2024 Zhaoqing Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Zhaoqing is located in Guangdong. In ancient times it was called Duanzhou under the Sui. It is where the Duan inkstone originated, one of China's “Four Famous Inkstones", and was indispensable to calligraphers and artists. The scenery here is majestic, with beautiful scenic areas such as Seven Star Crags, Dinghu Mountain, Panlong Gorge and Xing Lake. There are also cultural sites of interest that are representative of Cantonese culture and have also borne witness to the city's history, including the old city walls, Longmu Temple, Qingyun Temple and the Mei Nunnery.
Today's Weather
Overcast 23-26℃
Popular Attractions
Seven Star Crag Scenic Area
Dinghu Mountain
Zhaoqing | Besides the Seven Star Crags, these free niche attractions are even more interesting
| Besides the Seven Star Crags, these free niche attractions are even more interesting.🌈Attraction Features: The Dragon Boat Festival in summer is the best time to see the pond full of lotus flowers and leaves, with the breeze blowing and the scent of lotus in the air, making you feel refreshed in body and mind. There is a nine-curved corridor, pavilions, towers, and ancient charm
🎟️Admission: Free
🕐️Opening Hours: All day
📍Detailed Address: Baoyue Lotus Pond
🌟Highlight Features: Can be visited together with the Duanzhou District Cultural Center (Xingyan Academy), Zhongyong Road Pedestrian Street Snack Street, and Song Dynasty City Wall
💗Other tips: It's best to wear mosquito repellent, as staying for a long time might attract mosquitoes, and there are pavilions for shade
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~
Zhaoqing's top scenic hotel, Sheraton, is a must-stay
🏨Hotel: Sheraton Zhaoqing Hotel
📍Address: No.1 Yongli Avenue, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City
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💰Two days and one night for 629 include:
【Stay】Deluxe Room 1
【Dine】Buffet breakfast for 2
【Enjoy】Afternoon tea for 1 (lobby bar) 1
【Enjoy】Indoor children's vitality space
【Enjoy】Unlimited indoor swimming pool
【Enjoy】Fitness center (24 hours)
【Enjoy】Free Wi-Fi, parking
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⏰Check-in time from 2024-01-08 to 2024-04-29
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🏨Sheraton, one of the Marriott brands, offers high-end quality, and is the first choice for a one-stop hotel with easy travel, dining, and entertainment.
The hotel enjoys the most beautiful waterfront view in the new Dinghu District of Zhaoqing, surrounded by wetlands, lush greenery, as if you are in a tranquil oasis.
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🈶Chinese and Western restaurants, lobby bar, bar, children's playground
🏊🏻♀️Temperature-controlled swimming pool with unlimited access
🏋🏻♂️24-hour fitness center
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🏠Package includes a deluxe king/twin room with a private balcony, Wi-Fi, TV, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a separate dry and wet bathroom.
King room: 40-47㎡/1.8*1
Twin room: 40-47㎡/1.35*2
Zhaoqing's newly established campsite! Nestled between mountains and wilderness, check in at the lakeside castle
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city🍃
Move home into nature
Dance with the mountain breeze, accompany the sun and moon~
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✨Environment
▪The campsite is located in the Moonlight Watershed Resort Area of Gaoyao, Zhaoqing
▪Situated amidst mountains and waters, there are thousands of acres of natural space to explore
▪See mountains, listen to streams, trace creeks, camp, count stars, search for the moon...
▪It gathers all the beautiful elements of nature🍃
▪Everywhere you look is natural scenery🖼
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🏕Campsite
🔘The campsite is located halfway up the hill in the Moonlight Watershed
🔘There are 18 luxury tent rooms built, with three different specifications
🔘Complete supporting facilities and very comfortable!
🔘Step out of the tent and you are greeted with the splendid view of the lake and mountains
🔘Sunrise in the east, gentle evening glow all in sight...
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✔Luxury Tents
: 1.5m bed | Heating and cooling air conditioning | Shared bathroom
✔Luxury VIP Tents
: 1.8m bed | Heating and cooling air conditioning | Private bathroom
✔Luxury Family Tents
: 1.8m+1.5m double beds | Heating and cooling air conditioning | Private bathroom
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🥘Dining
🔸Stay at the camp includes breakfast🥪
🔸For dinner, you can have barbecue🍢 or the special coffee hot pot🥘
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🔍Fun
❏There are plenty of outdoor fun and coffee culture experiences available here
❏Bouncing clouds☁, merry-go-round🎠, coffee making science☕
❏From selecting coffee beans, roasting, to grinding, brewing...
