[2025 Zhaoqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Ziyungu (Updated May)

|Zhaoqing Ziyun Valley. 🌄My dears, I recently discovered an amazing little treasure trove, Zhaoqing Ziyun Valley, it is so beautiful that it takes your breath away! 📍Address: Lanke Mountain, southeast suburb of Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province 🚗Transportation: - Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Ziyun Valley", the parking lot is very convenient and the parking fee is not expensive. - Public transportation: You can go to the downtown area of ​​Zhaoqing first, then take a bus 🚌 or take a taxi, but it is recommended to drive by yourself, which is more free and convenient. 🎫Ticket price: about 50 yuan (the specific price is subject to actual conditions), very cost-effective, you can have a whole day of happiness! 🌈As soon as you enter Ziyun Valley, it feels like you have entered a green fairy tale world. The mountains and forests here are dense, the vegetation is rich, and the air is incredibly fresh. Every breath is full of negative oxygen ions. It is simply a natural oxygen bar! Strolling along the trail beside the stream, you can see the clear water gurgling, the stones and aquatic plants on the bottom of the stream are clearly visible, and the sunlight shines on the water, making it sparkle. It is so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off it. 💎Ziyun Valley is most famous for its inkstone stone! This is one of the famous Duan Inkstone production areas in China. Along the way, you can see many remains of inkstone mining and learn about the production process of Duan Inkstone, which is really informative. Those who like the four treasures of the study should not miss it! 🏞️There are many places in the scenic area suitable for taking photos and checking in, and every shot you take will be a blockbuster📷. For example, the suspension bridge across the stream is swaying when you walk on it, which is super fun; and the ancient water wheels are slowly turning under the push of the stream, which is full of pastoral poetry. 🍱If you are tired of playing, there are some snack stalls and restaurants in the scenic area where you can taste local specialties, such as Shanshui tofu pudding, steamed river seafood, etc., which taste very good. ⚠️Tips for playing: - Remember to bring sunscreen. Although the valley is densely wooded, there are still places where direct sunlight is exposed. - Wear a pair of comfortable sneakers👟, because you need to walk on some mountain roads for easy access. - You can bring a swimsuit and swimming trunks, and play in the stream in the summer, which is super cool and refreshing. In short, Zhaoqing Ziyun Valley is really a place worth visiting. It is suitable for family trips, couples dates or outings with girlfriends. Darlings, make arrangements quickly!

Zhaoqing Ziyun Valley is really a great place for water activities. It has cool streams, a wave pool, and a swimming pool. As soon as you enter, you can see the photos I posted above. With such beautiful scenery, any random shot can turn out to be a masterpiece. The pictures above are unedited and straight from the camera, so you can imagine how stunning it looks in person. This is truly a hidden gem. 📝Note tips: It is recommended to visit from Monday to Friday when there are fewer people. Weekends during the summer holidays are really crowded. It is also recommended to apply sunscreen, bring enough water, and definitely bring a swimsuit because most activities there involve water and taking photos. ❤Recommended reason: Photography enthusiasts should definitely visit because any random shot looks great. You can tell from the pictures above. ⏳Visiting time: If you visit in the summer, it is recommended to go after 3 PM to avoid the intense sun. Fairies should protect their skin, or it will get really tanned.

Famous for a long time, I finally visited Ziyun Valley. A pool of emerald water, like a blue-green gem embedded in the valley, is breathtakingly beautiful! A water-friendly spot, with babbling streams, crystal clear water, cool and refreshing, perfect for cooling off, playing in the water, and stream tracing. Both adults and children have a great time! Key point: Although it's a summer weekend, go early! Go early! We arrived at the scenic area parking lot around 9 o'clock, and there was basically only one row of cars parked. There was no need to queue for tickets or boarding the boat, and there were very few people playing in the water. We played for about three hours until noon, and as we were heading back, the main crowd started coming in. They had to queue and endure the scorching sun. Go early and play early. There are water, ice cream, and water play equipment for sale at the entrance of the scenic area, and a few restaurants. However, if you plan to play in the water for a long time, it's better to bring your own fruits and snacks. The scenery is beautiful and worth visiting again!

