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M27***44:“I have visited Wanlv Lake many times. Parking is convenient and there is no need to wait for the boat to dock. There is no queue every time we dock at the island! Tourists don't have to wait for the boat to dock!”
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:30 (admission ends at 17:00)
M42***14:“There are not too many museums, and the air conditioning is pretty good on such a hot day. The first floor is for popular science, the second floor is for patriotism education, and the third floor has an insect specimen. Overall, it is still worth taking the children to see.”
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:30(Tickets available until 17:00; admission ends at 17:00)
jlzcglbh:“The museum is not big. I came here mainly to see dinosaur eggs. There are several exhibition halls on the first floor. They can teach kids some knowledge, but they are not very interesting. The dinosaur skeletons in the hall are quite large, there are many dinosaur eggs, the ticket price is not expensive, and parking is free”
Anonymous user:“I went there on the first day of May Day. There were not many people and the lake was very beautiful. There was a helicopter sightseeing activity at the entrance of the scenic area, which was very noisy every once in a while.”
Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 (admission ends at 17:00)
MaxS:“Guishan Scenic Area is characterized by forest ecotourism and has more than 20 distinctive waterfalls, which are majestic and beautiful. The scenic area is also rich in animal and plant resources, including the largest primary and secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest in Guangdong and one of the few in the world. Visitors can experience the wildness of nature here and feel the sense of returning to nature.”
Opening hours: 08:00-23:30 (admission ends at 22:00)
滇国剑客:“Heyuan Yeyuan Hot Spring is really great because its overall facilities are recognized by consumers and the water quality is indeed good for health. Therefore, many people choose to take a hot spring bath here.”
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:30(Tickets available until 17:00; admission ends at 17:00)
皓翔天下:“It's free, only 0 payment is required. The Heyuan Museum mainly introduces the history of Heyuan. There are not too many exhibits, but the history is clear and good. Those who like history can have a look. The environment outside is also good. The Guishan Tower is next to it and the Dinosaur Museum is also behind it.”
骑着蜗牛赶绿灯:“The scenic area of Dongjiang and Jiushe River meet, the landscape is dependent, and the coastal more than 60,000 mu of green bamboo promenade, full of green, fresh and healing. Sujiawei, as a settlement of the descendants of Su Dongpo, retains many Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, carrying a deep Hakka culture and Su family culture, and the former residence of Wuxiaoxian allows the red culture to be passed on. There are various ways to play, and you can enjoy the picturesque scenery on both sides of the Straits by cruise ship, watch the Hakka singing and dancing performances, and stroll around the ancient village and the river. Convenient transportation, close to the city and close to the national highway and railway. The dining is rich, the Hakka cuisine is for you to taste, and there are many accommodation options. I highly recommend everyone to feel this unique charm!”
Opening hours: 09:00-23:00 (admission ends at 18:00)
Leon想玩遍大世界:“Overall, I'm quite satisfied. We went to Chunmu Garden Town on the weekend. There was a bonfire party in the evening and the atmosphere was great. The hotel facilities are generally good and clean. There are many things to do, such as Longgu Park and the infinity hot spring pool, which are great for taking photos. In the afternoon, there is a cafe with large floor-to-ceiling windows, which is also very photogenic.”
M25***04:“It's fun. It feels so good every time you rush down. It's easy to row the boat if you master the skills. You should bring a change of clothes. You will be soaked the whole time. It's okay to play in a swimsuit. Change into clothes when you get off. If not, you should prepare a set of clothes. I will come here again next time if I have the chance.”
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邱嘉嘉:“After playing in Wanlv Lake, I searched for restaurants nearby. It is best to call the store in advance to ask how to get there. We went through the back door of the hotel, which was locked. We drove a long way around... We almost gave up. When we got there, the boss recommended bamboo fish, which was delicious, but quite expensive, 125 per catty. A fish weighed more than 2 catties. We ordered stuffed tofu and green vegetables. The tofu was really smooth and delicious. When we left, the store owner said that it was made with water from Wanlv Lake, which was amazing.”
M36***59:“It is definitely a very high-end hotel in the local area. The restaurant inside is also very textured and is definitely the top standard. All the dishes are very delicious. The visual enjoyment is great, and the taste buds are even more enjoyable when you eat it. Overall, it is a very good meal. It is definitely worth recommending”
Tina 天儿:“A local friend had taken me to this shop before. I went back and forth several times this time. The entire building's exterior wall was covered with a green net for decoration, and the door and signboard were completely invisible!
