[2025 Yingde ] Travel Guide for Jiqingli Xianhu Tourism Resort (Updated May)

On the way to visit Jiqingli Tea Valley, there is a beautiful and free attraction - the Lover's Bridge in Jiqingli Xianhu Resort. Seeing this beautiful scenery, we stopped the car on the side of the road without hesitation and stopped to take a good walk. (Even in the rain, it still attracted us to stop and appreciate it 😊). Some of the pictures I saw online are probably a bit old. The Lover's Bridge now has railings, probably for safety reasons. Some pine and cypress seedlings are also being planted next to it. 🌉The Lover's Bridge is about 200 meters long, spanning the Fairy Lake from south to north, connecting to Tongxin Island. The emerald green lake surrounds the tree-lined island. The clear lake reflects the lush trees. The fish in the water swim carefree, which is very pleasant. Even on rainy days, I saw a family of three with tents, snacks, picnic tables and chairs, sitting down and enjoying family fun. Occasionally, one or two tourist buses passed by, and tourists got off and stopped to check in. 🏝️It takes some time to walk across the Lover's Bridge and around the island by the lake! Because the distance between the two sides of the lake is also very far, you can walk along the lake or walk along the mountain trail. (I was pointed to the direction of the post office by a telephone booth sign. I wanted to buy some souvenirs such as Yingde’s special stamps. As a result, I walked around the mountain path and didn’t see the post office😂. I found that there were three signs pointing in different directions. So the telephone booth meant the post office?🙈 Although I didn’t see the post office, I saw a lot of green land under construction along the way.)😂 There are several stalls on the roadside at the entrance of Xianhu Lake, selling water, snacks and some treats. You don’t need to worry about not having food if you get hungry after playing! 😊 🌟🌟🌟 If you don't want to walk, you can also take a small train around the island. The price is $30 per person. In addition to the small train, the ticket office also has pedal boats on the lake. (The charge varies according to the number of people. The time is 30 minutes.) 🌟🌟🌟 Yingde is a vast place with abundant resources. It is recommended to travel by car or by charter so that you can stop at many scenic spots. It may not be easy to get a taxi on the return trip if the place is remote! Navigation 🧭 📍Address: Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort (free tour) 🕰️Opening hours: 08:30–18:00 #Yingde #Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort #A good place to go on weekends #AprilGoodDestinations2025

Don't know where to go for the May Day holiday? Don't want to be in crowded places? Then you must visit this severely underestimated hidden gem to explore mountains and waters Just 2h from Guangzhou, perfect for family trips with all ages 🌄 Hiking, camping, water activities, hot springs, tea garden tours Oxygen-rich air, photo opportunities, and an immediate feeling of visiting "Little Guilin" along the way 🌟2 Days 1 Night Itinerary: Arrive at noon and check in - 3km lakeside hike (Lovers Bridge - Heart Island - Yingshi Bridge - Great Lawn - Twilight Pine Forest - Stream Dam) - Return to hotel for dinner - Hot springs after dinner - Buffet breakfast on day two - Visit Jiqingli Red Tea Valley - Return journey 📍Location: Jiqingli Xianhu Hot Spring Tourism Resort, Hengshitang Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan, Guangdong 🚗Route: Guangzhou➡Yingde, 2h drive to the hotel 🏨Hotel: Qingyuan Yingde Jiqingli Xianhu Hotel 💭Travel Route Guide: ✅Accommodation We stayed at a lakeside hot spring hotel set in a landscape painting, backed by green mountains and overlooking forest lakes. Wake up to capture misty lake views framed by karst landforms for ethereal photos. Enjoy mountain spring hot springs at night, comfortable and relaxing~ The hotel's infinity pool is like a sapphire embedded at the forest edge. Dive into coolness this summer and take photos framed by distant peaks, like swimming in a natural painting!! ✅Heart Island-Lovers Bridge True to its name, the winding boardwalk connects two hearts, with each step seemingly writing your own love story. It's said that couples who walk across hand-in-hand will lock in their destiny~ Surrounded by clear waters, you can rent small boats to paddle 🚣 or cycle around the lake 🚲. The island also has picnic lawns and wishing trees - bring some food and enjoy a ceremonial afternoon tea~ ✅Yingshi Bridge Built with Lingnan's famous "Yingshi" stones, the bridge's mottled patterns tell stories of years gone by. Stepping onto it feels like traveling back to old Lingnan. Listen to the wind through stone cracks, watch clouds roll over streams - when fog surrounds it, it's like a fairyland. ✅Twilight Pine Forest A twilight forest favored by time itself. When mist wanders between trees, it's like stepping into a secret Nordic fairy tale. In early morning when thin fog covers everything, the tea garden's fragrance mixed with morning dew hits your face~ ✅Jiqingli Red Tea Valley A filming location for "Aerial China," this "tea-scented timeless" wonderland features thousands of acres of terraced tea gardens stretching to the horizon like a giant green carpet. Tea rows meander like lines of poetry, creating waves of green when the wind blows, and even your breath becomes infused with the rich aroma of Yingde black tea~ Become a tea farmer here and experience picking "one bud and two leaves" yourself, unlocking a romantic tea mountain exclusive~ More places to visit: Hongqi Tea Factory, Xianqiao Underground River, Jiqingli Vineyard, Jade Maiden Peak