Ziyun Valley, an emerald embedded in the land of Lingnan, is located in Gaoyao District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. It is the cradle of Duan Inkstone culture and an ideal place to cool off in summer. Here, the mountains are lush, the streams babble, and the original forest blends with the subtropical scenery, as if stepping into a paradise. 🚗 Transportation Guide - **Self-driving**: Depart from Guangzhou, take the Guangfozhao Expressway to the Zhaoqing exit, and then drive along County Road X429 for about 1.5 hours to reach. - **Bus**: Take a bus from Zhaoqing city to Dinghu Mountain Archway, then transfer to the special bus to Ziyun Valley. - **Taxi**: Take a taxi directly from Zhaoqing city to Ziyun Valley, which takes about 40 minutes. 🗺️ Play Route **Day 1:** Visit the section from the entrance of Ziyun Valley to Antelope Gorge, admire the iron chain bridge and waterfall, and experience the fun of stream tracing. **Day 2:** Go deep into the valley, visit the inkstone pit site, and play by the stream in the afternoon to enjoy the cool summer. 📍 Must-visit Attractions - **Antelope Gorge**: Explore the winding gorge and marvel at the wonders of nature. - **Iron Chain Bridge**: Suspended in the air, challenge your courage while enjoying the beauty of the mountains and rivers. - **Inkstone Pit Site**: Witness the birth of Duan Inkstone and feel the precipitation of thousand-year culture. - **Ziyun Valley Waterfall**: The waterfall cascades down, bringing bursts of coolness. 🏨 Accommodation and Food - **Accommodation**: There are characteristic homestays and resorts around Ziyun Valley, such as **Ziyun Villa**, providing a comfortable resting space. - **Food**: Try local farmhouse dishes, **Dinghu Mountain Water Tofu** and **Bamboo Tube Rice**, which are delicacies not to be missed. 📝 Travel Tips - **Clothing**: Wear light, quick-drying outdoor clothing and prepare non-slip hiking shoes. - **Sun Protection**: The ultraviolet rays are strong in summer, remember to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses. - **Environmental Protection**: Keep the scenic area clean and do not leave any garbage. Ziyun Valley is not only a summer resort but also a haven for the soul. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle, get close to nature, and experience true tranquility and coolness. Whether you are pursuing historical culture or enjoying natural scenery, Ziyun Valley can bring you an unforgettable travel experience.

36 degrees in Guangzhou, people basically stay in air-conditioned rooms and can't come out. The only motivation to go out on weekends is to run to the mountains + water to escape the heat. Ziyun Valley in Zhaoqing is one of them, with really good water quality✅, perfect for cooling off and stream trekking! Ziyun Valley, as its name suggests, is located in a valley⛰️. You can't drive directly there; you need to take a boat🛳 from the ferry terminal first. Although this mode of transportation is somewhat interesting, it can't beat the real heat of summer. The high temperature walk from the parking lot to the ferry terminal is a torment, but fortunately, the boat is air-conditioned, so the experience is not too bad. Once you take the boat to the other side of the river and enter the gate of the scenic area, you will truly feel the temperature drop a few degrees🍃. From the entrance to the stream in the valley, you have to walk a mountain path. When you reach the water, the temperature drops again. The first hydrophilic area you pass is the most crowded because the water is shallow, mostly with children playing. The further you go, the fewer people there are, and the deep pools are more suitable for adults to swim in. Although people often say Ziyun Valley is the 'Little Jiuzhaigou of Guangdong,' it's not really the case. The water is truly clear and you can see to the bottom, sparkling and cool under the sun, ensuring a safe and enjoyable time. There is also a swimming pool🏊🏻 in the scenic area, with changing facilities. Heading to Ziyun Valley for stream trekking and swimming should not disappoint. In addition, you can also take a light hike🚶‍♂️, as walking through the entire scenic area still involves climbing a few small hills, so it's not recommended to wear flip-flops directly. 📍Navigation: Ziyun Valley ground parking lot, 🚗 you can't get there directly, you have to take a boat🚢 🎫Ticket: 60r/person, includes round-trip boat fare (so if someone separately asks you for a boat ticket to the scenic area, that's definitely not official 🅿️Parking: Ziyun Valley ground parking lot, free🆓, there are plenty of parking spaces, don't be misled to a paid parking lot by the villagers 🥘Dining: There are only farmhouses, convenience stores, and snack stalls near the entrance of the scenic area. There's nothing even selling water as you walk into the valley, so bring enough water in the summer heat.

