Yangchun (in Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province) is home to the southernmost karst landscape in Chinese mainland, the largest alpine meadow in western Guangdong, and several thousand mu (approximately hundreds of hectares) of precious rhododendron moulmainense. This region also boasts diverse hot springs and a rich folk culture steeped in history.
Here, you can marvel at sights like the stone forest in Chunwan, enjoy intangible cultural heritage experiences, savor local delicacies such as pork ribs steamed with Fructus Amomiand Gangmei preserved duck, and shop for local products like Fructus Amomi. With a forest coverage of 68.37% and excellent air quality, Yangchun promises a lush and beautiful eco-experience.
Chunwan Scenic Yangchun City
Nestled in Chunwan Town, Yangchun City, this typical limestone basin has been a filming location for numerous movies with stars like Zhen Zidan (Donnie Yen) and Liang Jiahui (Tony Leung Ka Fai).
The stone forest landscape of Chunwan Scenic Yangchun City (Photo: Long Min)
Lavender in full bloom in Chunwan Scenic Yangchun City (Photo: Lan Jun)
Lingxiaoyan Scenic Area
Lingxiaoyan Scenic Area features a unique karst cave and pastoral scenery. The cave, reaching a height of 120 meters, is divided into three levels and covers an area of over 30,000 square meters.
Lingxiaoyan, known as the "No. 1 cave in southern China" (Photo: Lan Jun)
Bajia Fairy Lake
Bajia Fairy Lake, located in the E'huangzhang Natural Reserve in Bajia Town, Yangchun City, is the largest reservoir in western Guangdong. Over 10 kilometers west of Bajia Town lies the Baishui Waterfall, acclaimed as the "No.1 Waterfall in Lingnan", which cascades down an impressive 225 meters.
Sparkling Bajia Fairy Lake (Photo: Long Min)
Gao Village Tourist Resort
Gao Village has developed the Niulong Mountain Neolithic site, an ancient post road, windmill flower fields, an agricultural product picking garden, and a leisure and cultural square, making every effort to maintain the village's most original and simple atmosphere.
Windmills and flowers in Gao Village Tourist Resort (Photo: Long Min)
Inhabitants sell local specialties under the big banyan tree
Youyuan Night Market
Situated on Yangchun Avenue in Yangchun City, this vibrant night market offers an abundance of mouthwatering food such as barbecue, ginger chicken soup, pork offal soup, and lemon tea. With more than 100 mobile stalls and 92 container-style shops, there's something for everyone.
Youyuan Night Market offers a variety of delicious snacks (Photo: Zhi Lanyu)
Youyuan Night Market is packed with customers (Photo: Zhi Lanyu)
Donghu Park
At the heart of Yangchun, Donghu Park is characterized by a 40-meter-tall musical fountain that is truly a sight to behold. The park is surrounded by multiple starred hotels and shopping malls. Additionally, the nearby Donghu Square will host several events, including agricultural product exhibitions and auto shows, during the National Day holiday.
Donghu Park boasts a good environment and fresh air (Photo: Zhi Lanyu)
The Greenway of Donghu Lake has become a popular spot for strolls at night (Photo: Lan Jun)
Malan Village, Mashui Town
Malan Village, a classic example of karst landforms, is surrounded by mountains. Between them are rice paddies, creating a visually striking patchwork of green and yellow.
Malan Village, the epitome of Yangchun's landscape (Photo: Li Yongsheng)
The poetic rural scenery of Malan Village (Photo: Zhi Lanyu)
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Editor | Yu Lulu, Cheryl, Nina, James
