Guangzhou 1h Weekend Chill｜Zhaoqing’s Scenic Oxygen Heaven

For the office workers driven crazy by Guangzhou’s fast pace, a weekend truly calls for a "spontaneous healing trip"🔋 High-speed train 1h direct to Zhaoqing, stepping off the train instantly wrapped in the fresh scent of greenery, eyes filled with soothing green, fatigue evaporates on the spot～ - 📍 Dinghu Mountain｜Natural Oxygen Bar (8:00-18:00) Lazy person’s blessing! 20 RMB sightseeing bus pass, hop on and off without walking, just follow this route: 1️⃣ Baoding Garden: Giant bronze cauldron is super impressive, toss a wish ball for blessings🎋, the viewing platform overlooks the entire emerald lake, photos come with a natural filter 2️⃣ Butterfly Valley: 35 RMB round-trip boat ticket, 5 min direct to the lake island, the blue-green gradient water is crystal clear💎 3️⃣ Qingyun Temple: Ancient temple hidden in the forest, incense smoke curling is very calming, a stroll here will relax your whole body 4️⃣ Feishuitan: Check in at Sun Yat-sen’s swimming spot, the waterfall is soothing and cool, perfect for summer visits 📍 Seven Star Crags｜Two kinds of romance day and night (Day 8:00-17:30, Night 19:00-22:00 with lights) Enter from the north gate for a lazy route that’s super easy: Bald cypress forest → Peach Blossom Island → Misty Rain Bridge → Stone Chamber Cave → Five Dragon Pavilion ✨ Must-visit in winter: the caramel-colored bald cypress forest reflected on the lake, sunset looks like a painting🍂 ✨ At night, the lights create a full atmosphere, mountain and water lights intertwine, super romantic for a walk 💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls 1. Wear sneakers! The boardwalk requires walking 2. Choose Zhaoqing Station, closer to the scenic area 3. Visit Butterfly Valley on sunny days, the lake looks better in photos 4. Bring your own snacks and water, few dining options in the scenic area No need to squeeze into crowds or make complicated plans, if you just want to quietly breathe fresh air and enjoy the scenery, Zhaoqing is definitely a no-brainer～