❏Even in specific seasons, you can experience coffee fruit picking, post-processing, etc.
❏Unlock more coffee knowledge in nature~
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📍Xiaoxiang Town, Gaoyao District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
🚗About 0.5h drive from the city center
🚗About 2-3h drive from Guangzhou, Shenzhen
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Zhaoqing tourism, staying in a European Roman style hotel
Many people say
Zhaoqing is a city that you want to visit again after going once
Indeed!
I like the mountains and waters here
I like the leisurely citywalk in Yanqian Village
This time I came to Zhaoqing for tourism
Staying at Wyndham Supreme Hotel in Zhaoqing Seven Star Rock
You can reach Star Lake by walking
💜Environment
The architectural style of the hotel has a holiday feel
Taking pictures is like going to Europe in a second
I couldn't help but take pictures as soon as I arrived
Going in
The spacious and atmospheric lobby shows high style
💜Room
This time we stayed in a luxury bubble pool lake view king bed room
Spacious and comfortable
With a bathtub🛁
Double sink
And an independent dressing table
The balcony has an independent bubble pool
The European garden below our room
Weddings can also be held here
💜Facilities
Mineral water amusement park, public area mineral water, children's playground, gym, indoor swimming pool, spa are all available
💜Food
Living here
Can take your taste buds on a trip
Rich buffet dinner
Small hot pot, seafood, Buddha jumps over the wall, desserts, Cantonese cuisine, etc.~
In the evening, you can also enjoy the singer🎤
The restaurant on the seventh floor is also highly recommended
The scenery is unique
You can try the Thai set meal
Steamed fish with lime
The fish melts in your mouth🤓
The Thai flavor is memorable~
The joy of travel
Should be shared with important people
Slow down in busy life
Start Zhaoqing citywalk🤗
The grand opening of Zhaoqing Sheraton Hotel!
Zhaoqing Sheraton Hotel
🌟Sheraton, a high-end brand under Marriott International, has opened in Zhaoqing!
👉This is Zhaoqing's first international brand hotel! The hotel integrates with the most beautiful landscape belt of Zhaoqing New District, Changli River, Wetland Park and other waterfront landscapes, with a great geographical location.
Let me spoil it for you in advance
🏩Name: Zhaoqing Sheraton Hotel
📍Address: No. 1 Yongli Avenue, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City
🚖Convenient transportation
✨About 10 minutes drive from Zhaoqing East Station
✨About 1 hour drive from downtown Guangzhou
✨About 1 hour drive from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
✨Design features
🌈Riding building style high and spacious space, using transparent and clear floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the warm winter sun and outdoor natural landscape in the hotel without any pressure. The hotel has 398 rooms, containing brand elements design, the basic room area also reaches 402, comfortable and atmospheric
🥘Specialty restaurant
✨Daily Social all-day dining restaurant signature barbecue food over return taste
✨The daily special dishes are paired with herbs grown by the chef team!
🌈YUE Cai Yue Xuan Chinese Restaurant
✨Authentic traditional Shunde cuisine and Guangfu cuisine and local specialty dishes, three cuisines for you to choose
✨In addition, the hotel will build a sunshine vegetable garden, which will provide its own fresh seasonal vegetables at that time!
🌈SOO NOODLES specialty restaurant
Mainly different regional style noodles, including classic Hong Kong-style soup noodles, Zhaoqing local and surrounding specialty noodles, specialty noodles from western Guangdong, Southeast Asian style noodles!
Noodle lovers, "Noodle Four" rush!
🍲Think about it, it's mouth-watering!
🎀There are also UNSPOKEN Secret Bar🍻, 715 square meters pillarless conference room📃, 6 full floor-to-ceiling window natural light conference rooms📄, spacious fitness center includes indoor constant temperature swimming pool🏊♀️, gym X🏋️♂️ and SPA💆♀️ room to relax and recover
🤗Surrounding tour
👣3 minutes walk to Zhaoqing New District Sports Center
👣15 minutes walk to Yanyang Lake Scenic Area
👣About 18 minutes drive to Dinghu Jiulong Lake Scenic Area
👣About 15 minutes drive to Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area
👣About 30 minutes drive to Seven Star Rock Scenic Area
A secluded life in Zhaoqing B&B overlooking the 'first wonder of Lingnan'
Zhaoqing B&B overlooks the 'first wonder of Lingnan' and leads a secluded life. 'Boating on the blue waves, people are touring in the painting', escaping from the city in the Seven Star Rock of Zhaoqing, sleeping by the water, and writing a life between mountains and rivers.
