Still squeezing into Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain? Highly recommend this niche and upscale route! Personally tested for fun and great photos, it will unlock a different Lingnan charm for you. Two days and one night over the weekend is all you need!
Day 1: Escape to the mountains, soak in hot springs, and sip cliffside coffee
☑️ Guangning · Emerald Bay Hot Spring Resort
The first stop to escape the city is to dive deep into the bamboo forest of Guangning! This place is like a natural oxygen bar, with air so fresh it feels like a lung cleanse. The hotel design features an oriental minimalist style, perfect for high-end photos. The highlight is that each villa has a private hot spring pool, with water sourced from 2,700 meters underground. Soaking under the stars at night will heal all your year-long fatigue!
☑️ Sihui Jingkou Town · Blue Lake Bay
This is a trendy spot transformed from a mining pit lake, with water as blue as a gem. The best part is the cliffside café—order a latte, gaze down at the deep blue lake, and any corner is perfect for a “life photo.” You can also relax in the café’s cat area, where the cats’ lazy poses are super soothing! Rumor has it that diving activities will be available in the future—looking forward to staying here~
Day 2: Stroll through ancient villages and hunt for a lucky jade piece
☑️ Dinghu Shapu Town · Puying Homestay
If you like lively atmospheres, head to Puying Homestay, where there are bonfire parties and fireworks shows, full of festive vibes.
☑️ Yong’an Town · Chaoyangli
For a quieter experience, visit Chaoyangli, a Lingnan water town transformed from a “hollow village.” With blue bricks and black tiles, century-old banyan trees, cafés, and academies, it holds the flavor of time.
☑️ Sihui · Jade Expo City
“A stone from another mountain makes a gem.” As one of the largest jade purchasing bases in the country, this place is a paradise for jade lovers. The venue is huge, with thousands of shops. Even if you don’t buy anything, browsing the dazzling jade pieces and learning about “bargain hunting” is very interesting. Remember to look more, ask more, and impulse buy less—you might find your favorite little treasure!
☑️ Duanzhou · Yanqian Village Cloud Path
The grand finale! This is the hottest new landmark this year—a 1,314-meter-long aerial walkway with such a romantic meaning! Walking along the winding cloud path, the mountains and waters of Seven Star Crags unfold like a giant painting before your eyes. The “Sky Mirror” station at the top is the highlight, with its mirror surface reflecting blue skies and white clouds, making you feel like you’re walking on clouds—perfect for photos. It’s recommended to go up at dusk to watch a sunset blending city and nature.
📌 Travel Tips
🚖 Transportation: Attractions are spread out; driving is the most convenient.
🛏️ Accommodation: Highly recommend staying one night in a hot spring villa at Emerald Bay or choosing a lakeside homestay in Yanqian Village, where nightlife is vibrant.
🥘 Food: Don’t forget to try Zhaoqing’s special dishes like wrapped steamed rice dumplings, Wenxi carp, and tea oil chicken.
Stop just visiting traditional scenic spots! These fresh destinations will let you truly experience the diverse charm of Zhaoqing. Save this and set off with your friends now!