Pearl River Delta

● Maofengshan Forest Park

Geography: Located in the northeast of Guangzhou, at the junction of Taihe Town and Liangtian Town in Baiyun District, about 25 kilometers away from the center of Guangzhou.

Features: The highest peak of Maofeng Mountain is 534.9 meters above sea level, 163 meters higher than Baiyun Mountain, which is the highest peak in the old eight districts of Guangzhou. Surrounded by more than 2 peaks with an altitude of more than 2 meters, the terrain is complex. The hillside is steep, the valleys are deep, and the streams are gurgling, giving people a sense of desolation.

Transportation: In addition to go on road trip, you can also take a shuttle bus to the north gate of the zoo and visit the scenic area of Causeway Bay. The ticket is about 8 yuan.

● Lianhua Mountain

Geography: Located in the eastern suburb of Panyu, about 3 kilometers away from Guangzhou. Features: Lianhua Mountain is a famous mountain in the Pearl River Delta. It is located on the bank of the Lion Ocean in the Pearl River Estuary. It is the commanding height on the west bank of the Lion Ocean. The highest peak is 18 meters above sea level. It preserves the ruins of an ancient quarry with a history of more than 2, years. There are lotus pagodas built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Lotus City built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and the newly-built world's highest foil statue of Guanyin. Transportation: Guangzhou city passes Luoxi Bridge, takes Yingbin Road and Qinghe East Road, and reaches Lianhua Mountain. You can also take the shuttle bus to Guangzhou bus station.

● Baishui Village Scenic Area

Geography: It is located in Paitan Town, Zengcheng City, adjacent to Conghua Hot Springs, with Longmen Nankun Mountain in the east and Conghua Shimen National Forest Park in the northwest. Features: There are 9 peaks in Baishui Village with an altitude of over 1 meters, of which the highest peak is Niugu, which is 188 meters above sea level. On Baishui Village Mountain, 828 meters above sea level, there is a magnificent waterfall that flies down from the top of the mountain, dominating the world with a drop of 428.5 meters. Around this daffodil waterfall and Qifeng, there is a nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine-class hiking trail, with a total length of 6.6 kilometers, spanning three high mountains, which is known as "the first ladder in the south of the day". Transportation: 1. Self-driving: You can drive from Guangzhou to Zengcheng (Licheng-Xiaolou-Paitan-Baishui Village) and Conghua (via Dajianshan Tea Farm).

2. By bus: Take the shuttle bus from Guangzhou to Zengcheng, and then transfer to a tourist bus in Zengcheng for direct access.

● Prince Mountain

Geography: Located in the north of Huadu District, at the junction of Huadu and Qingyuan.

Features: Wangzishan Forest Park is surrounded by mountains, with deep valleys and numerous vegetation communities. Prince Mountain, the peak in the northeast of the park, is 572 meters above sea level, which is the second peak in Huadu District. Yingya Mountain in the southwest is 586 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Huadu District and Guangzhou. The two peaks are only more than 5 meters apart. Take the airport expressway from downtown to Huadu exit, the first exit before the terminal toll station, and connect with National Highway 16 to drive in the direction of Timian Town. Be careful not to drive into Huadu downtown. After passing through Huashan Town and Huacheng Toll Station, enter Timian Town. Turn to Hongshan and Guangzhou No.2 Workers' Sanatorium at the three-way intersection at the step bus station, and walk along the road for about 1 kilometers to Prince Mountain.

western Guangdong

● Dabanshi

Geography: The scenic spot is located in BanShi Cun, Xinghua Town, Fengkai County, 48 kilometers away from Fengkai County.

features: the porphyry stone turns into a mountain, which is complete and seamless. The stone is 191.3 meters high and 135 meters long, and is known as "the first stone in the world". In the past, there was a Shengfei Palace at the foot of Banshi Mountain, which was built by local people to offer sacrifices to Liu Sanmei. During the Spring and Autumn Festival, there are activities to visit the gods and compete in songs, which makes Spotted Stone and Liu Sanmei more magical. Climb to the top of the porphyry stone, and look around as far as you can. There is a unicorn in front of you and a white horse behind you. The two mountains are facing each other, magnificent, with streams lingering below and farmland everywhere. The big porphyry can not only climb, but also climb. There are outdoor rock climbing projects in the scenic spot, and a number of rock climbing lanes are installed for rock climbing enthusiasts to try.

transportation: from Guangzhou to Fengkai, take the shuttle bus to Dabanshi at Jiangkou Station (or Fengchuan Station) in Fengkai County, and the shuttle bus to Longshan Scenic Area also passes through Dabanshi.

eastern Guangdong

● Phoenix Mountain

Geography: Phoenix Mountain is located more than 3 kilometers north of Chaozhou, with numerous peaks competing for beauty and thousands of valleys competing for streams. During its towering period, Fenghuangji was 1497 meters above sea level, which was the highest peak in eastern Guangdong. Phoenix Mountain is famous for its majestic mountains, colorful customs of She village and extraordinary phoenix tea.

