How long has it been since you last saw the stars? Come to Conghua and rediscover the memories of your childhood
After spending too much time in the hustle and bustle of the city, one often longs for a touch of tranquility. Xitou Village and Aliupo Village in Guangzhou's Conghua are just such places. Here, you can see lush bamboo forests, hear the babbling streams, breathe the fresh air, and feel the strong sense of community. The villagers are simple and hospitable, and they will welcome you warmly, inviting you to taste the local cuisine such as bamboo tube rice, cured meat, green plum wine, and more. There are also many handicrafts like woven bamboo baskets, hats, fans, etc., all made by the villagers' own hands, each filled with spirit. The nights here are especially peaceful; you can lie on the lawn, gaze up at the starry sky, and see countless stars twinkling before your eyes, almost within reach. The terraced fields here are particularly spectacular; you can stroll along the ridges and admire the interwoven colors of the rice fields, forming a beautiful tapestry. There are no skyscrapers, no bustling traffic, no throngs of people, just the sounds and breath of nature. If you want to escape the noise of the city and find a pure land of your own, then Xitou Village and Aliupo Village are definitely your best choices. Continuing north from Xitou Village, there is a 'Little Lushan of Guangdong' where you can go to Qianligou Waterfall to see the bamboo sea, waterfalls, streams, and strange rocks, and experience the wonders of nature. If you have plenty of time, you can also visit the Liuxi River National Forest Park, where there are mountains like Wuzhi Mountain, Jizhen Mountain, and Triangle Mountain, all over a thousand meters high, making it the highest place in Guangzhou, and you can also see wild animals such as macaques and squirrels.