Qingyuan

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-Oct for rafting and green mountain routes; spring and autumn for cooler walking
Climate
Humid subtropical mountain climate with hot, wet summers, changing waterfall flow and weather-sensitive outdoor activities

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Gulong Gorge

古龙峡

All Ages

Admission

Park entry is free; rafting and high-altitude attractions are sold individually or in packages.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours without rafting; 5–6 hours for the full route.

02City Guide

Huangteng Gorge Ecotourism Area

黄腾峡生态旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Park entry is free; rafting, the cable car, corridor and coaster are sold individually or in packages.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for high-altitude attractions; 5–6 hours for a full rafting day.

03City Guide

Huangteng Gorge Tianmen Hanging Corridor

黄腾峡天门悬廊

All Ages

Admission

Corridor: CNY 108; with one-way cable car: CNY 138; with cable car and mountain coaster: CNY 198.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for a stand-alone visit; longer if staying for sunset and night scenery.

04City Guide

Feixia Scenic Area

飞霞风景区

All Ages

Admission

Online return packages: CNY 38–60, usually including admission, ferry and sightseeing vehicles.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the core caves; 4–5 hours for the longer historic-building route.

05City Guide

Feilai Temple

飞来寺

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; incense is available in the temple.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours by return boat; 4–5 hours for walking in and boating out.

06City Guide

Bijia Mountain Tourist Area

笔架山旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Waterfall and Qianguxi Forest Adventure: CNY 68–78; rafting: CNY 98–112; packages are also available.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for waterfalls; 3–4 hours with stream adventure; 5–6 hours with rafting.

07City Guide

Niuyuzui Scenic Area

牛鱼嘴原始生态风景区

All Ages

Admission

Base admission: CNY 68–75; glass bridge and slide packages: CNY 80–110; larger activity packages cost more.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the easy glass-bridge route; 4–5 hours for the forest-and-stream route.

08City Guide

Tianzi Mountain Waterfall

清远天子山瀑布

All Ages

Admission

Base admission: CNY 68; slide and glass-walk packages: CNY 80–110.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for waterfalls, café and the 520 Stairway; 4–5 hours with elevated attractions and stream activities.

09City Guide

Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor

英西峰林走廊

All Ages

Admission

The open corridor is free; named tea gardens and ticketed attractions charge separately.

Typical Visit

Half a day for the free Huanghua loop; one day for a paid-and-free combination.

10City Guide

Fenglin Xiaozhen

峰林晓镇

All Ages

Admission

Base admission: CNY 68–76; packages with selected rides and attractions: CNY 98–108.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the lake and train loop; 4–5 hours for a fuller park visit.

11City Guide

Dongtian Xianjing

洞天仙境

All Ages

Admission

Base admission: CNY 70–76; a one-way cave boat ride: CNY 20; elevated attractions cost extra.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for cave walking and a boat ride; 3–4 hours with additional attractions.

12City Guide

Baojing Palace

宝晶宫

All Ages

Admission

Cave admission: CNY 75–85; combination packages: CNY 99–138; high-altitude attractions cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the cave and lake; 3–4 hours with elevated attractions.

13City Guide

Yingde Tianmengou Scenic Area

英德天门沟景区

All Ages

Admission

Base admission: CNY 50–58; hot-spring and stream packages cost extra.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for stations 1–4; 5–6 hours for the nine-station route.

14City Guide

Lianzhou Underground River

连州地下河

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket: CNY 120 at the gate; from CNY 108 online in advance, including the boat ride and commentary.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for cave walking and the boat; 1.5–2 hours for the boat-first short route.

15City Guide

Huangchuan Three Gorges

湟川三峡

All Ages

Admission

Three Gorges cruise: CNY 45–50; Qingtian Glass Bridge: CNY 128–138.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the cruise; 2.5–3 hours with Qingtian Glass Bridge.

16City Guide

Millennium Yao Village

连南千年瑶寨

All Ages

Admission

Admission: CNY 118 at the gate or CNY 80–98 online; return sightseeing shuttle: CNY 30; Friday/Saturday bonfires cost extra.

Typical Visit

2–4 hours for a day visit; stay overnight for evening activities and early-morning views.

17City Guide

Sanpai Yao Villages

三排瑶寨

All Ages

Admission

Millennium Yao Village: CNY 118 at the gate or CNY 80–98 online; Youling Ancient Village is normally free.

Typical Visit

2–4 hours for Nangang; half a day to a full day for Youling.

18City Guide

Jinzi Mountain Ecotourism Area

金子山生态旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Base hiking admission: CNY 70–89; cable-car and glass-bridge packages: CNY 155–200; slide: CNY 30–50.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for cable car and short walking; 5–6 hours for the 999-step hiking route.

19City Guide

Jiqingli Black Tea Valley

积庆里红茶谷

All Ages

Admission

The wider tea valley is free; tea making, the small train and boats are optional paid activities.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for tea, Taiji Ridge and Tongxin Island; half a day to a full day with tea making and lake activities.

20City Guide

Yingxi Peak Forest Tea Horse Ancient Road

英西峰林茶马古道

All Ages

Admission

The Huanghua loop is free; Tea Horse Post Road horse and carriage experiences cost extra.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the free bridge-and-cave loop; 4–6 hours with riding and a wider Huanghua circuit.