Features: Phoenix Tianchi is located at the top of Wutou, Fenghuang Mountain. At an altitude of 1391 meters, the pool water is clear and inexhaustible all year round. The situation on the lake is changing rapidly. Sometimes the sky is clear and blue, and sometimes it is filled with rain and fog, adding a bit of magical color to the beautiful lake. Taiping Temple is on the mountainside of Wuyi Mountain, with several peaks standing side by side in front of the temple, commonly known as "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon".

she village style: there are still she villages in ligongkeng village at the foot of Fenghuang mountain, which can be visited.

● Lotus Peak

Geography: It is located at the mouth of Lianjiang River at the border of Nanhai, Chaoyang City, with an area of 1.14 square kilometers.

Features: Lotus Peak, the main peak, is a small mountain rising from the coast of the South China Sea, with Wang Yang in front of it. At dawn, the color of the sea is strange and changeable, which is known as the "Lotus Peak Sea Color" and one of the eight scenic spots in Chaoshan. The beach on the east side of the peak is clean with sand and white water, which is a natural seaside bathing beach. The side peak of the scenic spot is the towel peak, which is named after the towel of Confucian scholars. There is a huge stone on the peak, which is a fisherman's daughter's "Wangfu Stone", and there are ancient fort relics in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the north. Since Wen Tianxiang climbed the peak in the Song Dynasty and looked to the emperor, many famous scholars and scholars in the past dynasties have carved walls in this history, and the calligraphy styles are different, forming the stone carving group of the Cliff of Lianhuafeng.

transportation: the land, sea and air transportation is convenient, and it is adjacent to the Haimen entrance of Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway, and there are buses directly to the scenic spot.

Northern Guangdong

● The first peak in Guangdong

Geography: Shikenggan is the highest peak in Guangdong at an altitude of 192 meters, located in Nanling National Forest Nature Reserve, about 22 kilometers away from Guangzhou.

Features: The first peak tourist scenic spot in Guangdong is mountainous, with more than 3 peaks over 1, meters above sea level. Cui Wei, the highest peak, is vigorous, surrounded by many peaks, and climbed to the top in the morning to watch the sunrise in the rapidly changing sea of clouds, giving people infinite reverie. In Nanling Scenic Area, there are deep valleys, long streams and waterfalls, one waterfall and one scene, which are gorgeous and spectacular, just like a long landscape gallery, touching the heart. In autumn, the forest is dyed and pleasing to the eye.

Transportation: 1. Self-driving route from Guangzhou to Nanling: Depart from Guangzhou-get on the South China Express on Huangpu Avenue-go north-pass the Taihe Toll Station, get on the expressway, pay the toll at the "Daqiao" Expressway toll station, then go ahead for 5 meters and turn right. Go further about 1.8 kilometers to the T-junction, turn right and you will see the sign of Nanling National Forest Park.

2. Take the train or bus from Guangzhou to Shaoguan, and then take the bus on the Nanling National Forest Park special line at Shaoguan Xihe Bus Terminal. Or you can go to bus stations in Shaoguan and take a bus to Ruyuan County, which takes about 1 hour by car. Then rent a minivan in Ruyuan or choose to take a bus to Daqiao Town to the intersection of Nanling National Forest Park.

Play 1: Discover a rare water tower

Destination: Gualing Village

Gualing Village is almost the nearest Lingnan water town to Guangzhou, and it has been more than 5 years since. There is the only floating residential group of Qing Dynasty buildings in Guangzhou, and waterways surround the whole village.

The water watchtower on the river is called "Ningyuan Tower", which is four stories high and rare in Guangdong. Its uniqueness lies in that in case of foreign invasion, after the suspension bridge connected with the river bank is pulled up, the watchtower instantly becomes easy to defend but difficult to attack. Litchi and banana trees surround the banks of the river, and the houses are in the middle of the village. This kind of construction style can only be imagined in times of war!

Transportation: Depart from Guangzhou, go to Xintang via Guangyuan Expressway, get off at Shapu intersection and turn left to get to Gualing Village.

itinerary: a one-day tour is recommended. You can visit Baishui Village Waterfall in Paitan Town, Zengcheng first, and then go to Gualing Village after lunch.

