[2025 Yingde Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiqingli Black Tea Valley (Updated Apr)

#Greater Bay Area Attractions Jiqingli Black Tea Valley, located in Hengshitang Town, Yingde City, Guangdong Province, covers an area of ​​more than 20,000 acres. It includes natural and cultural landscapes such as tea mountains, ancient villages, lakes, Yingshi forests, flower fields, and orchards. It was once rated as one of the "Top Ten Beautiful Tea Gardens in China". The name Jiqingli comes from the ancient village of "Jiqingli" in Xianhu, which was built more than 800 years ago. Do you know? In the Jiqingli black tea valley covering an area of ​​nearly 20,000 acres, the famous "Yinghong No. 9" accounts for 3,000 acres! Jiqingli Red Tea Valley is a comprehensive eco-tourism area that aims to help urbanites return to nature, features tea culture tourism and eco-agricultural experience, and embodies the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Strolling in the green tea garden, smelling the refreshing tea fragrance, and experiencing the fun of picking tea is really healing! Detailed address: Reshui Lake, Hengshitang Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province

Known as "Little Guilin," Yingde in Qingyuan boasts picturesque mountains and crystal-clear waters. It's a convenient 2-hour drive from Guangzhou. Escape to "Little Guilin" for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway, away from the crowds 😎～ 🚗Itinerary: Hongqi Tea Factory → Tongxin Island → Jiqingli Red Tea Valley 📍Hongqi Tea Factory ✔️The birthplace of Yingde black tea, steeped in history. ✔️Food: Yingjiu black tea, black tea ice cream, tea-infused shrimp, roast chicken, etc. ✔️Explore the old factory and tea-making equipment to learn about the history of Yingde black tea. ✔️Photo spots: Retro red brick buildings, giant teapot sculpture, tea plantation backdrop. ▫️9:00 am–5:00 pm ▫️Free admission and parking ▫️There's a canteen; have lunch before heading to the next spot. 📍Tongxin Island ✔️Located in the Jiqingli Xianhu Tourism Resort in Yingde, Qingyuan. ✔️A wooden boardwalk leads to a small island in the heart of the lake. The clear lake reflects the surroundings like a mirror, with karst peaks rising around it. Overcast days bring a hazy charm, while sunny days offer blue skies and sparkling waters. ▫️8:00 am–5:30 pm ▫️Free admission and parking 📍Jiqingli Red Tea Valley ✔️One of China's top ten most beautiful tea plantations, combining tea culture, natural scenery, and outdoor activities. Ideal for family outings or holiday relaxation. ▫️Free admission and parking ▫️Navigate to "Jiqingli Red Tea Valley Tourist Center." ▫️The Jiqingli Red Tea Post Office is behind the tourist center. ▫️Stop and take photos of the scenic tea hills.

1️⃣Chocolate Kingdom Castle🏰 Guangdong version of Disney, Dream Castle! There are 6 major theme areas and more than 30 amusement equipment! ‼ ️Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Tickets: Adult ticket 💰158 | Child ticket 💰45 - 2️⃣Xianqiao Underground River Stunning natural scenery! Experience the wonders of nature Tickets: Free🆓 - 3️⃣Quanlin Water World A water play paradise! Big wave pool/slide/beach/hot spring pool, etc. ‼ ️Opening hours: 13:00-22:00 Tickets: Adult ticket 💰98 | Child ticket 💰45 - 4️⃣ Lover's Bridge A must-see for watching the sunset! The view is unbeatable! Tickets: Free🆓 - 5️⃣ Jiqingli Black Tea Valley The birthplace of Yingde black tea, where you can not only visit the tea-making process, but also experience tea culture and taste milk tea, tea jelly and ice cream made with Yingde black tea. - 6️⃣ Yingde Baojing Palace National 4A-level tourist attraction There are caves, bungee jumping, glass bridges, flying cars, zip lines, Biluo Cave, tea gardens, etc. It's super fun - 7️⃣ Yingde City Lotte Hot Air Balloon Camp🏕️ There are two types of hot air balloons: tethered flight and free flight🎈 Tethered flying is suitable for children or people who are afraid of heights. It is tied with a rope and flies about 30-50 meters at a relatively low altitude. There is no rope to tie you up for free flying, so those who are brave enough should definitely give it a try! Super fun You can also camp and experience paragliding 🪂 powered paraglider - 8️⃣ Gulong Gorge Guangdong rafting paradise! Check in for the internet celebrity rafting/glass bridge/giant Buddha's hand/ladder to heaven ‼ ️Opening hours 09:00-16:00 Tickets: Free to enter (experience items require ➕💰) - 🏠Accommodation recommendations: We chose the hot spring villa in the Chocolate Kingdom Resort. It has complete facilities and is very cost-effective. ❶A villa without the crowds of people, with complete facilities including KTV, automatic mahjong, private hot spring bathing pool, barbecue grill and billiards, etc. It is very suitable for vacation and gatherings and is very comfortable to live in. ❷You can see the castle of Chocolate Kingdom from the terrace/room of the villa, the view is first-class! ❸You can enjoy private hot spring in your room♨️You don’t have to worry about the embarrassment of taking a bath in the same pool with others

