Charm of Lianjiang · Landscape of Orange Hometown
Lianjiang City, Zhanjiang — known as the "Hometown of Chinese Red Oranges", is home to the largest artificial lake in South China. It boasts magnificent reservoir scenery, dense mangrove wetlands, and the historical charm of a thousand-year-old ancient town. This 2-day 1-night tour allows you to enjoy lake views, explore wetlands, and taste red oranges.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological and Cultural Tour of Lianjiang City
Lakes and mountains + ecological wetlands + ancient town customs, experience the diverse charm of Lianjiang
Experience the miracle of artificial lake and the freshness of urban ecological lung throughout the day
- It is recommended to take a boat tour of Hedi Reservoir to enjoy the lakes and mountains
- The hiking trail of Tangshan Ridge is steep, it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes
- The best season for red orange picking is from November to January of the next year
- Business hotels in Lianjiang urban area
- Resorts around Hedi Reservoir
- Characteristic homestays at Red Orange Base
Experience the unique charm of mangrove ecology and thousand-year-old ancient town throughout the day
- Take a bamboo raft to watch the ebb and flow of tides in Gaoqiao Mangrove Forest
- Taste characteristic snacks and buy traditional handicrafts in Anpu Ancient Town
- Experience lychee picking in Xiexie Mountain (June-July)
- Purchase fresh fruits such as Lianjiang red oranges and carambolas
- Purchase local specialties (New Year cake, cured meat) in Anpu Ancient Town
- Taste characteristic dinner in Lianjiang urban area before returning
- Lianjiang City is about 60 kilometers away from Zhanjiang urban area, about 1 hour by self-driving
- Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport is about 80 kilometers away from Lianjiang City, it is recommended to arrange transportation in advance
Must-Try Foods in Lianjiang City
Anpu Chicken Rice
The signature dish of Anpu Town, Lianjiang. Local three-yellow chicken is boiled and cut into pieces, served with rice cooked with chicken oil. The chicken has crispy skin and tender meat, and the rice is rich in aroma, being one of the representatives of chicken rice in western Guangdong.
Tangpeng Braised Pork
A traditional famous dish of Tangpeng Town, Lianjiang. Selected local pork belly is braised with star anise, cinnamon and other spices for several hours. The meat is crispy and tender, fat but not greasy, with a rich aroma, being the main dish of local festival banquets.
Lianjiang Red Orange
The most renowned specialty of Lianjiang. The fruits are plump, with bright red flesh, juicy and sweet taste, rich in vitamin C, known as the "State Banquet Fruit". The best tasting period is from November to January of the next year.
Lianjiang Rice Noodle Roll
A characteristic breakfast in Lianjiang. Rice noodle rolls are steamed with rice milk, served with secret soy sauce and peanut oil, with a smooth and tender taste. You can add lean meat, eggs and other ingredients according to your preference, being one of the most popular breakfasts locally.
- Nov-Jan: Red orange ripening season, suitable for picking and tasting
- Mar-May: Mild climate, suitable for visiting reservoirs and climbing mountains
- Jun-Aug: Lychees ripen, picking experience is available, pay attention to heatstroke prevention
- Sep-Oct: Clear autumn weather, a good time for bird watching in mangrove forests
- It is recommended to arrange half a day for Hedi Reservoir, and you can taste fresh fish from the reservoir
- The best time to watch Gaoqiao Mangrove Forest is 2 hours before and after low tide
- Anpu Ancient Town is suitable for slow walking, it is recommended to arrange to experience food during lunch time
- Red orange picking needs to contact the planting base in advance to make an appointment
- Attractions in Lianjiang City are widely distributed, it is recommended to travel by self-driving or chartered car
- There are many mosquitoes in the mangrove area, it is recommended to bring mosquito repellent supplies
- Choose regular channels to buy red oranges to avoid buying ripened fruits
- Lianjiang's food is concentrated in Anpu Ancient Town and Zhonghua Road in Lianjiang urban area
- There are shuttle buses from Zhanjiang urban area to Lianjiang urban area, about 1 hour, fare ¥15
- You can take township buses or taxis from Lianjiang urban area to various attractions
- Self-driving from Zhanjiang urban area to Lianjiang via Yuzhan Expressway, about 50 minutes
- Self-driving from Guangzhou urban area to Lianjiang takes about 4 hours, or take high-speed rail to Zhanjiang and then transfer to shuttle bus