Recommended two- or three-day self-driving itinerary in Guangdong

Guangdong is rich in tourism resources, including many good places suitable for self-driving tours. Highly recommend friends to visit. So, let’s take a look at some scenic spots in Guangdong that are worth traveling by car!

1. Panlong Gorge

Deqing: Looking for the dignity of purple romantic poplar trees

Suggested itinerary: 2 days

Panlong Gorge in spring , the best flowering period of lavender lasts from the Spring Festival to the end of June. At this time, the fragrance of lavender is the strongest and the colors are the richest and most delicate. It is said that the lavender here has been improved and flowers can be seen all year round. It’s easier to see the sea of ??flowers in France than in Provence. There is also Asia's first lavender cabin hotel, which is also the best place to shoot fairy tales. The cabin is built at the foot of a valley, surrounded by verdant mountain scenery. Lavender transplanted from Provence, France, fills the valley. Living in more than 20 cabins surrounded by them is like being in a fairyland.

Tourist attractions: Longmu Ancestral Temple is located at the foot of Wulong Mountain Scenic Area in Yuecheng Town, Deqing County. The current Longmu Ancestral Hall was built in the 31st year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. It is a brick and wood structure, with stone piers, stone archway, mountain gate, incense pavilion, main hall, two archways, a dressing building and a palace. On the side of the temple are Long Mu's tomb, stele pavilion and Guanyin statue.

Food: Deqing Wufu chicken, bamboo cake noodles, Xijiang stuffed tofu, hometown chicken stuffing, hometown stuffed potatoes, Jilin rice crispy rice, etc.

Accommodation: Zhaoqing Panlongxia Paradise Resort

Self-driving transportation Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway - Guangkun Expressway - S368 - Panlongxia, Deqing County

2. Danxia Mountain

Suggested itinerary: 2 days

Discover four magical landscapes in Shaoguan Danxia Mountain.

[Tour route]

Adjective (abbreviation of adjective) Danxia Mountain Natural Heritage Museum (free)

b. Danxia Mountain Yangyuan Mountain-Sun Buyan-Tongtai Bridge-Jiadun Pavilion Scenic Area.

c. Danxia Mountain Laoye Peak Scenic Area

D. Danxia Mountain Xianglong Lake Scenic Area-Yinyuan Stone Scenic Area.

E. Huangshakeng-Wollongong Primeval Forest Cocoa Test Area.

Fluorine (abbreviation of fluorine) Jinjiang Gallery Scenic Area.

G. Raft rafting-Xiafu Ancient Village Scenic Area.

H. A classic sight that cannot be missed on the road.

Convenient Guide: Danxia Mountain is located in the northernmost part of Guangdong, adjacent to Qingyuan of Guangdong, Chenzhou of Hunan, and Ganzhou of Jiangxi. Since ancient times, it has been an important transportation thoroughfare, the north-south thoroughfare, and the transportation is very developed.

Self-driving transportation

(1) Depart from Guangzhou and get off at Shaoguan South Station on Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (about 2.5 hours) to Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan City (about 1 hour's drive).

(2) Depart from Shenzhen (about 1 hour’s drive) and get off at Shaoguan South Station of Guangzhou Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (about 2 hours’ drive). 5 hours) Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan City (about 1 hour drive).

(3) Depart from Foshan (approximately 40 minutes’ drive) and get off at Shaoguan South Station of Guangzhou Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (approximately 2 minutes’ drive). 5 hours) Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan City (about 1 hour drive).

3. Xunliao Bay

Suggested itinerary: 2 days

Huizhou is a seaside town with a unique style. It is famous for its fishing style. It is located on the east coast of Daya Bay, facing Huizhou Port from east to west, 13 nautical miles apart. The mountains, beaches and islands in Xunliao Bay are all covered with huge rocks, and there are more than 30 cliff carvings on the bay. Various water sports have been developed on the beaches of Xunliao Bay, such as surfing, sailing, water parachutes, motor boats, banana boats, etc. The most unforgettable thing here is the fisherman’s style tour on Dongsheng Island and Dajia Island. Tourists can take a fishing boat out to sea and enjoy the authentic fishing village life. Delta Island, just south of Xunliao Bay, is China's navigation base. It is famous for its clean water. Even when snorkeling, you can see various coral reefs and small fish. Speedboats are available at Xunliao Bay Pier to and from Delta Island at any time, and the boat trip only takes about 15 minutes. There are three crystal white beaches, a crescent-shaped inner bay and a natural stone sculpture park in the delta. The natural rocks on the island come in various shapes. If you are careful enough, you can easily find your zodiac sign.

