[2025 Zhaoqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Butterfly Valley (Updated Mar)

🌿【Opening: Entering the Wizard of Oz, the secret of breathing 100,000+ negative ions】 After being exhausted in the steel jungle for a long time, do you long for a trip to have a deep dialogue with nature? Dinghushan in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, this "emerald" inlaid on the Tropic of Cancer, hides the ecological code of China's first nature reserve, and shocks the world with its reputation as a "natural oxygen bar" with 125,000 negative ions** per cubic centimeter. Here, the sound of ancient temple bells and the symphony of waterfalls and flowing springs, the thousand-year-old primeval forest and the strange peaks and blue lakes dance together. It is the perfect secret place for urban people to escape from the hustle and bustle! Today, I will show you how to unlock the ultimate way to play in Dinghushan, from the charm of mountains and rivers to the delicious food, from cultural exploration to health and healing, you can master it all in one guide! --- 🌄【Core attractions: Four must-visit places, contracting your visual and spiritual shock】 [Awesome]1. Baoding Garden: Compete for the world, touch the thousand-year bronze civilization As a cultural landmark of Dinghushan, Baoding Garden takes "Ding" as its soul, bringing together two wonders: Jiulong Baoding (the world's largest bronze tripod) and Duanxi Longhuang Inkstone (the world's largest inkstone). Standing on the observation deck, you can overlook the panoramic view of Dinghu Lake and take in the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. Legend has it that throwing a wishing ball here can help you win the title of "top scholar". If you have family members taking exams, you may want to give it a try! 2. Qingyun Temple: A Zen-themed residence, the first of the four famous temples in Lingnan Qingyun Temple, hidden in the valley, is a famous Zen temple in the Ming Dynasty, as famous as Nanhua Temple. The temple is lined with towering ancient trees and filled with the smell of incense. It retains the tradition of "Three Washing Stones" mountain climbing and worshipping Buddha - before climbing the mountain, one needs to wash hands, purify the heart, and purify the mouth three times on the stone steps in front of the temple, giving it a full sense of ritual. The vegetarian restaurant in the temple, "Dinghu Shangsu", was once a famous dish at Empress Dowager Cixi's birthday banquet. The mushrooms cooked with mountain spring water are fresh and fragrant and should not be missed. 3. Feishuitan: A water paradise, Sun Yat-sen’s secret summer resort A must-visit cool place in summer! The waterfall cascades down from a 30-meter-high cliff, forming a natural swimming pool. The water in the pond is so clear that you can see the bottom. You can step into the stream barefoot and feel the cool mountain spring flowing between your toes. The concentration of negative ions here is as high as 125,000/cm³. Taking a few deep breaths is like giving your lungs a deep SPA. 4. Butterfly Valley: Explore the secrets and find the fairyland on a boat trip A "hidden easter egg" that requires a separate boat ticket! Take a boat across the blue lake to the Wishing Island, stroll along the primeval forest trail, and encounter rare plants and butterfly specimens. Although the number of living butterflies is limited, the reflection of the lake is as bright as a mirror, making you feel like you are in an ink painting. Any shot you take will be a blockbuster. --- 🍲【Dinghu Taste: The Ultimate Collision of Wild Delicacies and Ancient Flavors】 ✅ **Must-eat List** - Dinghu Steamed Rice Dumpling: Glutinous rice and pork belly wrapped in winter leaves, simmered over firewood for 10 hours, soft, glutinous, salty and fragrant, a representative work of Zhaoqing's "intangible cultural heritage". - Dinghushan Mud-Braised Chicken: Chicken wrapped in lotus leaves and covered with mineral mud and roasted. The meat is tender and has a peanut oil aroma, full of wildness. - Bamboo pole rice noodle: a specialty of Deqing, the rice paste is made by drying bamboo poles and paired with a secret sauce, with a smooth and silky taste. - Dinghu Shangsu: The ceiling of vegetarian dishes in Qingyun Temple, a collection of mountain delicacies, the freshness of which hits the soul directly. 📍 **Food Map** - Beiling Food Street: A gathering place for mountain delicacies such as Liandu goat and clay-braised chicken. - Zhenbao Food Street (Tianning North Road): a one-stop shop for snacks such as steamed rice dumplings and salty pancakes. --- 🏨【Accommodation Guide: From Forest Therapy to Light Luxury Lake View】 - High-end choice: Wyndham Grand Zhaoqing Qixingyan Hotel, with a lake view hot spring pool and karst peaks visible from the window, is suitable for holidaymakers who pursue a sense of ritual. - Buddhist health care: Visit the villas around Qingyun Temple, such as Qingyun Villa and Pinyang Yiju, where you can listen to the morning bells, bathe in the morning mist, and experience a Zen life. - Recommended value for money: Mountain Resort and Geological Sanatorium, surrounded by forests for only a few hundred yuan. --- 🚗【Transportation Guide: How to get to this Wonderful Land of Oz? 】 - High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Zhaoqing East Station (about 40 minutes), transfer to bus No. 21/204 to the scenic spot (25 minutes). - Self-driving: From Guangzhou, take the Guangfozhao Expressway → Dinghushan Archway. There is a parking lot outside the scenic area (no vehicles allowed to enter). - Transportation within the scenic area: The battery car costs 20 yuan round trip, connecting the core attractions such as Baoding Garden and Qingyun Temple; the Butterfly Valley cruise costs 35 yuan including round trip. --- 📌【Must-read before the trip: Guide to avoiding pitfalls and intimate tips】 1. Best season: Spring and autumn are the best (March to May to enjoy the flowers, October to November to enjoy the red leaves), and sun protection equipment is required in summer to escape the heat. 2. Ticket discount: The main ticket is 70 yuan. It is recommended to purchase the **Xinghu package (110 yuan including Qixingyan). The battery car ticket can be purchased in sections as needed. 3. Hiking advice: Wear non-slip shoes! The stone steps from Feishuitan to Qingyun Temple are slippery, so using a trekking pole will save effort. 4. Environmentally friendly travel: The original ecology is fragile, do not discard garbage at will, and protect rare ecological areas such as Butterfly Valley. --- 🌟【Conclusion: A call from the green fields to heal the body and mind】 The beauty of Dinghushan is not only a visual feast, but also a journey of purification of the body and mind. Whether you are a devout pilgrim, a nature explorer, or a gourmet food hunter, you can find your own poetic home here. This weekend, pack your bags and let the clear waters and green mountains of Dinghushan press the "restart button" of your life! 📢 With the guide in hand, you can go anywhere you want! Follow the "Zhaoqing Local Treasures" official account to get real-time scenic spot information and discounted tickets!

