Is the legendary "Little Erhai Lake in Qingyuan" really a hidden version of a secret place on earth?
Dear friends, I highly recommend a super beautiful place - Qingyuan Peach Lake, known as "Guangdong's Little Erhai".
✨ The lake is clear and surrounded by mountains, and you can take pictures of it with your hands 📸
1. Gulong Gorge Scenic Area
🤩Features: Glass bridge, rafting, waterfall group (celebrity photo spot)
- Best time:
- Rafting: May-October (best in summer, moderate water temperature).
- Glass Bridge/Waterfall: Year-round, but may be closed on rainy days.
- traffic:
- Driving: About 1.5 hours from Guangzhou, parking fee in scenic spots is 20 yuan/day.
- Bus: Take the "Gulong Gorge Express" bus (about 1 hour, 15 yuan) in Qingyuan city.
- 🎫Tickets:
- Rafting (full trip) 238 yuan, glass bridge + waterfall 128 yuan, the package is cheaper.
- ⚠️ Lightning protection advice:
- Avoid carrying valuables while rafting (can be stored, charge 30 yuan).
- Overcrowded on weekends, it is recommended to arrive on weekdays or before 9am.
- 🍜 Food recommendations:
- Snacks in the scenic area are general. It is recommended to go to "Gulong Fishing House" after going down the mountain to eat Qingyuan chicken and mountain snails.
- 🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
- Gulong Gorge Forest Resort Hotel (near scenic area, suitable for families)
- Or return to Qingyuan city to live (many choices, high value for money).
2. Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor
🤩Features: Karst Landscape, Idyllic Scenery (Little Guilin)
- ⏰Best time: March-November (best in spring and autumn, slightly hotter in summer).
- 🚗 Transportation:
- Driving: About 2.5 hours from Guangzhou.
- High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Yingde West, then take a taxi (about 40 minutes, about 100 yuan).
- 🎫Tickets:
- Free (but some attractions charge, such as Cave Heaven Wonderland 85 yuan).
- ⚠️ Lightning protection advice:
- Don't trust the "guide" who solicits customers on the roadside, play yourself more freely.
- Wear comfortable shoes and more hiking routes.
- 🍜 Food recommendations:
- Yingde tofu, yellow eel pot, free-range chicken (recommended "Fenglin Farmhouse").
- 🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
- Yunju Resort Hotel (Celebrity B&B, floor-to-ceiling glass windows to view the peaks) or local farmhouses.
3. Lianzhou Underground River
🤩Features: Cave Wonder, Underground Underground River (5A Scenic Area)
- ⏰Best time: year-round (the temperature in the cave is 18°C).
- 🚗 Transportation:
- Driving: About 4 hours from Guangzhou.
- Bus: Guangzhou Tianhe Passenger Terminal → Lianzhou, then take a taxi (30 minutes).
- 🎫 Tickets: 120 yuan (including cruise).
- ⚠️ Lightning protection advice:
- Wet and slippery inside the hole, wear non-slip shoes.
- Long queues for cruises, try to arrive as early as possible.
- 🍜 Food recommendations:
- Lianzhou Lamei, Dongpi Shuijiao (recommended "Beimen Hotel").
- 🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
- Lianzhou Longtan Inn (near scenic area, quiet environment).
4. Qingyuan Sempora Hot Spring
🤩Features: Volcano Hot Springs, Resorts (Suitable for Parents)
- ⏰Best time: October - April of the following year (best hot spring bath).
- 🚗 Transportation:
- Driving: About 1.5 hours from Guangzhou.
- High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Qingyuan Station, then take a taxi (40 minutes).
- 🎫 Tickets: Hot spring tickets 158 yuan (guest discount).
- ⚠️Lightning Protection Advice**:
- Crowded on holidays, it is recommended to miss the peak.
- Bring your own swimsuit, expensive in the scenic area.
- 🍜 Food recommendations:
- The resort buffet is average, you can go to "Foka Farmhouse" for grilled chicken.
- 🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
- Sempola Spa Hotel (includes spa tickets, good value for money).
5. Millennium Yao Village (Liannan)
🤩 Features: Yao culture, terraced scenery
- ⏰Best time**: September-October (golden rice) or Spring Festival (more folk activities).
- 🚗 Transportation:
- Driving: About 4 hours from Guangzhou.
- Bus: Guangzhou → Liannan, then charter (about 1 hour).
- 🎫 Tickets: 80 yuan.
- ⚠️ Lightning protection advice:
- Mountain roads have many bends, beginners should drive cautiously.
- The commercial atmosphere is getting stronger, don't buy silver jewelry randomly.
- 🍜 Food recommendations:
- Yao family bamboo tube rice, pork (recommended "Yao Wang Long Table Banquet").
- 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
- Liannan Yaozhai Bed and Breakfast (recommended "Yunshang Yaoju", good view).
6. Xuanzhen Rafting
- 🤩Features: Stimulating rafting, suitable for young people.
- 🎫 Tickets: 168 yuan, open in summer.
- ⚠️Note: Locker charges, with waterproof mobile phone bag.
7. Flying Lake Wetland Park
- 🤩Features: Free leisure park for walking.
- 🚗 Transportation: In Qingyuan city, take a taxi 10 dollars.
8. Cowfish Mouth Scenic Area
- 🤩Features: Glass bridge, autumn leaves (beautiful in autumn and winter).
- 🎫 Tickets: 75 yuan, convenient parking.
9. Baojing Palace Cave
- 🤩Features: Underground cave + Swan Lake.
- 🎫 Tickets: 85 yuan, suitable for family travel.
🔖【Qingyuan Travel Tips】
1. Transportation: The attractions are scattered, driving or chartering is recommended.
2. Must-eat delicacies: Qingyuan chicken, Beijiang River fresh, Lianzhou Lap Mei.
3. Accommodation: There are many choices in the city, spa hotels are recommended to book in advance.
4. Warm reminder: rafting do not wear slippers, cave with a jacket.