It's a small shop run by a family. The proprietress is very enthusiastic and the products taste good. This time I ordered steamed wild fish, fried stuffed tofu, crucian carp soup... You must eat fish when you come to Wanlv Lake. The meat is tender and delicious. If there are many people, it is recommended to choose a lake fish weighing about ten pounds to make one fish for multiple dishes, which will ensure that you will not step on thunder!”
几丁不二:“After a tour of Jiuli Lake that day, it was already evening, so I went to Xingang Town to find something to eat. Not far from the archway, I saw the fisherman's river food, so I decided to give it a try. The decoration of the restaurant is quite good, clean and tidy. On the recommendation of the boss, I ordered fish ball soup, mixed fish pot, fried mountain pit with perilla, black truffle baked chicken and other dishes. The so-called mixed fish pot is actually steamed with mountain pit snails, yellow bone fish and river shrimps, and the taste is very delicious; the black truffle baked chicken, the chicken meat is very firm and chewy, it should be a local chicken or a free-range chicken, baked very well, the taste of black truffles penetrates into the chicken meat, and it tastes very fragrant; fish ball soup is also a signature dish, fish balls and shredded radish are rolled into the soup, and it tastes very sweet; fried mountain pit snails are stir-fried with spices such as perilla, mint and pepper, and the taste is also very good. I think this restaurant is still worth recommending.”
嗜酒师老阿姨:“#夏你最好吃
During the few days of playing in Wanlv Lake, except for the hotel breakfast in the morning, every meal was eaten here. The restaurant not only allows you to enjoy the most beautiful sunset of Wanlv Lake, but also enjoy the local natural ingredients👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Farmhouse sour and refreshing salty snacks, firm local free-range chicken, sweet and plump river fish and small river shrimp, Hakka-style pickled pig intestines, slow-cooked fish soup, etc., are all the most authentic and simple tastes😋😋😋
🌈Tips for checking in
1⃣️ There are only 2 lake view rooms in the store where you can watch the sunset
2⃣️ The restaurant is right by the lake, parents with children must remember to keep an eye on their children
3⃣️ Store name: Lakeside Fisherman’s House
#Local only food #Come here to see the most beautiful sunset”
噼里啪啦:“Let's have a small meal today! Let's celebrate
[Environment] It's nice. It's a high-end place.
[Taste] Fresh and delicious
If your heart is too tense, you will easily get irritated
If your body is too tense, you will easily get tired
Exercise is to make your stiff body more flexible little by little, and to soothe your irritable heart little by little”
珊珊5354:“
🛥️When you come to Wanlv Lake in Heyuan, the first stop is to taste the food of Wanlv Lake. If you come to Wanlv Lake and don’t eat the whole fish feast here, you have not been to Wanlv Lake.
🥣🍽️We came to the [Fisherman River Fresh Shop] by the lake. It is close to Wanlv Lake. If there are many people, you can choose a private room. The private room is surrounded by the 270-degree green lake view, which is very comfortable.
🐟The first thing served in the whole fish feast is the local hand-made radish fish ball soup. The milky white soup is very tempting. I heard the boss lady introduce that this is the fish ball hand-made by the chef in the store 🍡🍡🍡, which is particularly refreshing.
💕💕Wanlv Lake bighead carp can be eaten in three ways. One fish can be divided into three flavors, including raw baked fish belly, steamed fish head and fried and braised fish meat. The fried and braised fish meat is very tasty, and the steamed fish head is very tender and smooth. Shanshan especially likes to eat the area called "Yutouyun". The fried fish meat is very fragrant. Good water breeds good fish, so the bighead carp here is not fishy at all. It is very enjoyable to eat fish in this all-round way...👍👍👍
🐠Steamed osmanthus, osmanthus is also raised in Wanlv Lake water, and it tastes particularly refreshing.
😍🥰In addition, there are many authentic Hakka dishes, Hakka hand-torn salt-baked chicken, fried stuffed tofu, secret braised pork, and fresh vegetables collected from local farmers...
😍😍😍The first meal in Wanlv Lake, tasting delicious food in such a good environment, it’s so cool... #大V打卡万绿湖 #河源万绿湖 @Ctrip社区创作中心 #月度專案”
M26***05:“The boss is friendly and the environment is nice. I ordered a copper plate of five-fingered ginseng chicken, a lotus root fried with beef, and a steamed sweet-scented osmanthus fish. The vegetables are grown by myself. The taste is great. I will patronize next time.”
M17***85:“The taste is good, the ingredients are fresh, the boss is honest, the price is affordable, the environment is elegant and clean, it is worth a thumbs up and recommendation”