[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Dafengmen Scenic Area (Updated Mar)

Hello and welcome back to Orange's Guangzhou travel channel!! 🍊 Guangzhou, you really... such a fun summer retreat to cool off You've kept it so well hidden!! Just last week I went with my boyfriend It's just a 1.5h drive from the city center Not only can you stay in the forest, soak in hot springs, and play in the water park But you can also go zip-lining, trekking, boating, rafting, and horse riding Natural stress relief, enjoy the four seasons!! I want to go back 100 times ah Here's a 2-day 1-night guide for you friends 13 kinds of forest exploration and vacation experiences waiting for you to start 🔛 · ⭐Day 1 ✔ Navigate to Xiangjiang Hot Spring Tourism Resort, check into the forest oxygen bar themed hotel 🏨 with negative oxygen ions 🉑 up to 10000+/cm³, far from the city, the feeling of falling asleep and waking up in the wild is really too good! ✔ With the room card, you can go to the water park and forest hot springs, my boyfriend and I had so much fun we couldn't stop! 🈶 Children's water fortress, wave pool, infinity hot spring pool, and more~ Follow the stone steps up, there's also an aerial park jungle crossing, where you can have a panoramic view of the beauty of the entire resort! ✔ In the afternoon you can go to Xiangjiang Dipola Park, I would like to call this place a happy base for friends of all ages!! Rainbow slides, circular swings, roller coasters 🎢, and more, directly back to childhood 🥰🥰 ✔ In the evening you can go to the equestrian club for a horse show, under the sunset, experience feeding horses and taking photos with the precious horses~ ✔ After playing, have a beautiful buffet dinner, salmon, seafood, sushi 🍣, cake 🍰, hot food, roast chicken, and more, all my favorites! Super happy~ After eating, I couldn't help but go for another hot spring to digest! · ⭐Day 2 ✔ It's just over a 10-minute drive to the nearby Dafengmen Scenic Area for fun, starting a cool summer water play journey!! No need to bring your own equipment, here you can wear stream trekking shoes, life vests 🎽, and safety helmets! ✔ First go play zip-lining (requires a height of over 1.2m), climbing and crossing waterfalls along the way, so thrilling, it's time to test your courage and patience! ✔ At the end of the zip-lining, walk up for another 10 minutes, and you'll arrive at the Five-Color Lake, where you can go boating and paddleboarding, and next door there's rafting too!! All the joys of summer are here! I love boating so much, drifting between the waves under such beautiful mountain scenery, all worries fade away~ ✔ Finally, go stream trekking, holding onto the rope and moving upstream in the cool stream, this is a real stream trekking experience that you can't get in the city! The canyon mountain spring streams are so beautiful, no matter how you take photos, they turn out great~ Remember to bring an extra set of clothes to change into!

