As the drab gray of winter wanes, Shaoguan is ready to dazzle visitors and residents with colorful flowers in spring. Here is a quick guide to enjoy the splendor of spring in Shaoguan.
Cherry Blossom Valley
The Cherry Blossom Valley Scenic Area (樱花峪景区) is located at the northern foot of Yunji Mountain, approximately two kilometers north of Huangqi Town, Xinfeng County, Shaoguan City.
Covering an area of over 131 acres, this scenic spot is a rural ecological leisure resort with the theme of cherry blossoms.
The scenic area offers a variety of camping options, including tents, RVs, and cabins, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in rural life and the beauty of the countryside.
Huxingba Hakka Complex
Huxinba (湖心坝) is located in Nantang Village, Jiangwei Town, Wengyuan County, Shaoguan City. It is an ancient Hakka settlement.
Preserving
59 ancient Hakka round houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties,
Huxinba witnesses the rich cultural heritage of this historic Hakka
settlement.
The
Hakka round houses are meticulously scattered amidst the rapeseed
flower fields, showcasing the charm of this hundred-year-old village.
Nanhua Buddhist Temple
Nanhua Temple (南华禅寺) was first built in Tianjian's first year of Emperor Wu of Liang in the Northern and Southern Dynasties (502 A.D.).
The temple, one of the famous Buddhist temples in China, is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, where the Sixth Patriarch Huineng promoted the Southern Sect of Zen Buddhism.
The temple houses over 300 national first-grade cultural relics, including the preserved body of the Sixth Patriarch.
In 1983, Nanhua Temple was identified as one of the first batch of national key temples by the State Council. It was also announced as the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Reporter | Bubble
Editor | Nan, Monica, Abby, James
Photo | The Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province
