Zhaoqing Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Qixingyan (Seven-Star Cave) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Aerial View of Seven Star Crags@Zhaoqing
Location - 七星岩(Seven Stars Crags), Zhaoqing Avenue, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province.
Getting There - Located at the center of Zhaoqing City opposite Paifang Square in downtown of Zhaoqing.
Attractions - A must visit location in Zhaoqing; surrounded by the Star Lake which visitors may see the reflection of the lake glows up the Seven Star Crags. Taking a stroll around the entire (3 sq mi) enjoying the scenery is really comfortable with the soft breeze. As for me, I can totally pilot my drone around taking shots(beware of the trees and branches though).
Opening Hours - 24 hours to visit
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Sunny Guangdong welcomes you again!
Today we are in small city Zhaoqing 肇庆 which is very famous thanks the amazing natural landscape 七星岩景区! The route is convenient because this travel attraction is located in the center of the city. To get there you need to catch the bus from Guangzhou or Foshan taking about two hours. From bus station to spot is twenty minutes by public bus.
Zhaoqing proves that not only Guangxi has emerald-green carse hills!
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Pretty busy on a Saturday. Really amazing place and so clean. Endless places to explore. Trekking up to the top of the crag is well worth it. Amazing views of the city.
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"By borrowing from the West Lake, you can move the Yangshuo to the Seven Piles of Mountains. Adding silk and willows to the embankment, the painting will remain between the heavens and the earth." This poem is about the scenery of the Qixingyan in Zhaoqing. As long as you walk around here, You will be surprised to find that the landscape of Zhaoqing is also comparable to the West Lake in Hangzhou and the mountain view of Guilin.
The central lake, Bohai Lake, East Lake, Honglian Lake, Qinglian Lake, and Lihu Lake are separated by lake embankments, just like a string of jade necklaces.
The pavilions and round-hole bridges form a frame of scenery, like a slowly-painted ink painting. Picturesque dreams, such as being in a paradise.
Looking up, the ancient temple is in the mountains. This is especially suitable for people who want to say goodbye to the city's troubles, accompanied by breeze, bird language, walking in the mountains to get the inner peace.
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Dinghu Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The peaks of Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing overlap and the air is fresh. The Dinghu Mountain virgin forest is densely covered with 1,856 species of wild higher plants. Walking into the depths of the canyon, there is a waterfall named Longtan Waterfall, which is crystal clear. You can sit under the tree and enjoy the scenery of the stream, slowly blending into it, and the heart gradually calms down. The tiredness of climbing the mountain is also very relaxed at this moment.
I am carrying a mosquito repellent ring.
Go slow!
2 If you have a two-way sightseeing ticket to spend a lot of time in it, don't worry to get to the end. And the air here is particularly good, you can feel it more slowly, and enjoy the time inside.
Stay in the Feishuitan
3 Next to the Feishuitan, you will see some grandfathers sitting and chatting by the water, and the tourists are always taking pictures and catching the most beautiful moments. After taking a photo, don't worry, walk like a local, sit in the water and daze, blow the wind of the waterfall, watch the waterfall go down, close your eyes and listen to the birds' songs. Now is the most precious moment to cherish.
Dinghushan attractions recommended: Butterfly Valley, Qingyun Temple, Feishuitan
Tickets: Dinghushan Tickets 70, cable car back and forth 20, Butterfly Valley 30
(Butterfly Valley Cruises need to buy tickets separately)
Dinghushan, Zhaoqing
Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Travel Guide
Lazy Person's Travel Route:
1️⃣: Spend 20 yuan on a sightseeing bus (you can ride it for the whole journey, super value ticket price!!) Ride it straight to the top of the mountain, which takes about ten minutes. That's where the recently popular Dinghu Mountain wishing ball throwing is. At the peak of Dinghu Mountain ⛰️, wishing balls are 35 yuan for 10 (with various meanings) ps: I find it really hard to throw them into the target 🙍. Playtime is about an hour or so ↔️
2️⃣: Then take the sightseeing bus to Butterfly 🦋 Valley (⚠️You must take a boat to get to Butterfly Valley) Buy a boat ticket for 35 yuan per person. It's an absolutely beautiful scenic route, including the trip there. For those who want to take photos 📷 and check in, you really can't miss it. Choose a day with good weather o
3️⃣: After coming out of Butterfly Valley, you can go to the waterfall, but the journey is long, probably a one to two-hour walk on mountain roads. You can also just wait for the sightseeing bus to go back down the mountain.