After spending too long in the hustle and bustle of the city, I always crave a spontaneous trip to embrace the beauty of nature. In April, the season of blooming flowers, I embarked on a journey to Yingde. Yingde, a hidden gem located in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, captivated me with its stunning natural scenery and unique cultural landscapes. Now, I'm sharing this ultimate guide to traveling in Yingde in April!🌄 📍Location: Yingde City, located in the north-central part of Guangdong Province, in the middle reaches of the Beijiang River, is the largest county-level administrative region in Guangdong Province. 🚗Transportation: - Self-driving: From Guangzhou, take the Guangqing Expressway and transfer to the Qinglian Expressway. Get off at the Jiulong Jintan exit and then drive along Provincial Highway S348. The whole journey takes about 2–3 hours, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. - High-speed rail: First, arrive at Yingde West Railway Station. Then, you can choose to take a taxi or a bus to various scenic spots. Taxis are relatively convenient and fast, but the cost is higher; buses are economical, but you need to check the routes and schedules in advance. - Long-distance bus: Take a long-distance bus to Yingde from various bus stations. After arriving at Yingde Bus Station, transfer to a bus heading to the scenic area. 🌳Best time to visit: The temperature in Yingde in April is pleasant, generally between 20–28°C, neither too cold nor too hot, making it very suitable for travel. At this time, flowers bloom all over the mountains and fields, and the fields are full of vitality, making it an excellent time to appreciate the natural scenery. 🎈Itinerary: - Day 1: - Peak Forest Dawn Town: A national 4A-level tourist attraction, it boasts a thousand acres of flowers. April is the season when various flowers are in full bloom. Walking among them is like being in a sea of flowers. You can also experience the popular sightseeing train, which is 3 km long and passes through flower fields, peach groves, and lakes, offering stunning views. Take a hot air balloon and overlook the magnificent scenery of Peak Forest Dawn Town from high above, feeling the wind whistling past your ears.🎈 - Wonderworld Cave: Known as the "Number One Sinkhole in South China," it has more than 100 wondrous sights, such as the Natural White Jade Guanyin, the Sky Dragon Sucking Water, and the Wonderland Waterfall. Take a bamboo raft into the sinkhole. Inside, the stalactites, formed over hundreds of millions of years, come in various shapes. The perfect fusion of water, forest, light, and stone makes one marvel at the wonders of nature. Walk across the Sky-piercing Suspended Wooden Plank Road and experience the thrill of a racing heartbeat. Ascend the Nine Dragons Star Glass Viewing Platform to enjoy a panoramic view of Wonderworld Cave.🌊 - Day 2: - Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor: This is one of the most representative scenic spots in Yingde. Strange peaks, clear streams, and idyllic scenery complement each other, forming beautiful landscape paintings. You can choose to cycle or hike to experience the charm of nature in depth. Along the way, you can also see ancient villages and experience local customs.🚲 - Baojing Palace International Tourist Resort: It integrates caves, lakes, forests, and hot springs. The stalactites in the cave are dazzling and beautiful under the light. You can take a boat tour of Swan Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery, or you can soak in the hot springs to relax and relieve fatigue.♨️ - Day 3: - Jiqingli Fairy Lake Tourist Area: The lake is crystal clear, surrounded by large tea gardens and ancient villages. Stroll through the tea gardens, smell the fragrance of tea, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. You can also visit ancient villages and learn about local history and culture.🍃 - Jiuzhou Post Station · Yingde Tianmengou: With unique tree houses and hot springs, it is a good place to get close to nature. Stroll along the mountain paths, breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birdsong, and feel like you're back in your childhood. Stay in a tree house at night for a unique accommodation experience. Soak in the hot springs and watch the stars fill the sky, and all your worries will melt away.🌳 ❗Important notes: - The weather in Yingde in April is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and sunscreen. - Some scenic spots have many mosquitoes, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. - Those who are driving should pay attention to traffic safety, especially on mountain roads with many curves and steep slopes. Drive carefully. - The prices of food and drinks in scenic areas are relatively high, so you can bring some snacks and water. - Protect the environment, do not litter, and keep the scenic area clean. 💕This trip to Yingde has brought me many wonderful memories. The mountains, the water, and the people here have left a deep impression on me. If you also long for a trip away from the hustle and bustle, come to Yingde! I believe you will also fall in love with this beautiful city.🌼

