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Top tourist attractions in Guangdong

A family of deer in the Chimelong Safari Park.

Have you been working hard for a long time and are feeling desperate for a break? Well you are in luck, as the holiday is about to arrive—the eight-day holiday for the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival! If you haven't figured out where to spend your time, why not take a look at the top tourist attractions in Guangdong.

Currently, there are 11 national 5A (the highest rating) scenic areas in Guangdong, which are all options for the upcoming holidays.

They are Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, Overseas Chinese Town East (OCT East), Mission Hills Shenzhen, Meizhou Yearning Tea Plantation, Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain, Lianzhou Underground River, Shaoguan Danxia Mountain, Foshan Xiqiao Mountain, Huizhou Luofu Mountain, Foshan Chuanlord Holiday Manor, and Yangjiang Hailing Island.


Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

Chimelong International Circus is the first one in the world to use a live-action circus stage.

When talking about amusement parks, most people in Guangdong would think of Chimelong. As an icon of Guangzhou, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort was the first tourist attraction that was rated as the national 5A scenic area in Guangdong. It encompasses several of China’s top theme parks, including Chimelong Paradise, Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Aviary and Chimelong Hotel.

Chimelong Paradise, opened in 2006, is a world-class amusement park which features amusement rides, stunt shows, parades and performances. It is the largest amusement park in China with 70 rides, most of which have been imported from Europe.

Chimelong International Circus is the first one in the world to use a live-action circus stage. More than 300 award-winning performers from over 20 countries in Asia, Europe, America and Africa, along with 500 animals of 40 different species stage their performances here.

Chimelong Safari Park, known as the best safari park in China, is home to over 20,000 rare animals of over 500 different species. It is the first park in China to introduce a self-drive tour.

Chimelong Paradise is the largest amusement park in China.

Add: Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, Huanle Avenue, Yingbin Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Metro: Take Metro Line 3 and get off at Hanxi Changlong, go out at Exit E, then take the free shuttle bus to get to your destination (3-5 minutes).


Overseas Chinese Town East (OCT East), Shenzhen

In the hustle and bustle of the growing hub Shenzhen, OCT East combines a cosmopolitan ambience with natural beauty, standing out as a perfect place for an escape. As the second attraction in Guangdong to receive the honor of the national 5A scenic area, it covers an area of 9 square kilometers. If you plan to go, it is recommended that you spend two days there because this national eco-tourism demonstration area has a wonderful array of facilities, scenery and culture: Ecoventure Valley, Tea Stream Resort Valley, Wind Valley Sports Park, Huaxing Temple, to name just a few.

Add.: OCT East, Dameisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen

Buses: 103, 387, J1, J1 Express, M207, M362, Dameisha holiday special line 2, Sightseeing Bus, Airport Bus Route 6 (OCT East Ecoventure Valley stop).


Mission Hills Shenzhen

Mission Hills Shenzhen may be unfamiliar to most locals. However, as China's highest rated golf and leisure resort, it has hosted over 100 major international tournaments and facilitated exchanges in sports, culture, business and trade.

Add.: No. 1 Mission Hills Road, Longhua New Area, Shenzhen

Bus: Take bus 312 from Futian Coach Station to get there directly (To facilitate the commute between Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other clubs, Mission Hills Shenzhen also offers guests luxurious shuttle bus services.)


Yearning Tea Plantation, Meizhou

The Yearning Tea Plantation is home to over 2,000 tea plants.

If you want to travel to a place a bit far away from the city center without going outside of Guangdong, why not consider the Yearning Tea Plantation in Meizhou City?

The Yearning Tea Plantation was rated as a national 5A scenic area in 2011, the first one in eastern Guangdong to receive such an honor. Situated in the hometown of Ye Jianying, a well-known Chinese general in the 20th centuary, it's home to over 2,000 tea plants and 14 villas. With vast tea terraces, numerous winding ridges and fresh cool air, this tourist attraction is an ideal place for nature lovers to escape from the hustle and bustle of cities.

Add.: Yanyang Town, Meixian District, Meizhou

Buses: There are two buses at the Meizhou Bus Station that go to Yanyang Town.


Baiyun Mountain, Guangzhou

A visitor jumps from a bungee bridge at Baiyun Mountain Resort in Guangzhou.

The Baiyun Mountain (White Cloud Mountain), located 15 km north of downtown Guangzhou, is more than a national 5A scenic area. Over the course of history, it has earned the titles of Top Beauty of Guangzhou and First Mountain of Lingnan. The mountain, covering an area of 28 square kilometers, is made up of about 30 peaks with its highest peak Moxing Ridge reaching 382 meters high.

In autumn, the mountain's peaks are shrouded in mist which looks like a white veil, from which came its name. Autumn is the best season to visit as you will have a chance to see the misty dreamlike mountain while enjoying the cool, fresh weather.

Add.: South Road of Baiyun Mountian, Guangyuanzhong Road, Guangzhou

Buses: No. 24, 63, 240, 245, 285, or 522 (Yuntai Garden Stop)


Underground River, Lianzhou

Lianzhou boasts karst caves and underground rivers.

Situated some 26 kilometers northeast of Lianzhou and opened to the public since 1988, the scenic area boasts a spectacular subtropical karst cave called Dakouyan (Big Mouth Cave) and an underground river which remained undiscovered for ages. The three most famous gorges in this scenic area are the Longmen Gorge, Lianhua Gorge and Xiangjiao Gorge. Inside the gorges, you can opt to drift along in a boat through the 1,500-meter underground river, where you can admire the colorful stalactites that line the cave.

