[2025 Zhaoqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Xinghu Scenic Area (Updated Apr)

I went to Zhaoqing on October 26 to take a boat tour of Qixingyan Scenic Area. The panoramic view of Qixingyan is very beautiful. But the tour time is only about an hour, and the sitting position is not beautiful, so I did not take many photos in the above places, I hope next time I have the opportunity to come to this place to play and take pictures, because it gives me a very relaxed and relaxed feeling. #Greater Bay Area Attractions

Worried about crowds during May Day? Here are some lesser-known free attractions! Detailed guides to Nanxi River in Zhejiang, Chaji Ancient Town in Anhui, and Star Lake Greenway in Zhaoqing, Guangdong to help you avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful holiday! 1. Nanxi River, Zhejiang (Ancient Villages + Mountains and Waters) ✈️ Transportation High-speed rail: To Yongjia Station (Wenzhou North), then take a taxi or bus to Yantou Town (center of scenic area). Self-driving: About 3.5 hours from Hangzhou, take Zhuyong Expressway to Fenglin Exit. 🏞️ Must-visit Recommendations Free Ancient Villages: Lishui Street in Yantou Town: Ming and Qing dynasty stone-paved street built along the water, most photogenic in early morning and at night. Cangpo Village: Ancient village planned during the Song Dynasty, with rice fields complementing ancestral halls. Furong Village: Arranged in a "Seven Stars and Eight Dou" layout, the lotus pond at the village entrance is perfect for photos. Natural Scenery: Lion Rock Rafting Point (free viewing): Bamboo rafting requires a fee, but you can enjoy Nanxi River's iconic landscape from the shore for free. Hiking around Shiwei Rock: The scenic area charges a fee, but nearby trails offer free distant views of the Danxia landform. 🏠 Accommodation Guesthouses in Yantou Town: About 150-300 yuan/night during off-season (such as "Nanxi Ruoshe"). Money-saving tip: Staying in Hesheng Town is cheaper, but requires self-driving. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Some villages may charge a "sanitation fee" (10-20 yuan), which is negotiable. Avoid weekends for fewer villagers and a more authentic experience. 2. Chaji Ancient Town, Anhui (Hui-style Architecture) ✈️ Transportation High-speed rail: To Jingxian Station, then take a taxi directly to the town (about 1 hour, 100 yuan) or take a bus to Houan Town and transfer. Self-driving: About 3 hours from Hefei, navigate to "Chaji Scenic Area parking lot." 🏞️ Must-visit Recommendations Free Areas: Main Street (along Xuxi): Ming and Qing dynasty Hui-style residences along the stream, with the Artists' Village section being the quietest. Honglou Bridge & Erjia Ancestral Hall: Free to view from outside, occasionally open during renovation. Rear Mountain Viewing Platform: 20-minute walk to the top for a panoramic view of the town's blue tiles and white walls. Hidden Activities: Photograph the ancient bridge in morning mist between 6-7 AM when there are very few tourists. Join art students who might be sketching and listen to their explanations of architectural details. 🏠 Accommodation Inns within the ancient town: 100-200 yuan during off-season (such as "Chaji Ancient Style Inn"), choose second-floor rooms overlooking the stream. Money-saving tip: Stay in Houan Town (5 kilometers from the ancient town) for half the price. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Official ticket price is 80 yuan, but entry is free before 7:30 AM, after 5:30 PM, or through non-main entrances. Avoid buying "antiques" in the scenic area as they are mostly small commodities from Yiwu. 3. Star Lake Greenway, Zhaoqing, Guangdong (Cycling + Lake Views) ✈️ Transportation High-speed rail: To Zhaoqing East Station, then take a 20-minute taxi to Paifang Park (starting point of the greenway). Self-driving: 1.5 hours from Guangzhou, navigate to "Seven Star Crags Paifang Square." 🚴 Cycling Routes Classic Lake Loop (about 15 kilometers): Paifang Park → Yanqian Village → Seven Star Crags South Gate → Fairy Lake → Bohai Park Yanqian Village Section: Lakeside cafes and guesthouses, suitable for photos and rest. Fairy Lake Section: Free viewing of egrets returning to nest in the evening. Bike Rental Points: Shared bikes near Paifang Park (2 yuan/hour) or mountain bike rentals (20 yuan/day). 🌿 Nearby Free Attractions Seven Star Crags Surroundings: The greenway passes by some rock formations that can be viewed from a distance without purchasing tickets (ticket price: 78 yuan). Paifang Square Musical Fountain: Free shows every evening at 8:00 PM. 🏠 Accommodation Yanqian Village Guesthouses: Lake view rooms about 200-400 yuan (such as "Tiantian Dianjì"). Money-saving tip: Stay in Duanzhou District downtown area, chain hotels from 100+ yuan/night. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls The greenway has little shade, so bring sun protection and water (few supply points along the way). Boat rides/cave tours within Seven Star Crags Scenic Area charge additional fees, don't be confused.