⚠️Students from Guangdong province can enter the mountain for free 🆓 with a student ID.
Escape the Hustle and Bustle of the City: A Tranquil Journey to Guangdong's Little Blue Moon Valley
I was utterly captivated by the scenery of this 'Little Blue Moon Valley' in Guangdong, as if I were in the midst of a vivid painting.🌿 The emerald green lake, nestled among the mountains, shimmered with a mysterious and enticing light. The primeval forest🏕️ acted like a massive green barrier, protecting this pure land and allowing one to feel the raw charm of nature and its endless vitality. The stream waterfalls were picturesque, with the sound of water babbling like the music of the heavens, refreshing the mind and spirit.
In fact, the beauty witnessed in person even surpasses the limits of what photos can capture, making one marvel at nature's miraculous craftsmanship.📸 This place is not only an excellent destination for hiking but also a natural oxygen bar where one can escape the city noise and breathe in the fresh air.🌲
Spending the weekend walking through this lush land with friends, feeling nature's gifts, is an indescribable pleasure. Here, one finds not only beautiful scenery but also tranquility and harmony, inspiring longing and a sense of finding a spiritual home.🍃
🚄Transportation
Take a high-speed train from Foshan, Foshan West→Zhaoqing East💰14 Time about twenty minutes
Then take a bus from Zhaoqing East Station to Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area, there are many buses, easy to wait, about 1 hour
🎫Ticket price: 70/person, half price with a student ID
🌳Route: Enter the park——Baoding Garden——Butterfly Valley (boat ride 30r/person)——Qingyun Temple——Feishuitan
The picturesque scenery is enchanting! I used to think that those dreamy photos on the internet were all carefully embellished, but when I truly immersed myself in this natural oxygen bar, I deeply felt nature's miraculous craftsmanship. The crystal-clear water surface, green as emerald, unbelievably beautiful, as if nature painted it with the purest colors. The sunlight poured down like the gentlest filter, adding warmth and vitality to this beautiful scene. Dear friends, be sure to choose a sunny day to experience this beauty for yourself, and let your soul relax and purify in this natural oxygen bar.
Join Angela Zhang in punching the clock at Zhaoqing!
Time: 2023.12.9 20:00
Venue: Zhaoqing New District Sports Center Football Stadium
I didn't expect Angela Zhang to hold a concert near my home, what a surprise! For friends coming from other places, I recommend you enjoy Zhaoqing while you're here for the concert! Here are some local attractions:
1. Dinghu Mountain
Among the four famous mountains of Lingnan, which are Dinghu Mountain, Luofu Mountain, Xiqiao Mountain, and Danxia Mountain, Dinghu Mountain is the foremost. It is a well-known tourist destination with its various springs and waterfalls, lush primeval forests, and rich subtropical plants. Here you can climb the mountain and enjoy the 'forest oxygen bar'.
2. Seven Star Crags
Seven Star Crags is located about 2 kilometers north of Zhaoqing city area, consisting of five lakes, six hillocks, seven crags, and eight caves. The scenic area has four gates in the east, west, south, and north, with a Fairy Lake entrance in the northeast. The east gate is closer to Fairy Lake, and the south gate is closer to the Seven Star Crags Arch Square, but both of these entrances are relatively far from the core scenic area, so it is recommended to enter from the west gate or the north gate along the Yingbin Boulevard.
3. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng Road)
The Duanzhou ancient city wall is located around Songcheng Road in Zhaoqing city area, originally built during the Song Dynasty. It is rectangular, with the highest point at the Piyun Tower in the north of the city. It is the only complete ancient city wall in Guangdong and is also a symbolic building of the cultural city of Zhaoqing.
On December 9th, let's meet in Zhaoqing. Zhaoqing welcomes everyone to come and play!
