Qingyuan City

A scenic back garden near Guangzhou, known for river rafting, hot springs, the underground river in Lianzhou and the thousand-year-old Yao village in Liannan.

Qingyuan lies in north-central Guangdong, crossed by the Beijiang River and right next to Guangzhou, making it a popular weekend getaway for Pearl River Delta residents. The area has several rafting and hot spring resorts. In the north, Lianzhou has karst scenery including an underground river, the thousand-year-old Yao village in Liannan preserves traditional Yao villages and customs, and Yingde is known for its caves and black tea. Summer is the time for rafting and winter for hot springs. Reach Qingyuan Station by high-speed rail, an easy trip from Guangzhou.

Destinations

• Qingyuan & Yingde
• Lianzhou & Liannan Yao Villages
• Mangshan

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