Gaoming Green · Landscape Soul
Foshan Gaoming District — the green pearl of Lingnan, a perfect integration of mountains, rivers, forests, fields and lakes. This 2-day 1-night itinerary takes you to climb mountains, wander through pastoral lands, enjoy lake views, and appreciate the ecological beauty and rural customs of Gaoming.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological Leisure Tour of Gaoming District
Mountain scenery + pastoral experience + lakeside vacation, experience the diverse charm of Gaoming
All-day mountaineering experience and Zen culture appreciation
- Prepare plenty of drinking water and sun protection products for climbing Zaomu Mountain
- Please keep quiet in Guanyin Temple and abide by Buddhist etiquette
- Linggui Park has beautiful night scenery in the evening, suitable for walking
- Central Hotels in Hecheng Subdistrict
- Homestays near Zaomu Mountain
- Hotels in Midea Egret Lake Resort
All-day pastoral fun and lakeside leisure experience
- Picking seasonal fruits and vegetables at Yingxiang Ecological Park
- Playing at Midea Egret Lake Exploration Kingdom
- Relaxing in Egret Lake Mid-levels Hot Spring
- Learning about prehistoric culture at Guye Shell Mound Site
- Taste Gaoming's characteristic dinner in Hecheng Subdistrict
- Buy local specialties such as Gaoming Kudzu Root and Laifen Noodles
- Midea Egret Lake Resort is close to the highway exit, suitable for return journey
- Pay attention to the closing time of the ecological park and scenic spots
Must-Try Foods in Gaoming District
Gaoming Laifen Noodles
A traditional specialty food of Gaoming, made from rice noodles with smooth and tender taste. Usually served with pork bone soup, roast goose, barbecued pork and other ingredients, it tastes delicious and is a must-have food for Gaoming people during festivals.
Gaoming Roast Whole Lamb
A specialty food of Gaoming, selected local goats roasted with traditional craftsmanship. The outer skin is golden and crispy, the meat is tender and juicy, served with unique sauce, full of flavor.
Gaoming Kudzu Root
A characteristic agricultural product of Gaoming, with excellent quality cultivated by the unique local water and soil. It has tender meat, no residue and sweet taste, can be used for soup, steamed or made into desserts, and is a natural healthy food.
Sanzhou Black Goose
A specialty of Sanzhou in Gaoming, with black and shiny goose skin and firm and delicious meat. Suitable for white-cut or braised goose cooking methods, it is a delicacy at Gaoming banquets and deeply loved by diners.
- April-May: Yingxiang Ecological Park is in full bloom with flowers
- October-November: Zaomu Mountain has clear autumn weather, suitable for mountaineering
- December-February: Soak in Egret Lake Hot Spring to keep away from cold and maintain health
- July-August: Yingxiang Water Park is open, suitable for parent-child water play
- Climbing Zaomu Mountain takes about 3-4 hours in total, it is recommended to set out early
- Yingxiang Ecological Park is large in area, you can rent an electric car to save energy
- Each attraction in Midea Egret Lake needs to be ticketed separately, buying a combo ticket is more cost-effective
- Guye Shell Mound Site is suitable for visiting with children to learn about historical culture
- The weather on Zaomu Mountain is changeable, it is recommended to carry rain gear
- Do a good job of sun protection when going to the ecological park and resort in summer
- Roast whole lamb needs to be reserved by phone in advance
- The signal in some mountainous areas is weak, it is recommended to download offline maps in advance
- Foshan City Bus has special lines to and from Gaoming and various districts of Foshan
- It takes about 1.5 hours by car from downtown Guangzhou to Gaoming
- Attractions in the district are scattered, self-driving or chartered car is recommended
- Gaoming Passenger Station has bus lines to various attractions