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Zhaoqing Lian'an Lake View Hotel Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Hidden boutique homestay in Zhaoqing, Guangdong's Little Guilin - Living in a landscape painting
Strolling by the lake, feeling the beauty of nature🌅
Boating, experiencing the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains⛵️
Authentic farmhouse, enjoy the deliciousness of the world
As night falls, gaze at the charming night view of Star Lake🌃
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In the unique rooms
We particularly like the luxury bathtub lake view room
Large floor-to-ceiling glass, while bathing
Take in the beautiful scenery of the Seven Star Rocks
It looks like a beautiful landscape painting
Very much like Guangxi's Little Guilin feeling 🌄
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In the leisure time, sit on the comfortable tatami on the first floor
Read a book and drink tea, occasionally fish jump out of the water
Adds a bit of vitality to the whole scene 🐟
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When enjoying breakfast on the rooftop
Overlooking the entire Seven Star Rocks scenery
As if in a fairyland
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After dinner, walking to the 'Five Dragon Pavilion' in the lighted Star Lake is really beautiful, the atmosphere in Yanqian Village during the New Year is full, lantern poetry hanging tree decorations, lake screen projection performances, etc.~
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💫Zhaoqing is a place that makes people feel relaxed and completely relaxed, enjoying intimate contact with nature✨
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📍 Zhaoqing Lian'an Lake Inn (Seven Star Rocks Store)
🚗Self-driving navigation to Yanqian Village Lian'an Lake Inn
🅿️Free stay (one day)
There is a sense of ritual in the breakfast at Zhaoqing Bianjia Homestay. There are flowers and green plants everywhere in the garden. Sitting by the pool, you can enjoy the delicious breakfast while enjoying the fish in the pool. The most beautiful homestay is a beautiful view.
We often say that the most unstoppable thing about travel is food. When you come to Zhaoqing, you can't miss the food. Just beside the Shuan B&B, there is a place to eat. The most famous here is the mountain spring tofu. Because the spring water here is very clear, the tofu made is very delicious. The pig's trotters are cut into pieces, which are very special to eat and not greasy. Its also a way of life to taste the local cuisine.
Come to Zhaoqing, Guangdong to stay in China's most beautiful homestay. Every room in Zhaoqing Lakeside Hotel is facing the lake. Each room has a different design style. The large transparent floor-to-ceiling windows reflect the entire lake view into the room. The rooms are warm and comfortable. Enjoy the beauty of life while enjoying the view by the lake.
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Yanqiancun Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
A great place to take the kids on the weekend!
Friday after work, drive for over an hour and a half to reach Yenqian Village. 🚗
Accommodation: Hanting Zhaoqing Qixingyan Scenic Area East Gate Hotel. 🏨
Wake up naturally on Saturday morning and then visit Qixingyan. In the afternoon, take a stroll through Yenqian Village + watch the sunset🌇. On the left side of Yenqian Village are homestays and eateries, and on the right side is the Qixingyan Scenic Area.
Dinner: Lingji Art Space; dine and watch the sunset (pictures 12.13.14), the restaurant's food is good, the view on the second floor is great, but the floor-to-ceiling windows are a bit dirty.
Restaurant recommended food: Snack platter, pasta.
Zhaoqing End State | Yanqian Village | Escape from the city hustle and bustle
🛵 There are many car rentals in Yanqian Village, 60💰/30 minutes, but you can bargain with the boss🔪, and experience the comfort of a lakeside trail ride💨~
🏠 There are many shops along the way, any one is beautiful, if you have enough time⌚️, you can choose to explore the shops you like💕~ The right side of the trail is the Qixingyan Scenic Area⛰️, the sunset sun☀️ is super beautiful.
Below⬇️ are some interesting places in Yanqian Village that I recommend:
1⃣️Xiaowu Turtle🐢 Book Bar
There are signs on the trail🪧, this is a 24-hour old bookstore that never closes, most of the books📖 inside are quite old, with a nostalgic📽️ atmosphere, and the messages in the book bar are all written on sticky notes🏷️.
2⃣️Art Welding - Grandpa's Iron Art Studio
Art🎨 encountered in the alleys of Yanqian Village, every exhibit inside is personally welded🛠️ and colored by the boss, and the boss will also enthusiastically invite you to visit his works~
3⃣️puss Cat Cafe
🐱The cats are basically pedigree cats, including Siamese, Ragdoll, Maine and Golden Gradual Layer, etc. The boss will often take the cats to participate in competitions.
🎫38 cat stroking package, including a pack of cat snacks➕a cat stick ➕a drink.