Lover's Bridge and Tongxin Island are must-sees! The small bridge made of Yingde stone has a very Japanese style. A large pine forest Full of Nordic forest vibes, super photogenic. 📍Location: Jiqingli Xianhu AAAA Scenic Area 🚗Route: One-day hiking tour 🏨Hotel: Qingyuan Yingde Jiqingli Xianhu Hotel. It's a short walk from the hotel to the pine forest. Going from the road outside requires a long detour. 🌟Tour route: Tongxin Island - Lover's Bridge - Great Lawn - Twilight Pine Forest - Lakeside Hiking

The Great Grassland of Guangdong I found Guangdong Altay! My friends thought I went to Xinjiang 🤣 🌲This is simply nature’s oxygen bar! Very pristine, small and middle-aged niche tourist destination! Take your baby on the run and enjoy the intimate contact with nature🌿 Getting to the point: ✅ Free tickets 🎫 ✅ Super large prairie ✅ Many free attractions Navigation Location: 🚗Qingyuan Yingde City Jiqingli Fairy Lake Hot Spring Tourist Resort 🚗Driving tour: About 2 hours from the Pearl River Delta 🎉🎉Jak King Lane is simply a paradise surrounded by tea gardens, the point is that it is completely free and open, and you can drive throughout! No need to worry about getting tired of walking, along the way, you can make a blockbuster in one shot! ✅ Visit free attractions to check in Red Flag Tea Factory | Altay Prairie | Lover's Bridge and Heart Island Ying Kau Manor | Jak King Lane Red Tea Valley | Stream tracing between mountains ⚠️ Two days and one night is simply not enough! Lover's Bridge ~ Tongxin Island is located in the center of the fairy lake, with bluestone intersection: the whole island is like being in a fairyland, one shot is a blockbuster📸 The mountain stream is located at a small waterfall at the foot of the Red Tea Valley Road. It is a summer resort. The spring water is crystal clear and you can catch fish🐟 and shrimp🦐. Note: Remember to bring a swimsuit! There are more mosquitoes in the mountains. Remember to bring mosquito repellent water! Red Flag Tea Factory 👉🏽 The old tea factory of 58 years is a free attraction, the birthplace of the British and German red tea, where the initial tea-making production workshop is preserved, where you can experience the tea-making process. I recommend the red tea ice cream here🍦 The tea is rich and sweet but not greasy👍🏻 Jiqingli Red Tea Valley🌿 Large-scale tea garden and product base, neat tea trees on the mountain, and a Bagua Array, it's really nice! 🔍 There are several small attractions in Red Tea Valley: tea gardens, orchards, sightseeing corridors, ancient sites ✅About accommodation Recommend the hot spring villa 🏡 in the scenic spot oh🙄 Backed by green water and green mountains, nestled in forest lakes, you can get up close to the karst landscape. The children were playing in the garden, fighting water guns, and had a lot of fun😁. It is definitely a summer resort 😯 The room garden has a bubble pool, are mineral-containing natural real hot springs, soaking very comfortable ~ after soaking the person is relaxed 🥰 ✍🏻 Villa facilities Garden courtyard🌸 | Large swimming pool | Separate private hot spring Separate K-room🎤 | Kitchen | Butler Service | BBQ area ✅ About eating 🍗 Recommended to the nearby Julong Mansion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Local specialties include free-range chicken🐔 tofu, water tofu, mustard shrimp ball🦐 Grilled chicken🐔, tofu fish soup! Every dish is amazing! Personally, I think you must order grilled chicken and bean curd! It's really invincible and delicious😋 ✅About parking charges🅿️: 35💰 cap per car a day🔝