💒 'Yinuo Yanbo' is hidden in the lake and mountains, hidden in the natural oxygen bar in the mountains, enjoying the whole lake view, stealing a few days of leisure.
'Go to the mountain lake romance'
💕Next to the rock village, a white luxury building stands here. 'Yinuo Yanbo' is hidden in the 5A scenic spot of Seven Star Rock, the pure white hotel geometric layout, light luxury and small crowd, giving people a refreshing spiritual cultivation Yinuo Yanbo B&B (Zhaoqing Seven Star Rock Scenic Area Store)
💕The design of the single villa, the white exterior and the surrounding green forest complement each other, the rhythmic horizontal and vertical lines interspersed, and the embellishment of the brick flower window lattice, build a simple and luxurious architectural main body.
💕The geographical location of the B&B is very superior, the city landmark scenic spot Seven Star Rock Scenic Area is close at hand, the window can see the lush five consecutive lake water, raise the head to see the seven Lingba mountain peaks, sit on the best window view, let the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountain record this moment of joy and satisfaction 0
'Born naturally to the wild'
💕The super large swimming pool outside the B&B, embracing fresh oxygen, with the blue sky as a pillow, and coolness as a quilt~ On sunny days, the water surface is sparkling, and on rainy days, the whole is like fog and not fog, feeling the misty picture scroll given by nature.
💕The B&B has complete entertainment facilities, suitable for all ages, KTV singing and watching movies, tea room viewing and calming, chess and card room relaxing and happy, large and small conference rooms meet various business activities... Whether it is team building or family travel is super suitable and comfortable
💕The B&B can hold a specific swimming pool party, when the bubbles fill the swimming pool, presenting a dreamy cool feeling, three or five friends blowing the lake wind barbecue dinner, listening to the end of summer, rich and delicious barbecue, dessert snacks, fun interactive games... will ignite the atmosphere to the extreme
Zhaoqing's own first-class cabin fairy hotel
Zhaoqing is really a tourist attraction, so much fun, it makes me feel like I'm back in the paradise of vacation😄!
Bohai Park and Bohai Wharf are simply excellent places for taking pictures! The scenery there makes my photos come alive, it's really a paradise for photography masters📸.
Yanqian Village is also a romantic place! Walking in the ancient village, it feels like being in a romantic painting, as if playing a flipped ancient style game🚶♀️🌅.
The Seven Star Rock Archway is even more refreshing, the air is so fresh that it seems to be in a paradise. That kind of feeling is really rare, it's like entering a dreamy world🌌🏞️.
Speaking of accommodation, I chose the Bauhinia Jiahong Hotel, the transportation is super convenient, it is very close to various scenic spots, and I live in a first-class cabin double bed room, and there is even a massage chair! It's simply a luxury, it makes me completely relax on the journey, and I feel like I'm being spoiled🛌💆♀️.
The room design is stylish and warm, I especially like the feeling of blending modernist style. The lobby is even more elegant and fashionable, it makes me feel like I'm in an art palace, it's simply the style that young people like.
I'm still reminiscing about this Zhaoqing vacation when I come back, the environment and cost performance are particularly high, the distance is also close, I have to come again next time😍🌟
🏨 Bauhinia Jiahong Hotel (Zhaoqing Railway Station Xinghu Scenic Area Store)
📍Intersection of Zhaoqing Avenue and Xijiang North Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Zhaoqing Railway Station Complex B
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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chasing waterfalls, Zhaoqing
To discover a breath-taking enclave of China's natural beauty and to immerse yourself in Chinese religious and cultural history, one can find no better place to visit than Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area.
Its store of flora and fauna, including many endangered species, is virtually unmatched in the whole vast land of China. Its gorges, canyons, and 10-peaked Mount Dinghu are covered in a blanket of green that make its views both memorable and constantly camera worthy.