🐈The cats will be very enthusiastic when they see you have food, you can stroke the cats as much as you like~
⌚️Note that the business hours are from two thirty in the afternoon to eleven in the evening🌃.
4⃣️Archway Wharf⛵️: You can buy a 5🎫 water bus⛴️ at the Archway Wharf at the end, remember to buy tickets in advance, otherwise they may be sold out~
📍Qixingyan East Exit (directly locate Yanqian Village and walk a few hundred meters more)
⚠️It is recommended to go in the afternoon~ The scenery is super beautiful at sunset🌄
Prepare for a relaxing and enjoyable trip to Zhaoqing, you need to know these!
Prepare for a relaxing and enjoyable trip to Zhaoqing, you need to know these!
Itinerary Overview
Zhaoqing, this beautiful city is located in Guangdong Province, known for its unique natural scenery and rich historical culture. Here, you can admire the spectacular Seven Star Rock, appreciate the tranquility of Fairy Lake, feel the literary atmosphere of Yanqian Village, and there are beautiful sceneries such as fountain night view waiting for you to explore.
Transportation Guide
It only takes 40 minutes to take the high-speed train from Guangzhou South Station to Zhaoqing East Station, and the transportation is very convenient. After arriving in the city, you can easily take a bus or taxi to various attractions.
Itinerary Recommendation
Day 1: Seven Star Rock - Fairy Lake - Yanqian Village - Fountain Night View
Morning: After arriving in Zhaoqing, first go to Seven Star Rock, admire the "Guilin landscape + West Lake" wonder of Guangdong, and feel the charm of karst landform.
Noon: Find a local specialty restaurant near the scenic area to taste delicious food.
Afternoon: Visit Fairy Lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and encounter flamingos and red-crowned cranes. Then go to Yanqian Village, stroll along the lakeside path, and feel the literary atmosphere.
Evening: Watch the fountain night view at Star Lake Square and leave beautiful memories.
Day 2: Dinghu Mountain - Lingyang Gorge Ancient Plank Road
Morning: Go to Dinghu Mountain, visit the beautiful primitive forest, and enjoy many waterfalls and lake views.
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant at the foot of the mountain.
Afternoon: Go to Lingyang Gorge Ancient Plank Road, walk on the ladder plank road in the gorge, and feel the magnificent mountain and water scenery.
Day 3: Pi Yun Tower - Song City Wall - Li Qiao Tower - Yue Jiang Tower - Bao Gong Temple - Gao Yao Xue Gong
Morning: Visit Pi Yun Tower, admire the majestic and spectacular Song Dynasty city tower. Visit the remains of the nearby city wall and the Confucian temple.
Noon: Have lunch at a local specialty restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit attractions such as Li Qiao Tower and Yue Jiang Tower, where Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty wrote, and understand the history and culture of Zhaoqing.
Evening: End the happy trip and prepare to return.
Warm Tips: During the tour, please pay attention to safety, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and protect the environment. If necessary, you can inquire about the opening hours and ticket prices of various attractions in advance. Wish you a happy journey!
Yanqian Village, Zhaoqing
Yanqian Village is located on Baohuan Avenue, Yanqian, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, covering an area of 1.5 square kilometers.
When it comes to Zhaoqing, people immediately think of Seven Star Crags, Dinghu Mountain, and Zongzi. However, a small village has quietly risen and become a popular cultural and artistic check-in spot in Zhaoqing, which is Yanqian Village.
Due to the village's unique geographical location, every evening, walking on the path next to the village, on one side are various fashionable homestays, small bars, coffee shops, and special restaurants; on the other side, the sun sets, enjoying the Star Lake scenery. A gentle breeze blows, pleasing to the eye, refreshing the mind, and making people linger.
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Enjoy a 2-day 1-night mini travel in Zhaoqing on the weekend
For friends who can't stay idle,
you can have a spontaneous mini trip on the weekend.
Choose to stay in Duanzhou, which is also convenient for visiting Dinghu Mountain.
day1️⃣ Arcade Street - Ancient City Wall - Biyun Tower - Zhaoqing City Museum
Free, a mini version of the Great Wall, very photogenic~ No need to climb much, it's quite comfortable to walk around, and wait for a splendid sunset.
day2️⃣ Dinghu Mountain, 70r for adults, free for students!