Tips:

Self-driving transportation: Guangshen Expressway-Guanghui Expressway-Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway-Huidong Renshan Baiyun Exit-Guangzhou-Shantou Highway-Binhai Avenue-Xunliao Bay.

4. Eastern OCT

Suggested itinerary: 2-3 days

Eastern OCT includes two theme parks, three tourist towns, and four theme hotels , aiming to bring urbanites back to nature and let children find happiness. There is not only a valley of "tea, Zen, flowers, and bamboo", but also a warm town of "forest, sunshine, red wine, and flow". On weekends, I want to relax and let my kids have fun. Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, not far from Guangzhou, can fully meet these two requirements. Play with Contacts: Choose a favorite theme from four resort properties. In the morning, you can take your children to the Baimu Tea Farm to pick tea and feel the freshness of nature. The picking process is like a real scene from "Where Are We Going, Dad?" Of course, children love to explore, and you can also take them to the Fantasy Valley to run wild. In addition, don't miss the many cultural and performing arts projects carefully created by OCT East, such as "Tian Zen", "Tianji", etc. In autumn and winter, there are theme activities such as the International Tea Festival and the Mountain Prayer Festival.

Food taste: The bean curd and tea noodles of OCT East Tofu Shop are rated as "large in quantity, delicious and moderately priced". Eating a bowl of tofu pudding when you are tired from playing is really mouth-watering.

Self-driving transportation can be taken from Beishan Road, the second channel of Shenyan, to Yanmei Road, Sanzhoutian Road, to Chaxi Valley, where you can enjoy a 15-minute mountain self-driving fun.

5. Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden

Recommended itinerary: 1-2 days

Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden Ecological Resort is located in Yonghan Town, Longmen County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province . In 2007, it was rated as a national 4A-level scenic spot. It is a multi-functional luxury leisure resort integrating hot spring health care, conference vacation, catering and other supporting entertainment functions. The resort is located at the foot of Nankun Mountain and next to Zenglong Highway, with very convenient transportation. It is connected to Nankun Mountain, the "oasis on the Tropic of Cancer", forming a golden ecological leisure tourism route of "visiting Nankun Mountain on a daily basis and staying in hot springs". The resort has an elegant environment, fresh air, beautiful mountain peaks and clear streams. It is known as the "green back garden" for urbanites.

Self-driving transportation

1. Guangzhou - After arriving at Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden in Zengcheng, take Provincial Highway S119, take Zhengguomen in Zengcheng, and you can reach Yonghan Town, Longmen County.

2. From Huizhou to Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden, take the national highway G205, pass through Taimei Town, and go to Longmen at the intersection of Twelve Ridges. Take the provincial highway S244, pass through Gongzhuang Town in Boluo County, and Pingling Town in Longmen County. Take provincial highway S119 at the intersection of S244 and S119 near Longmen County, passing through Longhua Town and Shajingjing Town. 3. From Shenzhen to Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden, take Huiyan Expressway and Huihe Expressway. In the direction of Taimei, take the exit of Huihe Expressway, take the national highway G205, pass Taimei, and go to Longmen, the intersection of Twelve Ridges. Take the provincial highway S244, pass through Gongzhuang Town of Boluo County and Pingling Town of Longmen County, and take the provincial road at the intersection of S244 and S119 near Longmen County. Road S119 passes through Longhua Town and Shajingjing Town.

4. Dongguan-Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden is about 140 kilometers long, and the journey takes 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes. Houjie - Dongguan Avenue - Dongcheng Middle Road - Guanlong Road - Shijie Bridge - Boluo Sanjiang - Guangshan Road - Zengcheng - Zhengguo Town - Yonghan Town - Hot Spring Grand View Garden.

5. Foshan - Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden - Guanghe Bridge - Guangqing Expressway - Airport Expressway - Jiebei Expressway (bridge toll of 50 yuan). After passing the traffic light at the intersection and walking for about 15 minutes, there is a sign on the right hand side pointing to Nankunshan Hot Spring Grand View Garden.

6. Maoming Fangji Island

Suggested itinerary: 2 days

The sea water on Maoming Jifang Island is crystal clear, with a transparency of up to 8 meters. There are beaches, caves, rocks, trees, sunshine and sea water on the island. The southeastern sea faces the vast South China Sea. The waves are roaring and crashing against the cliffs of the island coast all year round. There are strange reefs and rocks everywhere. There are also urban bullfighting, an aquarium, a herbarium, and a coral reef tourist area. It is also the most ideal diving area along the coast of Guangdong and the largest fishing area in China. The colorful water sports are a major feature of Maoming Jifang Island.

