Self-driving travel recommendations during the National Day holiday

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1. Daqitou Liyou Ancient Village

The ancient buildings in Daqitou Village were built by Zheng Shaozhong, the admiral of the Guangdong Navy in the Qing Dynasty. It was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and is a representative Qing Dynasty village in central Guangdong. The village has residences, ancestral halls, family temples, mansions, pagodas, sun flats, squares and ponds, where ethnic groups live together, with a coordinated layout and unified style.

The building complex adopts a hard-topped pot-ear style sealing volcanic wall, and the internal layout adopts the typical "three rooms and two corridors" style of Guangdong folk houses. The ancient buildings in Daqitou Village are dense and neat, with crisscross alleys and a checkerboard layout. They are equipped with fire escapes and anti-theft facilities. The sewer drainage system uses stone culverts, and the structure is very reasonable. The overall layout of the ancient buildings in Daqitou Village is from west to east, with the front and back of the pond as the background. The front is open and the back is closed, which has sufficient scientific basis.

Daqitou Village under the setting sun

The entire village covers an area of ??about 52,000 square meters, and the ancient building complex covers an area of ??about 14,000 square meters. In front of it is a half-acre fish pond with a pond foundation built with There are three stones, with the protruding part shaped like a spout. There is a stroke-shaped ancient pagoda - Wen Pagoda - beside the pond. There are two square stones under the pagoda. The larger one is about three feet high and shaped like an inkstone. The smaller one is like a square seal, forming an obvious The complete cultural landscape of the "Four Treasures of the Study" expresses the hope that future generations will "study and become officials".

Route: Depart from Shabei Station of Guangzhou Ring Expressway, enter Guangfo Expressway, drive about 15km, turn into Guangsan Expressway at Yayao Interchange, drive about 34km to Sanshui entrance, get off at Guangsan Expressway . After exiting the Guangsan Expressway, turn onto Provincial Highway 269 and head north toward Datang. When you reach Baoyue, turn right onto Provincial Highway 361. Pass through Nanbian Town and reach Leping Town. Turn left onto County Road 497 and drive north for about 2km. Daqitou Village.

Player comments:

The Lion King: Personally, I think it is nothing more than ancient buildings. For those of us who don't have a deep study of architecture, we really can't tell the difference between it and similar ancient villages. However, it really feels like a world away. There are iron gates in several straight alleys throughout the village, which can be lowered at the same time when necessary, like a big fortress. Moreover, the roads seem to be connected, like walking into a maze.

2. Go to Zhuji Ancient Alley to find your roots

Zhuji Ancient Alley is located 9 kilometers north of Nanxiong City and was originally named Jingzong Alley. The total length of Zhuji Alley is 1,500 meters. The road is paved with cobblestones and about 3-4 meters wide. The ancient post road passes through the alley. The three gatehouses in the alley were built in the early Qing Dynasty. There is an ancient pagoda from the Yuan Dynasty inside the south gate, called "Hu Fei Pagoda". This is the only ancient pagoda from the Yuan Dynasty in Guangdong that can be dated. It was built in 1350. The tower is 3.5 meters high, has seven floors and eight corners, and is made of 17 pieces of finely carved red sandstone. There is an ancient well next to the tower. Legend has it that Concubine Hu committed suicide by throwing herself into this well.

Zhuji Ancient Alley was an important commercial town on the road from the Central Plains and Jiangnan to Lingnan in ancient times. In ancient times, the Shajiao Inspection Department was located in Shajiao at the north exit of Zhuji Lane. Zhuji Lane is the birthplace and ancestral home of most Pearl River Delta residents.

There are two theories about how Zhuji Lane got its name. It is said that during the Baoli period of Emperor Jingzong of the Tang Dynasty, seven generations of a family named Zhang Chang lived together in the alley. The imperial court specially awarded a pearl ribbon ring to commend this filial piety. In order to avoid the posthumous title of the ancestral temple, Jingzong Alley was renamed "Zhuji Alley"; It is said that there was Zhuji Alley during the Xiangfu period of the Song Dynasty. When the Song Dynasty was crossing south, the courtiers drove into the ridge and stopped at Nanxiong. They also named the place "Zhuji Alley".

Zhuji Ancient Alley

According to investigation, there are currently 141 Zhuji immigrants with surnames who moved south in history and are distributed throughout the Pearl River Delta, and tens of millions of them have emigrated abroad. . In recent years, a large number of descendants of Zhuji Lane have returned to trace their roots and build ancestral halls.