See the landscape in Guangdong Province🌳 Qingyuan tourism should be the ceiling of nature🌻 💐The lake is green, the tea garden is refreshing, and the mountains and forests are beautiful Beautiful scenery, outstanding people and great food. If you go to Qingyuan during the holidays🌴 🍃It would be a pity if you don't spend half a day in Jiqingli No admission fee, but you can take many photos of your life💯 ⚪Attractions Information 📍 Navigation: Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort 🎫 Tickets: Free ⏰ Time: 08:30~18:00 🚗 Parking: HKD10/time 📷 Tour: Half day ⚪Check-in attractions 🔸Jiqingli Black Tea Valley Overlooking the Black Tea Valley, you can see layers of tea gardens 🍃, which is particularly spectacular. You can also experience tea picking, tea making, etc. 🍵 🔸Lovers Bridge Not far from the scenic area, there is a Lover's Bridge, which is perfect for taking photos. Go there when the sun sets, and the lake and the bridge are dyed golden, which is particularly pleasant. 🔸 Tongxin Island It is composed of 3 small islands. The lake water is particularly green, like the deep green of a mine pit. You can find many camera positions along the lake. I personally think the lake in the middle is the most beautiful. There are tracts of fir forests, which should be very good in autumn. 🔸Grass camping When you drive by yourself, you will pass a large lawn🌴, where there are several tents. You can go in and camp⛺️, sit and stare at the lake in a daze, and let your eyes be filled with some green🫧 🔸Lonely tree Located in a private camp on the other side✅ (free to visit), I came to Jiqingli because of this tree📍Luckily, I found it and stayed under the tree, taking pictures and playing for 1 hour💐 🔸Other Attractions You can find many beautiful scenery by self-driving. The lake is clear and the mountains in the distance are like a painting. ⚪ Travel suggestions ❶ Try to travel by car 🚗 The scenic area is very large, and the check-in points are scattered 🌈 Public transportation is inconvenient ❷ Please be careful to prevent mosquitoes, there are mosquitoes in the grass and tea gardens😂 ❸ Please pay attention to sun protection when visiting in summer 😩 There is less shade ❹ The milk tea made from English black tea is very good, you can try it🥤 ❺ In addition to Qingyuan chicken, I also like Yinghong's yuba