Since 1956, it has been the first nature preserve in China, known as a "living museum". Dinghu Moutain houses hundreds of species of plants, animals, and birds, dozens of them under state protection. It is now also a UNESCO International Man and Biosphere Reserve, making it a magnet for worldwide "scientist tourism".
mountains in Zhaoqing!
A short train ride from Guangzhou is this small city of Zhaoqing! this city is very beautiful, surrounded by mountains and rivers. we took a didi to liyangxia forest park where we hiked the mountains and swam in the waterfalls. #tigeryear2022 #mountainview #hiking #waterfalls #nature #lush
Attractions
#themepark#lakes
Zhaoqing: Qixingyan Scenic Area
Getting There - Train to Zhaoqing Railway - DiDi or E-Bike
Attractions - Qixingyan Scenic Area
If you make a trip out to Zhaoqing, you need to tour around the lake. the beautiful mountains and crags are something you can’t see in the city. The scenic area is very big… we road e-bikes!
#couplestrip#naturalwonders#summervacation
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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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beautiful zhaoqing city. clean and neat city. although weather quite hot these days, we really enjoyed this city
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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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My dream when I started reading historical books have always been to travel to those places with rich history. Now that I am working here in China as a teacher, I told myself that someday I'll go to those UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE sites here in China. Thanks trip.com for the convenience of booking my hotel, airlines, and fast trains to these wonderful destinations. Trip.com have made my travel goals a lot more easier. 👏🎉❤️
In the summer of Zhaoqing, the evening obsessive sunset sneaked up the Qixingyan mountain peak and floated in the sky. Pushing the door of the hotel out of the balcony, it was instantly attracted by such beautiful scenery, and the beautiful scenery was unobstructed. When the phoenix blossoms, it is strolling on the wooden plank road of the B&B. The lakes and mountains are particularly beautiful under the illumination of the lights. The quiet night is like taking me into the landscape paintings. I have been reluctant to walk away for a long time.
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
"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.
Zhaoqing Food Tour | Zhaoqing Check-in | Banmucai Hot Pot.
|Zhaoqing Check-in | Banmucai Hot Pot. The shop has more than ten kinds of soup bases!! Whether you want to get or can't think of the soup base, there are ~20 pounds of meat, vegetables, balls and staple foods. You can eat as much as you like, and the average consumption is 20 yuan!
Destination: No. 45, Construction Third Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, the 5th card is near the Central Market Bus Station
Business hours: 10:30 am-12:00 pm This shop has been eating from school to work. Students may not know the shop. The students nearby will go to this hot pot when they eat. This shop is full of people. You must not miss it!!
"Explore Dinghu Mountain: towering ancient trees, swirling mist, and unveiling the mysteries of the ancient temple!"
Dinghu Mountain [Attraction Guide]
📍 **Detailed Address**:
Dinghu Mountain is located in Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. Please confirm the specific location according to the map navigation or official information.
🚗 **Transportation Guide**:
- **Self-driving**:From Zhaoqing City, drive along National Highway 321 or via expressway to Dinghu District. Then follow the road signs to Dinghu Mountain.
- **Public Transportation**:Take a city bus or long-distance bus to Dinghu District. Then transfer to a local bus or taxi to the attraction.
🕙 **Opening Hours**:
- Generally open all day. Specific hours may vary depending on the season and special events. Please check in advance.
💰 **Ticket Price**:
- Ticket price is around ¥[specific price]. May include other fees such as cable car.
🌟 **Highlights**:
- **Natural Scenery**:Dinghu Mountain is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and rich vegetation. It is a famous nature reserve in Guangdong Province.
- **Baolin Temple**:The mountain is home to the famous Baolin Temple, one of the origins of Zen Buddhism. It has a profound cultural heritage.
- **Waterfalls and Streams**:There are many waterfalls and clear streams in the mountains, making it a great place for hiking and photography.
📌 **Tips**:
- **Clothing and Equipment**:It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities. Bring enough water and food.
- **Weather Changes**:The weather in the mountains is changeable. Please pay attention to the weather forecast and bring rain gear or sunscreen as needed.
- **Environmental Awareness**:Please protect the environment, do not litter, and respect local culture and customs.
- **Safety Knowledge**:Pay attention to safety, especially when hiking and climbing. Follow the safety instructions of the attraction.
