Zhongshan Guinan Village | A great place for weekend sightseeing
The following is relevant information about Guinan Village tourism:
Attractions
- Historical and cultural attractions: With a history of more than 500 years, the village has historical buildings such as the former residence of Gu Dinghua, the Gu clan ancestral hall, and the Wuhou Temple. There are also traditional customs such as the Huaguang Festival, Sha Ye Festival, and Guanyin Festival, as well as folk arts such as the Hakka Baikou Lianshan Song and the Hakka lion dance performance.
- Natural ecological attractions: The camphor tree park covers an area of 32 mu and has 120 century-old camphor trees. The Shaye River next to it is crystal clear, and the "Qixishui Taihe Bridge" on the river was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty.
- Special leisure attractions: There are Qixi Vanilla Life Farm, Qixi Ecological Farm, etc., where you can experience ecological planting, nature education, etc.; there are also special shops such as Buhuangzhang and Xile Coffee & Bar, which provide leisure reading, catering and other services.
Food Recommendations
- Hakka tea cakes: There are various types, including Sanya bitter cake, leaf cake, beef tendon cake, etc., with rich taste.
- Farmhouse dishes: Jinlong Gourmet Farm’s pickled chicken, mountain water tofu, steamed fish with olives, roasted chicken, etc., all have fresh ingredients and are full of farmhouse flavor.
Recommended tour routes
- One-day tour: Maxi Archway → Guinan New Era Civilization Practice Center → Xiangzhang Park → Buhuangzhang → Qixi Ecological Farm → Taihe Bridge → Qixi Post Station → Qixi Life Farm.
- Two-day tour: On the first day, you can visit historical and cultural attractions, experience the Hakka cultural atmosphere, and rest in a homestay at night; on the second day, you can visit natural ecological attractions and special leisure attractions to experience the fun of rural life.
Travel Tips
- Transportation: It takes about half an hour to drive from Zhongshan city. There is a free parking lot outside the village. Cars are not allowed to enter Xiangzhang Park from 8:30 in the morning to 17:30 in the afternoon. You can also choose to rent a car and ride.
- Accommodation: There are special B&Bs such as "Above the Wilderness" with comfortable environment, which can be booked in advance.
- Others: There are many trees in the scenic area, so you need to be prepared to prevent mosquitoes; when engaging in outdoor activities, you must pay attention to safety and abide by the regulations of the scenic area.