[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Dalingcun (Updated Feb)

Morning mist drifts through the cobblestone streets, and the wind from where fresh and salt water meet carries a salty tang. 🌊 In Shilou Town, Panyu District, I found a real-life version of the Lingnan water town depicted in the film The Song of the Fishermen—fishing boats sway gently by the river, an old woman sits under an oyster shell wall picking water celery, and the tinkling of wind chimes hanging from the eaves seems to shatter the passage of seven hundred years. ✨ 🌿 Must-see in Daling Village! The most comprehensive guide online This ancient Song Dynasty village houses the only 【Oyster Shell House】 in Guangdong! 🦪 The entire wall is built with tens of thousands of oyster shells, shimmering with a pearlescent luster in the sunlight. You can even feel the texture of the waves on the shells. Walking along the Yudai River, you'll encounter ancestral halls and ancient bridges every few steps. The most stunning sight is the century-old banyan tree at the head of Jielong Bridge, its branches dipping into the water like the entrance to a mystical world. 🌳 (Navigate to Xianzong Ancestral Hall, free admission) 🛶 New ways to hike Lotus Hill Don't just focus on the statue of Guanyin! Enter the mountain from the west gate and pass through the 【Ancient Quarry】, which resembles the Danxia landforms. The red rock walls bear traces of ancient quarrying, making for perfect action movie-style photos. 🪓 The view from the summit is breathtaking—the mouth of the Pearl River resembles a silver ribbon, with cargo ships trailing white waves as they slowly sail towards Shiziyang. This scene is definitely worth a 20,000-step hike! (Tickets: 54 yuan, non-slip shoes recommended) 🍜 Local Foodie Map ▪ 【Zhao Ji Breakfast】, located under the banyan tree, serves the most authentic "Ting Zai Zhou" (boat congee) in Guangzhou! The owner starts simmering the rice milk at 4 am, and the fish slices are so fresh they seem to dance on your tongue. 💃 (Don't forget to add a spoonful of freshly fried peanuts) ▪ At 【Qiang Ji Food Stall】 by the Shiqiao waterway, the salt and pepper fried lizardfish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Pair it with an ice-cold pineapple beer—it's the perfect combination! 🍺 ▪ On your way back, don't forget to grab some 【Shilou Wife Cakes】. The flaky pastry is filled with shredded coconut and candied winter melon, releasing a sweet aroma the moment you bite into it. 🥮 📸 Instagrammable Spots ✔ Cycle along the Haigu Island Lakeside Greenway and capture sunset silhouettes among the reeds. 🌅 ✔ Wear Hanfu clothing and stroll through the Yu Yin Shan Fang garden, taking photos reminiscent of the TV series A Dream of Splendor in this classic Lingnan garden. ✔ The doorways of the Qing Dynasty study halls in Daling Village offer stunning photo opportunities, with light and shadow filtering through the Manchurian windows onto the green bricks.

It's open 🎉 It's open 🎉 The Wong Tai Sin branch that took 10 years to build is finally open to the public, and admission is free! Honestly, even if you don't worship, it's worth bringing your kids here to admire the Tang-style architecture! Not many people know about it yet, so hurry up and go! Before you go, check out this guide 📜 1️⃣ No reservation is required, just go there directly. Navigate to 🧭 Chisong Palace. There are no buses or subways that go directly there. The closest is bus Panyu 126, which stops at Daling Village. From there, it's a 10-minute walk. Buses 🚌 are infrequent, with only one every 2 hours, so we recommend taking a taxi or driving. 🅿️ Parking: There is a temporary parking lot built by villagers at the entrance, most of which charge CNY 10 per vehicle, with no time limit on the day. If you want to save money, you can also park at Daling Village. 2️⃣ Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 on weekdays, 7:00–17:00 on the 1st and 15th of each month. No entry after 16:45, so don't waste a trip. 3️⃣ Tour route: Yangsheng Hall ➡️ Linggong Hall (you can get incense at the service center behind it, CNY 10 per pack) ➡️ Bell Tower ➡️ Dragon King Hall ➡️ God of Wealth Hall ➡️ Cihang Hall ➡️ Pujie Hall ➡️ Yuancheng Hall ➡️ Star Hall ➡️ Sanqing Hall The temple covers an area of nearly 20,000 square meters and has a wide range of offerings, so you can pray for wealth, love, or peace of mind 😉 It takes about 2 hours to visit the whole temple, so plan your time in advance. 4️⃣📷 Must-see spots: 💕 Star Hall The ceiling animation is really cool, and the kids were amazed. The combination of the Tai Chi pattern and the starry sky is very high-tech. The AI multimedia interaction allows you to enter your birthday to find your star sign, and you can also customize a star sign coin for your child. 💕 Temple eaves The eaves of the three-story building at the back of Yuancheng Hall are very distinctive, and the overlapping palaces on both sides make a great background. Standing there for a photo gives a strong ancient vibe, and the photos are great. 💕 Fun bonsai These are easy to miss, but well worth seeing with your kids. There are many types, and each one is unique. Each one can be used to tell a story. 5️⃣ Etiquette and taboos Dress modestly. Hanfu such as horse face skirts are acceptable, but don't wear anything too flashy. Simple and low-key is best. No commercial photography is allowed. Keep quiet inside the hall 🤫, don't ring the temple bells or drums, and don't put your hands together to worship. Instead, use the left hand over right hand gesture 🉑️ 6️⃣ Food and drink No food is available in the temple, but there is a free water dispenser 🆓. There are many small vendors selling snacks at the entrance to Chisong Palace, and the prices are reasonable. There are no restaurants nearby, so go to the Shilou Archway for more options. 7️⃣ Nearby attractions If you have time, you can also visit Daling Village near the temple, which is about a 10-minute walk away. Further away, you can drive to Seagull Island or Lotus Hill Tourist Area, which are only 20 minutes away by car. 🏠 Chisong Palace Address: No. 32, Puquan Road, Panyu District Transport: Take bus Panyu 126 to Daling Village, then walk 1.26 km.