Please note that the above information may change over time. Please verify the latest information before your trip. Have a pleasant journey!
I'm back at Daotian again.
💛 I'm back again, my family asked me to book this restaurant, Daotian!!! My canteen restaurant 😂
💛 Good food + good view, the dishes we ordered are all my family's favorites, you can copy!
💛 Tea oil chicken ~ beautiful
Steamed boneless crucian carp 🐟 ~ fresh
Mustard roshi shrimp 🦐 ~ crispy and chewy
Dinghu Shangsu 🥬 ~ vegetarian
Shrimp sauce water spinach ~ fragrant
Golden pine nut fried rice ~ delicious
Taro silk cake ~ authentic
Don't miss this place when you visit Zhaoqing! It has a European holiday vibe.
I went to Zhaoqing with my sisters for a short holiday
I didn't expect to stay in such a beautiful hotel 🏨
✅ Wyndham Grand Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags
It really looks like a European castle 🏰
There is a large lawn at the entrance
Combined with European architecture
It really has a European holiday vibe
The courtyard garden is also European style
These two places are great for taking photos
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There are also many activities in the hotel
You can relax and feel like you're on holiday without leaving the hotel
There is a hot spring surrounded by natural scenery
It is a natural hot spring from Seven Star Crags, so comfortable
There is also a water park and swimming pool that both adults and children like
There is also a small wave pool where you can play in the water
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I also like the room I stayed in
Spacious and comfortable, with a unique view
Fully equipped
Very suitable for team building, parties, family outings
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Food recommendations
1️⃣✨Xuan All Day Dining
There are all kinds of seafood, such as salmon, abalone, crab, lobster, etc., as well as various Chinese, Western and Japanese meals, desserts, ice cream, etc.
2️⃣ Harbour Restaurant
If you like Cantonese style, come here
There are various Cantonese dim sum
I have all the dim sum I like
✔️ Four Seasons Fresh Shrimp Dumplings
✔️ Liwan Boat Porridge
✔️ Nostalgic Honey BBQ Pork Buns
✔️ Black Truffle Matsutake Mushroom Shumai
The dishes are exquisite and delicious 😋
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I highly recommend this place if you don't know where to go for the National Day holiday
The scenery is beautiful and there are many activities
One-stop eating, drinking and playing
Very suitable for a holiday
Next to it is Zhaoqing Arcade Street
You can walk around and have a coffee ☕
It's so chill
Memories from 肇庆
This trip to sotuhern China I also had chance to visit 肇庆. It was really great I chose to stop at this beautiful city.
It has two very great places to visit: 七星岩 and 鼎湖山. I recommend visiting both, I would probably give 3 hours for each place. 鼎湖山 is not so close from the city center, but there are buses that go directly to the gate. 气星岩 is closer and the scenery more focused on the lake.
Mid-Autumn Festival in Zhaoqing: A Celebration of Long Life and Scenic Beauty 🌕🍂
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"I hope people live a long life, and though miles apart, we’ll share the beauty of the moon." These poetic lines come to life during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Zhaoqing, where tradition, togetherness, and breathtaking landscapes come together to create an unforgettable experience.
📍 Zhaoqing is known for its picturesque scenery, from the stunning Seven Star Crags to the tranquil Dinghu Mountain. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, this city transforms into a magical place where families and friends gather under the full moon, savoring mooncakes and sharing heartfelt wishes for health and happiness.
✨ Moonlit Reflections Over the Lake: The serene waters of Star Lake reflect the glow of the moon, creating an ethereal atmosphere that enhances the traditional moon gazing. As you stroll along the lakeside, the beauty of the moon mirrored on the calm waters is simply breathtaking.
🎑 Lantern Displays and Family Gatherings: Across the city, streets are adorned with colorful lanterns, casting a warm, festive glow. Families gather to enjoy local delicacies, admire the moon, and share stories, making this time of year one of the most heartwarming in Zhaoqing.
🍵 Savor Local Flavors: While mooncakes are the star of the festival, don’t miss out on Zhaoqing’s unique dishes. From the delicate flavors of dinghushan bamboo shoots to the hearty liangfen (rice jelly), the city’s cuisine adds a special flavor to the celebrations.
Whether it’s the poetic charm of the festival or the stunning landscapes, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Zhaoqing is a time to cherish the present, reconnect with loved ones, and wish for a long and prosperous life.