[!] Tickets: ¥70 (university and high school students in Guangdong Province, please bring your student ID card to enter the park for free) [!] Sightseeing bus: ¥20 [!] Baoding Garden Wishing Balls: ¥30 for ten balls [!] Butterfly Valley Cruise: ¥35 [Car] Transportation Guide [HighSpeedRail] External transportation: Zhaoqing has Zhaoqing Station (train station), Zhaoqing East Station (high-speed railway station), etc., which can be selected according to the itinerary. [One]Take the train to Zhaoqing Station and then transfer to bus No. 205 to Dinghushan (one and a half hours). Or take a taxi to Dinghushan (more than 40 minutes). [Two] Take the high-speed rail to Zhaoqing East Station and then take a bus, such as Bus No. 205, Bus No. 206, or Bus No. 6, to Dinghushan Scenic Area (one hour). Or take a taxi to Dinghushan (about 22 minutes). [Three] If you choose to drive, you can go via the Guangkun Expressway, the Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway, etc. There is a parking lot near the scenic area (charges 15-20 yuan per time). [Car] Internal transportation: There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area, the ticket is 20 yuan, and it can stop at major attractions to save energy. [Scenic] Introduction to scenic spots [RoundNails] Baoding Garden: With the theme of displaying the ancient Chinese tripod culture, there are many replicas of famous tripods, as well as the world's largest Nine Dragon Baoding, which is 6.68 meters high, 5.58 meters in diameter, and weighs 16 tons.  [RoundNails] Qingyun Temple: One of the four famous temples in Lingnan, it has strong oriental architectural art characteristics. The temple is rich in cultural relics and historical sites, where you can feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture.  [RoundNails] Feishuitan: Also known as Longtan Feipu, the waterfall cascades down from the top of a cliff more than 40 meters high. The scenery is spectacular. On the cliff wall are six large characters written by Song Qingling: "Sun Yat-sen's Swimming Place".  [RoundNails] Butterfly Valley: It consists of a green lake, an island, and a forest. You need to take a boat to enter. The valley is rich in primitive forest vegetation and has many waterfalls.  [Tableware] Food Recommendations [○] Dinghushan Steamed Rice Dumpling: A traditional Zhaoqing delicacy made with glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork, wrapped in hollyhock leaves and steamed. [○] Dinghu Shangsu: A traditional dish of Qingyun Temple, steamed with a variety of ingredients including shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, straw mushrooms, and white fungus. [○] Dinghu Mountain Water Tofu Pudding: Made with Dinghu Mountain spring water, it has a delicate texture and a sweet taste. [○] Braised Chicken with Snails: The chicken is tender and smooth, the snails are fresh and sweet, and the soup is rich. It is a local delicacy. [Pushpin] Tour route [One] Relaxing route: Take a sightseeing bus from the gate of the scenic area to Baoding Garden, then go to Butterfly Valley and take a cruise to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; enter the Butterfly Garden to watch butterflies and primitive forest landscapes, and finally take a sightseeing bus to Qingyun Temple. [Two] In-depth hiking route: Walk in from the main gate of the scenic area, passing Feishuitan, Qingyun Temple, Butterfly Valley, Baoding Garden and other scenic spots in turn. The whole journey requires good physical strength and sufficient time.

