How to Spend 3 Days in Zhaoqing - A Complete Itinerary for Zhaoqing

Day 1 | Morning

Star Lake Tourism Area

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 78 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Xinghu Ave, Duanzhou Qu, Zhaoqing Shi, Guangdong Sheng, China

The Star Lake Tourism Area includes the major scenic areas of Qixingyan (Seven-Star Cave) and Dinghu Mountain, with more than 100 scenic areas as a long-famous tourism destination. The Qixingyan scenic area has crag peaks, lake, and lava geomorphology as the primary scenic vistas. The seven crags are arranged like the Big Dipper constellation, embedded in the lake surface. Goddess Lake is very magical, primal and natural. Qixingyan has been described as "Heaven on Earth."

Day 1 | Afternoon

Dinghu Mountain nearby is the top choice before you leave Star Lake Tourism Area and hit the road.

Dinghu Mountain

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 78 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-8 Hours

Location: Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area,Shangshan Road,Kengkou Town,Dinghu District,Zhaoqing City

Dinghu Mountain is one of the four famous mountains of Lingnan. Located in Zhaoqing, it offers clear lakes, waterfalls, lush virgin forests, fresh, clean air and a beautiful environment for ecological tourism. It also features ancient temples such as Qingyun Temple and Baiyun Temple, and is great for sightseeing and rock climbing. The larger scenic area also contains a number of smaller destinations, some of the most highly recommended ones being the Baoding Garden and Butterfly Valley. Baoding Garden is primarily a display of Ding culture. Here visitors can see many famous Ding replicas. In Butterfly Valley, visitors can take a ride on a boat surrounded by beautiful butterflies and gorgeous scenery.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: There is a first-class air, there is a battery car to walk, save time, and save physical strength. Worth changing lungs. If you are interested in the temple, Qingyun Temple is worth visiting!

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Dinghu Mountain, Zhaoqing Aosidi Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Zhaoqing Aosidi Hotel

The Zhaoqing Aosidi Hotel was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Zhaoqing.

Zhaoqing East Railway Station is located approximately 12km away from this hotel. This hotel is located near many of Zhaoqing's attractions including Swimming Place of Sun Yat-sen (Longtan Waterfall) , 愛滿地汽車文化露營地 and 硯陽湖公園.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests of this Zhaoqing hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Zhaoqing hotels, the Zhaoqing Aosidi Hotel is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 2 | Morning

Ziyungu

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Rotten Keshan in the southeastern suburb of Zhaoqing City

Ziyungu is the birthplace of Duanyan. There are ancient stone mills, waterwheel workshop ruins, old pit cave sites, and numerous waterfalls. Ziyungu is a pivotal part of the Xijiang Antelope Gorge Conservation Area. The natural landscape in the scenic area is very attractive. Because of the convenient transportation and rich tourism resources, many city people regard this area as an ecotourism route back to nature.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Qixingyan (Seven-Star Cave).

Qixingyan (Seven-Star Cave)

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 78 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-6 Hours

Location: Qixingyan Scenic Spot, Xinhu Avenue, Duanzhou District,Zhaoqing City

Qixingyan is a classic karst land formation consisting of seven small but characteristic limestone peaks. The area contains lakes and caves that make up a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Here you can climb a mountain, swim in a lake, climb the Tianzhuyuan or Shishiyan rock, or look out on the entire lake from the down. Cave enthusiasts can go to the stone chamber cave, which features hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites, and carvings showcasing different fonts from different dynasties.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I like the near city most. I have already left my mark 20 years ago. I only came back to see a few changes ten years ago. I have really become a big city recently. I don't worry about entertainment. I am very trendy. I find that the surrounding area is not the same. Only the Qixingyan has not changed, but the road is good, adding the characteristics of the border area. There are more staff, the service attitude is good, and it feels comfortable.

Trip.com User: Qixingyan - Honglian Bridge Tianzhuyan Reclining Buddha Handan Longyan Cave can not miss the attractions, but unfortunately the weather was not good on the day of the tour and there are several entrances and exits. Very convenient (there is a bus No. 19 at the west exit) boarding Tianzhuyan to see a better scenery Wetland Park cruise schedule is quite So don't worry about waiting a long time.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Qixingyan (Seven-Star Cave), Wyndham Grand Zhaoqing Downtown nearby is the best place to stay.

Wyndham Grand Zhaoqing Downtown

The Wyndham Grand Zhaoqing Downtown was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Zhaoqing.

From the hotel, Zhaoqing Railway Station is just 8km away. Famous local attractions Dongmen Guangchang Ertong Chezai Amusement Park, 大欖崗長者公園 and Yuping Rock, can all be reached with a short walk.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Zhaoqing hotel provides parking on site.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 3 | Morning

Meian

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 15th Road, Meijing Road, Zhaoqing

Mei'an is a Buddhist nunnery that retains the architectural style of the Northern Song Dynasty and is used to commemorate Huineng, the sixth patriarch of Zen Buddhism. According to legend, Huineng, the sixth patriarch of the Zen sect in the Tang Dynasty, planted plums on Mei'an Hill with his own hands when he passed Zhaoqing. During the Northern Song Dynasty, monk Zhiyuan built a nunnery on the spot where Huineng planted plums and named it Mei'an. Mei'an is a rare thousand-year-old temple in Lingnan. It is also one of the very old wooden buildings in Guangdong Province. It is built with Lingnan characteristics. The whole temple is not big, and the incense is not very strong, so it is very clean. The main building consists of three parts: the mountain gate, the Daxiong Hall and the Zushi Hall. The mountain gate is a Qing Dynasty building with brick and wood structure. Then the Daxiong Hall, located behind the mountain gate, is a very important building in Mei'an, and the entire hall retains a rare simplicity. It completely retains the shape and practice of the wooden frame in the Song Dynasty, and has strong Lingnan characteristics. The bucket arches under the eaves will catch your eye at once. This kind of wooden structure called "shuangpi, three descending and seven paving" is the only example of wooden architecture in Guangdong known to be known as the Northern Song Dynasty. There is also the Huineng Deeds Exhibition Hall at the back. The introduction of the sixth patriarch Huineng is also a major sightseeing feature of Mei'an. In addition, in front of the mountain gate, there is still a well that Huineng dug in the past, which is called "The Sixth Patriarch Well".

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Meian, don’t forget pay a visit to The Fairy Lake.

The Fairy Lake

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Duanzhou, Zhaoqing, China

The Fairy Lake is located at the heart of the Xinghu Wetland Park in Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. It is one of the lakes with the most islands in the scenic area. Next to the Fairy Lake, there are scenic spots such as the Immortal’s Fruits Garden, the Lingzhi Island, and the Hooded Crane Park. In the lake there are two statues inspired by folklore, that is, the sculpture of the fairy goddesses and the sculpture of the Reclining Buddha of the Fairy Lake. Surrounded by dense vegetation, it is a scenic area of unspoiled natural beauty.

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