Huaiji County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province — the gateway to the ancient Lingnan prefecture and the Swallow Capital of China, boasts unique karst landforms such as Yanyan Cave and preserves historical sites like Wenchang Pavilion. This 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes cave exploration, pastoral scenery, folk custom experience, and special food tasting.
Explore spectacular karst caves, visit the Peach Blossom Land, admire peak forest scenery, taste the delicacies of the Swallow Capital, and experience the unique charm of Huaiji's natural secret places and cultural customs
After arriving in Huaiji, head straight to Yanyan Scenic Area to explore the largest karst cave group in South China and watch the spectacular scene of tens of thousands of golden silk swallows inhabiting here. In the afternoon, experience drifting inside the cave, shuttling through the stalactite forest. In the evening, watch the thrilling "climbing to collect bird's nests" performance by local villagers and experience the intangible cultural heritage skills.
In the morning, go to the Peach Blossom Land Scenic Area, take a boat through the cave to enter the isolated village, and experience the pastoral life. In the afternoon, visit Heiyan Scenic Area to explore the undeveloped primitive cave. In the evening, stroll through the peak forest around Qiaotou Town and take photos of the karst landform sunset scenery.
In the morning, visit Wenchang Pavilion, the landmark building of Huaiji, to learn about the ancient education culture. Then go to Huaiji Museum to systematically understand the local history. In the afternoon, visit the intangible cultural heritage workshop and watch the Guixi Opera performance. In the evening, go to the specialty market to buy local specialties such as bird's nest products and Gangping Cut Noodles.
A special nourishing food in Huaiji, made from local golden silk bird's nests stewed with rock sugar, red dates, etc. It has a delicate and smooth taste, with the effect of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and is a precious health-preserving delicacy.
A traditional pickled product in Huaiji, made by pickling and fermenting mustard greens for 60 days. It has a golden color and a sour and fragrant taste. It can be eaten directly or stir-fried with meat, and is a common home-cooked side dish in the local area.
A specialty of Gangping Town in Huaiji, made from high-quality rice through traditional craftsmanship. The noodles are thin, smooth and flexible, resistant to boiling without breaking, suitable for frying, soup and other cooking methods, and is a famous agricultural product in the local area.
A traditional snack in Huaiji, made by steaming corn flour skin wrapped with fillings such as pork and peanuts. It has a soft taste and a strong corn flavor, and is a common breakfast food in the local area.