Surfing motorboats, yachts, self-service banana boats at sea, towing umbrellas at sea, swimming, diving, fishing, beach sports cars, etc. It will definitely allow you to experience the thrill and excitement of water sports. When you come to Jifang Island, you can't miss the "Experience Sailor" activity. To experience being a sailor is to take a big boat out to sea at night. Under the light of the boat, the fish in the sea were jumping frequently. At this time, you can catch sea fish. The fish you catch are your free loot. You can take them back to the island and grill them yourself or have them cooked by the chef. Jifang Island is also one of the diving bases with the best natural conditions in China. Not only does it have high visibility, but there are no undercurrents in the nearby sea. The sea is calm and the beach is white. Its conditions are suitable for shallow diving, deep diving and adventure diving, which are the three most popular diving sports in the world. The shallow water area is like a whole piece of light green jade, and the clusters of red corals and blue corals in the deep water area will deeply attract your attention. A school of large and small fish swims around you as if there is no one around, and patterned sea urchins and giant sea cucumbers are stuck in the gaps on the seabed. It is said that the caves in the deep water were once used by pirates to store treasures. Fishermen have sneaked into the cave before, but they did not dare to go deep, which adds a sense of mystery to the cave deep under the sea.

Tips for accommodation: There are luxurious sea view hotels and Bohe Port Hotels, comfortable sea hotels and chic California Hotels on the island. You can also stay in cabins or tents. Food: Taste the fresh seafood from Jifang Island, such as tropical fish, sea snakes, crabs, lobsters, etc. Visitors can also process and eat fish caught at sea and are surprised by its delicious taste.

Self-driving transportation in Guangzhou - Guangzhou Ring Expressway - more than 300 kilometers along S15 - Maoming - Maoming Jifang Island

7. Luofu Mountain

Recommended itinerary for Luofu Mountain, West Lake and Xunliao Bay in Huizhou: 2-3 days.

Introduction to Luofu Mountain in Huizhou: Luofu Mountain is one of the ten famous Taoist mountains in China. Located in Changning Town, Boluo County, Huizhou, it is at the center of the Lingnan "Tourism and Leisure Corridor" and is a supporting and representative scenic spot that forms the "Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Huizhou" tourism golden triangle. Luoshan has been approved by the State Council as the fifth batch of national key scenic spots. Historian Sima Qian compared Luofu Mountain to Yue Yue, so Luofu Mountain is called the first mountain in Lingnan. Historically, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism have thrived here for a long time. Celebrities from past dynasties have also come here to visit, leaving many popular inscriptions, masterpieces, and historical sites in Luofu Mountain. Among them, there are more than 200 key scenic spots. There are more than 180 cliff carvings and 13 religious temples. Introduction to Luofu Mountain Scenic Area in Huizhou: As of the end of 2000, the scenic areas developed in Luofu Mountain include Zhuming Cave Scenic Area, Baihe Cave Scenic Area, Jiutianguan Scenic Area, Huanglong Cave Scenic Area, Huashoutai Scenic Area, Su Laodong Scenic Area, Feiyunding Scenic Area, etc.

Self-driving transportation Luofu Mountain is about 90 kilometers away from Guangzhou, and it takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Guangzhou via Guanghui Expressway.

Features: When you arrive at Luofu Mountain, you must try the famous local dishes: fairy vegetable soup, dried vegetables from Luofu Mountain, fried snails from the pit, and tofu pot from Dongjiang.

8. Huangteng Gorge

Suggested itinerary: 1 day

Rafting in Huangteng Gorge, known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou", has first-class water quality, first-class scenery and first-class air. It is rated as the most attractive, exciting and fun canyon rafting in China by people in the tourism industry, and has won unanimous praise from all travel colleagues and tourists. It has been named "The King of Rafting - the Hometown of Rafting". Huangteng Gorge rafting is 4.8 kilometers, with a total drop

1. Exit the Guangzhou Guangqing Expressway (Qingyuan City Exit) and turn left onto Qingyuan Avenue, go straight through the traffic lights, then go straight to Fengcheng Bridge and cross Fengcheng Bridge, turn right at the third traffic light and go straight for 3.8 kilometers to Huangtengxia Ecological Tourism Zone.

2. Go straight from Guangzhou Guangqing Expressway (Yinzhan Exit) 107 National Highway to the city, then cross Beijiang Bridge, turn right at the first traffic light and go straight for 3.8 kilometers to Huangtengxia Ecological Tourism Zone.