|Chisong Palace, a Taoist holy site. New popular attraction in Guangzhou | Chisong Palace, a Taoist holy site. Burn incense and make a wish, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains. Chisong Palace was built over a period of 10 years. The buildings are designed in the Tang Dynasty style. From above, the buildings are shaped like a gourd, which represents the Taoist culture of gathering energy and good fortune. Sincerity is key. Here is a simple guide to the proper way to worship. Tickets: Free (no reservation required) Location: Chisong Palace, Guangzhou Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:45) Parking: Parking lot outside the temple Transportation: Drive or take Metro Line 4 to Shijizhen Station (Exit A), then take a taxi or transfer to Bus 126 to Daling Village Bus Stop, then walk for 10 minutes. Tour route: Linggong Hall > Bell Tower > Drum Tower > Dragon King Hall > God of Wealth Hall > Cihang Hall > Puji Hall > Yuancheng Hall > Star Hall > Sanqing Hall Nearby attractions: ① Daling Village ② Lotus Hill ③ Seagull Island

⛰[Attraction Guide] 📍Detailed address: Daling Ancient Village, Shilou Town, Panyu District 🚗Transportation Guide: Self-driving: You can navigate to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Daling Ancient Village. There are plenty of parking spaces inside and outside the village, some of which charge CNY 10. 🚇Subway or bus: Take Metro Line 4 to Shiqi Station, Exit A, and transfer to Bus No. 126 or 132 to Daling Village Station (it is recommended to take a taxi after getting off the subway). The waiting time for the bus 🚌 is long. 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Ticket price: Free 🌟Highlights: Like a paradise, it retains a long and quiet pace of life. It is highly recommended for those who like to trace historical footprints and feel the charm of ancient villages to come here for a walk. Let your busy life get a little space and feel the authentic Lingnan culture. 📌Tips: 1️⃣This is the first ancient village with historical culture in Guangzhou, with a history of 900 years. The village is backed by Puzhou Mountain and surrounded by Yudai River on three sides, presenting a typical Lingnan water town layout. Therefore, it is known as "Puzhou Mountain behind, Yudai River in front". You can wear Hanfu to take photos. 2️⃣Daling Ancient Village is a veritable village of top students. In history, more than 100 Jinshi, Juren, Gongsheng, and officials above the ninth rank have been born here. Today, it still retains various ancient buildings such as Longjin Stone Bridge, Wenchang Tower, Liangtang Ancestral Hall, Oyster Shell Wall, and dozens of ancient archways. It is a good choice for taking photos and worth savoring. Bring your children to get some inspiration from the top students. 3️⃣Nearby, a new Chisong Palace has been opened, which is an important religious place of traditional Taoist culture. You can also worship here.

"Xian Zong Temple" was first built during the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty, and the existing ancient temple was rebuilt during the Qianlong period. The scale and delicacy of this temple rank among the top five in Panyu, and the complex Ruyi Dougong under the eaves of the main gate is the biggest highlight. When you walk into the door pillow stones (stone piers on both sides of the main gate) on both sides of the main gate, you will find the image of a foreigner on the stone carving (which is rare in ancient temples). Looking at the two sides of the Dougong structure, there are two lying lion-shaped wood carvings. This structure is actually a lion-shaped Tuo pier. In the late Qing dynasty, the main gate of the temple in the Guangfu area often saw cute stone lions on the stone beams (shrimp beams), which were the standing lion Tuo piers (lion Tuo piers) in the late Qing dynasty style, while the early Qing dynasty Guangfu temples had lying lion Tuo piers. If you have a pair of "golden eyes," you may find more interesting details during your visit. Panyu is one of the wealthiest areas in ancient Guangfu. Friends who are interested in the ancient culture of the Pearl River Delta (region) can take advantage of weekends and holidays to visit this exquisite large ancient temple. Address: Xian Zong Temple, Daling Village, Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou.

I passed by, then stood by the road and casually took a few photos. It is said that it is still under construction, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. Location: The road behind Dalin Village