Heyuan
An ancient Hakka town and land of dinosaurs, with the green hills and clear waters of Wanlü Lake, a leading eco-leisure destination in northeastern Guangdong.
Heyuan lies in northeastern Guangdong, in the middle and upper reaches of the Dongjiang River, and is one of the Hakka homelands. Wanlü Lake (Ten Thousand Green Lake) is a large reservoir with clear water and many islands, and can be explored by boat. Large numbers of dinosaur egg fossils have been unearthed in Heyuan, and the Heyuan Dinosaur Museum is well worth a visit. The area also has hot springs and old Hakka villages. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for lake trips and outdoor activities. Reach the city by high-speed rail, with a fairly short drive from Guangzhou and Shenzhen.