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Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village
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5.5
From £2.80
Based on 11 reviews
16.4 km from downtown
Phone +86076982680082
Address: Chashan Town, Dongguan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Dongguan
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It's not bad, you can go and have a look, but it's not big, I finished it in less than an hour. It should be better to go during the day, some shops are closed at night. There are performances and singing at night, and the parking lot there is a bit tight, so be careful.
Stepping into the ancient village of Nanshe from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it feels like traveling through time and space. The bluestone road winds forward, with ancestral halls and ancient houses lined up one after another, and the carved beams and painted buildings show the simple charm of the years. The upturned corners and flying eaves tell the prosperity of the past, and the details of gray sculptures, wood carvings, etc. are exquisitely crafted, which makes people marvel at the ingenuity of the ancients. The village is surrounded by clear water, weeping willows, and the white walls and black tiles are set off, just like an ink painting. Strolling around, listening to the guide telling family stories and historical legends, you can truly feel the profound heritage of Lingnan culture, as if you can touch the atmosphere of fireworks in the past, and you will be intoxicated by this quiet and distant ancient charm and reluctant to leave.
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Songshan Lake
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670 reviews
4.5
Based on 150 reviews
Songshan Lake Resort | 19.2 km from downtown
Phone +86076922893029
Address: Songhuyanyu,Songshan Lake,Dalang Town,Dongguan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Dongguan
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It's worth a visit. There are many peach trees by the lake, which must be very beautiful when they bloom. When I went there, it was not the season for peach blossoms to bloom, but the small water lily pond was very beautiful. Songshan Lake is very large and suitable for cycling. It is worth a day's visit. I just wandered around and didn't have enough time.
"I came to Songhu alone at 6 o'clock in the morning. The fog had not yet dissipated, and there were only birds singing and paddling on the lake. After walking half a circle (about 8 kilometers), I found several hidden bird-watching platforms and saw egrets and kingfishers with binoculars. The reed marshes near the ecological island are super healing and suitable for meditation. You can really feel the tranquility here when there are few people. I highly recommend it to friends who like to be alone!"
**Highlights**: Few people, quiet scenery, rich ecology
**Suggestions**: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring binoculars or telephoto lenses.
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Yuehuiyuan
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1771 reviews
4.0
Based on 17 reviews
13.7 km from downtown
Phone +86076988388888
Address: No.1 Yuehui Road, Daojiao Town, Dongguan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Exquisite layout: Yuehui Garden perfectly integrates the traditional art of Lingnan gardens with modern aesthetic tastes. It covers a total area of about 50 hectares and has 108 garden attractions, including pavilions, pavilions, waterside pavilions, curved corridors, stone bridges, rockery, etc., showing the elegant and unique Lingnan ancient architectural style.
Water charm: The garden cleverly introduces natural living water from the Dongjiang River, with a water area of more than 240 acres, accounting for about 30% of the total area. Rivers, lakes, streams, streams and other waters meander and flow, connecting various scenic spots in series, forming a unique landscape of "water follows the garden, and the garden is alive because of water", creating a garden atmosphere with the artistic conception of Tang poetry and Song lyrics.
Art treasures: The garden has China's largest brick carving work "Hundred Bats Huichun", which was built with 1.6 million bricks and took two years to create, implying continuous blessings. In addition, the lingering story of "The Romance of the West Chamber" is hidden in the Lingnan gray sculptures and painted, and the dripping sound of the eaves seems to echo the old times, showing the unique charm of Lingnan culture.
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Yuehui Garden is like a slowly unfolding painting of Lingnan water town, perfectly blending the elegance of Lingnan gardens with the charm of classical architecture. Stepping into the garden, the winding paths lead to secluded places, pavilions and towers are scattered in an orderly manner, and the eaves and corners are looming among the green trees and flowers, showing exquisiteness and elegance everywhere. The waterways in the garden are crisscrossed, the clear water is leisurely, and the black sail boats slowly pass by, rippling waves, showing the style of the water town.
The garden not only has exquisite garden landscapes, but also carries a profound cultural heritage. The exquisite patterns on the carved beams and painted buildings, and the antique couplets and plaques all tell the stories of history and the elegance of literati. Traditional architecture and natural landscape complement each other, with both the natural beauty of "although it is made by man, it seems to be created by nature", and full of ingenuity and humanistic ingenuity.
However, the only drawback is that some facilities are a bit old, the guide signs of the tour route can be clearer and more complete, and some landscape maintenance details need to be strengthened. However, the flaws do not outweigh the merits. Yuehui Garden is still a great place for people to temporarily leave the hustle and bustle and feel the charm of Lingnan culture and the poetic gardens. It is worth savoring and visiting.
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