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I declare this to be the best value-for-money hotel in Zhaoqing.
📍Zhaoqing Sheraton Hotel
The hotel is located in the new district. It takes about half an hour to get back to the hotel after visiting Dinghu Mountain. There seems to be nothing to eat around, basically all are solved in the hotel. The same line is 5 adults and 2 children. The ordinary room uses welcome points to exchange for an extra breakfast. The service staff are very good. They arranged a room for us when we had dinner in the lounge at night and breakfast in the morning. The holiday lounge must be multi-person. The breakfast tastes very good. The fritters are cut into small pieces and the porridge is great.
The overall shape of the hotel feels like spreading wings, with a large green coverage, a camping area next to it, and a wetland park across the road. Each room has a balcony. When we arrived in the afternoon, the weather was relatively hot. When we opened the balcony door and blew the warm wind, we had a little illusion of a seaside vacation. After eating at night, it is very pleasant to take a walk and blow the wind downstairs. I saw fireworks 🧨 in the park across the street.
Hotel rooms The rooms are equipped with high-speed WiFi, flat-screen high-definition TVs and other facilities. The full floor-to-ceiling windows can enjoy the comfort of the sun when the curtains are opened. The open bathroom with dry and wet separation is fully equipped with various bath products.
Hotel catering has Chinese and Western restaurants, lobby bars and 3 dining areas, gathering local delicacies and seasonal delicacies. Other supporting indoor constant temperature swimming pool; fitness center, etc., you can also go for a walk in the wetland park downstairs in the evening
Check in at Mai'an in Zhaoqing, Guangdong.
📍 Mai'an is located in Zhaoqing, Guangdong. It is an ancient building built in 1033, with a history of more than 970 years.
The original site of Mai'an was the dojo of Shi Tou Xiqian, a famous Tang Dynasty monk. Later, Zhao Ding, a famous minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, donated funds to build Mai'an in memory of his mother. 🌟 Mai'an's architectural style is very unique. It is a rare Northern Song Dynasty wooden structure in Lingnan, and it is also a well-preserved Northern Song Dynasty wooden structure in southern China.
The main building of Mai'an is the Mahavira Hall, which is very delicately designed. The hall uses a traditional raised beam wooden structure, with exquisite eaves, brackets, and door and window carvings. The beams, brackets, and caissons inside the hall are very exquisite, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of Song Dynasty architecture.
👀 Another major feature of Mai'an is its plum blossom culture. There are two ancient plum trees planted outside Mai'an. Every early winter, the red plum blossoms bloom beautifully. There is also a stone tablet with the words "Plum Garden" engraved on it, and a poem tablet of "Mai'an" written by Zhao Ding. These are all witnesses to Mai'an's plum blossom culture.
👉🏻 Please note that Mai'an is a Buddhist temple. You need to take off your shoes when entering the hall, and please do not make loud noises or take photos at will.
There is a free parking lot outside Mai'an, and it is also very convenient to get there. You can take a taxi or bus. 💕 Mai'an is really a great tourist attraction, with its simple and elegant architecture, exquisite wooden structure, and beautiful plum blossom culture.
If you like history, culture, and natural scenery, you must check in at Mai'an in Zhaoqing!
Zhaoqing version of 'Little Guilin'
A good place to visit for a weekend trip, I chose to go to Zhaoqing for a two-day, one-night trip. I heard that the Seven Star Crags in Zhaoqing are somewhat similar to the landscapes of Guilin, so I came here to relax, take a walk, and enjoy some delicious food.
I bought an all-inclusive ticket for about 200 yuan per person, which included a boat tour of the double caves, a self-driving boat, a sightseeing bus, and a bamboo raft ride. It was quite cost-effective. What impressed me the most was the bamboo raft ride, where we had to pass under three bridge arches. Everyone had to crouch down to pass through the arches, which was thrilling and exciting 😆 and very funny.
The local delicacies here are mainly seafood. Every day, I was either on my way to eat seafood or eating seafood. I really love seafood 😋. I randomly picked a restaurant and ordered a specialty dish - steamed river clams with vermicelli and garlic. The river clam was bigger than my hand 😲 and quite delicious. The dishes had the typical taste of Guangdong street food, very tasty 🤤. In the evening, I took a stroll around the arcade buildings, but there wasn't much to see as many shops were closed.
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