Where can I go on a self-driving tour near Shenzhen?

There are many good places around Shenzhen suitable for self-driving travel. Highly recommend friends to visit! Don’t miss these tourist attractions during your road trip, let’s take a look at some recommendations! See below for details.

1. Baomo Garden

The highlight is Baomo Garden, located in Panyu, Guangzhou. It was built and destroyed after the Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in 1995. However, all buildings, whether built later or handed down from before, have typical Lingnan characteristics: mountains, water, fish, flowers, grass, etc. All exude a magical atmosphere of southern gardens, like a classical garden far away from the hustle and bustle.

Telephone: 020-84746666

Tips: 1. Transportation guide: Shenzhen - Guangzhou - from Huangpu Road Racecourse to Yingbin Road (Panyu) - via Chimelong Paradise - Direction: to Nansha - go straight: there is Panyu Long-distance Bus Station on the right (next to TrustMart) - turn right after passing the dry bridge ( Direction: to Shawan, Shunde) - go straight through Yanyong Village, Chenyong Village and Chenyong Village.

2. Features: There are thousands of peach blossoms, orchids and roses in the park.

2. Baishui Village

Highlight Baishui Village is famous for its waterfall with the largest height in China. There is a wooden plank road about 6.6 kilometers long in the scenic area, which is the longest in the country. Visitors can climb the mountain along the wooden plank road, walk all the way, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Fairy Falls while breathing in the negative oxygen ions in the forest.

Telephone: 020-82821188

Tips: 1. Transportation: Drive from Shenzhen to Guangzhou, take the Airport Expressway, take the Jiebei Expressway, exit from Conghua Street and turn to National Highway 105, then follow S355 Provincial Highway (towards Zengcheng) to reach Baishui Village Scenic Area. The drive takes about 1 hour, the transportation is convenient and the road conditions are good.

2. Food: Traditional roast chicken, handmade pork balls, steamed fish head from Lanjiao Reservoir.

3. Yanming Lake Resort

The highlight resort is located near mountains and rivers, with a very superior environment. The environment in the area is very good, with a forest park and a natural oxygen bar. The resort not only has a good environment, but also has complete facilities. Now, there are villas, hotels, lawns, swimming pools, children's parks, sports fields, racetracks, etc. Built in a resort with rich supporting services. There are now three scenic spots: Chunhui Garden, Xiaoxia Garden and Qiushi Garden, which are the best places for leisure and vacation.

Telephone: 0753-2839288

Tip: The shortest route by self-driving: Shenzhen-Meiguan Expressway-Jihe Expressway-Huiyan Expressway-Huihe Expressway-Meihe Expressway-Yanming Lake.

4. Qingquan Bay

The highlight resort has convenient transportation, only five kilometers away from the county seat. The area also has a wealth of entertainment projects, including mountain spring water city, bamboo forest speed water skiing and rafting, resort hotels, as well as "happy and brave", large-scale waterway expansion training base, specialty restaurants, conference center and other projects and supporting service facilities. It is a large-scale eco-tourism resort integrating sightseeing, leisure and recuperation, business meetings, specialty food, sports and fitness, and eco-tourism.

Telephone: 0763-5838666

Tips: 1. What to see: rafting, hot spring bathing, and relaxing vacations.

2. Self-driving route: From Shenzhen, take the Guangshen Expressway, then the North Second Ring Road, then take the Guangqing Expressway to Qingyuan City, cross the Beijiang Bridge and turn right. Crossing the Pioneer Bridge you can see the Clear Spring Bay sign. Estimated arrival in three and a half hours.

5. Huangyao Ancient Town

Highlights Although Huangyao Ancient Town has a long history, most of the houses are still well preserved and the folk customs are very simple. The scenery in the town is like an elegant landscape painting, which is mesmerizing. Because of the unique karst landform, there are many strange peaks and caves in the town, which are worth seeing! And there are various bridges in the town, which are small and grand! Standing on the bridge and looking at the scenery, the blue bricks, stone roads, small bridges and flowing water complement each other. Really beautiful!

Telephone: 0774-6722417/13457406331

Tips: 1. What to see: Streams, ancient bridges, and alleys, comparable to Jiangnan water towns.

2. Self-driving route: Drive along the Guangshen Expressway and enter the Huocun Interchange, then enter the Qinglian Expressway and drive toward the Guangqing Expressway. After reaching Hezhou Avenue, enter the city of Hezhou and take the right exit at Huangyao or Gongqiao. Transfer to Huangyao Ancient Town. The journey is long and it is expected to take more than 7 hours to arrive.

6. Turtle Nature Reserve

Highlight Huizhou Turtle Nature Reserve is a seaside beach about 1km long. The local beaches have gentle slopes and soft sand, which is very conducive to turtles crawling, digging and breeding. It is also the only sea turtle nature reserve in mainland China.

Telephone: 0752-8560818

Tips: 1. What to see: Enjoy an exquisite beach all to yourself.

2. Self-driving route: Take the Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway, exit Minishanguan, go straight and turn left. Turn right when you see the Xunliao Bay Resort sign. Choose the mountain road and go straight to the port village. The sea turtle breeding base is nearby. The distance is about 170 kilometers and it takes more than 3 hours to get there.

7. Rafting in Huangteng Gorge

The highlight is rafting in Huangteng Gorge, with a total length of 4.8 kilometers and a duration of about 90 minutes. The biggest feature of Huangteng Gorge rafting is that in addition to the thrilling ups and downs, people can also enjoy the beautiful scenery in the canyon, filled with mist and rain, and rainbows hanging horizontally.

Telephone: 0763-85699865

Tips:

1. Transportation route: Shenzhen-Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway-(Huocun Exit)-North Second Ring Expressway- (Guangqing Exit) - Guangqing Expressway (formerly 107 National Highway) to Yinzhan Exit - go straight to the city after passing the toll station, cross Beijiang Bridge, turn right - turn right at Xianfeng Bridge - the second intersection, meet the scenic archway - Huangteng Gorge.

2. It is best to avoid weekends, otherwise the queue may last from 11 a.m. to the afternoon.