This year's International Women's Day falls on a weekend, making it a perfect opportunity to step away from the hustle and unwind. Why not escape to Guangdong's top destinations and explore its natural wonders? From lush forest parks to scenic resorts, the province is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Liuxi River National Forest Park
On March 8, all women can enjoy free entry to the Liuxi River National Forest Park, including the Liuxi Lake Scenic Area and Wuzhi Mountain Scenic Area, plus a special gift.
Liuxi River National Forest Park, a popular film and TV shooting spot in Guangzhou, offers year-round scenic beauty. Visitors can explore lush forests, serene lakes, and spot wildlife roaming through the woods.
Colorful forest trail within the park. (Photo: Liuxi River National Forest Park, Guangzhou)
The lush forests of Liuxi River National Forest Park. (Photo: Guangzhou Conghua Fabu)
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ticket purchase channel: Search "流溪河国家森林公园" (pinyin: liu xi he guo jia sen lin gong yuan) on WeChat mini-program to buy tickets.
Location: No. 48 Liuxi Xiangxue Avenue, Liangkou Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou (广州市从化区良口镇流溪香雪大街48号)
Potrues Rose Garden
A rose-themed park, Potrues Rose Garden is also a multifunctional park that integrates production, sales, display, popular science education, and leisure sightseeing. You can stroll through a park with over 300 varieties of roses.
The heart design of roses. (Photo: Guangzhou Conghua Fabu)
Visitors appreciate roses and take photos with flowers. (Photo: Guangzhou Conghua Fabu)
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Ticket purchase channel: Search "广州宝趣玫瑰园" (pinyin: guangzhou bao qu mei gui yuan) on WeChat mini-program to buy tickets.
Location: Baoqu Rose World, Conghua, Guangzhou, Guangdong (广东广州市从化区宝趣玫瑰世界)
Contact number: +86-20-87907777
Lingnan He Garden in Foshan
On March 8, for every female visitor with a valid ID, only 3.8 yuan per person is charged for admission to He Garden, a traditional Lingnan garden in Foshan.
As a national 3A-level scenic area, it integrates tradition and modernity, showcasing the garden art and cultural heritage of the Lingnan region. Here, you can experience the unique architectural style and wander through the garden to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The beautiful and comfortable scenery within the garden. (Photo: Foshan Fabu)
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday; Closed on Mondays.
Ticket purchase channel: Search "佛山岭南和园" (pinyin: fo shan ling nan he yuan) on WeChat mini-program to buy tickets.
Location: No. 12, Renchang Road, Beijiao Town, Shunde District, Foshan (佛山市顺德区北滘镇人昌路12号)
Contact number: +86-757-22666999
Wanlv Lake Scenic Spot
With International Women's Day approaching, the Wanlv Lake Scenic Spot in Heyuan has launched a series of preferential activities. Women who meet the criteria can even enjoy free access to the Wanlv Lake No. 1 Tourist Route.
This 5A-level scenic spot is known as "China's Natural Oxygen Bar." It offers a variety of activities within the park, including flower viewing, lake sightseeing, gourmet dining, hot spring experiences, and DIY tea sets.
Women dressed in Hanfu take a photo in the scenic spot. (Photo: Heyuan Daily)
The wonderful scenery in Wanlv Lake. (Photo: Heyuan Radio Station)
Opening hours: Summer: 08:30 - 16:00; Winter: 08:30 - 15:00.
Ticket purchase channel: Search "广东万绿湖景区" (pinyin: guang dong wan lv hu jing qu) on WeChat mini-program to buy tickets.
Location: Wanlv Lake Tourist Pier, No. 17 Gangzhong Road, Xingang Town, Dongyuan County, Heyuan (河源市东源县新港镇港中路17号万绿湖旅游码头)
Contact number: +86-762-8780002
Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan
On March 8, all female visitors will enjoy free admission to Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan, Guangdong. Additionally, visitors who purchase full-price tickets in March and April 2025 will receive a 50% discount, bringing the ticket price to 50 yuan per person.
Danxia Mountain is known as "China's Red Stone Park." Climbing Danxia Mountain feels like embarking on a journey through natural wonders. Additionally, it has a profound historical and cultural heritage.
The sister peaks of Danxia Mountain. (Photo: China Weekly)
The fantastic starry sky above Danxia Mountain. (Photo: China Weekly)
Opening hours: Peak season (April to October): 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; off-season (November to March): 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ticket purchase channel: Search "丹霞山旅游" (pinyin: dan xia shan lv you) on WeChat mini-program to buy tickets.
Location: Danxia Mountain, Renhua County, Shaoguan (韶关市仁化县丹霞山)
Contact number: +86-751-6296988
Maozifeng Tourist Attraction
From March 1 to March 15, all female visitors can enter Maozifeng Tourist Attraction for free.
The attraction is renowned for its ginkgo trees and picturesque landscapes. The area focuses on forestry culture as its experiential theme, aiming to become a creative destination for experiencing forest life. In this place, visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery but also get up close to sika deer.
The mountain scenery of Maozifeng. (Photo: Information Times)
One tourist feeds sika deer in the attraction. (Photo: Maozifeng Tourist Attraction WeChat account)
Opening hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ticket purchase channel: Search "帽子峰旅游景区" (pinyin: mao zi feng lv you jing qu) on WeChat mini-program to buy tickets.
Location: Maozifeng Tourist Attraction, northwest of Nanxiong, Shaoguan (韶关市南雄的西北部帽子峰森林公园)
Contact number: +86-751-3800927
Author | Wang Yulin (intern), Liu Lingzhi
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Wei Shen, James, Shen He
