Time for a spring outing in fresh ways around Guangdong

2019-Apr-4       Source: Newsgd.com

During the three-day holiday, people choose to venture outdoors and enjoy the greenery of this season. In Guangdong, choices for spring outing are too numerous to mention.

China's traditional Qingming Festival, also called Tomb Sweeping Day, usually falls on the first day of the fifth solar term on the lunisolar calendar, and this year, it's the 5th of April. Qingming is also called Taqing Festival. Taqing means "spring outing". It's when people get outside to enjoy the spring blossoms.

During the three-day holiday, people choose to venture outdoors and enjoy the greenery of this season. In Guangdong, choices for spring outing are too numerous to mention. Here are our recommendations of some intriguing places for great holiday getaway in the province.

Guangzhou

Sunflower Garden

As the first ornamental sunflower garden with one million sunflower plants whose seeds are all imported, Sunflower Garden has added shimmering charm to the “International Garden City” of Guangzhou. Besides, exotic flowers and rare plants from different parts of the world are also here waiting for you.

[Photo: Xiao Xiong]

Address: Xinken Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou (广州市南沙区万顷沙镇新垦15涌百万葵园)

Transportation: Bus: You can take the Tourism Bus at Yuexiu South Passenger Station, which runs on weekends and national statutory holidays. Metro: Take Metro Line 4 and get off at Jiaomen, then transfer to Bus No.2 (Nansha).

Langtou Village

Langtou Village is a typical Guangdong village with a long tradition of self-study and farming. It has a regular layout with many buildings reasonably well preserved. There are 388 grey brick buildings built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including ancestral halls, studies, academies, blockhouses and gateways. Besides the halls and lanes, other lovely things to see are an old kapok tree and the Qingyun Bridge, a solid pink sandstone structure which was built in 1507 and has a definite mediaeval feel.

[Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

Address: Langtou Village, Tanbu town, Huadu District, Guangzhou (广州市花都区炭步镇塱头村)

Tips: The village is relatively remote and tourists are suggested to drive or arrange a driver.

Shimen National Forest Park

Enshrouded by lush forest, sometimes veiled in mist or with clouds drifting by, the secluded canyon holds visitors spellbound with its changing beauty. As summer is approaching, the peak season of oxygen release for the park begins. With 2636 hectares of high quality forest and the lakes, streams and waterfalls around, the Park turns into a giant negative ion generator. Visitors can drench themselves in the 120 thousand per cubic centimeter high purity oxygen, admire the stunning natural beauty and come back home refreshed and renewed.

 [Photo: Fu Chaojun]

Address: Northeast of Conghua District, Guangzhou (广州市从化区东北部石门国家森林公园)


Shenzhen

Splendid China Folk Village

It is difficult to know everything about a large country with such a long history, rich culture and so many ethnic groups as China. That’s why the Splendid China Folk Village, a combination of Splendid China Miniature Park and China Folk Culture Village, steps in. In Splendid China Miniature Park you will find replicas of many of the most famous natural scenic spots and historical buildings in China carefully positioned to replicate their geographical locations and delicately crafted down to the last detail so as to ensure that the miniatures truly represent their originals.

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Address: No. 9005, Shennan Boulevard (Blvd.) Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Transportation: Bus: Take Bus No. 1, 21, 26, 101, 105, 103, 204, 209, 210, 222, 223 or other buses to Konka Group or Splendid China. Metro: Take Luobao Line to Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) (exit from D).

Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen

As a “Green Oscar” and LivCom Award first prize winner, Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen is China's highest rated golf and leisure resort that has hosted over 100 major international tournaments and facilitated exchanges in sports, culture, business and trade. Highlights include spectacular golf courses designed by golf's greatest legends and architects; world-class luxury hotels; premium clubhouse; an outdoor water-theme park; a natural mineral springs reserve; delectable dining establishments; the list goes on and on.

[Photo: He Jun]

Address: No.1 Mission Hills Road, Longhua New District, Shenzhen (深圳龙华新区观澜高尔夫大道1号)

Bus: Shuttle bus: To facilitate the commute between Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other clubs, Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen offers guests luxurious shuttle bus services.


Foshan

Chuanlord Holiday Manor

Chuanlord Manor integrates food, accommodation, entertainment and shopping, featuring Lingnan culture and history, Shunde Water Town traditions, and rural fun. Composing of five parks, it is nothing other than a dreamland for relaxation, amusement, holiday trip, business conference, and the first choice for team training and group tour.

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Address: Jianshe East Road, LunjiaoSanzhou, Shunde District, Foshan (佛山市顺德伦教三洲建设东路长鹿旅游休博园)

Xiqiao Mountain

Xiqiao Mountain, one of the four famous mountains of Guangdong, is a 40-50 million year old dormant volcano. With picturesque scenery, rich culture and simple and honest folk custom, it is no doubt a nature and culture lover’s dream. Because of its great natural tourism resources, Xiqiao Mountain is evaluated by State Council and State Forestry Administration as National Key Scenic Area.

[Photo: Ding Quan]

Address: Shannan Road, Huanshan Avenue, Xiqiao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan (佛山市南海区西樵镇环山大道山南路)

Bus: Take one of the following Foshan buses to get there: Bus No. 212, Bus No. 219, Bus No. 225, Bus No. 226, Bus No. 227A, Bus No. 249, Bus No. 251 or Bus No. 256.


Zhuhai

Dong'ao Island

Dong'ao Island occupies 4.62 square kilometers with a permanent population of around 500. The climate is warm, the rainfall is abundant and the vegetation is luxuriant. With forest coverage of 82 per cent, the island is called "the kingdom of plants." Dong'ao Island is well-known for its diving facilities and good beach.

[Photo: Guan Mingrong]

Address: Southeast of Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai (珠海市香洲东南部)

Agricultural Science Research Center

The garden is a theme attraction which offers a marvelous agricultural world with a wide variety of special fruits, vegetables and rare flowers as well as many cute animals. Here you can enjoy one-stop services as accommodations, entertainments and shopping are all available in the garden.

[Photo: Guo Zhijun]

Address: Meixi Road, Qianshan, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai (海市香洲区梅溪双龙山珠海农科中心内)

Transportation: Take Zhuhai Bus No.26, Bus No.99 or sightseeing bus to Agricultural Science Garden.

Editor: Monica Liu

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