In Baoding Garden, Dinghushan, there will be a ball.

📍Detailed address: Dinghushan Mountain in Zhaoqing is one of the four famous mountains in Lingnan. It is located in the northeastern suburb of Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, about 18 kilometers from the city center. It is famous for its beautiful scenery, long history and culture, and rich ecological resources. The following is a detailed travel guide to Dinghushan: 🚉Transportation strategy: 1. 🚘Self-driving tour: It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Guangzhou via the Guangzhao Expressway. There are multiple parking lots in the scenic area🅿️. 2. 🚍Public transportation: Take bus No. 21 from downtown Zhaoqing directly to the gate of the scenic spot, the journey takes about 40 minutes⏰. 🌟Highlights: 1. Baoding Garden: As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, a majestic Nine-Dragon Baoding stands in the center of the garden. This 16-ton bronze tripod has nine lifelike flying dragons on it, and it is said that touching it will bring good luck. Standing in front of the tripod, I deeply felt the profound heritage of Chinese civilization. 2. Butterfly Valley🦋Picture 4, Picture 5, Picture 6: It feels like being in a fairy tale world. Colorful butterflies dance among the flowers. The most amazing one is the golden swallowtail butterfly, whose golden wings sparkle in the sun. When the sun shines obliquely, the lake water will glow with an emerald luster. You can stand on the stairs and shoot down to see more of the lake. 3. Qingyun Temple: As shown in Figure 7, the ancient mountain gate is solemn and majestic. When you step onto the bluestone steps, you can hear bursts of Buddhist chants. There are towering ancient trees in the temple. The most eye-catching one is a Bodhi tree that is more than 300 years old, with lush branches and leaves. It is said that sitting quietly under this tree can make people calm their minds. Amid the smoke of incense, I saw devout believers clasping their hands together and praying silently. 4. Feishuitan: As shown in Figure 8, it is one of the famous scenic spots in Dinghushan. The waterfall cascades down from a height of more than 30 meters. The water in the pond is crystal clear and surrounded by green trees. In midsummer, there is a cool breeze, making it an excellent summer resort. These two scenic spots fully demonstrate the profound cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery of Dinghushan, attracting a large number of tourists to visit and worship every year. 🍲Recommended dishes: Wenqing Carp🐟: The steamed Wenqing carp cooked freshly at the farm at the foot of the mountain has sweet meat and is steamed with perilla for a unique flavor. The average consumption per person is about NT$80💰. Steamed rice dumplings: Look for the time-honored brand "Dinghushan". The mung bean and salted pork rice dumplings wrapped in hollyhock leaves exude a fresh herbal fragrance. Shanshui Tofu Pudding: Made with mountain spring water, it costs 3 yuan a bowl at the entrance of the scenic area. Adding ginger candy can be called a summer heat-relief product. Another dish worth a special trip is Dinghu Shangsu, which is cooked by the Qingyun Temple vegetarian kitchen with 18 kinds of wild delicacies. Reservations must be made one day in advance. 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Dinghu Mountain Resort: 👣Five minutes walk to Feishuitan, spacious rooms with a viewing terrace, off-season price is about 400 yuan/night💰. The Xinghu Holiday Hotel at the foot of the mountain is cost-effective, with a price of about 280 yuan including breakfast for two. It only takes 10 minutes by taxi to the scenic area. Tourists who are looking for something special can choose the Zen Inn next to Qingyun Temple. The vegetarian experience is the highlight, but reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Cuiyan Hotel halfway up the mountain is suitable for photography enthusiasts📸. You can see the rolling sea of ​​clouds☁️ when you open the window in the early morning. 📝Notes: 1. The scenic area is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes👟. 2. Some sections of the road are steep, so the elderly and children need to pay attention to safety. 3. Protect the ecological environment. Picking plants and catching animals are prohibited. 4. 🌧Prepare rain gear in the rainy season🌂 and be careful to prevent mosquitoes🐛 in the summer. Dinghushan combines natural scenery with cultural landscapes, with spectacular waterfalls and deep pools as well as ancient temple buildings. It is a famous eco-tourism destination in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is recommended to arrange a 6-8 hour in-depth tour to experience the joy of mountains and rivers and appreciate the Zen culture.