In Guangdong province it is sunny and breezy now, and many tourist attractions are recently in their best viewing period. How about exploring some places outside the downtown?
Guifeng Village, Guangzhou
Located at the foot of Guifeng Mountain, Guifeng Village is known for its persimmons in Guangzhou. Around November every year, red persimmons are hanging on the branches all over the mountain, attracting many visitors to immerse themselves in the picturesque views. Some orchards there offer fruit-picking service, making the village a charming choice for weekend trips.
Address: Guifeng Village, Lvtian Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou (广州市从化区吕田镇桂峰村)
Tianchi Flower Ocean, Guangzhou
The Tianchi Flower Ocean, at an altitude of nearly 800 meters in Shimen National Forest Park, has entered the best viewing period. Patches of spiny spiderflowers, pink balsam, yellow sunflowers, blue-purple sage, large red begonias, and other flowers swing lightly in the wind, attracting numerous tourists.
The best time to appreciate the sea of flowers will last until mid-December, and the maple leaves and nanohana in the park will also usher in the viewing period then.
Address: Wenquan Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou (广州从化温泉镇石门国家森林公园)
Maozifeng Tourist Attraction, Shaoguan
Hailed as one of the "top nine places to see ginkgo leaves in China", Nanxiong in Shaoguan is the only major ginkgo production area in Guangdong.
Maozifeng Tourist Attraction in Nanxiong is praised as the "small Jiuzhaigou in northern Guangdong" for its colorful trees, clear water, and golden ginkgo tree leaves in autumn. Currently, the ginkgo leaves at the Xiaofang Lawn in Maozifeng have turned gold, and those in other areas are growing yellow. These leaves slowly drop down with the breeze, just like golden rain, which is as beautiful as a dazzling oil painting.
Address: Fangkeng Village, Maozifeng Town, Nanxiong County-level City, Shaoguan City (韶关南雄市帽子峰镇芳坑村)
Oujia Terrace, Qingyuan
Located in Lianshan County of Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, Oujia Terrace is the largest original ecological terraced field in Guangdong with fresh air and wonderful scenery. With the arrival of the bumper harvest, until mid-November, tourists can see the dazzling golden paddy under the sun in the continuous fields of the Shangbang Hill terrace area.
Address: Oujia Village, Taibao Town, Lianshan County, Qingyuan City (清远市连山壮族瑶族自治县太保镇欧家村)
Tips: The rice harvest is coming soon, so if interested, come to this beautiful terrace this or next weekend.
Fenglin Xiaozhen Scenic Spot, Qingyuan
The Fenglin Xiaozhen (峰林晓镇) scenic spot in Yingde, Qingyuan, has recently been engulfed in a blooming and romantic "sea" of pink grass. The hairawn muhly, which resembles a gigantic blanket, a cloud, and fog, sways in the gentle breeze, bringing a touch of autumn romance.
Address: Near Yanxia Village, Jiulong Town, Yingde County-level City, Qingyuan (清远英德市九龙镇岩下村旁)
Reporter | Holly
Poster | Mia
Photo | Nanfang Daily
Editor | Wing, Nan, Will, James
