Guangning County Travel
Guangning County, Zhaoqing, Guangdong — known as the Hometown of China's Bamboo Sea and one of the birthplaces of southern martial arts, boasts the largest bamboo forest scenic area in the country and preserves red heritage sites such as Zhou Qijian's Former Residence. This 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes bamboo ecological sightseeing, martial arts culture experience, red history exploration, and special food tasting.
3-Day 2-Night In-depth Tour of Guangning County
Wander through the green sea of bamboo forests, explore the origins of martial arts, revisit red memories, taste the delicacies of the bamboo town, and experience the unique charm of Guangning's natural ecology and cultural heritage
Arrive in Guangning, check into the hotel and then head to Zhuhai Grand View Scenic Area, stroll through the 10,000-mu bamboo forest to enjoy the fresh oxygen bar, and visit the Bamboo Culture Museum to learn about the diverse values of bamboo. In the afternoon, experience bamboo raft drifting, shuttle through the bamboo stream and admire the scenery on both sides. In the evening, watch the sunset over the bamboo forest and feel the peaceful atmosphere.
- Zhuhai Grand View Resort Hotel
- Guangning International Hotel
- Bamboo Town Featured Homestay
- Bamboo Shoot Banquet
- Guangning Wonton
- Bamboo Worm Stuffed
- The bamboo forest is hot in summer, take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures
- Prepare a change of clothes for drifting
- It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes for walking in the bamboo forest
In the morning, head to Baoding Mountain Scenic Area to admire the natural wonder of "Yuanbao Mountain" and the Bamboo Culture Park. In the afternoon, visit Zhuhai National Forest Park and go deep into the primitive bamboo forest secret land. In the evening, visit Martial Arts Culture Village to watch southern martial arts performances and experience basic martial arts skills.
- About 20 minutes' drive from the county seat to Baoding Mountain
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended between scenic areas
- Some sections are mountain roads, drive carefully
- Baoding Mountain: ¥50
- Zhuhai National Forest Park: ¥40
- Martial Arts Culture Village: Free (extra charge for performances)
- There are many steps in Baoding Mountain, pay attention to safety
- The signal in the forest park is weak, go with companions
- Martial arts performances can be reserved 1 day in advance
In the morning, visit Zhou Qijian's Former Residence to cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs and understand the history of Guangning Peasant Movement. In the afternoon, visit Guangning Museum to systematically understand the local history and culture. In the evening, head to the specialty market to buy dried bamboo shoots, bamboo handicrafts and other special products, and end the trip.
- Zhou Qijian's Former Residence → Guangning Museum
- Specialty Market → County Food Street
- Taste special lunch before returning
- Dried Guangning Bamboo Shoots
- Bamboo Woven Tea Sets
- Chikeng Roast Pork
- Tea Oil
- Zhou Qijian's Former Residence: Free
- Guangning Museum: Free
- Attractions in the county seat can be reached on foot or by shared electric bikes
Must-Try Foods in Guangning County
Guangning Bamboo Shoot Banquet
A special banquet with local fresh bamboo shoots as the main raw material, including more than ten kinds of dishes such as boiled bamboo shoots, sour bamboo shoot fried pork, and bamboo shoot stuffed, which are fresh, crisp and refreshing, with a delicate and sweet taste, reflecting the dietary characteristics of the bamboo town.
Guangning Wonton
A local traditional snack, the wonton skin is as thin as paper, the filling is mainly fresh meat, served with soup made from dried flathead fish, with a smooth and tender taste and delicious flavor, it is the first choice for Guangning people's breakfast.
Chikeng Roast Pork
A specialty of Chikeng Town, Guangning, selected local black pork belly, marinated with secret sauce and then roasted, with crispy skin, tender meat, not greasy, moderate salty and fragrant, it is a famous dish in local banquets.
Sour Taro Shoots
A traditional preserved product in Guangning, made from fresh taro shoots through pickling and fermentation, crispy and sour, can be eaten directly or stir-fried, which helps digestion and stimulates appetite.
- Spring (March-April): Bamboo shoots just emerge, fresh and tender
- Autumn (October-November): Cool climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Ninth day of the ninth lunar month: Martial arts exchange activities in some villages and towns
- Guangning Bamboo Shoot Banquet
- Guangning Wonton
- Chikeng Roast Pork
- Sour Taro Shoots
- Bamboo Worm Stuffed
- Tickets: About ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥30-60 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥600-1000
- What is the opening time of Zhuhai Grand View drifting? → 09:00-16:30 (extended to 17:30 in summer)
- Best season to taste Guangning bamboo shoots? → March-May in spring
- Do I need to make an appointment to visit Zhou Qijian's Former Residence? → No appointment needed for individual visitors, groups need to book 1 day in advance
- Driving time from Guangning to Zhaoqing urban area? → About 1.5 hours