Looking for a cost-effective small city to stroll, eat and slow travel, Zhaoqing must be on the list!

Zhaoqing's beauty lies in its lasting appeal! With the winter vacation and Spring Festival approaching, whenever friends ask me about a vacation small city within 1.5 hours' drive from Guangzhou and Foshan, I would choose Zhaoqing without hesitation. Whether it's a family trip, a couple's date, or a girls' trip, if you're looking for a cost-effective small city to stroll, eat and slow travel, Zhaoqing must be on the list!. . Most of the attractions in Zhaoqing are free of charge. Here are a few worry-free routes: ① Arcade Street + Ancient City Wall + Piyun Tower + Zhaoqing City Museum. Arcade Street is a new popular check-in spot, which attracted tourists from all over the world on New Year's Day. Here, you can feel the unique charm of the arcade buildings; the ancient city wall and Piyun Tower are perfect for taking photos in Song Dynasty costumes, giving you a thousand-year-old view at a glance, making it hard to forget its beauty. ② Seven Star Crags + Star Lake + Yanqian Village. Walking along the embankment of Star Lake, you can see the day and night views of Zhaoqing condensed in this corner, either enjoying the quiet winter or listening to the light music in the bar, stealing a moment of leisure. ③ Zijing West Embankment + Seven Star Crags Archway + Water Bus + Fiery Trees and Silver Flowers. With just eight dollars, you can take the water bus to Zijing West Embankment, stroll, eat and play, listen to the amateur singers' passionate performance, Zhaoqing's nightlife is just beginning. ④ The less popular aerial photography spot--Xijiang Bridge, can capture a strong sense of history, and transport you back to the 1980s in a second. . Whether it's a two-day one-night or three-day two-night trip, the above routes are all easy and relaxed, with different styles, satisfying your curiosity. The money saved is enough to choose a star hotel for a luxury vacation. . This time, I still chose the Wyndham Supreme Hotel at Seven Star Crags in Zhaoqing. With a large volume of 630 rooms, it can easily accommodate many tourists even during the winter vacation and Spring Festival. . Once you get used to the 65㎡ luxury pool lake view room, you won't want to change. The room has both a bathtub and a pool where you can watch fireworks and the beautiful view of Star Lake. Enjoying a private bath with your bestie can instantly dispel fatigue! . There is an aerial garden on the third floor of this hotel, which is very photogenic; parents will find this place particularly "treasure", with a children's playground, outdoor pool, indoor pool, everything you need. Not only can the babies play here to their heart's content, but adults can also feel the childlike innocence and regain their happy mood! . Lunch is served at the Southeast Asian Cuisine & Bar, featuring a rich Southeast Asian feast. The special red curry roast duck, sour and spicy Tom Yum Goong soup, sour steamed fish with lime, and fragrant golden pork neck stir-fry, there's always something you'll love. This is also the best view of the hotel, overlooking the Seven Star Crags and Star Lake, the view is excellent. . For dinner, you can choose to feast at the buffet. Xuan All Day Dining is located on the first floor, with a large space that can accommodate thousands of guests at the same time. The seafood here is very rich, with a variety of shrimp, crab, and shellfish in the seafood pool, and a full range of salmon sashimi and herring sashimi; the dishes include a mini Buddha's Temptation with abalone, sea cucumber, shark's fin and fish maw, and large, smooth garlic roasted oysters; the meat is also quite rich, with pork knuckle, pork neck, roast chicken, sausage, barbecue skewers... all kinds of delicious food to tempt your taste buds! . Wyndham Supreme Hotel at Seven Star Crags, Zhaoqing No. 13, Section 5, Star Lake Avenue, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City