Zengcheng Baishuizhai + Wanguo Town: A Seasonal Journey Amidst Cascading Waterfalls

Exclusive Dragon Boat Festival Experience: When the scent of mugwort mingles with the mist of the waterfall, and the rhythmic beats of dragon boat drums echo through the mountain streams, this Dragon Boat Festival, take a unique trip to Baishuizhai. Walk along the thousand-step waterfall trail, explore hidden gems, and find refreshing coolness amidst the mountains and waters! 🌿 One-Day Dragon Boat Festival Adventure: Exploring Baishuizhai Waterfalls 📍 Address: Paitan Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou 🚗 Transportation: About 1.5 hours by car from downtown; or take Metro Line 21 to Zengcheng Square Station and transfer to the Baishuizhai shuttle bus. Morning: Waterfall Trail Exploration (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Start your journey by climbing the "Southern Sky First Ladder," a wooden plank trail that winds along the mountain. At "Quirky Wood Valley," notice the colorful Dragon Boat Festival ribbons hanging on tree trunks, where the sound of bells blends harmoniously with the waterfall. Reach the 1,499-step "Waterfall Echo Platform," where the Baishuixian Waterfall cascades like a silver ribbon, and the refreshing mist mixed with the scent of mugwort instantly dispels the summer heat. For the adventurous, challenge the 4,099-step "Fairy Pool," where bundles of calamus hung by villagers on the rock walls add a festive touch. Midday: Dragon Boat Festival Feast (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) At the foot of the mountain, visit a local farmhouse restaurant and try the must-order "Zengcheng Stir-Fried Choy Sum," crispy and tender greens infused with wok hei. Bamboo tube rice, filled with savory glutinous rice and special salted egg yolks for the festival, is a treat. Sit by the window and gaze at the mist rising from the waterfall, resembling a dragon, perfectly embodying the Dragon Boat Festival's "Dragon Soaring Auspiciousness" theme. Afternoon: Seasonal Stroll (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM) Before heading back, detour to "Wanguo Town," where the Dragon Boat Festival coincides with the early ripening of lychees. Carry a bamboo basket to pick the fruit, and you might spot villagers hanging colorful sachets on the treetops. On rainy days, the moss-covered wooden trails reflect the green of mugwort, making every step feel like walking through a watercolor painting. This poetic blend of nature and seasonal traditions is the unique ritual of traveling during the Dragon Boat Festival. Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at Baishuizhai, let the cascading waterfalls wash away the hustle and bustle, and use the mountains and waters as a medium to embrace the refreshing charm of the season.