| One-day tour to Ziyun Valley in Zhaoqing. 📍Transportation: Navigate to "Ziyun Valley Boat Dock" 🅿️Parking: There is a free parking lot at the dock. There are many people and cars on weekends, and many people also park on the roadside 🎫Tickets: 60 yuan/person for adults, 35 yuan/person for children 1-1.4m, no discount for students, only discounts for seniors and soldiers (ID required), tickets include round-trip ferry tickets, tickets may be checked on the return trip, keep them~ Water play process: 👉🏻Park the car and take the ferry directly⛴️ to Ziyun Valley. There are several restaurants at the entrance of the dock. We had lunch there before entering. There are river seafood, various home-cooked dishes, tofu pudding, and the price is reasonable~ 👉🏻You can enter the park directly after buying tickets at the entrance of the scenic area. There are several shops at the entrance. You need to bring your own drinks🥤 and snacks to go up the mountain. There is no place to buy water and snacks on the mountain! 👉🏻After entering the scenic area, there is a mountain spring water world with various large and small swimming pools. Many people are swimming🏊🏻. We went straight to the iron chain bridge and officially entered the main road for hiking and playing in the water. As we walked up, we saw mountain streams, but there were many people. The further we went, the fewer people there were, the deeper the pool, and the clearer the water was. 👉🏻The first half of the stream is relatively shallow and there are more people. It is suitable for camping🏕️ and parent-child water play, but not suitable for swimming! If you want to swim🏊🏻, just keep climbing back to the Guifei Pool, Song Pool, Yuanyang Pool and other swimming pools. It's so comfortable~ 👉🏻 We walked all the way up along the stream to the end🏁 soaking in the water all the way, it took about 4 hours in total, and the cement road on the return trip went directly to the boat dock ❗️Tips: 1️⃣ When you arrive at the entrance of the scenic area, there will be villagers waving and saying that there is no place to park. They will take you to park for 20 yuan a day. Ignore them and slowly find a parking space in the free parking lot 2️⃣ Friends who want to camp in the stream🏕️ should set off early to find a spot on the mountain, the earlier the better~ Bring all kinds of food and drinks! 3️⃣ After 5pm is the peak time for the return trip, so you need to plan your time well. You need to queue for at least half an hour to get on the ferry⛴️ 4️⃣ For those who don’t swim🏊🏻 but want to go hiking, you can wear shorts, sportswear and sneakers. For those who want to play in the water, you need to prepare an extra set of clothes, a swimsuit, and slippers or non-slip shoes, so you don’t have to step on stones barefoot and get hurt~

Ziyun Valley is located within the Xijiang Lingyang Gorge Provincial Nature Reserve in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province You can take a taxi🚗 to the Ziyun Valley ticket office (about 25-40 yuan, different prices on each platform) There are parking lots🅿️ nearby for self-driving, the scenic area is free, but there is a charge for parking in the village You need to take a ferry🚢 to the scenic area, which runs every 15-20 minutes, and it takes about seven or eight minutes to cross, after which you buy the tickets. ‼️Note: There is a high volume of people on weekends, and the wait time for the return ferry can be long😲 The scenic area has a swimming pool🏊🏻‍♂️, you can change into a swimsuit for the trip, from the iron chain bridge→wind and rain bridge→Tianqing Pool (like a piece of emerald)→Deep Water Pool→Turtle Rock→Treasure Basin, you can play in the water all along the stream, it's especially cool, and it's said that touching the turtle's head brings good luck 🔥Scenic spot highlights: 📸Iron chain bridge, wind and rain bridge, Tianqing Lake, Duan Yan old pit site 📸Concubine Pool, Mandarin Duck Pool Tour time🕒: 4-6h Ticket🎫: 60💰/person (including ticket and round-trip ferry cost, discounts for seniors and children) Last ferry🚢: 17:30 Summer time: 8:15-19:15 ⭕Warm tips: ▶️The scenic area is suitable for bringing a small table, similar to camping, with a stream nearby for water play ▶️Take the ferry to Ziyun Valley and then buy tickets, remember to keep your ticket safe, as it is required for the return trip ▶️You can bring your own swimsuit (there are changing places), the scenic area also sells swim rings and swimsuits, you can swim in the Deep Water Pool, there are lifeguards nearby, but still pay attention to safety‼️