Hey everyone👋, did you have an amazing time during the May Day holiday? Well, here's an even bigger surprise! The popular variety show "Joyful Journey" Season 3 made its way to Zhaoqing, the "City of Inkstones" in China, for an incredible two-day recording session 🎬 during the holiday. This move is absolutely epic! 📺 "Joyful Journey" has always been a hit, with the first two seasons racking up astonishing viewership numbers. Its new media reach has surpassed 2.7 billion+, and it's been trending on social media countless times. For this third season, the star-studded lineup includes host Ma Fanshu, along with celebrities like Su Xing, Lu Hu, Hu Xia, Xilinnayi Gao, and Bai Jugang, all gathering in Zhaoqing to bring the excitement to a whole new level🔥. 🌟 Over the two days in Zhaoqing, they immersed themselves in the unique charm of Lingnan culture. Visiting Zhaoqing feels like opening a rich historical book of Lingnan culture. The guests witnessed the transformation of stones into exquisite Duan inkstones in ancient workshops, marveling at the craftsmanship passed down through millennia. Strolling through Zhaoqing's old streets and alleys, with their antique architecture and winding paths, felt like stepping back in time. And let's not forget the array of Lingnan delicacies like rice noodle rolls and wrapped steamed rice dumplings—just thinking about them makes your mouth water. Here's the highlight❗ This episode will air on May 3rd at 7:30 PM on the CCTV Variety Channel (CCTV-3) and other platforms. So, grab your snacks and get ready to join the show for a virtual tour of Zhaoqing, experiencing the sparks that fly when variety entertainment meets Lingnan culture. Even if you didn't make it to Zhaoqing this May Day, you can still enjoy a thrilling cultural journey through the program.

My leisure trip across Jiangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan provinces brought me to Zhaoqing, a famous city in central-western Guangdong. I took a slow train from Dayu to Guangzhou Baiyun Station, transferred there, and arrived in Zhaoqing around 8pm. Zhaoqing has a well-developed public transportation system with frequent buses, so I quickly reached the old town. Staying in the old town allowed me to experience the vibrant city life, which was quite interesting. I've been to Zhaoqing many times before, either briefly or just passing through. The Seven Star Crags and Yuejiang Tower left a lasting impression, as did the local snack "Guozheng" (a large zongzi). On this visit to Zhaoqing, I made sure to carefully appreciate the charm of the Seven Star Crags. The Seven Star Crags are located in the middle of Star Lake. Like the West Lake in Hangzhou, the scenic area is closely connected to the city, with scenery within the city and people within the scenery, creating a harmonious blend. It's also a great place for Zhaoqing residents to relax and exercise. The seven peaks within Star Lake are arranged like the Big Dipper, hence the name "Seven Star Crags." The mountains are wondrous, the water is beautiful, and the lake and mountains complement each other. The most impressive aspect is, of course, the lake view of the Seven Star Crags. Exploring the Seven Star Crags in winter is a good choice for off-season travel, with fewer crowds and beautiful scenery. Entering from the east gate, sights such as Double Rainbow Bridge, Snow Viewing Pavilion, Wave Listening Pavilion, Inkstone Viewing Pavilion, and Waterfall Listening Pavilion all come into view. Mountains rise from the lake, caves hide within the mountains, and rivers flow through the caves, creating a picturesque scene resembling a fairyland. The highest peak of the Seven Star Crags is called "Tianzhu Peak," which is very steep and difficult to climb. A pavilion has been built on the summit. Because this mountain towers into the clouds, standing on the Star Pavilion feels like you can reach the stars in the sky, hence the name "Star Reaching Pavilion." Looking out from the pavilion, the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains evokes a sense of "looking down upon all the mountains" and "reaching for the stars and moon in the sky," creating a poetic and picturesque atmosphere. The winter lake water is like a bright mirror. A gentle breeze blows, and the clear lake water ripples as if startled by small fish, or perhaps it's just greeting the visitors! Strolling along the ten-mile-long embankment, I contemplated the passage of time and looked back at this scenic spot where mountains and water meet. Every mountain, every body of water, every plant, and every tree here is imbued with historical charm and cultural heritage. They have witnessed the thousand-year evolution of the Seven Star Crags and recorded the laughter and joy of countless visitors. With each future visit, I'm sure I'll discover even more beauty and wonder in this place.

Zhaoqing is about 1 hour away from Guangzhou. You can take the train back and forth, but it's a bit tiring. 🥺 The park entrance fee is about 70 yuan. You can buy it at the entrance. It's a 5A level park. It's a wetland area. There are many places to visit, including caves, temples, museums, sightseeing spots, shrines, boating, and many activities. The nature is beautiful. You may not be able to visit all the places in one day. If you want to change your mood from Guangzhou, you can come here.

