Zhaoqing — a famous historical city in Lingnan, known as the “First Wonder of Lingnan.” Home to the karst wonderland of Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain, the “Green Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer,” blending natural landscapes with profound cultural heritage.
Central urban area of Zhaoqing and core cultural district, rich in historical heritage such as the Song Dynasty City Wall and Duan Inkstone.
Key eco-tourism zone, home to Dinghu Mountain National Nature Reserve.
An ancient Lingnan county with rich natural scenery and folk culture.
Known as the “Jade Capital of China,” rich in jade industry and agricultural tourism.
Known as the “Hometown of Bamboo in China,” featuring unique bamboo sea ecological landscapes.
Gateway to northwestern Guangdong, rich in karst landforms and cave landscapes.
One of the birthplaces of Lingnan culture, known as the “Little Guilin” for its picturesque landscapes.
An ancient Lingnan county combining Dragon Mother culture with rich natural ecological resources.
Admire Seven Star Crags, explore Dinghu Mountain ecology, and experience Duanzhou ancient charm
Visit Seven Star Crags in the morning and take a boat through the karst peaks. In the afternoon, hike Dinghu Mountain to enjoy the primeval forest and waterfall clusters.
Walk along the thousand-year-old Song Dynasty City Wall in the morning, then visit Duan Inkstone Cultural Village in the afternoon to learn about the craftsmanship of this national intangible cultural heritage.
Visit the Dragon Mother Ancestral Temple in Deqing County in the morning to experience Lingnan’s unique Dragon Mother culture and join a blessing ceremony. Enjoy local delicacies at noon before returning in the afternoon.
A traditional Zhaoqing delicacy wrapped in bamboo leaves with glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork belly, steamed for hours. Aromatic and soft, it represents Lingnan zongzi culture.
A creative banquet themed around Duan Inkstone culture, with dishes shaped like inkstones and brushes, perfectly blending food with local heritage.
Grass carp raised in Dinghu Mountain streams, firm and fresh, usually steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
A Deqing traditional snack made by drying rice sheets on bamboo poles, giving them a unique fragrance, served with secret sauces.