Small attractions throughout the trip! There is no 5a scenic spot! Perfect for hot summer days! Want to cool down? Camping ⛺️River trekking 🌊Breathing fresh air The journey is relatively leisurely and healing, and the pig intestines are suitable for team building gatherings and parent-child 🚄Transportation: Take the train to Yingde West Station for about 1 hour 🚗Self-driving: 1 hour drive from Guangzhou to Foshan 🗺️Travel route: DAY1️⃣River trekking camping ➡️Xianqiao Underground River ➡️Chocolate Kingdom DAY2️⃣Jiqingli Xianhu Scenic Area➡️Black Tea Valley Day 1️⃣ ✅Arrived in Yingde at 11:00, check in first The more famous Hegongqiao Chicken Pot, It helps to relieve the stomachache. Qingyuan chicken is indeed worthy of its reputation. ✅13:00 Go creek climbing and camping before dinner⛺️ Enjoy a cool and relaxing afternoon tea time with few people and beautiful scenery ✅15:00 Check in at Xianqiao Underground River Scenic Area The coolness with built-in air conditioning is very comfortable ✅17:00 Return to the residence to rest We booked a villa in Xinhua Town. The lake view and the scenery of the Chocolate Kingdom are also in full view. 🈶7 rooms! And the price is much cheaper than surrounding hotels, less than 300 per night on average! You can also see fireworks at night 🎆 private swimming pool 🏊 garden ~ you can also sing 🎤 play the quintessence of Chinese culture ✅At 17:30, we visited the surroundings of the Chocolate Kingdom. It is worthy of being called Guangdong's "Disney" ~ It is more suitable for bringing children. There are some performances and activities, and you can also take hot springs and take photos. It's really good to check in. Day 2️⃣ ✅10:00 Go to Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort 🚗 Navigate to Tongxin Island, It is recommended to follow the Tongxin Island-Lover's Bridge-Big Lawn. You can bring a picnic mat for camping🏕️ You won't get tired of spending a whole day on the lawn ✅14:00 Head to Jiqingli Black Tea Valley! Experience the whole process of tea picking and making. The whole process took about 1.5h-2h, and it was quite fun. Being in the tea garden, feeling purified by the fragrance of tea ✅We returned home at 16:00, and our trip to Yingde ended~

||. Not many people seem to know about Jiqingli I went to Yingde Aoyuan Chocolate Kingdom before🎡 Discover that Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort is nearby It's only a few kilometers away, so I'll go check it out. After I came here, I regretted not coming earlier. The scenery here is so healing~🥰 💚 The blue-green lake surrounds the tree-lined island 🌳 I was attracted when I saw it from afar. It turns out that the island in the middle of the lake is called Tongxin Island. It consists of several heart-shaped islands of different sizes💕 The bridge leading to the island in the middle of the lake is called Lover's Bridge This sounds a bit romantic~✨ 💚 The karst landform of Yingde is relatively typical. The scenery of Xianhu Lake is beautiful ⛰️It feels like Guilin, Guangxi The reflection of Yingshi on the lake is very beautiful As we go further in, the lake water in the valley becomes clearer. Look carefully, there are small fish swimming inside🐟 Looking at the lush pine trees by the lake, the air is obviously fresher🌳 💚 After visiting Xianhu Lake, it is recommended to continue walking towards the Red Tea Valley. There are many surprises in the scenery. A large green meadow with a stream flowing slowly through it🌈 It is like a healing rural landscape Driving is a pleasure with such scenery on the roadside🥰 💚 This time I was in a hurry to see the flowers I haven't had time to come down and see the tea plantations all over the mountains. Leave some regrets and go again next time🌳

Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort, located in Hengshitang Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, covers an area of 18 square kilometers and is one of the core areas of the karst landform in northern Guangdong. This resort has a beautiful environment and rich natural ecological resources, such as rare hot springs, forest lakes, and karst landforms. The resort has four areas open to the public: Xianhu Scenic Area, Hot Spring Town, Mountain Tourism Town, and Hakka Style Town. Among them, the Xianhu Scenic Area includes five attractions: Xianhu, Tongxin Island, Lover's Bridge, Maogong Mountain, and Lakeside Hotel; the Hot Spring Town includes hot spring facilities such as Hot Spring Town and Yiluan Fenglu Hot Spring. Jiqingli Xianhu Tourist Resort is an international slow city integrating Yingde Hakka culture, black tea culture, farming culture, natural science education, sports, agricultural product exhibitions and sales, and leisure and health. In addition, it has been rated as a national preferred tourism project and approved by the State General Administration of Sports to build a green social home.