A Real-life Version of "The Wizard of Oz," A Healing Journey to Springwoods Town

Plan a weekend or short holiday to gather a few friends or bring your kids for a brief, restorative getaway. Springwoods Town is precisely such a poetic haven nestled between mountains and rivers. Here, the shimmering lake and lush hills blend with art and culture, while natural wilderness coexists with leisure and comfort—every moment is infused with healing energy. **Pre-Trip Prep** • **Transportation**: If driving, it takes about 2 hours from Guangzhou and just 1.5 hours from Shenzhen, with scenic views along the way. Prefer not to drive? Take a high-speed train to Heyuan East Station, then transfer to the resort shuttle for a hassle-free arrival. • **Essentials**: Pack light clothing to bask in the warm sunshine. If visiting in summer, swimsuits, swim caps, and sunscreen are must-haves for carefree water fun. Don’t forget insect repellent—it’ll keep mosquitos at bay during evenings in the woods. **Stay Recommendations** • **Blue Grape Hotel**: A family favorite, its duplex three-bedroom suites feel like cozy little castles filled with laughter. Thoughtful touches include kids’ tents and a kitchen for preparing meals, radiating homely warmth. • **Heyue Hot Spring Hotel**: White walls and black tiles frame serene, elegant scenery at every turn. Private hot springs in each room let you soak away fatigue in misty tranquility. • **Palm Tree Hotel**: Mediterranean charm whisks you to a romantic seaside vibe. Enjoy complimentary mini-bar drinks and golf experience vouchers for a unique holiday treat. • **Springwoods Homestays**: Over 200 themed units, each packed with family-friendly elements like slides and ball pits, available in duplex two- or three-bedroom layouts. The lobby features a book nook, kids’ play area, and more. Ideally located by riverside lawns, close to hot springs, Dragon Bone Park, and restaurants. **Must-Visit Spots** • **Dragon Bone Park**: South China’s largest dinosaur-themed, equipment-free playground. Scale the 30m-high dragon bone climbing net—a gateway to prehistoric wonders, splash in dinosaur footprint pools, and meet a water-spraying T. rex statue that adds thrills to kids’ adventures. Pure childhood joy unleashed! • **Dinosaur Island Water Park**: 28 aquatic attractions make it a summer utopia. Zoom down rainbow slides into the wind’s embrace, or unwind in cave hot springs as sunlight filters through rock crevices—sheer lazy bliss. • **Palm Tree Hot Springs**: Infinity pools by the lake, like the town’s gentle eyes. At sunset, soak in warm waters as the sky turns tangerine and the lake shimmers—a picture of serenity. • **Dragon Lake Scenery**: At dusk, paddle a kayak to the lake’s heart. Flocks of egrets skim the surface, and you might spot elegant black swans—time stands still amid nature’s whispers. • **Green Apple Lawn**: Iconic giant apple sculpture surrounded by blooms blends whimsy and romance. Come nightfall, bonfires and fireworks light up the sky, rekindling childlike wonder.