#springplace2024 Xinghu Tourist Scenic Area has become a must-see tourist destination in Guangdong Province with its beautiful bamboo forest in spring and rich natural resources. In spring, the Xinghu bamboo forest is lush and green, bamboo shoots are sprouting from the ground, and the entire forest is full of vitality. Visitors strolling along the winding bamboo paths can feel the spring breeze on their faces and hear the rustling of bamboo leaves, as if they are in a green ocean. There are also many viewing platforms and rest areas in the bamboo forest, where visitors can stop to admire the beauty of the bamboo forest and enjoy the tranquil natural atmosphere. The spring bamboo forest in Xinghu Tourist Scenic Area is not only a good place to relax, but also a paradise for photography enthusiasts.

| Be sure to check in at the Yanqian Bar Street by the Xinghu Lake. Yanqian Village in Zhaoqing is really amazing. It is a great place for young people to go at night. The whole bar street is very lively and the scenery is great. It is opposite the Seven Star Rocks and deserves to be called "Zhaoqing Gulangyu". Featured stores: ①There is a very eye-catching bus on 66, which contains a lot of red wine ②The first floor of the Sky Garden is for band performances, the second floor is suitable for private rooms for multi-person gatherings, and the third floor platform is absolutely stunning. ③There is a music bar next to it ④There are many people singing the Fengma folk song ⑤Yiyan Restaurant: Band Pool under the Banyan Tree ⑥Mirror: Southeast Asian decoration, it feels like going on vacation abroad

Zhaoqing·Seven Star Crags One-Day Tour Guide (Detailed Itinerary) East Gate - Red Lotus Bridge - Guan Yu Pavilion - Iron Chain Bridge - North Face of Tianzhu Rock (Climbing)→Zhaixing Pavilion - South Face of Tianzhu Rock (Descending)→Red Lotus Bridge - Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier (Take a boat, if you buy the ticket online, you need to purchase it half an hour in advance to use it)→First Boat Trip: Flamingo Island - Second Boat Trip: Star Lake Wetland Park - Star Lake Misty Rain→Reclining Buddha Containing Elixir - Fairy Lake - Lingzhi Island - Shidong Ancient Temple→Return Boat Trip: to Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier It looks quite complicated, but actually, the route is very simple. I have drawn a map at the end of the last two pictures, you can check it out if you are not clear. You can choose to take a taxi to the Seven Star Crags Bridge, after crossing the bridge you will see the big characters for Seven Star Crags, where you can take photos and check in. Then walk to the East Gate, check your ticket to enter, or choose to enter from the South Gate, both are similar. Once inside, just keep walking forward, along the way there are Star Lake bamboo rafts, if you want to take a raft ride, buy a ticket there, the area circled in white on my map is the range of the bamboo raft tour. Walk to the Red Lotus Bridge, where lotuses are planted, and you can enjoy the lotuses. After crossing the bridge, you will reach Guan Yu Pavilion, where many fish are raised in the water and you can buy some fish feed to feed them. There is also an Iron Chain Bridge to walk on, I took a detour to the Iron Chain Bridge and then reached the North Face of Tianzhu Rock, where there is a mountain trail. It takes about half an hour to climb up, not very high, but the scenery on the mountain is quite worth it. From the top, you can see the whole view of the Seven Star Crags scenic area, and there is a Zhaixing Pavilion at the top, where you can sit and rest. Then descend from another trail around the mountain, that is, to the South Face of Tianzhu Rock, so you don't have to go back the same way. After coming down the mountain, pass the Red Lotus Bridge again and walk forward to Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier, if you buy the boat ticket online, you need to purchase it half an hour in advance, and it's a few yuan cheaper online. The boat ticket includes a round trip, first take the boat to Flamingo Island, the island is quite small, just to see flamingos, there are not many flamingos, about a dozen or twenty, but they look pretty good in photos. After crossing a bridge, you can see the red-crowned cranes, and you can also buy fish to feed them. After that, take the boat again to Star Lake Wetland Park, if you don't take the boat, you can also enter the wetland park from another gate, which is a bit far, but you can't get to Flamingo Island without taking the boat. If you are not interested in birds, you can also skip the boat ride. In the wetland park, you can see the Reclining Buddha Containing Elixir, one of the ten scenic spots of Star Lake, which looks good at sunset, but I didn't wait for the sunset when I was there. Then just walk forward past Fairy Lake, Lingzhi Island, to reach Shidong Ancient Temple, which is the last scenic spot. Next to the ancient temple is the pier, take the boat back to the starting point Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier. After a full circle, you are almost done with the tour. After the boat ride, the closest exit is the North Gate, if you want to go back to the East Gate or South Gate, it will take half an hour. I exited from the North Gate, and it took only about fifteen minutes to walk out.