Last week, a colleague asked me, "Are there only Chimelong and Baiyun Mountain around Guangzhou?" I smiled mysteriously and pulled out this secret guide—it turns out 99% of tourists miss out on these amazing experiences! 🚗 Essential Gear for the Road Less Traveled 1️⃣ Collapsible Silicone Bowl: Wash freshly picked fruit directly at the farm. Lightweight and hygienic (proven to be 10 times more eco-friendly than plastic bags). 2️⃣ Ice Silk Sleeves: Sun protection without the stuffiness, and they also protect against mosquito attacks while canyoning. 3️⃣ Waterproof Phone Pouch: Hang it around your neck while rafting to capture those thrilling moments. Secret tip: Remember to bring a bag of salt 🧂 when you go to Dafengmen Forest Park. Boil the freshly caught mountain snails from the stream on the spot—they're super fresh! 🌊 Dafengmen Canyoning Adventure In this little-known paradise in Zengcheng, we found Guangdong's version of "Semporna"! Hiking along an undeveloped stream, we stumbled upon a natural pool beneath a waterfall 💦. Our guide taught us how to identify edible wild fruits. Chewing on sour rattan fruit is like eating natural vitamin C candy. Hidden Gems: • Rent a bamboo raft from the villagers (30 yuan/hour) and row to the Water Curtain Cave. • The streamside stones are warmed by the sun, making them a natural therapy bed. • Must-try: Mountain snail and chicken casserole. The snail meat is springy and absorbs all the flavors of the broth. Tip: Take photos at 3 pm when the sunlight filters through the trees. The dappled light and shadows are as beautiful as a Monet painting 🎨. 🏞️ Furongzhang Reservoir's Hidden Side This off-the-beaten-track reservoir in Huadu holds double the surprises! First, experience the "Water Curtain Crossing" under Xishan Waterfall, then head to the north shore's reed beds for a new perspective—the reflection of the green mountains in the water creates a scene reminiscent of a floating wonderland 🌱. Foodie Delights: Freshly caught and cooked reservoir fish, and the fish head tofu soup is milky, rich, and fragrant. The mugwort cakes sold by the grandma at the foot of the mountain, with a mint filling, are a refreshing treat. It's recommended to wear canyoning shoes and quick-drying pants, as the waterfall spray is stronger than you might expect 💧. 🚴 Yingxi Peak Forest Cycling Adventure In this karst landscape park in Qingyuan, we found a countryside straight out of a Miyazaki anime! Renting a geared bicycle and cycling through the peak forest, we unexpectedly met a herdsman at a corner—he smiled and offered us freshly picked wild loquats: "Sweeter than first love!" Route Tips: 1. Choose the "Xiao Zhao Zhou Bridge - Heshun Rock" loop (15 km, the most scenic route). 2. Stock up on bamboo rice in Huanghua Town. The sausage and taro filling is finger-licking good. 3. Go to the tea plantation at dusk to take silhouette photos. The curves of the tea hills are as beautiful as musical notes. 🌌 Double Moon Bay Bioluminescent Party Who says you have to go to Pingtan to see "blue tears"? This bay in Huizhou is perfect in April! When the waves glow with a faint blue light, the entire beach transforms into fragments of the Milky Way 🌌. The guesthouse owner whispered, "The chances of seeing them are highest when there's a southeast wind and the water temperature is 20°C." Secret Spots: 1. The rocky area of Honghai Bay (wear non-slip shoes). 2. The mangrove boardwalk on Yanzhou Island. 3. The third pier of Gangkou Bridge. For a late-night snack, you must try the salt and pepper mantis shrimp. The ones caught fresh at the food stalls are still jumping 🦐. 🍃 Lightweight Camping at Maofeng Mountain Just an hour's drive from the city, this forest oxygen bar offers a new way to play: no tent required! The combination of a hammock and a canopy is both lightweight and photogenic. Waking up to the chorus of thrushes is incredibly healing 🎶. As the setting sun painted the Yingxi Peak Forest in honeyed hues, I suddenly understood the true meaning of travel— The most beautiful scenery isn't on the homepage of a travel guide, but in the courage to turn onto an unknown path ✨.

Dafengmen Ecotourism Area is located in Paitan Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, nestled between Baishuizhai and Nankun Mountain🥳. Dafengmen boasts dense forests, peculiar peaks, misty sky ladders, waterfalls, and deep pools👉. It's perfect for summer retreats and hiking enthusiasts to experience👈🏻 📍Location Navigation Navigate to Dafengmen Ecotourism Area It is recommended to drive by yourself, as there is a convenient parking lot in the scenic area🅿 👣Hiking Routes There are two hiking trails within the scenic area, which are 5KM and 10KM respectively 🔸5KM route: Daxianjiao→Rulai's Palm→Divine Frog→Jinxiu Waterfall→Forest Bathing Site→Sky Beach→Butterfly Valley→Bamboo Forest Mystery→Flower Sea→Lianli Branch→Tourist Center 🔸10KM route: Xiaofengmen→Sanxiaoting→Sky Beach→Butterfly Valley→Lianli Branch→Flower Sea→Weimeng Rafting Starting Point Dafengmen Rafting is known as the "Number One Rafting in South China"👈🏻. The river has a drop of 279 meters, and the whole journey takes about 2h. If you're tired from hiking, you can try rafting🥳 🧢Dress Code It is recommended to wear comfortable and light clothing, and comfortable sports shoes for easy walking and sightseeing Prepare a set of spare clothes in case you get wet and catch a cold ✨Gourmet It is recommended to try the local specialties, such as Zhengguo cured flavors, Zhengguo wontons, Lanxi Laisifen, etc. ⚠Safety Precautions Pay attention to safety, be careful of slipping while walking, and beware of falling or entering dangerous areas‼ Keep the environment clean, do not litter, and maintain the cleanliness of the scenic area Dafengmen Scenic Area

#Must-visit photo spots in the #Greater Bay Area 🗺️ Location: Dafengmen Scenic Area ♥Dafengmen, known as the Little Jiuzhaigou in Guangzhou🏔️ It used to be called Dafengmen, because it has been closed, after three years of planning and development to make the current Dafengmen tourist area😎 ♥ The day into the walk about 8 minutes 👟 The distance is not too rugged, but unfortunately the waterfall seen is too small, it was the reason why there is no water gate 🥲 I hope you can enjoy it when you go 😎 ★ Warm reminder: ✦You have to walk for a while to see the waterfall, so it’s best for everyone to wear sneakers👍🏻 ──────────────── Rating: (🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕) highest Value for money: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 Recommended itinerary: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 ──────────────── 🕰️Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 📍Address: No. 3, Xianquan Middle Road, Paitan Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou 🚆Transportation: Taxi ----------------------------------- X.