Gourmet: The fish buns in Xintang are quite famous. Scrape off the shad meat, rub it repeatedly until it is transparent, and press it into thin slices, which will become the fish foreskin. With the stuffing such as lean meat, the entrance is sweet and smooth. In addition, Zengcheng's cabbage and silk seedling chicken rice are also very brilliant.

how to play 2: find the time when Lingnan is not old

Destination: Panyu Shawan

Panyu Shawan has a history of 8 years, but fortunately, all wars in modern times have not affected it. Now that the economy has developed and the society has changed, you can still find the old customs of Shawan in Beicun. There are well-preserved large wok houses, shell flower walls made of oyster shells, brick carvings, wood carving decorations, and even stone roads, which are the biggest characteristics of Shawan's old days-ancient and old! The ancestral hall "Liugengtang", the largest surname in Shawan, is the most typical representative building in this area.

Dishuiyan Forest Park, like the delicacies and buildings in Shawan, is characterized by the word "nature". It is about 8km away from the central city of Panyu, with a forest coverage rate of 1%. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a "green paradise", and it is also a place frequented by grey storks.

Itinerary: One-day tour is enough. See Shawan Town, Panyu Liugeng Hall, Dishuiyan Park, or Baomo Garden.

transportation: start from Guangzhou and drive to Panyu, go straight along Yingbin Road, cross Shawan Bridge and arrive at Shawan Town; If you want to go to Dishuiyan Forest Park, you can take National Highway 325, and you can get there when you see "Taoyuan Villa".

Gourmet: Shawan ginger milk, Shawan pancakes, etc. in Qinfang Garden. It is recommended to have a milk feast for dinner. In addition, Wonton Noodles and Big Dipper in Zhong Ji's salad powder is also very good.

Play 3: Pick the plum!

Destination: Xitou Village, Conghua, liang kou

In midsummer, Myrica rubra is ripe. From Conghua, liang kou, 1, mu of Myrica rubra has become a red smiling face!

Xitou Village, Conghua liang kou is a small village suitable for staying quietly for a few days. There are old buildings, shallow streams ... and red bayberry at present!

The Yangmei Festival has just started, and it is attracting people from surrounding areas to join in the fun. Yangmeilin stretches for nearly 1, mu and is distributed in Lianqun, Shengtang, Meishu and Lianping villages. It is the only contiguous largest Yangmeilin in Guangdong Province, and its varieties include "Black Pearl", "Big Red Bull" and "Ding 'ao Mei". Don't say I don't know, Myrica rubra has such a rich variety.

Looking around, among the evergreen trees, bayberries are hanging on the branches, flashing red and bright purple, beautiful and attractive. Yangmei in Liangkou is pure in taste without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It is said that the closer it is to the top of the tree, the sweeter it tastes, and it is usually red and purple-because the sunshine time is the longest. Gently pick one and put it in your mouth, and the sweet and slightly sour taste overflows your mouth. It should be the freshest health food at present. If one person can't eat enough, then carry a box home and let the greedy cats at home taste the beautiful Yangmei!

Transportation: Depart from Guangzhou, take Xinguangcong Highway, pass Oriental Paradise, Taihe, Zhong Luotan, Taiping, Shengang, Jiekou and Wenquan, then turn right at Wenquan intersection and turn 15 National Road to liang kou.

Itinerary: It is recommended to travel for two days. On the first day, pick bayberry, stay at Xitou Village Inn at night, or go to the nearby Bishuiwan to soak in hot springs. The next day, I went to Liuxihe National Forest Park to take oxygen and walk.

Gourmet: Conghua's reservoir fish, snail in the mountain pit, fish in the mountain pit, landscape tofu, red onion chicken and bamboo rice are all delicious, and you can also enjoy green foods such as fairy honey fruit, East Star pink taro, Taoyuan taro and Huangge in Guancun.

Play 4: View the stone scenery with a hundred hills and clear mountains

Destination: Huadu Gaobaizhang Scenic Area

For Guangzhou people, Huadu is a place to go at any time, besides the famous "Furong Zhang", there is also Gaobaizhang Scenic Area.

