01Nature Escape
Wanlv Lake Scenic Area
万绿湖风景区
All Ages
Admission
From CNY 198 for main-area boat packages; Jinghuayuan CNY 35 online in advance or CNY 40 on site.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for Jinghuayuan; half a day to a full day for the main cruise.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Apr for cooler city, mountain and heritage walking; summer needs heat and rain planning
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers, mild winters, and weather-sensitive mountain and water activities
Top Attractions
02Nature Escape
Jinghuayuan Scenic Area (Mirror Flower Garden)
万绿湖镜花缘
All Ages
Admission
CNY 35 online in advance or CNY 40 on site; sightseeing vehicle CNY 10 one way.
Typical Visit
2–3.5 hours for the main routes; about 7–8 kilometres for the full walking option.
03City Guide
Xinfengjiang Dam
新丰江大坝
All Ages
Admission
Free; no ticket or reservation.
Typical Visit
1–2 hours for the dam; about 3 hours with Bijia Mountain and the greenway.
04City Guide
Guishan Scenic Area
河源桂山
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 88 online or CNY 98 on site; glass bridge, cable car and other projects may be separate.
Typical Visit
4–6 hours for the standard or summit visit; 6–8 hours for the longer waterfall loop.
05City Guide
Heyuan Museum
河源市博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free with real-name reservation or ID check.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours; about 4–5 hours with Guifeng Pagoda and Heyuan Dinosaur Museum.
06City Guide
Heyuan Dinosaur Museum
河源恐龙博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 adult entry; basement interactive products may cost extra.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours; longer if you add the riverside or another museum.
07Food District
Taiping Ancient Street
河源太平古街
All Ages
Admission
Free street access; shops and venues set their own prices.
Typical Visit
1.5–3 hours, depending on food and shop stops.
08City Guide
Guifeng Pagoda
龟峰塔
All Ages
Admission
Park access is free; pagoda climbing may be unavailable or subject to separate site rules.
Typical Visit
30–60 minutes for the pagoda and park; about 2–3 hours with the museum and waterfront.
09City Guide
Sujiawei East River Gallery Scenic Area
苏家围东江画廊旅游景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40–50 for entry; boat options are separate.
Typical Visit
3–5 hours for the village and riverside route.
10Built Heritage
Linzhai Ancient Village
林寨古村
All Ages
Admission
Free village access; some private or heritage interiors may have separate rules.
Typical Visit
2–4 hours, depending on how much of the village you walk.
11City Guide
Yequgou Scenic Area
野趣沟
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 50 entry; sightseeing car and seasonal drifting products may be separate.
Typical Visit
4–5 hours for the standard route; longer with the cave and drifting option.
12City Guide
Longchuan Huoshan Scenic Area
龙川霍山风景区
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 55 entry; magic carpet and glass walkway products may be separate.
Typical Visit
3–4 hours for the main hike; about 4–5 hours with optional projects.
13Historic Walk
Tuocheng Ancient Town
佗城
All Ages
Admission
Free core town walk; optional or private ancestral halls may have separate rules.
Typical Visit
2–4 hours for the core sites and town streets.
14City Guide
Shangping Peach Blossom Mountain
上坪桃花山
All Ages
Admission
Open rural landscape; orchard access and peach-picking fees vary by season and location.
Typical Visit
Half a day for village roads and orchards; longer if adding a rural meal.
15Nature Escape
Jiulian Mountains
九连山
Adults Focused
Admission
Most hiking routes and campsites are free; regulated outings and farm stays may have separate fees.
Typical Visit
Half a day for tea gardens; 6–8 hours for the Heshi Line.
16City Guide
Yuewang Mountain Scenic Area
越王山风景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 entry; via ferrata Lines A–C are separate, from CNY 128 to CNY 236.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the relaxed walk; 3–4 hours with via ferrata.
17City Guide
Huanglongyan She Ethnic Culture Tourist Area
黄龙岩畲族风情旅游区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40–45 entry; paid project packages are separate.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the cave route; 3–4 hours with paid projects.
18Built Heritage
Heyuan Bavarian Manor
河源巴伐利亚庄园
All Ages
Admission
Usually free on ordinary days; holiday admission and resort products may be separate.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for architecture; about 6–8 hours for a park, hot-spring and water-park day.