Route: Take the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway northbound at the Taihe Entrance and Exit, pass through the Wayaogang Service Area and Yuwan Service Area, and get off the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway at the Shaxi Entrance and Exit, about 176.8km. After getting off the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, turn left onto National Highway 106, go north for about 7.4km, and arrive at Nanhua Temple. Then continue northbound along National Highway 106, bypassing Shaoguan City, and drive about 33km, passing Huanghengling and Tucun, to Xinzhuang Fuhou Merge with National Highway 323, pass through the bridge toll station, leave Xinzhuangfu and drive about 15km to Zhoutian Town. Drive about 20.5km to the Jiangkou toll station. The toll is 7 yuan. After passing the Jiangkou toll station, continue driving for about 5km to Shixing. county seat. After passing Shixing County for about 36km, we arrived at Nanxiong City, passed through Nanxiong City, drove for about 2km, turned right onto Provincial Road 342, and then drove along Provincial Road 342 for about 7km until we came to Zhuji Ancient Alley.

Player comments:

Yuanyuan: Self-driving tours in Shaoguan are a good idea for people who don’t have enough time and just want to spend the weekend. Take the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway from Zhongluotan to the Qujiang exit. Three hours is enough. Strolling along the ancient road town, walking slowly, you will feel very peaceful and can relieve the work pressure.

3. Nanling reaches the highest peak

Nanling National Forest Park is located in the core area of ??Nanling Mountains, 70 kilometers away from Shaoguan City in the east and 50 kilometers away from Pingshi Town in the north. It is 10 kilometers away from the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway Bridge exit in the east, with a total area of ??273 square kilometers.

Nanling National Forest Park is the tallest and majestic mountain in Guangdong. Shikengkong, with an altitude of 1,902 meters, is the "No. 1 peak in Guangdong". Shijiuling, with an altitude of 1,888 meters, is the second peak in Guangdong. It is surrounded by other peaks. Towering, majestic or majestic, they are well-proportioned and naturally formed.

Nanling National Forest Park

Nanling National Forest Park mainly has four major scenic spots: Waterfall Corridor Scenic Area; Primitive Forest ("Little Huangshan") Scenic Area; Guangdong's highest peak stone Kengkong Scenic Area; Water Valley Scenic Area. These four scenic spots can be called the four wonders of Nanling.

Route: Take the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway northbound at the Taihe entrance, pass through the Wayaogang service area, Yuwan service area, and Qujiang service area, and get off the expressway at the "Daqiao, Nanling Park" exit, about 260km . After getting off the highway, turn right and drive for about 20 minutes to reach Nanling National Forest Park.

Guidelines for a self-driving tour in Nanling National Forest Park:

Hongxingping is the starting point of the X327 Highway. There are milestones along the way. Drivers can follow this highway to the peak. Turn right at the fork after the 12-kilometer road sign and you will reach the Water Valley.

Continuing on for about 2 kilometers from 19 kilometers, you can reach the gate of the reserve, where there is a barbecue place. Those who drive to the summit can only drive another 10 kilometers of winding mountain road. They must first enter the Hunan Mangshan National Forest Park (and buy a 20 yuan ticket) and then walk up to the summit Shikengkong.

Player comments:

Garfield: It takes about three and a half hours from Guangzhou. After passing the "Meizi'ao Tunnel" on the way, pay attention to the exit sign on the right - turn right at the "Daqiao. Nanling Park" exit and go straight for about 2 minutes. At the three-way intersection, turn right according to the sign, and then go straight for 10 minutes. At the entrance of Nanling National Forest Park, the toll for the entire journey is about 125 yuan. Compared with the city people, the local people are so simple that you will be moved. They eat hot, freshly fried dishes and sit in the open space in front of the host's house to eat. They have large low tables and low stools. When you look up, you can see To the moonlight and the silhouette of distant mountains. I prefer to try new things, and I highly recommend the local "stone pig". This is a lean type of pig, with crispy, smooth meat and a strong aroma when stir-fried or cooked.

4. Nangang Ancient Yao Village Collection

Nangang Pai Yao Village is located on a mountain 803 meters above sea level. The view in front is excellent and the scenery is charming.

Different from other Yao villages, which mostly have earth-and-wood houses, Nangang Paiyao village is basically all blue-brick and black-tiled houses. The houses are arranged in an orderly manner and are very beautiful. The alleys in the village are paved with stones. Even if it rains, it will not be muddy or difficult to walk. Obviously, this is a stockade with history.

This village faces west to east, backed by mountains and surrounded by karst peaks. The terrain is dangerous and magnificent. It is also called Nangang Pai or Xingxiang Pai. It is one of the eight major pavilions in Liannan Paiyao. It was first built in the Song Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. Experts such as Yao scholars, Professor Liu Baoyuan from the Minzu University of China, and Professor Zhang Youjun, president of the China Yao Research Society, believe that it is “the oldest, largest, most distinctive, and best-preserved Yao village of the Yao people in China and even the world. It can be called the No. 1 Yao Village in China! ”

Nangang Pai Yao Village

Route: First take the Guangqing Expressway to Qingyuan. Please note that when you are at the exit of Yinzhan Hot Spring, To go to Qingyuan, you have to turn right first. After getting off the expressway, you enter the Qinglian first-level road section of the G107 corridor. However, the road condition on this section is poor, so be careful to control your speed.