Walking in Zhaoqing (Part 3) Wandering between mountains and waters, visiting Taohua Island for some peach blossom luck. Taohua Island is an island in the northern part of the Xian Nu Lake within the Qixingyan Scenic Area of Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, named for its abundance of peach trees. To the east is Shipai Hill and Shipai Village, to the south is Xian Nu Lake and the Eastern Zen Forest, and to the southwest is Apo Rock. Taohua Island is the essential path to the north gate of Qixingyan and also the first scenic spot seen after entering the north gate. In Guangdong, 'walking the peach blossom luck' generally refers to young people seeking romantic or career fortunes. Therefore, young people coming to Zhaoqing must visit Taohua Island to seek their peach blossom luck!

#2024TravelWish Xinghu Lake is located in the northern part of Zhaoqing city. It is named because the lakes and rocks are intertwined and dotted like stars. A 20-kilometer-long embankment has been built in the lake, dividing it into six parts: Bohai Lake, Central Lake, East Lake, Huguang Lake, Qinglian Lake and Inner Lake. The topography of the environment is diverse, with lakes of more than 10,000 acres and vast virgin forests; there are wide tidal wetlands and subtropical jungles, forming an ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna.

🌈1️⃣ Having stayed in the city of Zhaoqing for a long time, I have become accustomed to its sunrise and sunset. I look forward to the sun and the dawn every day, so I can see the beautiful scenery again. When the sun rises, the children love to sleep in, but I like to take pictures of their reflections! 📷📷📷🌄🌄 🌈2️⃣ The dawn is faint, and the sun rises in the east. 🌄🌄 The sunlight penetrates the clouds and sprinkles on the earth, and the golden light awakens the sleeping things. As the sun slowly rises, the sky is dyed with brilliant colors, like an oil painting. ☀☀ 🌈3️⃣ At dusk, the setting sun is like gold coins falling, reflecting the joy of a day's hard work. The afterglow illuminates the faces of the people returning home, making people feel the warmth of home. Sunrise and sunset, witnessing the changes of the earth's years, also implies hope and beauty. Let us cherish every moment and feel the magical charm of nature. 🌞☀☀✨

The most beautiful hotel on the edge of Zhaoxing Lake in Zhaoqing explores the curtains is the scenery really in the holiday series. This is located in the lake of Zhaoqing, and also won the title of the most beautiful homestay in China, it really deserved reputation. The whole property has three floors. There is a large pool in the courtyard, and the garden is full of flowers and plants. It is a private garden. It is too windy. Every room has a different theme. It seems that you can have the feeling of the whole garden on the first floor. The yard is full of plants and flowers. Occasionally you will see the boss building new flowers and taking pictures to perfect. It is. Next to each door, there are a lot of big leaf green plants and watery fleshy meat. How to take pictures is good. The second floor is a superior bed room with an oversized bay window. Opening the curtains is a feeling of landscape painting! ! Sitting on the window sill, whether it is concave shape or tea reading, is super enjoyable. The third floor is a large bed with a large bathtub next to the window of the deluxe bed. While taking a bath and watching the opposite scenery~ The third floor also has a reading room and an open-air balcony, which can be seen without any obstruction on the balcony. To the opposite side of the Seven Star Rock, the best view point is here. Super photo here, lake view room, courtyard, third floor terrace are very suitable for taking pictures. Because there are only 14 rooms, there are not many people, and it is not necessary to occupy the position early. Just staying with me and girlfriends will open a variety of mutual shooting mode. : 1 across the river, you can take a boat tour of Xinghu Lake, blow the air, enjoy the beauty of the next star lake, there is a kind of beautiful. There is a bar street near the 2nd B&B. After the dark, the bars point is open. There are several special shops on the street, find a favorite music pub, order a favorite song, and immerse the music in the melody. Thoughts. 3 Dinghu Mountain, the original forest is dense, the scenery is good, the air is fresh (the previous article some Dinghushan, you can refer to), wash your lungs ~ B&B Zhaoqing VILLA Address: Guangdong Zhaoqing Lake View Hotel, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City ##

How to shoot the boat, learn these beautiful people like get! B&B in Meimei, Guangdong - The shore of Lakeshore Hotel Wharf is just 5 minutes from the opposite side Sail boat tour around the lake to see the scenery of Xinghu~ Life is very pleasant So how do you leave a beautiful photo? 1 Don't look at the camera, just look at the scenery outside. 2 Side face 45 degrees to a chin photographer~ will look good 3 The patina bridge must be photographed, and you feel that you are able to beautifully transform the emperor's summer rain! 4 Put your head out of the window and let the photographer take a picture from another window. The hair is fluttering and looks beautiful. hh/ 5 If you have a girlfriend, its best to move. , laughing at each other, a funny one is responsible for beauty ~ life is not so interesting?