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city⁉️Come to Dinghushan! Enjoy the fresh air in the mountains and forests and get rid of all your fatigue! 🙉 Self-driving: 🚗 📍Navigation "Dinghushan Scenic Area Parking Lot" 🅿️Parking is 15💰/time on weekdays and 20💰/time on holidays 📆 There is a free shuttle bus on holidays 📆 (swipe to the last picture to see the mark 📝) Buy the wishing ball 🏐 at the ticket office! 5💰10, you can also write your own words! 📝 Buy tickets at the door🎫/Xinghu Card (Xinghu Card is more cost-effective👀), free for students😍 Buy sightseeing bus tickets on the right side of the entrance🚌, 20💰/person, including round trip (it is recommended to buy bus tickets, it is very tiring to climb up to the tripod😓) ✅First stop: Baoding Garden Station💒 Take the bus directly to the popular check-in spot Dading📸 at the door, take the wishing ball and throw it! 🙉 The fence behind the big cauldron is a good place to take photos👀, you can take pictures of the green water of the Butterfly Valley below! 🌊 ✅Second stop: Butterfly Valley Station📍 (walk down directly from Baoding Garden, very close🥰) Butterfly Valley boat ticket🛶35💰/person, there is also a popular check-in spot Green Lake🌊 in Butterfly Valley, the water is really very green, like a piece of emerald, very photogenic! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

🎈This is a great place to retire. I don't want to leave. I watched the lake quietly and walked with my family for about an hour, 📷 and took photos for 20 minutes. 🎈The locals in Zhaoqing are very polite. You can ask the driver if you have any questions! Dinghu Mountain 🎫 ticket: CNY 70 per person. You can also apply for a two-year annual pass for CNY 100 with a Zhaoqing ID card. 🚗 Bus: CNY 25 per person. You can take the bus to each scenic spot and then transfer to an electric car. You can spend a whole day here. 🎈Butterfly Valley boat ticket: CNY 35 per person. The boat ride takes 2 minutes to the opposite side of the lake. The first picture of Butterfly Valley is really beautiful. I promise I didn't use any filters. Actually, 📷 the photos are not as beautiful as what I saw with my own eyes.

