In preparation for the upcoming 15th National Games to be held in Guangdong this November, Zhaoqing is embracing a "sports tourism" model, with multiple scenic spots announcing special offers to attract visitors.
Seven-Star Crag in Zhaoqing. (Photo: Nanfang Plus)
The Seven-Star Crag (七星岩) scenic area has already launched themed activities for the Games and will unveil a series of preferential policies during the event to welcome tourists, according to Luo Zeyu, General Manager of Zhaoqing Seven Star Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
A corner in Zhaoqing's Seven-Star Crag.
"To cater to the influx of visitors expected during both the summer vacation and the National Games, Seven-Star Crag will enhance the cultural tourism experience through new cultural and creative initiatives, discounts on attractions, and influencer recruitment activities," Luo stated.
Located in central-western Guangdong's Zhaoqing City, Seven-Star Crag, a popular tourist destination since the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907), features a karst landform, with lakes comprising nearly 80% (about 6.49 sq km) of the area.
Seven-Star Crag
Seven-Star Crag is renowned as the "First Wonder of Southern China" for its stunning landscapes, including limestone peaks, underground rivers, caves, lakes, stone inscriptions, and Taoist temples.
Subterranean waterway in Seven-Star Crag.
The scenic area boasts exceptionally high connectivity. While driving into the scenic area, visitors are greeted by unobstructed lake views on both sides. Upon entering, an underground river awaits; after sailing through the subterranean waterway, visitors encounter a long corridor of stone inscriptions showcasing over 500 cliffside stone inscriptions dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to modern times – the largest and most concentrated collection in Lingnan.
Unobstructed lake views on both sides in Seven-Star Crag.
Additionally, Yanyang Lake Park in Zhaoqing will be turned into a competition venue for the triathlon events at the National Para Games. The park has renovated a 150-meter lakeside road, installed barrier-free facilities, and constructed temporary functional buildings in preparation for the 15th National Games.
A pathway in Yanyang Lake Park. (Photo: Yanyang Lake Park official account)
Yanyang Lake is an artificial lake integrating ecology, tourism, and recreation, aiming to become a 4A-level scenic spot with aquatic activities.
Yanyang Lake Park in Zhaoqing. (Photo: Yanyang Lake Park official account)
Dinghu Mountain, China's first nature reserve and acclaimed as the top of Lingnan's (Southern China) Four Famous Mountains, has also confirmed preferential policies to showcase its natural beauty and boost the local economy by capitalizing on the nationwide sporting event.
Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing. (Photo: Voice of Dinghu)
Dinghu Mountain, known as the 'Green Gem on the Tropic of Cancer,' is home to 350 animal species and 713 insect species.
Reporter | Huang Xinyi
Photo | Guo Hongda
Editor | Hu Nan, James, Shen He
