Huazhou Charm · Hometown of Tangerine
Huazhou City, Maoming — China's famous "Hometown of Tangerine", an ancient city with a long history, integrating profound cultural heritage and ecological agricultural scenery, is an important cultural and health tourism destination in western Guangdong. The 2-day 1-night itinerary includes visiting historical sites, exploring ecology, and tasting delicious food.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural and Ecological Tour of Huazhou City
Ancient Temple Exploration + Tangerine Town Discovery + Natural Sightseeing, Experience the Unique Charm of Huazhou
Experience the profound historical culture and characteristic industrial charm of Huazhou throughout the day
- Traditional etiquette experience activities are available in the Confucian Temple
- The Tangerine Museum provides professional explanations to understand tangerine culture
- It is recommended to climb to the top of Baoshan Park in the evening to enjoy the panoramic sunset view of Huazhou
- Central hotels in Huazhou urban area
- Characteristic homestays in the Tangerine Industrial Park
- Landscape hotels along the Jianjiang River
Experience the religious culture and natural ecological beauty of Huazhou throughout the day
- Participate in morning classes or meditation experiences at Nanshan Temple
- Pick tropical fruits in the Tropical Agricultural Park
- Hike and explore natural landscapes in Zhonghuozhang Mountain
- Buy authentic Huazhou tangerine products as souvenirs
- Huazhou urban area is about 60 kilometers from Maoming Station, 1 hour by taxi
- About 50 kilometers from Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport, it is recommended to depart 2 hours in advance
- Taste characteristic sweet soup in Huazhou urban area before returning
Must-Try Foods in Huazhou City
Huazhou Sweet Soup
Huazhou's most representative food card, with more than dozens of varieties. Kelp and mung bean soup, tremella and lotus seed soup, taro sago cream, and sweet potato soup are the most famous. They taste sweet and moist, and are essential desserts after meals.
Huazhou Sesame Oil Chicken
A classic famous dish in Huazhou, selected local three-yellow chickens, poured with specially made sesame oil. It has crispy skin, tender meat and unique aroma. Served with ginger dip, it has a full flavor and is a leader among western Guangdong chicken dishes.
Boji Sizzle Cake (Bojicui)
A traditional rice snack in Huazhou. The rice milk is steamed into cake shape, cut into small pieces, and then poured with sesame, sesame oil, garlic vinegar and other seasonings. It has a delicate and smooth taste and a fragrant flavor, and is a common civilian food on the streets.
Huazhou White Cut Chicken
A famous Huazhou chicken dish as famous as sesame oil chicken. It is slowly boiled in clear water to maintain the original flavor of the chicken. The skin is yellow and the meat is tender. Dipped in ginger and fermented soybean sauce, it highlights the sweetness of the chicken and is a must-have dish at local banquets.
- March-April: Tangerine flowers are in full bloom, suitable for viewing and photography
- October-December: The climate is cool, suitable for outdoor activities and natural sightseeing
- Summer (June-August): Plants in the Tropical Agricultural Park grow luxuriantly with pleasant scenery
- During the Spring Festival: You can experience traditional New Year customs and characteristic temple fairs in Huazhou
- Visitors to Nanshan Temple must abide by Buddhist etiquette and keep quiet
- It is recommended to rent a sightseeing car in the Tropical Agricultural Park as the park is large
- Wear comfortable sports shoes and prepare drinking water for climbing Zhonghuozhang Mountain
- It is recommended to try sweet soup in multiple shops in Huazhou, each with its own characteristics
- It is recommended to buy Huazhou tangerine in regular shops to distinguish authenticity
- Mobile phone signals are weak in some mountain scenic spots, plan your trip in advance
- Respect local religious beliefs and customs
- Pay attention to sun protection and heatstroke prevention in summer, and prepare sunscreen supplies
- It takes about 4 hours to drive from Guangzhou urban area to Huazhou City, or take a high-speed train to Maoming Station and then transfer to bus/taxi
- Scenic spots in Huazhou City can be reached by township buses or car rental for self-driving
- The starting price of taxis in the urban area is 6 yuan, which is convenient for short-distance travel
- Huazhou Bus Terminal has buses to surrounding cities