🤩 Butterfly Valley Scenic Area is located in a picturesque valley in China and is a natural ecological 🍒 scenic area themed around butterflies. 🏞 With its rich ecological environment and diverse biodiversity, it has become a popular tourist destination for butterfly enthusiasts. 🍓 🤩 Upon entering the Butterfly Valley Scenic Area, you are greeted by lush forests and colorful flowers. 💐 Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting a warm glow on the grass, bringing vitality to the forest. ✅ The winding paths lead you deep into the valley, where the breathtaking scenery will leave you feeling refreshed. ♥ 🤩 The ecological environment within the scenic area is well-preserved, with abundant vegetation providing an ideal habitat for various butterfly species. 😘 The butterflies, with their vibrant wings, dance gracefully in the sunlight, creating a stunning spectacle. 🌴 Here, you can admire butterflies of different species and sizes, immersing yourself in a beautiful ecological world. ☘️ 🤩 Additionally, the Butterfly Valley Scenic Area offers a variety of butterfly-related activities. Visitors can participate in butterfly breeding experiences, learning about the growth process and habits of butterflies. 🌺 There are also butterfly photography competitions, allowing you to capture the beauty of these creatures. 💐 The scenic area also provides educational courses on nature, enabling visitors to learn about ecological conservation while enjoying their visit. 😘 🤩 Strolling through the Butterfly Valley Scenic Area, you can appreciate the stunning natural scenery and experience the magical charm of nature. The fresh and pleasant air will leave you feeling rejuvenated. 🎀 As you immerse yourself in this beautiful valley, you can almost hear the breath of nature and feel its power and harmony. ❤ 🤩 In conclusion, the Butterfly Valley Scenic Area is a tourist destination that combines ecological conservation, natural landscapes, and leisure tourism. 🍒 It offers both beautiful natural scenery and rich biodiversity. Here, you can fully enjoy the beauty and harmony of nature, as well as gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of its mysteries and charm. 😘 If you are looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle and connect with nature, the Butterfly Valley Scenic Area is the perfect choice for you. ✌

📍Location: Guangdong Zhaoqing Dinghu Mountain Butterfly Valley Self-driving from Guangzhou takes 1.5 hours to reach the destination ▶Recommended play strategy: If you don't want to walk, you can choose to take a sightseeing car at the entrance of the park for 20 yuan/person💰 📸I mainly take photos, so I get off at the Butterfly Valley directly - then after watching it, I go down to Feishui Tan to see the waterfall! 🔸I highly recommend Butterfly Valley🦋 Butterfly Valley needs to buy a separate boat ticket to go there for 30 yuan/person💰 The most popular place for taking photos and打卡 is this place! It's really super beautiful! Beauty visible to the naked eye! 🎫Tickets: Adult 70/person Student ticket: 35/person (need to bring student ID) 🚗Tour bus: 20/person (various scenic spots have stops, friends who like to climb mountains ignore this) 🦋Butterfly Valley boat tour: 35/person To Butterfly Valley, you must take a boat ride‼ ⚠"Feishui Tan" can only be reached by walking up the stairs for about 20 minutes. Everyone must wear comfortable shoes~

Finally here! Zhaoqing Butterfly Valley🦋 is so beautiful!! ||📷The water in the photo is so green! It is recommended to go out early during the holidays! Otherwise, there will be a lot of people! There were not many people when I took the photos, and there was no need to queue up ~ hehe 💚I bought the Star Lake Happy 100 ticket🎫. If you only need to go to Dinghu Mountain, the ticket💰is CNY 70+boat ticket💰CNY 35, direct and effortless photo taking plus💰CNY 20 for a sightseeing car

✨You should definitely visit Dinghu Mountain at least once! If you have time, come to Butterfly Valley with your friends! It's truly stunning! The lake water is so blue and clear! Took loads of photos! 🎈Address: Dinghu Mountain, Zhaoqing 💨Time: 08:00-18:00 📜Ticket: 70r for adults (free for students from Guangdong province) About the attractions ✅If you don't want to walk into the park, you can take a sightseeing car for 20r➡️Baoding Garden - Butterfly Valley - Qingyun Temple - Feishuitan ✅Baoding Garden - There are activities like throwing the embroidered ball, ringing the bell, and hanging lucky charms, which are quite fun! You must try throwing a wishing ball at Dinghu Mountain! ✅Butterfly Valley - You need to take a boat across! I've seen it many times on social media! Really tempting. The blue lake water and the Chinese-style pleasure boat are as beautiful as an oil painting! ✅Feishuitan - There is a clear stream where you can play in the water, which is very popular and the water is very comfortable. This place is so cool in summer! ✅Qingyun Temple - From Feishuitan to Qingyun Temple, there are many stairs! At Qingyun Temple, you can burn incense for blessings and toss coins to make a wish 🌟Travel tips 1⃣This scenic area is quite large, so reserve more time for your visit; it takes about three to four hours to complete the whole journey! 2⃣Pay attention to food and nutrition replenishment. The whole journey is quite long on foot, and you need plenty of energy! 3⃣Do a good job of sun protection, there are many mosquitoes in the mountains, remember to prepare mosquito repellent!