Head straight to Butterfly Valley (35r for a round-trip boat ride) - Qingyun Temple - Feishuitan Waterfall
- Take the bus 20 directly to Butterfly Valley, it's really far! If your legs can't hold up, then walk the stone steps for about half an hour to reach the Feishuitan Waterfall, and a little further down there's another small waterfall, where you can bring flip-flops to play in the water and stream trekking.
Before coming down the mountain, have a bowl of mountain tofu pudding, delicious!
(If you have time, you can visit Baoding Garden)
🍽 About food
Feijiao Private Kitchen, ginger pork knuckle, raw fish in two ways, raw fish slices, definitely coming back~
Join Angela Zhang in punching the clock at Zhaoqing!
Time: 2023.12.9 20:00
Venue: Zhaoqing New District Sports Center Football Stadium
I didn't expect Angela Zhang to hold a concert near my home, what a surprise! For friends coming from other places, I recommend you enjoy Zhaoqing while you're here for the concert! Here are some local attractions:
1. Dinghu Mountain
Among the four famous mountains of Lingnan, which are Dinghu Mountain, Luofu Mountain, Xiqiao Mountain, and Danxia Mountain, Dinghu Mountain is the foremost. It is a well-known tourist destination with its various springs and waterfalls, lush primeval forests, and rich subtropical plants. Here you can climb the mountain and enjoy the 'forest oxygen bar'.
2. Seven Star Crags
Seven Star Crags is located about 2 kilometers north of Zhaoqing city area, consisting of five lakes, six hillocks, seven crags, and eight caves. The scenic area has four gates in the east, west, south, and north, with a Fairy Lake entrance in the northeast. The east gate is closer to Fairy Lake, and the south gate is closer to the Seven Star Crags Arch Square, but both of these entrances are relatively far from the core scenic area, so it is recommended to enter from the west gate or the north gate along the Yingbin Boulevard.
3. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng Road)
The Duanzhou ancient city wall is located around Songcheng Road in Zhaoqing city area, originally built during the Song Dynasty. It is rectangular, with the highest point at the Piyun Tower in the north of the city. It is the only complete ancient city wall in Guangdong and is also a symbolic building of the cultural city of Zhaoqing.
On December 9th, let's meet in Zhaoqing. Zhaoqing welcomes everyone to come and play!
Zhaoqing CITY WALK Guide, Discover the Charm of the City!
Sisters, I recently went to the ancient city walls and arcade streets of Zhaoqing Songcheng, and it was so much fun😄! This attraction not only has a long history but also integrates modern entertainment elements, definitely worth a visit.
First of all, I have to say that the ancient city walls of Songcheng are truly magnificent! As soon as you enter, you feel as if you have traveled back to the grand Song Dynasty period🏰. The ancient walls stand tall and the thick brick and stone structure is ancient, as if you can feel the weight of history. Climbing up the city wall, looking far into the distance, you can overlook the beautiful scenery, which is absolutely spectacular!
After stepping out of the ancient city walls, I came to the arcade streets. This place is filled with a strong retro vibe, with rows of arcades connecting the buildings on both sides, giving a sense of traveling through time⏳. Above the arcades are various shops, some selling traditional handicrafts, some selling delicious food, and others offering specialty snacks. I walked and tasted so many delicious foods, the taste was really amazing!
In addition to the ancient city walls and arcade streets, there are many other attractions here. For example, Qixingyan, where you can take a boat tour and enjoy a leisurely time on the lake🛶.
The ancient city walls of Zhaoqing, a castle that began in the Song Dynasty
I never expected Zhaoqing to still have ancient city walls, and they were built during the Song Dynasty, what a sight to behold!
Due to the vastness of the Star Lake scenic area and time constraints, I couldn't stay too long, so I planned to just stroll around Seven-Star Rocks and head back. Unexpectedly, I suddenly came across the ancient city walls of Zhaoqing, which instantly rejuvenated my spirit, and I drove straight to the ancient walls.
Standing on the Zhaoqing ancient city walls and looking around, I could only see a small part of the original corner of the wall, as most of it has been restored later. The most recent restoration started in 2005 and ended in 2007, and overall, it feels pretty good. The Piyun Tower is still quite majestic, and there is a pair of ancient stone lions that are very old, truly cultural relics! The visitor route needs to be well planned.
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