Things to do in Shaoguan

The namesake of Danxia landforms, a World Natural Heritage site, boasts stunning red rock peaks and forests perfect for photos. Sunrise and sunset are the highlights, with the sunset at Ximeizhai and sunrise at Elder Peak offering breathtaking atmosphere. However, the area has many steps and significant elevation changes, making it a challenging hiking destination.

The scenery at the mountaintop was beautiful. Since we had stayed at a mountain resort before, our package ticket allowed us to enter the park twice, so we were able to experience all the attractions. The glass bridge and waterfall are among the best in the province – thumbs up! The roller coaster ride was an excellent experience. We'll definitely come back sometime.

This was our first time visiting this scenic area. The bamboo rafting experience in the canyon wasn't great; there weren't many eye-catching spots along the way, but the Fairy Gate was quite nice.

There aren't many people early in the morning, and it's foggy. It gets busier once the fog clears. It's a great choice for families to visit, relax, or camp. You can drive or take public transport; there are many options. It's a seasonal attraction, so choose your time carefully.

Looking for a less-traveled destination with historical significance and hiking opportunities this weekend? The Meiguan Ancient Road in Dayu, Jiangxi is highly recommended! This ancient post road has been around for a thousand years, and after completing the hike, you can enjoy panoramic views of the county town from the mountaintop.

With relatively low foot traffic, newly built internal alleyways, and significant business loss, the interior environment is quite quiet and refreshing when there are few people; it can be considered a park with a lake. A complete walk around it takes less than an hour.

The Sixth Patriarch Huineng's footprints involved three temples in total. I have been to Xinxing Guo'en Temple and Guangzhou Guangxiao Temple before. I have always wanted to visit Nanhua Temple. This time I finally got my wish. Before I came, I knew that the Sixth Patriarch's body was enshrined here. It is an important temple of the Southern Zen Sect. Nanhua Temple is one of the famous Buddhist temples in China.

The only downside is that the two mountains are too far apart. After climbing Elder Peak, I simply didn't have the energy to climb the other one. If they were connected, I would have had the motivation, but having to descend one mountain and then walk the other to climb the other one made it impossible to move.

Unexpectedly, such a fairyland is hidden deep in the mountains of Shaoguan, Guangdong. Various waterfalls gently cascade into emerald pools, creating a picturesque scene in the rain; the most special is the Tenglong Waterfall, over 200 meters high, which plunges down from the sky, a truly magnificent sight! If the facilities were a bit better, it would definitely be a popular tourist attraction…