🥰Say goodbye to the scorching summer heat and cool down in the refreshing stream of Ziyun Valley🥰 🎊The long-awaited refreshing moments are here this summer with the tumbling purple glassy water of Ziyun Valley🎊 ✨There is a river between the entrance of Ziyun Valley scenic area and the valley, about a 5-minute boat ride🚤 🌊The clear stream water is intoxicating, and even the little fish don't want to leave🐠 🤩Good weather is the most beautiful filter, and the lush 'Little Jiuzhai' is too beautiful to be absorbed in one glance🤩 🩱Don't forget to bring your swimsuit to this water world, for a refreshing body and mind🩱 😍There are plenty of delicacies in the scenic area, and you're sure to fall in love with one😍 🎉Not just beautiful scenery, there are also various delicacies for you to taste, and you can bring your favorite food for a picnic🎉 🚗Transportation and Ticket Price: 📍Address: Ziyun Valley, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City 💰Ticket Price: Adult ticket 60 yuan, children between 1 meter and 1.35 meters can enjoy a child ticket 🅿Parking: Parking lot opposite Ziyun Valley pier

Zhaoqing is famous for its Duan inkstones, and the best quality Duan inkstones in China all come from the caves in Ziyun Valley. There is a thousand-year-old pit here where inkstones were mined during the Tang Dynasty🐮 As soon as you enter Ziyun Valley, you can see the jade-like lake. The name of "Little Jiuzhaigou of Guangdong" is not false, and the photos are beyond the scope of the film. There are many farmhouses serving river food at the entrance. This place is close to the Xijiang River, so you can try the Xijiang river food. Location: Ziyun Valley, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City text: 1️⃣I set off at 8 am and arrived at the destination around 9 am. It is recommended to travel in the morning. 2⃣️The summer business hours of the scenic area are from 8:15 am to 19:15 pm. 3⃣️After arriving at Ziyun Valley Pier, you can take a free boat to the other side to buy tickets. The ticket price for adults is: 60 yuan Children and senior citizens: 35 yuan Tips: Xinghu Card is not available here. 4⃣️Be sure to get a map before entering the scenic area, otherwise you will not know where to go. You can ask the ticket seller for it. 5⃣️Parade route: 🅰️: If you are traveling with your children, it is recommended to visit the negative ion breathing area. If you are tired, you can return to the original route. Otherwise, you will have to go around in a big circle⭕️ 🅱️: If you are going to relax, take a walk, or travel and are not in a hurry, you can choose to go around in a circle to see more beautiful scenery. It takes about 4 hours to walk around in a circle. 6. Thunder points: Never buy drinks in the scenic area. You can choose to bring your own, or buy them at the pier before boarding the ship, which will be much cheaper. During the parade, you can skip the Lake Center Pavilion 🗺️, which is absolutely not worth going into. 7⃣️Precautions are of utmost importance 🔴Be sure to wear long sleeves, there will be a lot of bugs🐛 🔴Be sure to wear non-slip shoes👟, the ground there will be slippery (remember to bring slippers if you want to play in the water🩴) 🔴Be sure to pay attention to safety, there are certain protective facilities that are not perfect❗ 🔴️There is a swimming pool with mountain spring water. If you want to swim, please bring your swimming gear. It may cost a certain amount of money. I didn't try it. 8. Conclusion Ziyun Valley is another similar scenic spot to Dinghushan, which has its own advantages and disadvantages. The scenery inside is still very good, and there are fewer tourists. It is a niche tourist attraction. If you want to travel and enjoy the mountains and rivers, Ziyun Valley is your best choice.