Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor
英西峰林
Dozens of kilometres of karst peak-forest countryside in western Yingde, known as the 'Little Guilin of Guangdong', ideal for driving, cycling and hiking.
The Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor lies around Jiulong Town and Huanghua Town in western Yingde City. Along both sides of the provincial road, continuous isolated karst limestone peaks are woven together with rivers, rice paddies and villages into a pastoral scene, which is often compared with Yangshuo in Guilin. The classic way to enjoy it is to drive or cycle slowly along the corridor, stopping to view the scenery and staying in homestays around Fenglin Xiaozhen. Along the way you can pull over to photograph the rice fields and the reflections of the peaks. Nearby attractions include Dongtian Xianjing (karst caves with an underground river boat ride), Pengjia Ancestral Hall and Jiulong Town. You can also visit the Yingde black tea plantations and taste the tea. The peak-forest roads are free, while individual caves charge separately, so check current prices. Getting there: it is about 40 minutes by taxi from Yingde West Station and about 2 hours by car from Guangzhou. Public transport is inconvenient. The roads are winding, so cyclists should watch out for oncoming traffic. Thunderstorms are common in summer afternoons.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Laohugu Underground River Rafting
- Gulong Gorge
- Taihe Ancient Cave
- Lianjiangkou & Zhenyang Gorge
- Huangteng Gorge
- Niuyuzui Forest Park
- Baojing Palace Caves
- Feixia Scenic Area