Weekend High-Speed Rail Trip to a Warm Little City

🚄 High-speed rail, easy travel From Shenzhen, it takes only 2 hours and 5 minutes by high-speed rail to reach this charming ancient Lingnan city—Wuzhou. Wuzhou not only has a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also mouth-watering food. This weekend, why not take a spontaneous trip and experience the unique charm of Wuzhou? 🌈Itinerary 🌞Day 1: Encounter with Arcade City and Paper-wrapped Chicken • 14:00 Arrive in Wuzhou As soon as you get off the high-speed rail, you can feel the warm atmosphere of Wuzhou. It is recommended to go directly to the hotel to check in and take a short rest. • 16:00 Stroll in Arcade City Arcade City is a landmark attraction in Wuzhou, with more than 600 arcades, as if you were in the streets of Nanyang in the last century. Taking a set of retro-style photos here will definitely be the focus of your social media. • 18:00 Dinner: Paper-wrapped Chicken When you come to Wuzhou, you must try the local paper-wrapped chicken. This dish is made with local free-range Sanhuang chicken, wrapped in special paper and roasted. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the aroma is overflowing. It is recommended to go to "Old Wuzhou Paper-wrapped Chicken" restaurant, where you can enjoy this delicious dish for only 60+ per person. • 20:00 Night Tour of Xijiang River The banks of the Xijiang River are brightly lit at night, and you can take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river. Feel the tranquility and beauty of Wuzhou as you enjoy the river breeze. 🌙Day 2: Longmu Temple and Ice Spring Soy Milk for Breakfast • 9:00 Pray at Longmu Temple Longmu Temple is a famous ancient site in Wuzhou with a history of more than 2,000 years. The temple is full of incense, and the architecture is simple and elegant. You can feel the heritage of traditional culture here. • 11:00 Breakfast: Ice Spring Soy Milk Wuzhou's Ice Spring Soy Milk is a local specialty breakfast. The soy milk is ground with traditional stone mills, and the taste is delicate, cold, and refreshing. It is recommended to go to "Ice Spring Soy Milk Shop", where you can enjoy this delicious dish for only 10+ per person. • 13:00 Lunch: Guilinggao Guilinggao is a traditional snack in Wuzhou, made from turtle shell and various Chinese herbal medicines, and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is chewy, sweet but not greasy, and is a great summer treat. It is recommended to go to "Old Street Guilinggao", where you can taste authentic Guilinggao for only 15+ per person. • 15:00 Return End the two-day trip and return home with full memories and photos. 🌸Must-eat Food • Paper-wrapped Chicken: A signature dish of Wuzhou, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the aroma is overflowing. • Ice Spring Soy Milk: Traditional stone-ground soy milk, with a delicate, cold, and refreshing taste. • Guilinggao: Made from turtle shell and various Chinese herbal medicines, it is chewy, sweet but not greasy. • Scallion Oil Fish: A traditional famous dish in Wuzhou, the fish is tender, and the aroma of scallion oil is overwhelming. • Handmade Glutinous Rice Balls: The glutinous rice balls are soft and glutinous, with rich fillings, sweet but not greasy. 🛍️Shopping Recommendations • Wuzhou Liubao Tea: A specialty tea from Wuzhou, with a unique aged aroma and mellow taste, is a great gift. • Longmu Sachet: Sachets from Longmu Temple, exquisitely made, fragrant, and have the meaning of praying for blessings and peace. • Wuzhou Paper-wrapped Chicken Seasoning: You can buy some to take home and try to make paper-wrapped chicken yourself to relive the delicious taste of Wuzhou. 🌟Tips • Transportation: Wuzhou is a small city, and the distance between attractions is not far, so it is convenient to walk or take a taxi. • Weather: Wuzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate, warm and humid all year round, so it is recommended to choose suitable clothing according to the season. • Sun Protection: The ultraviolet rays are strong, so remember to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses and a sun hat. 🎉Summary Wuzhou is a charming little city, and its food, scenery, and culture will make you linger. I hope this guide can help you have an unforgettable trip. Pack your good mood and set off!