Yingde City Travel, Qingyuan
Yingde City, Qingyuan, Guangdong Province — an ancient town in Lingnan, home to karst wonders such as Baojing Palace and Yingxi Peak Forest. Experience cave exploration and ancient tea culture in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Karst and Tea Culture Tour in Yingde City
Explore caves, admire peaks, visit ancient villages, taste tea, and experience slow rural life
Explore Baojing Palace in the morning and marvel at the magical cave landscapes; stroll through Yingxi Peak Forest and cycle along the Peak Forest Gallery in the afternoon; check into a peak forest homestay in the evening and experience the rural night view.
- Jiulong Town Homestay
- Peak Forest Renjia Inn
- Yingde Urban Hotels
- Jiulong Tofu
- Beijiang River Fresh Seafood
- Yingde Bamboo Shoot Dried Braised Pork
- Leicha Porridge
- The cave is cool, it is recommended to bring a light coat
- Strong sunlight in the peak forest area, take sun protection measures
- It is recommended to rent local bicycles for cycling, which are light and suitable for road conditions
Visit Lianxi Ancient Village in the morning to experience thousands of years of Hakka culture; enter Jiqingli Black Tea Valley in the afternoon to experience tea picking and processing; taste black tea feast in the evening and end the trip.
- There are tourist special lines from Yingde urban area to major scenic spots
- Attractions in the peak forest area are scattered, self-driving or chartered car is recommended
- Rural roads are narrow, pay attention to safe meeting
- Baojing Palace: ¥85
- Yingxi Peak Forest Bamboo Raft Drifting: ¥120
- Jiqingli Black Tea Valley: Free (experience projects charged separately)
- Kyushu Post Station: ¥80
- It is recommended to wear dark clothes for tea picking experience to avoid tea stains
- Respect the lives of local residents when visiting ancient villages, do not enter private courtyards at will
- Choose regular shops to buy Yingde black tea, you can taste it on site
Must-Try Foods in Yingde City
Yingde Black Tea
Iconic specialty of Yingde, known as the "Oriental Golden Beauty". The tea soup is bright red and bright, with rich aroma, one of China's three famous black teas, can be drunk directly or with tea snacks.
Jiulong Tofu
Specialty of Jiulong Town, Yingde, made with local mountain spring water, tender texture and rich bean aroma. It can be fried, deep-fried, braised and boiled, a must-try food in Yingxi Peak Forest area.
Beijiang River Fresh Seafood
Beijiang River flows through Yingde, rich in river shrimp, yellow bone fish, Heshun fish, etc. The meat is fresh and tender, and steaming can best reflect its original flavor, a delicacy in local banquets.
Leicha Porridge
Traditional food of Yingde, grind tea leaves, peanuts, sesame and other ingredients into powder, cook with rice porridge, taste fragrant and mellow, with the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
- Spring (March-April): Rapeseed flowers bloom in the peak forest, the scenery is charming
- Summer (June-August): Suitable for cave summer resort and drifting activities
- Autumn (October-November): Tea garden picking season, suitable for tea culture experience
- Yingde Black Tea
- Jiulong Tofu
- Beijiang River Fresh Seafood
- Leicha Porridge
- Dongxiang Steamed Pork
- Tickets: About ¥250-350
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥100-180 per day
- Transportation: ¥100-200
- Total: ¥600-1000
- Is there an entrance fee for Yingxi Peak Forest? → The corridor is free, some attractions such as bamboo raft drifting charge fees
- Is there a seasonal limit for tea picking experience? → Best in spring and summer, a small amount of picking in autumn
- What are the characteristic souvenirs of Yingde? → Yingde black tea, Jiulong tofu products, dried bamboo shoots
- Is Baojing Palace suitable for the elderly to visit? → With elevator assistance, most sections are flat, suitable