A Hidden Green Wonderland in the City, a Healing Weekend Trip for the Whole Family

1. Main Attractions Recommended 1. Jiulong Lake Golf Club Highlights: International standard golf course (27 holes), beautiful environment, suitable for golf enthusiasts. Admission: Non-members need to book tee times (higher prices), visitors can walk around the course for free. 2. Jiulong Lake Reservoir (Lake Heart Island) Highlights: Clear lake water, boat tours available or stroll along the lakeside boardwalk, great for photos and picnics. Activities: Cycling around the lake (bikes for rent), boating on the lake (paid). 3. European Style Town (inside Jiulong Lake Princess Hotel) Highlights: European-style architecture, perfect for photo ops, nearby shopping street and cafes. 4. Forest Oxygen Bar & Hiking Trails Highlights: Surrounded by mountains and forests, fresh air, ideal for hiking and jogging. 2. Accommodation Recommendations Jiulong Lake Resort Area has multiple high-end hotels suitable for different budgets: 1. Guangzhou Jiulong Lake Princess Hotel (★★★★★) Features: Five-star, European castle style, some rooms with lake views, including golf course view rooms. Facilities: Indoor and outdoor pools, hot springs, children's playground, Princess Town shopping street. Price: About 800-2000 RMB/night (higher in peak season). 2. Jiulong Lake Resort Villas Features: Detached/townhouse villas, suitable for families or groups, some with private gardens and pools. Price: About 1500-5000 RMB/night (depending on room type). 3. Budget Options (Nearby Guesthouses/Hotels) Recommended: Chain hotels near Huadu District or Shanqian Avenue (such as Vienna, 7 Days, etc.), prices around 200-400 RMB/night, but a bit farther from the scenic area. 3. Food Recommendations The area around Jiulong Lake mainly features Cantonese cuisine, farmhouse dishes, and fresh lake seafood. Recommended restaurants: 1. Jiulong Lake Princess Hotel · Lihu Xuan Chinese Restaurant Features: Cantonese dim sum, roast goose, Dragon-Tiger Fight (snake and pigeon hotpot), fresh lake fish and shrimp. Average cost per person: 150-300 RMB. 2. Lakeside Western Restaurant (inside Princess Hotel) Features: Buffet (including seafood, steak, desserts), suitable for family dining. Average cost per person: 200-400 RMB. 3. Nearby Farmhouse Restaurants (Recommended "Jiulong Lake Fishing Village") Features: Firewood chicken, river seafood (crucian carp, grass carp), farmhouse vegetables, affordable prices. Average cost per person: 80-150 RMB. 4. Huadu Specialty Snacks (can be tasted in Huadu city) Recommended: Charcoal-cooked taro with braised meat (Huadu specialty) Timiandoufu pudding (smooth and sweet) Huadu roasted bone porridge