What are some fun tips for Dongguan Shuilianshan Forest Park?

Dongguan Shuilianshan Forest Park is an urban theme park with excellent scenery. The large number of green plants and trees inside make the air particularly fresh, and there are always large white clouds floating in the clear sky. The climate here is warm and comfortable, very suitable for vacation and leisure. This is a valuable entertainment venue. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

Current Location Water Lotus used to be called Dong Peng. I have heard many praises about water lilies from my friends, even fairyland on earth. I have also seen many friends sharing photos of water lilies, and I am attracted every time, but I have never been there. On the last day of the May Day holiday, when I was alone at home, I decided to drive to Shuilianshan Forest Park to experience this place, which has been known as one of the eight scenic spots in Dongguan since the Ming Dynasty.

Shuilianshan Forest Park gives people the impression of beautiful mountains and clear waters. It is different from Daling Mountain and Yinping Mountain in the scenic area, because you can feel water everywhere here, such as Hu Shuilian, Shanlian Mountain Tianchi, Water Curtain Cave Sky Dome, Stream Hiking Trail, Water Curtain Flying Waterfall, etc., so everyone can come here.

Introduction to Dongguan Shuilianshan Forest Park

Every time you go to a new attraction, everyone has a different way of playing. This was my first time to Shuilianshan Forest Park, so it was quite casual. The happy world at the entrance of the scenic spot naturally does not appeal to me who likes mountains and rivers. It was very hot that day, with the highest temperature being 32 degrees Celsius, but when I got out of the car, I couldn't feel the so-called heat at all. All I could feel was the coolness of the shade, like sitting at home with a fan on.

The main roads in the scenic area are basically surrounded by trees, so walking on the road is in the shade of the trees and will not be directly illuminated by the sun. Although it is the May Day holiday, there are not many tourists in the scenic area. As usual, not too much, not too little, just right. Tourists, enjoy your own happiness alone. I, too, started my water lotus journey with my own feelings.

Shuiliandongtian

As soon as you enter the scenic spot, you can see the archway with the words Shuiliandongtian on it. The first impression of these four words is not that clear, but I can probably imagine the meaning, which is the scenery of Shuilian Mountain, with its unique caves, and also refers to Shuilian Waterfall, with its majestic momentum. It flows down the mountain like a curtain of water. I have seen so many waterfalls that I can basically imagine the scenery, so I am looking forward to this trip.

Li'an Pavilion overlooks Shuilian Lake, like a fairyland.

Going up the road, the first scenic spot you reach is Li'an Pavilion, which is located halfway up the mountain. Li'an Pavilion is a three-story building nearly 20 meters high, supported by 48 pillars. Its decoration is simple. It can be said that it does not have many characteristics and its history is not long. It follows the rules, but under the blue sky and white clouds, in the mountains and jungles, there will be some unique features. There is very little introduction to Li'an Pavilion and no special explanation, so I personally think that it exists to enjoy the scenery of Shuiquan Lake under the mountain. Sometimes, that's it. It is not necessarily attractive because of its own characteristics, but because its existence reflects other beauties. This is the role of Li’s safety center.

In front of Li'an'an Museum

Li'an'an Museum has no special features, but it allows visitors to enjoy very beautiful scenic spots, such as the lush jungle on the mountain, the occasional blooming flowers, and Several pavilions and pavilions are enviable. What a blessing it is to live in a place like this. And when you walk to the loft and overlook the scenery below the mountain, you will be attracted by the scenery in front of you. This is a natural sculpture, unique, lush and green, with its mountain spring reflecting the moon, just like a fairyland on earth. It is unreasonable to be called "Little Penglai outside the city" by Chen, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty.

What I like most is the small pavilion in the lake, where people can sit and rest, draw and listen to music. Such scenery also reminds me of West Lake in Hangzhou. Many people may say that it is not as good as Hangzhou West Lake, but its scenery reminds me of Hangzhou West Lake, which shows that the scenery here is really extraordinary.

Li An looked at the scenery on the mountain from the pavilion.

Li Anguan watched the scenery on the lake.

We all look forward to having a home like this, which is located by the lake and close to the jungle. It is so wonderful to wake up to the melodious chirping of jungle birds every day, sit on the balcony, drink a cup of tea, read a book and look at the scenery of the lake. After dinner, my family and I took a walk by the lake to enjoy the sunset and its afterglow. How beautiful.

At this moment, I think of Tao Yuanming's words, "Pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and leisurely see the Nanshan Mountain." The so-called poetic life, isn't it? Therefore, this trip is actually enough to appreciate such scenery. We don’t have to pursue more and more beautiful scenery, but immerse ourselves in the scenery that you can appreciate and touch your soul. This is convenient enough.