Qingyuan Treasure Hot Spring B&B "Quanlidu" Located in Baisha, the hot spring town of Yingde, Qingyuan Surrounded by mountains, the rural scenery is unobstructed A unique sunset view with beautiful scenery Springs: The buildings are built on the mountain, integrating into the original mountain scenery, and are well-proportioned. It has garden hot spring rooms, restaurants, infinity pools, bars, coffee shops, multi-functional conference halls, KTVs, chess and card rooms, children's playgrounds, and children's water playgrounds. As well as local ecological ingredients, beautiful starry sky at night, etc. spa: It's a genuine hot spring at a reasonable price. I soaked in it twice and my skin felt smooth. My personal experience is that the pain in my cervical vertebra before the soak was gone after the soak. I fell asleep very well after the soak at night. The room card comes with a hot spring card, which means you can soak in it 4 times without any problem. Dining room: The hotel has a restaurant and it is recommended to add the front desk WeChat to order in advance. The dishes include Cantonese, Western and Southeast Asian cuisine. I personally recommend the smooth Hakka tofu, the farmer's scrambled eggs, and the five-fingered peach Qingyuan chicken. The products are tasteful and reasonably priced, and even better than those from nearby farms. The B&B also has a bar, and we recommend the No. 9 lemon tea. Places to visit nearby: 1. Dongtian Wonderland, 86 kilometers away, in Jiulong Town. 2. Chocolate Kingdom, 42 kilometers away, in Yinghong Town. 3. Jiqingli Black Tea Valley, 49 kilometers away, in Hengshitang, Yingde. 4. Yingxi Peak Forest Scenic Area, 86 kilometers away, Huanghua Town. 5. Baojing Palace, 38 kilometers away, in Yingde City. 6. Xianqiao Underground River, 45 kilometers away, Hengshitang. 7. Big Windmill Camp: 55 kilometers away, in Xinfeng County, Shaoguan City. 8. Donghua Temple: 65 kilometers away, in Longxian Town, Xinfeng County, Shaoguan City. 9. Tu Zhiwei Art Museum, 46 kilometers away, in Xinfeng County, Shaoguan City

At the beginning of the new year, we drove off again and headed to Yingde to visit the famous Jiqingli Tea Garden. It is located in Hengshitang Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, and is famous for its Yinghong tea. Entering the Red Tea Valley, the unique scenery of karst landform hits you. The rolling mountains are like works of art carefully carved by the earth, one after another, outlining a soft yet spectacular skyline. Tea trees are stacked up all over the mountain. As the sun sets, the warm orange afterglow pours down, and each leaf of tea is coated with gold edges, which is as beautiful as a dream. Game guide: It is recommended to drive by yourself🚗, and directly navigate to "Jiqingli Black Tea Valley", which is about half an hour from Yingde city. If you choose public transportation, first go to Yingde Bus Station and then transfer to the bus to Hengshitang Town. The best time to visit is between 15:00 and 18:00 in the afternoon, when you can stroll through the tea garden and smell the tea, as well as witness the sunset and the beautiful scenery with few people around, and experience the wonderful feeling of being in the mountains and walking in a painting. 🍲Recommended dishes: Stewed Qingyuan Chicken with Prunus mume