Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City Travel
Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province — the back garden of the Pearl River Delta, home to renowned rafting scenic spots such as Huangteng Gorge and Gulong Gorge. Enjoy the perfect blend of ecology and thrill in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological and Thrilling Tour in Qingcheng District
Rafting adventure, glass wonders, river view appreciation, food exploration
Challenge Huangteng Gorge rafting in the morning to feel the speed and thrill; stroll around Niuyuzui in the afternoon to explore primitive ecology; visit Qingyuan urban area at night and taste local specialties.
- Huangteng Gorge Scenic Area Hotel
- 4-star Hotels in Qingyuan Urban Area
- Homestays along the North River
- Qingyuan Chicken Pot
- Zhouxin Congee
- Daqie Ci (Cut Rice Noodles)
- North River Fresh Seafood
- Prepare change of clothes and waterproof bag for rafting
- It is recommended to wear wading shoes or sandals
- Check the weather forecast in advance and avoid rafting on rainy days
Visit Gulong Gorge in the morning to challenge the glass grand canyon; explore Feilai Gorge in the afternoon to enjoy the river gorge scenery; visit Jinji Rock in the evening to experience the karst cave wonders.
- There are tourist special lines connecting major scenic spots in Qingcheng District
- Self-driving or taking scenic spot through train is recommended for rafting scenic areas
- The driving time from urban area to each scenic spot is about 30-60 minutes
- Huangteng Gorge Rafting: ¥198-258
- Gulong Gorge Glass Grand Canyon: ¥188
- Niuyuzui: ¥70
- Feilai Gorge Boat Tour: ¥60
- Jinji Rock: ¥30
- Non-slip shoes are required for glass plank road, and those with acrophobia should choose carefully
- Buy tickets 30 minutes in advance for Feilai Gorge boat tour
- Do a good job of sun protection for rafting in summer, and sightseeing is suitable in winter instead of rafting
Must-Try Foods in Qingcheng District
Qingyuan Chicken
Geographical indication product of Qingcheng District, famous for its crispy skin, tender meat and delicious taste. It can be served as white-cut chicken, braised chicken or chicken pot, being the most representative local food.
Zhouxin Congee
Specialty food of Zhouxin Sub-district, Qingcheng District. It is a thick congee boiled with pork offal, pork kidney, pork intestine, etc., with fresh and fragrant taste, being a favorite breakfast of local people.
Daqie Ci (Cut Rice Noodles)
Traditional rice product in Qingyuan, made of glutinous rice flour and cut into strips, cooked with dried shrimp, lean meat and other ingredients, with soft and glutinous taste and unique flavor.
Luokeng Bamboo Shoot
Specialty of Qingcheng District, named after being produced in Luokeng. It has fresh and tender quality, can be stir-fried fresh or made into dried bamboo shoots, being a common ingredient on local dining tables.
- Summer (June-August): Most suitable for rafting with abundant water volume
- Spring (March-May): Sparrow flowers bloom in Niuyuzui, suitable for flower viewing
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, suitable for comprehensive sightseeing
- Qingyuan Chicken
- Zhouxin Congee
- Daqie Ci (Cut Rice Noodles)
- Stir-fried Luokeng Bamboo Shoot with Pork
- North River Fresh Seafood
- Tickets: About ¥350-500
- Accommodation: ¥250-500 per night
- Catering: ¥120-200 per day
- Transportation: ¥100-200
- Total: ¥700-1300
- Is there an age limit for rafting? → Generally, children under 12 and seniors over 60 are not recommended to participate in high-risk rafting
- What if I have acrophobia on the glass bridge? → You can choose to detour or challenge yourself
- Where to taste authentic Qingyuan chicken? → Most farm restaurants in Qingcheng District serve authentic Qingyuan chicken
- Can I bring my own food to the scenic area? → Most scenic areas allow bringing food in non-glass packaging