Poetic lakeside life

Trail around the lake

On the quiet hiking trail, there is far more than just one day at Shuilian Cave.

Every time I climb a different mountain, the feeling is different. Before climbing Yinping Mountain, the highest peak in Dongguan, the only goal is to reach the top. The only goal of climbing Mount Tai is the sunrise and the sea of ??clouds, and the only goal of climbing Mount Heng is Zhurong Peak. Because the purpose of climbing is too clear, the scenery and feelings during the climb are ignored. This time we climb Shuilian Mountain, we don’t have many goals, but it will be more natural, and the focus is on the trails.

When setting off from the Ancient Temple Square, I chose the hiking route on the right. It doesn't look that attractive, it feels a bit deserted, and it feels like it's in disrepair. When I started climbing the mountain, I was a little scared.

It was so quiet, unwelcome, and I was all alone. This worry lasted for a long time, because I soon heard the voices of tourists, which proved that this road was not deserted, but that there were fewer people. Sometimes, being too quiet can be unsettling.

On the way we also saw a sculpture of Chen Lian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites in the Ming Dynasty. Chen Lian, whose real name is Tingqi, nickname. Qin Xuan is from Jingtou Village, Qiaotou Town, Houjie Town. After work, he likes to compose poems and songs, and is also known as "Little Ouyang" by the people. This celebrity was famous for his literature, and he was good at painting and calligraphy. His works include "Guitian Manuscript" and "Qinxuan Collection". However, everyone is familiar with the song "Shuilian Cave", which praises Shuilian Mountain: small Penglai outside the city has natural pictures. People come from the shadow of flowers, and people come from the shade of willows. The ancient caves hide smoke and water, and the monuments are eroded by rain and moss. Chen, a white-headed Taoist priest, has a lingering desire to stay as a guest. In such a quiet place, his sculptures are actually telling us that we are not in the wrong place. So, I like it here better.

When I saw the tourists, I was already at Shuilian Cave. There are two pavilions of different sizes where visitors can admire the small pool under the cliff. There are turtles and small fish in the pond. However, I did not see the view of Shui Lian Cave because Shui Lian Waterfall is not here. I wish the water lily waterfall was here so it would be more vivid. If there were a waterfall here, the water in the pool would be much clearer and not as turbid as it is now. I wonder if the water here will be clearer when there are more days in summer. But perhaps it is the characteristic of the mountain that it is relatively original and does not have too many deliberate traces. Isn’t the purpose of walking into nature just to appreciate the pictures of nature?

Compared with the scenery here in Shuiliandong Sky, I prefer the pavilion by the pool, because its existence is very cleverly designed, one is at the end of the pool, and the other is the intersection of the trails. This is a foothold and a starting point, giving people a sense of hope and pressure. I think the people who originally designed this pavilion thought so too. This is like our life. Sometimes, you think it’s the end, but in fact, it’s just the beginning. The most important meaning of the pavilion is to protect passers-by from wind and rain, but it is not only that, it also has the functions of viewing, welcoming, and encouraging.

The pavilion next to the Water Lotus Cave

Another surprise is that the entire trail leading to Tianchi runs along the water. Not only can you hear the melodious chirping of birds, You can also hear the crisp sound of water flowing. On the way, I met a child who kept saying to his mother, Mom, I want to drink mountain spring water. Then I kept looking for clearer water there. When he saw the bottle in his hand, which was filled with mountain spring water and guarded as if he had found a treasure, he was very moved. What a blessing for a child, whose mother guides the child in her own way and allows him to have a closer connection with nature. Maybe this is the wonderful thing about this place. The mountains and water here are very beautiful, so people who come here can enjoy every bit of it.

The crisp sound of running water in the mountains

Black swans dance in the Tianchi of Shuilian Mountain.

The impression of Tianchi is very broad, such as Changbai Mountain Tianchi, Tianshan Tianchi, etc., so I have always been looking forward to seeing Water Lotus Tianchi with my own eyes. The water along the way is basically from Tianchi. When I came to Tianchi, I was not as shocked as before, but instead felt an extraordinary sense of tranquility. Because it is in the mountains, surrounded by dense trees, it is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds in the sky and the green shore.

When you stand on the bridge, you can enjoy the view of the entire Tianchi. It's not very big, but you get a different feeling. Xiaotianchi will never dry up, partly because of the protection of dense forests on the mountain, and partly because of the low-lying areas on the mountain. It is like a spring, continuously supplying water to Shuilian Lake at the foot of the mountain, nourishing the vegetation on the mountain. It is more like a hidden place in the mountains, attracting many literati to come here to find inspiration and enjoy the tranquility and elegance.