Gaobaizhang Scenic Area in Timian Town has become a good place to enjoy the sky scenery since the new airport was built. There are flights taking off and landing almost every hour here, so it's interesting to watch them on the mountain.

not only the plane, but also the scenery here is good. The height of Baizhang is divided into two major scenic spots: Pangu Haze and Baizhang Qingluan. The northern foot of the mountain belongs to Pangu misty scenic spot, with many cultural relics; At the top of the mountain is the scenic spot of Baizhang Qingluan. During the light years of the Qing Dynasty, the monk Dezhi wrote the four characters "Baizhang Qingluan" on a big stone, which is still faintly visible. There are strange rocks everywhere along the way, and the stone scenery is attractive.

transportation: from the front exit of the airport expressway terminal toll station, take the Huadu exit, that is, connect with National Highway 16, and drive towards Timian Town. The scenic spot is next to the National Highway. Free admission.

itinerary: one or two days will do. One-day tour can see Gaobaizhang Scenic Area, and then dine around; For a two-day tour, you can choose a two-point and one-line tour of Furong Zhang. Hibiscus has a natural spring swimming pool and a rafting area, and can also play grass skiing and fight field battles.

Gourmet: Tofu is a must in all flowers.

Play 5: Green Life Accompanied by Fish

Destination: Jiulong Lake

Jiulong Lake, full of green, the lake is green, dotted with red, yellow, blue and green villas scattered on the hillside. Looking out from the window of the villa, you can just see the landscape of Jiulong Lake. There is a famous natural swimming pool with nets, just below the mountain, and fish are also playing in the pool. Have you ever experienced the feeling of swimming with fish?

There is a standard 18-hole golf course here. Surprisingly, there is also an underwater hole. In the peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, it is actually designed as a green for the ball. It is of course necessary to play this hole with superb skills.

transportation: Huadu Huadong Town, starting from Guangzhou, take the airport expressway, and turn to Huadu Avenue at Huashan exit for 5 kilometers.

Itinerary: It is recommended to travel for two days. On the first day, climb the Prince Mountain in Huadu, and stay in Jiulong Lake Resort in the afternoon. On the way back, you may wish to visit Huaqiao Town. The buildings here have a strong Southeast Asian style, and the Vietnamese restaurants and Southeast Asian restaurants in the town are not bad.

Gourmet: Tofu, roasted bones, all kinds of wild vegetables, snails in mountain pits, fish in mountain pits and other farm delicacies are indispensable. There is also the popular "Shaojiu chicken" here.

play 6: reminisce about the past in my hometown

destination: theme park in my hometown

It's a park, but my hometown is more like an ancient Lingnan village.

"Building a new building as old" is the biggest feature of architecture in my hometown. In the Lingnan water town style, every brick and tile in the doctor's shrine and residential buildings are collected from abandoned ancient building materials in the Pearl River Delta, and more than 3 million pieces of blue bricks are used alone. The gray plastic roof of more than ten meters long is still bright and beautiful after a hundred years, and the characters and animals are only big but lifelike.

In my hometown, you can also see the "Ancestor Life Exhibition". A large number of Lingnan daily necessities are displayed in the exhibition hall, including more than 1 abacus, some of which are more than one meter long and made of ivory. The exhibition hall of the city, ancient locks, keys, chair cages, mosquito net hooks ... are not rare treasures, but each one can evoke your memories.

transportation: take the inner ring road to Guangqing Expressway, turn off at Huadu Shanqian Avenue, and go straight along the signs.

itinerary: a day or two is good. After visiting the theme park in my hometown, you can stay at the opposite Country Garden Holiday Peninsula Hotel. For small groups or driving, the reservation discount will be even greater. There is also a 36-hole golf course in the hotel, and the package price for 2 days and 1 night is 5, 6 yuan. It is also close to Qingyuan Yinzhan Hot Spring and Xuanzhen Drifting.

Food: mainly eat farm dishes, including Qingyuan chicken, Luokeng bamboo shoots, reservoir fish and pollution-free vegetables.

Play 7: Country Life under the Ancient Bridge

Destination: Rongli Village, Ronggui Town, Shunde

In Rongli Village, there is a waterway called Pengyong, and Shusheng Bridge is a small bridge over Pengyong, with a history of more than 3 years.

it is said that a wooden bridge was built here a long time ago, and several banyan trees were planted at the bridgehead on both sides. Due to years of disrepair, the bridge was ruined, so the villagers attracted the roots of many banyan trees on the bridge to the other side with the help of bamboo. Later, instead of the wooden beam, the thick air roots were paved with wooden boards, and a living bridge with a width of more than two meters and a length of six meters was formed.

Under the big tree, it is a good place for villagers to enjoy the cool air and play cards. Children like to climb up and down along the trunk and fight. Primitive rural life is actually that simple.

Transportation: Depart from Guangzhou and head for Shiqi.