Beat the summer heat with this one-day itinerary in Zhoutian, Renhua County, Shaoguan. Pick fresh plums, raft along the Lingxi River, explore a historic Hakka village, and relax beneath centuries-old trees beside the river, all in one refreshing day.
Zhoutian Pingfu plums (周田平甫奈李）
Highlights: Crisp, juicy, and quality-certified
The 2026 Pingfu plum season officially opened on July 11. Grown at the foot of Mount Danxia, the plums are prized for their large size, crisp texture, and sweetness exceeding 13 degrees Brix. Enjoy them fresh from the orchard, where every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of honeyed sweetness.
Danxia Mountain Lingxi River Forest Resort（丹霞灵溪森林度假区）
Highlights: Canyon rafting, forest cable car, and camping, all in one refreshing escape
Summer is the perfect time to take on the 3.5-kilometer canyon rafting course, where turquoise rapids and cooling splashes offer instant relief from the heat. Visitors can also try stream trekking and cool off in mountain springs while catching small fish and shrimp. For a gentler adventure, they can take the cable car over Lingxi Grand Canyon for sweeping views of forested mountains and ancient villages, or hop aboard the forest train, a family-friendly option for visitors of all ages. Those with more time can spend the night at the riverside campsite and enjoy a barbecue under the stars.
Dawai Village（大围村）
Highlights: Qing-dynasty Hakka architecture and historic granite fortifications
Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, Dawai is a Hakka walled village encircled by tall, solid granite walls that still bear gun ports and lookout openings. Inside, five ancestral halls stand amid a network of stone-paved lanes. Walking through the village feels like stepping back more than 200 years.
Pingfu Ancient Tree Park（平甫古树公园）
Highlights: Centuries-old trees, river views, and Danxia peaks, a hidden gem for photography
Tucked away in Pingfu Village, this riverside park is framed by centuries-old trees, the Zhenjiang River, and the peaks of Danxia Mountain, making it an ideal spot for photography. You can visit between 6 and 7 p.m. for the softest light, then relax on the grass with freshly picked plums as the cool evening breeze drifts in from the river.
Author | Jiang Chang
Photo | Danxia Mountain Lingxi River Forest Resort