The tranquility of Tianchi

What deserves more attention is that there are two black swans in Tianchi. They swim freely in the swimming pool. Sometimes you'll see it parked by the pool, talking quietly. Like a couple, they are enjoying the scenery without being affected by the people around them. Sometimes, you will see them swimming together to the middle of the lake, where they show off their dancing postures, as if to tell us, welcome to Shuilianshan Tianchi, and then enjoy our performance.

Every time I see a black swan, I remember that during a study, the teacher told us that many people know about white swans and think that all swans in the world are white. but it is not the truth. Not all swans are white, but there are black swans. This also tells us not to rely on our own knowledge to affirm things in the world, because the world is really big, and we need to constantly expand our knowledge in order to have a better understanding of the world.

The Shuilian Pavilion located on the top of Shuilian Mountain overlooks the entire city.

In many cases, we can appreciate the hustle and bustle of a city, but rarely can we see its insignificance from a height. I have been in Dongguan for many years and have never truly overlooked the city from a high place. In Shenzhen, you can board the Kingkey 100 to overlook Shenzhen, in Tianjin, you can board the TV Tower to overlook Tianjin, and in Guangzhou, you can board the Canton Tower to overlook Guangzhou. From the Water Lotus Pavilion on the top of Shuilian Mountain, I can overlook Dongguan. There is no need to spend money to see the city, it feels natural and satisfying.

The Shuilian Pavilion, located at the highest point of Shuilian Mountain, is more interesting than the Li'an Pavilion halfway up the mountain and blends in with the blue sky.

How many people come to Water Lotus, hoping to record its most beautiful moments. And the first time I went there, I was able to enjoy such a wonderful moment. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many literati came here to recite poems and compose poems.

Although the top of Shuilian Mountain is only 378 meters above sea level, when you look down at Shuilian Pavilion, it is unique. Perhaps, it is the sentence in the "Inscription on a Humble Room" by Liu Yuxi, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty, that mountains are named after immortals when they are not high, and dragons are named after waters when they are not deep. Here, you can see different scenery from any angle, such as the high-rise buildings in Dongguan, the beautiful Shuilian Mountain, the green mountains, and the Shatong Ecological Park in the distance.

Looking from a distance, you can see the quiet side of the city, but in fact, the city is very noisy and busy. Therefore, at this time, the scenery you see in the city will make you fascinated and you will never tire of it. You will also suddenly understand why the water lotus is called the "back garden" of the city by the citizens, because it exudes the harmony between man and nature. The endless charm of ***.

The TV Tower on the top of Shuilian Mountain

I believe that when night comes, you can see the lights of thousands of houses in Dongguan. The blooming neon lights will surely illuminate the entire city and weave another kind of beauty into the city. Whether it is the scenery during the day or the scenery at night, they all constitute the scenery of the city. Maybe one day I'll be here again. At that time, I hope it is night. I want to see the night view of the city and enjoy another kind of scenery.

In addition to the beautiful mountains and water, Water Lotus actually has many cultural colors that can be felt and explored. For example, the ancient temple square, landscape garden, Xiao Penglai Pavilion, etc. of Xishan Ancient Temple Museum. However, some places are currently closed to the public due to the epidemic.

However, no matter what, you can still feel the uniqueness and beauty here, and you are also very satisfied. Therefore, Shuilianshan Forest Park must be a place worth visiting among tourist attractions in Dongguan. I had not noticed it before, but now I finally witnessed its color. I'm sure I'll appreciate its beauty again in the future.

: Dongguan Shuilian Mountain Forest Park Guide

1. Transportation: There is a parking lot at the entrance of Shuilian Mountain Scenic Area, and fees are charged on time. Stopped all afternoon and spent 7.5 yuan. If you want to take a bus, there is a bus that goes to the entrance of Shuilian Mountain Scenic Area.

2. Route: There are four hiking trails in Shuilien. It is recommended that you climb the mountain from route 3, including Shuilian Cave and Tianchi, and then go directly to Shuilian Pavilion. After getting off the bus, we went to the Ancient Temple Square. From Yuanquan, we can go to Xiao Penglai, walk along the lake, or take a boat trip on the lake. In the evening, you can see the sunset.

3. Equipment and dry food: The climbing route of Shuilian is actually not very steep, and it is in dense forests. You don’t need too much personal equipment, but you can bring some water. There are amusement parks and water parks next to the scenic area. Visitors who like to play in the water can bring their own swimsuits and swimming caps.

4. Tickets: free for mountain climbing, other cruises, horse riding, amusement parks, etc. All at one's own expense.