Add.: 181 Huiguang Road, Lianzhou, Qingyuan

Buses: Take a bus from the Futian Coach Station to the Lianzhou Coach Station, and then take a taxi.


Danxia Mountain, Shaoguan

Danxia Mountain Scenic Area

Covering an area of 292 square kilometers, the 5A scenic area and world natural heritage site Danxia Mountain is situated in an intermountain basin in the south of the Nanling Mountain range. It is formed by red sandstone and is characterized by red rock walls and cliffs. As one of the most famous mountain sceneries in Guangdong, it is certainly worth a visit.

Add.: Danxia Mountain Scenic Area, Renhua County, Shaoguan

Buses: Take a bus from the Futian Coach Station to the Shaoguan Railway Station, and then take a taxi.


Xiqiao Mountain, Foshan

Xiqiao Mountain

Situated in the southwest of Nanhai District in Foshan, Xiqiao Mountain, one of the four famous mountains of Guangdong Province, is a 40-50-million-year-old extinct volcano. Inside the scenic area, you will encounter waterscapes from time to time as there are 232 springs and 28 waterfalls hiding among the 72 peaks.

When you visit Xiqiao Mountain, don't forget to check out the 61.9-meter-tall Guanyin statue there, which is the tallest of its kind in the world.

Add.: Shannan Road, Huanshan Avenue, Xiqiao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan

Transportation: Take a coach to Foshan, and take buses 212, 219, 225, 226, 227A, 249, 251 or 256 Luofu Mountain Tourist Resort.


Luofu Mountain, Huizhou

Luofu Mountain has green forests, waterfalls, springs and bizarrely shaped stones.

Situated in the mid-south of Guangdong Province, the magnificent Luofu Mountain is adjacent to Daya Bay and West Lake in Huizhou City. So if you come to visit Luofu Mountain, you can kill three "birds" with only one stone.

Luofu Mountain covers a sprawling expanse of more than 214 square kilometers with a total 432 peaks, 980 waterfalls and springs, many bizarrely shaped stones, cliffs and caves. The fascinating mountains are covered by lush green forests and are dotted with the abodes of fairies and immortals.

Add.: Boluo County, Huizhou

Transportation: Take a coach from Shenzhen to Huizhou, and there are buses that travel from the Huizhou Coach Station to Luofu Mountain.


Chuanlord Holiday Manor, Foshan

Chuanlord Holiday Manor, Chuanlord Manor for short, is a National AAAAA-Level Tourism Area integrating food, accommodation, entertainment and shopping, featuring Lingnan culture and history, Shunde Water Town traditions, and rural fun. Composing of five parks, namely, Chuanlord Holiday Manor, Amusement Theme Park, Water World Theme Park, Rural Fun Theme Park, and Animal Theme Park, Chuanlord Holiday Manor is nothing other than a dreamland for relaxation, amusement, holiday trip, business conference, and the first choice for team training and group tour.

Add.: Jianshe East Road, Lunjiao Sanzhou, Shunde District, Foshan

Opening Hours: 9:00 – 17:30 (weekdays), 9:00 – 18:00 (weekends)

Admission: Adult: RMB 120 per ticket, Senior/Child: RMB 60 per ticket

Transportation: Guangzhou – Shenzhen Light Rail: Guangzhou – Shenzhen High-speed Rail — take the light rail at Guangzhou South Railway Station — get off at Shunde Stop — take Bus No. 910 — get off at Chuanlord Holiday Manor; Guangzhou – Zhuhai Inter-City Rail: Guangzhou – Zhuhai Inter-City Rail – get off at Shunde Stop – take Bus No. 910 – get off at Chuanlord Holiday Manor;

Bus: Bus No. 314: Baomo Yuan (Garden) (stop) in Panyu District – Chuanlord Holiday Manor – Shunde Passenger Station; Bus No. 349: Lecong Passenger Station – Chuanlord Holiday Manor – Baomo Yuan (Garden) (stop) in Panyu District; Bus No. 910: Shunda Living Quarters Terminal – Chuanlord Holiday Manor – Shanqiao Lvdao Yizhan Terminal.


Hailing Island, Yangjiang

Hailing Island enjoys the fames of "Beidaihe in the South," "Hawaii in the East" and "one of the 10 most beautiful islands in China."

The Dajiao Bay Maritime Silk Road Tourist Resort on Hailing Island is located in Zhapo Town on Hailing Island, Yangjiang City. Main tourist attractions include Dajiao Bay, Mawei Island and Zhapo Seafood Market, making it an ideal place for ocean lovers.

Hailing Island, one of the four biggest islands in Guangdong Province, enjoys the fames of "Beidaihe in the South," "Hawaii in the East" and "one of the 10 most beautiful islands in China." In recent years, with the improvement of tourist facilities, this place has become more and more popular as a tourist attraction.

Add.: Zhapo Town, Hailing Island, Yangjiang

Transportation: Take a coach from Shenzhen to Yangjiang, and there are buses traveling from the Yangjiang Coach Station to Zhapo.

A giant boat at the Dajiao Bay Maritime Silk Road Tourist Resort on Hailing Island. File photos

(By Chen Xiaochun)

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