Songshan Lake Travel in Dongguan City

Songshan Lake in Dongguan, Guangdong — an urban green lung where technology and ecology blend, featuring a 20-kilometer lake-circling greenway, Songhu Yanyu and other natural landscapes. Experience poetic living in the city with a 2-day 1-night tour.

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Major Ecological Parks
20+
Kilometers of Lake-Circling Greenway
1000+
Mu of Ecological Wetlands
15+
Characteristic Catering & Delicacies
Panoramic View of Songhu Yanyu, Songshan Lake
Songhu Yanyu - Iconic Scenic Spot of Songshan Lake
The core scenic area of Songshan Lake, named after "Yanyu (misty rain)", features clear lake water and lush green trees on both banks, making it an ideal destination for cycling, hiking and bird watching

2-Day 1-Night Eco & Tech Tour of Songshan Lake

Cycle around the lake, enjoy the lake views, and explore technological landmarks

Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Songhu Yanyu, Huawei European Town (Exterior View), Yuehe Lake Park, Songshan Lake Ecological Scenic Area, Dongguan Botanical Garden (Songshan Lake Branch), Songshan Lake Library
Suitable For
Family with kids, cycling enthusiasts, photography lovers, technology explorers, leisure vacationers
Per Capita Budget
¥500-¥800
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Lake & Mountain Scenery Tour
Songhu Yanyu · Lake-Circling Cycling · Distant View of Tech Landmarks
Itinerary Highlights

Wander through Songhu Yanyu in the morning to admire the lake scenery and sea of flowers; cycle along the lake-circling greenway in the afternoon, passing by the exterior of Huawei European Town; watch the sunset by the lake in the evening and feel the afterglow on the lake surface.

Attraction Arrangement
Songhu Yanyu Scenic Area
The core scenic area of Songshan Lake, featuring "misty rain" as its characteristic, with facilities such as the Nine-Bend Bridge and lakeside wooden plank road. Peach blossoms in spring and lotus flowers in summer bloom competitively, making it the first choice for citizens' leisure.
Songshan Lake Lake-Circling Greenway
A 20-kilometer-long lake-circling bicycle path connecting the main scenic spots of Songshan Lake. The road surface is flat, with rest stations along the way, and bicycles can be rented to enjoy the lake view.
Huawei European Town (Exterior View)
The location of Huawei Terminal Headquarters, built in the style of classic European architecture. The 12 clusters imitate different European towns, built along the lake with beautiful scenery (the interior is not open to the public, and you can overlook it from the viewing platform outside).
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hyatt Regency Songshan Lake
  • Homestays around Huawei Xili Beipo Village
  • Songshan Lake Creative Life City Hotel
Food Recommendations
  • Songshan Lake Litchi Wood Roast Goose
  • Hakka Stuffed Tofu
  • Steamed Songshan Lake Grass Carp
  • Cantonese Morning Tea Dim Sum
Travel Tips
  • There are many cyclists on weekends, it is recommended to set out early to avoid peak hours
  • Bicycle rental price is about 30-50 yuan/hour, and cross-site return is available
  • Pay attention to sun protection in summer, there are few shade trees along the way
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Ecological & Cultural Experience
Yuehe Lake · Botanical Garden · Lakefront Scholarly Atmosphere
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Yuehe Lake Park in the morning to admire lotus flowers and watch birds; visit Dongguan Botanical Garden (Songshan Lake Branch) in the afternoon to learn about plant diversity; go to Songshan Lake Library in the evening to experience the lakefront scholarly atmosphere.

Attraction Arrangement
Yuehe Lake Park
A park with lotus flowers as the theme, dotted with large and small islands in the lake, equipped with water-friendly platforms and bird watching pavilions. When the lotus flowers are in full bloom in summer, it is a great place for photography and leisure.
Dongguan Botanical Garden (Songshan Lake Branch)
A park integrating plant scientific research, popular science and viewing, planted with characteristic plants of South China, equipped with greenhouse exhibition halls and ecological wetlands, suitable for parent-child science education.
Songshan Lake Library
A modern library built along the lake with a unique architectural design and a rich collection of books. It has a parent-child reading area and a viewing terrace, where you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery during breaks from reading.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Take Dongguan Metro Line 2 to Songshan Lake North Station and transfer to bus
  • There are multiple bus routes from urban area directly to Songshan Lake
  • Cycling or taking sightseeing bus is recommended in the scenic area
Ticket Information
  • Songhu Yanyu: Free
  • Yuehe Lake Park: Free
  • Dongguan Botanical Garden (Songshan Lake Branch): 20 yuan
  • Lake-Circling Greenway: Free (Bicycle rental fee applies)
Travel Tips
  • The best season to view lotus flowers in Yuehe Lake is June-August
  • Reservation via official WeChat account is required to enter the library
  • There are many mosquitoes in the botanical garden, it is recommended to bring mosquito repellent

Must-Try Foods in Songshan Lake

Songshan Lake Litchi Wood Roast Goose

A special delicacy of Songshan Lake, selected local free-range geese, slowly roasted with litchi wood, crispy skin and tender meat with a faint fruit wood aroma, a common dish in local banquets.

Steamed Songshan Lake Grass Carp

Selected grass carp raised in the original ecology of Songshan Lake, with firm and delicious meat. Steamed to retain the original flavor, served with shredded ginger and green onion to enhance the fragrance, a representative of lake fresh food.

Hakka Stuffed Tofu

A traditional Hakka delicacy around Songshan Lake, filled with fresh pork mince into water tofu, fried until golden and then braised. The tofu is full of meat aroma, salty and delicious, reflecting Hakka food culture.

Songshan Lake Litchi

Litchi is abundant around Songshan Lake, mainly Guiwei and Nuomici varieties, with plump and juicy flesh, sweet and delicious, a local characteristic seasonal fruit when listed in summer.

Songshan Lake Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-April): Flowers bloom by the lake, pleasant climate
  • Summer (June-August): Lotus flowers bloom, suitable for viewing (pay attention to heatstroke prevention)
  • Autumn (October-November): Cool weather, most suitable for cycling tours
Must-Try Foods
  • Songshan Lake Litchi Wood Roast Goose
  • Steamed Songshan Lake Grass Carp
  • Hakka Stuffed Tofu
  • Cantonese Morning Tea
  • Litchi Honey
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About 30-50 yuan
  • Accommodation: 200-400 yuan/night
  • Catering: 100-150 yuan/day
  • Transportation: 50-100 yuan (including bicycle rental)
  • Total: 500-800 yuan
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Can I camp in Songshan Lake? → Camping is allowed in designated areas (such as Songhu Yanyu Camping Area), application in advance is required
  • Can I visit Huawei European Town inside? → Currently only open to internal employees and reserved customers, can view from outside
  • What are the special souvenirs of Songshan Lake? → Litchi honey, Songshan Lake sausage, Hakka yellow rice wine
  • How long does it take to cycle around the lake? → The whole journey is about 20 kilometers, it takes 3-4 hours for people with average physical strength

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