🎫Ticket: 70💰/person, half price with a student ID (purchasing the Star Lake Card is even more favorable) Students from full-time colleges and secondary schools in Guangdong Province are free of charge~ You need to show your student ID! 🈺Time: 8:00-18:00 If you don't want to walk into the park, you can buy a sightseeing car ticket at the entrance for 20💰/person (sit through the whole journey, you can get on and off freely at various attractions in the middle, no need to buy another ticket) 🅿️Parking: There are several paid parking lots near the entrance of the scenic area, 15💰/time Attractions: Baoding Garden | Butterfly Valley | Qingyun Temple | Feishuitan 1️⃣Baoding Garden: A very large tripod, where you can make wishes for blessings. Blessing balls are 30💰/set (10 pieces) 2️⃣Butterfly Valley: The lake here is really beautiful! The water is clear to the bottom, and it is really unbelievably green, the most beautiful check-in place is here! Butterfly Valley boat tickets need to be purchased separately, it is recommended to buy them on the platform in advance for a discount! The on-site purchase is 35💰/person, you don't need to buy a ticket to go there! After taking the boat to the island, on the right hand side is a butterfly base, with many butterflies inside. The cultural and creative ice cream at the entrance is 15💰/piece, buy it for photo check-ins! 3️⃣Qingyun Temple: A very spectacular temple, there are many Buddha statues inside, friends who like Buddhism can go in and feel it. 4️⃣Feishuitan: The waterfall here is very spectacular! It's a very photogenic place! Many people take photos and play in the water there, it is recommended to bring a pair of slippers if convenient~ This attraction is not reached by the sightseeing car, you need to walk about half an hour to get there, many of which are uphill and climbing stairs and the road is quite difficult to walk. ⚠️ Everyone remember to reserve time for the trip and check the weather oh and you can prepare some mosquito repellent water~

|Dinghushan One-day Tour|Take a breath of fairy air. High-speed train from Guangzhou South to Zhaoqing East Station After arriving, take a taxi to Feijiao Private Kitchen for lunch, ordered three dishes and one soup, the taste is average.. The steamed river clams with vermicelli are so hard ·After eating, walk to the entrance of 'Dinghushan', bought tickets online in advance for 70/person, and bought sightseeing car tickets on site for 20/person. ※Route: Baoding Garden-Butterfly Valley-Qingyun Temple-Feishuitan The sightseeing car to 'Baoding Garden', the project of throwing embroidered balls into the tripod is interesting, 【Walk to 'Butterfly Valley', the boat ticket bought online is 28.8/person, including round trip, this few minutes' journey is not worth it, the island is very small, the water is very green After coming out of Butterfly Valley, take the sightseeing car to 'Qingyun Temple', this place is quite big, walk all the way to the direction of 'Feishuitan', there are many steps! The journey is quite long. When you get there, you can see the waterfall, the lake is clear and you can play in the water. Then continue to walk to the place where you take the sightseeing car to return to the main entrance Address: Dinghushan Scenic Area, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City: Time: 8:00-18:00 ※After leaving the scenic area, randomly chose a restaurant nearby to eat zongzi and tofu pudding, the zongzi is so big, they will help you cut it open, bought a few to take away ※:'Oxygen Day' completed Take a taxi to the high-speed rail station to return~

Zhaoqing Dinghu Mountain is a famous oxygenation spot. In such a winter season with various respiratory problems, it is very suitable to come here to wash the lungs. But in addition to climbing and lung washing exercises, a hidden and beautiful Butterfly Valley should not be missed. In fact, it is not accurate to say that it is hidden. In fact, Butterfly Valley is in the conspicuous center of the lake. Because it is in the center of the lake, we need to take a boat to get there, which seems a bit mysterious. Mystery is also good. After all, butterflies are a kind of quiet and elegant creature. Once you step into Butterfly Valley, this temperament will always linger around you - occasionally a few butterflies will circle around you, giving you a sense of 'lightly passing by, mysterious and beautiful'. Small suggestions: 1⃣️Guide the children well, don't let them hurt the butterflies! 2⃣️Although it is winter, the butterflies here will still appear, don't worry, enjoy it slowly~ 3⃣️Friends who are afraid of insects, don't go!