqing Sheraton Hotel" and "Dinghu Mountain Homestay · Lake Light," close to the scenic area, fully equipped family facilities, some with lake view rooms.