[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Apo Liu Village (Updated Apr)

A Po Liu Village in Conghua is the highest natural village in Guangzhou, with an altitude of about 730 meters. The high terrain, good transparency, and low light pollution make it one of the best stargazing spots in Guangzhou. A Po Liu Tea Garden covers an area of 18 hectares and is home to more than 600 varieties and nearly 40,000 camellias from home and abroad. From November to April of the following year is the best time to enjoy the camellias, which are red, white, and pink. We went in mid-November, and the camellias currently in bloom are mainly red varieties. Dozens of red camellias are in full bloom, and the fallen camellias are too many to pick up. Next month, yellow and white camellias will bloom, and we will come back then. There is a campsite on the top of the mountain, which costs CNY 50 on weekdays and CNY 100 on weekends. There are many stars in the autumn and winter evenings, and you may even be able to photograph the Milky Way if you are lucky. The homestays above are cheap, generally around CNY 150–200, and there is also a better-decorated one called He Yuan, which costs about CNY 400. Hike from A Po Liu Village to Xitou Village, the most beautiful village in Guangdong. The one-way distance is 6.5 km, and the whole journey is relatively easy, with beautiful scenery along the way. Don't forget to bring a few buckets to collect spring water, which is much purer than bottled mineral water.

After spending too much time in the hustle and bustle of the city, one often longs for a touch of tranquility. Xitou Village and Aliupo Village in Guangzhou's Conghua are just such places. Here, you can see lush bamboo forests, hear the babbling streams, breathe the fresh air, and feel the strong sense of community. The villagers are simple and hospitable, and they will welcome you warmly, inviting you to taste the local cuisine such as bamboo tube rice, cured meat, green plum wine, and more. There are also many handicrafts like woven bamboo baskets, hats, fans, etc., all made by the villagers' own hands, each filled with spirit. The nights here are especially peaceful; you can lie on the lawn, gaze up at the starry sky, and see countless stars twinkling before your eyes, almost within reach. The terraced fields here are particularly spectacular; you can stroll along the ridges and admire the interwoven colors of the rice fields, forming a beautiful tapestry. There are no skyscrapers, no bustling traffic, no throngs of people, just the sounds and breath of nature. If you want to escape the noise of the city and find a pure land of your own, then Xitou Village and Aliupo Village are definitely your best choices. Continuing north from Xitou Village, there is a 'Little Lushan of Guangdong' where you can go to Qianligou Waterfall to see the bamboo sea, waterfalls, streams, and strange rocks, and experience the wonders of nature. If you have plenty of time, you can also visit the Liuxi River National Forest Park, where there are mountains like Wuzhi Mountain, Jizhen Mountain, and Triangle Mountain, all over a thousand meters high, making it the highest place in Guangzhou, and you can also see wild animals such as macaques and squirrels.

There is a mountain in Conghua, and on the mountain there is a famous village called "Apoliu Village". It is 730 meters above sea level and is the highest mountain village in Guangzhou. The air quality is excellent, so the sky is particularly clear and lovely, and the visibility is very high! If you come on a sunny day, you have a great chance of seeing the Milky Way crossing the sky at night. 🌌Since Apoliu Village is only a 1-2 hour drive from the city, it attracts many Guangzhou astronomy enthusiasts who come here in groups to camp at the entrance of the village to watch the stars! After dinner, when you walk out of the restaurant, your eyes will be really shocked! The Milky Way, stars, nebulae, meteors... can be seen directly with the naked eye⭐⭐⭐Then, you will hear the loudest frog calls🐸~insect chirping🦗~bird singing🦜~the slightest movement🌿...Looking at the sky, you will have a strong sense of time travel🌃and it is extremely comfortable! Starry sky shooting parameters📸 [SLR] Tripod, M mode, lens focal length 14-35mm, F1.8-F2.8, iso4000-12000, 6-12s. The exposure time actually depends on the situation. The zenith time can be slightly longer, and the horizon exposure time can be shorter to avoid tailing. After adjusting to the appropriate parameters, take a few more pictures, and stack them in PS in the later stage to make a blockbuster. [Mobile phone] Find a fixed stand, open "Professional Mode" first, then open the ultra-wide angle, and then try to adjust the parameters according to the SLR, try a few more to find the best parameters PS: Please avoid going during the full moon on the 15th day of the lunar calendar, as the moonlight is too bright and the starry sky effect will be greatly reduced. If you want to camp⛺ You can choose to camp with the plaque at the entrance of the village and join the astronomy and outdoor enthusiasts. There is running water and toilets a few steps away. The environment is very clean and there is no odor. You can buy some ingredients and seasonings in the village (slightly expensive). Fires are allowed and the public security is very good. If you want to stay 🏡 There are many homestays of different prices in the village for you to choose from. I strongly recommend "Peng Peng Homestay". I stayed there for two nights and tested it myself. It is clean and hygienic, the bedding is comfortable, and you can take pictures of the stars when you go out. You can also camp outside.