Conghua · Hidden Realm of Landscape and Hot Springs
Conghua District, Guangzhou — the oasis on the Tropic of Cancer, boasts world-renowned radon-rich hot springs, primeval forests, and ancient villages. This 2-day 1-night itinerary offers opportunities to admire red leaves, soak in hot springs, visit ancient villages, and experience Conghua's unique ecological charm.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological Hot Spring Tour in Conghua District
Forest Oxygen Bar + Rare Hot Springs + Ancient Village Customs, experience Conghua's diverse charm
Dual enjoyment of natural oxygen bar and hot spring wellness
- Temperature difference in the forest park is large, prepare outerwear
- Drink plenty of water before and after soaking in hot springs
- Self-driving is more convenient
- Conghua Hot Spring Hotel
- Biquan Sky Hot Spring Hotel
- Dusit Thani Hot Spring Resort
Combination of ancient village customs and natural wonders
- Taste farm food in Xitou Village
- Hike and watch waterfalls in Qiantan Valley
- Buy characteristic agricultural products of Conghua
- Experience making bamboo tube rice
- Buy green plum products in Xitou Village
- Taste characteristic river delicacies in Liangkou Town
- Mountain roads are narrow, pay attention to driving safety
- Plan return routes in advance during holidays
Must-Try Foods in Conghua District
Lütian Braised Goose
A traditional famous dish in Lütian Town, Conghua. It uses free-range geese locally raised, braised slowly with secret sauce, with tender meat, rich sauce, and a fragrant aroma.
Conghua Lychee
Conghua is the "Hometown of Lychees in China", producing a wide variety of lychee varieties, especially Guiwei and Nuomici are the most famous, with crystal clear flesh, sweet and juicy.
Liuxi River Big Fish Head
Uses fresh bighead carp from Liuxi River, steamed with simple seasonings such as ginger slices and green onions, with tender meat, original flavor, and delicious taste.
Clay Baked Chicken
A characteristic farmhouse dish in Conghua. Marinated chicken is wrapped in lotus leaves, then sealed and baked with yellow mud. The chicken meat is tender and juicy, with the delicate fragrance of lotus leaves.
- January-February: Best season for hot springs
- April-May: Green plum blossoms and picking season
- June-July: Lychee ripening season
- October-November: Red leaf season in Shimen Park
- Soak in hot springs for 15-20 minutes and rest once
- Xitou Village to Qiantan Valley can be connected by hiking
- Self-driving is recommended for touring in the forest park
- Book hot spring hotels in advance
- There are many mosquitoes in mountainous areas, prepare mosquito repellent
- Roads in waterfall areas are slippery, pay attention to safety
- Respect local rural customs and habits
- Protect the natural environment and do not litter randomly
- About 1.5 hours' drive from downtown Guangzhou
- Direct buses from Guangzhou Station to Conghua Passenger Station
- Attractions in Conghua are scattered, self-driving is recommended
- Some scenic spots have shuttle bus services