After arriving at Liannan County, turn into Provincial Highway S261 and drive in the direction of Sanpai for about 12km. Pass Sanpai Yao Village and continue driving for about 4km. Return to the Sanpai intersection and turn right. The 397 County Road section leads to Nangang Town. There are road signs directing you to Nangang Paiyao Village. After turning right, County Road 397 is a cement road. At the end, you will reach Nangang Paiyao Village.

Player comments:

Old Chen: Follow the Guangshen Expressway through the North Second Ring Road and turn into the Guangqing Expressway to the end. You can enter "Qinglian" along National Highway 107 without entering Qingyuan. (Qingyuan to Lianzhou) First Class Highway" passes through the boundary of Yangshan. When approaching Lianzhou, there is a sculpture of "National Unity". From here, turn left and enter Liannan, and soon reach Sanjiang Town, Liannan County. It is about 170 kilometers from Qingyuan to Liannan and takes about 2 and a half hours to walk; while from Liannan to Qingyuan, it takes more than 3 hours to walk due to the worse road conditions. The road conditions from Liannan County to several surrounding scenic spots are okay, but the road from Youling Xincun to Youling Laopai is poor. Small cars with the bottom chassis are not easy to drive, and large cars are difficult to drive because of their long body and narrow and sharp turns. , preferably China and Pakistan. In terms of food, Liannan's consumption is not high. Breakfast costs 5-8 yuan which is pretty good. Dinner costs about 20-30 yuan and you can be very satisfied. The free-range chicken, river fish, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, etc. here are all good. What impressed me deeply was the Dongpi breakfast shop opposite the Liannan County Government. The dumplings cost only 1 yuan. They tasted very good and were filling. There are many varieties of fried food sold on the street, usually three for one yuan, and they are worth trying.

5. Tour the ancient city of Pinghai to see turtles

Pinghai Town, Huidong, is located at the southern end of the Niping Peninsula in the southeast of Guangdong Province, next to Daya Bay and Red Bay. Pinghai Ancient City was built in the 18th year of Minghong Dynasty (1385). In ancient times, it was a "guard city" to fight against the enemy. Today, the city walls and buildings in the city are relatively intact, and the city retains rich national cultural heritage. In February 1991, Pinghai was designated as one of the first batch of historical and cultural cities in Guangdong Province by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Huidong Pinghai Town Ancient Village

Pinghai Ancient Village retains the four towers in the east, south, west and north, but now they feel a bit stale after renovation. No tickets are required to enter the ancient village. , two old streets running east-west and north-south connect the ancient city gate far away. This is the "Cross Ancient Street" of the ancient city. It is connected with the ancient city and looks harmonious and decent. The streets still maintain the appearance of rows and rows of ancient houses. Most of these residences are square brick houses with a balanced and symmetrical plan, which are comprehensive structures evolved from the mansion style, the dragon dragon style, and the courtyard house.

There are seven ancient wells in the ancient city, called "Seven Star Wells". It is said that the wells were calibrated according to the names of the sun, moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Saturn. The Qixing Well is about 8 meters deep and is made of standard stones and is very solid. The diameter of the wells is all circular, and the well platforms are either square or round. The water quality of Qixingjing changes with the climate. The water is thin in the rainy season and salty in the winter during drought.

Qixingjing, Pinghai Town

Ganggang Bay Sea Turtle Nature Reserve: Located at the junction of Ganggang Town and Red Bay, Huidong County, the reserve covers an area of ??4 square kilometers and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is close to the sea and has a very secluded environment. Since ancient times, it has been a natural place for sea turtles to come ashore to lay eggs and reproduce. The locals call it "Turtle Bay" and it is the only breeding bed for sea turtles on the 18,000-kilometer coastline of mainland my country. The Port Sea Turtle Nature Reserve is also the only sea turtle nature reserve on the global continental shelf, which can be called "one of the best in China".

Route: First take the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, then drive about 10km, then turn into the North Second Ring Road at the North Second Ring Exit 10km away from the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, turn to the North Second Ring Road at the Huocun Toll Station, and drive 4km Afterwards, transfer to Guanghui Expressway at the Luogang entrance and then transfer to Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway at Lingkeng. The total length of Guanghui Expressway is 153km.

After turning onto the Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway, drive east for about 11km to the Baiyun entrance and exit, and get off the Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway. After getting off the Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway at Baiyun Station, turn to National Highway 324 and drive southeast for about 13km to Daputun. Turn right at the T-junction here. After traveling for about 1km, turn right at the three-way intersection toward Tiechong. It will take about 9km to reach Tiechong. Yong, and then pass through Chizhupai for about 15km to Pinghai County.

Player comments:

Lao Chen: After getting off the expressway and seeing the road sign pointing to Pinghai, pay attention to the narrow road, and you have to dodge left and right to avoid crossing from time to time. A leisurely herd of cattle crossed the road, but soon the sight suddenly opened up, and the endless sea unfolded before our eyes.

6. Forest Bathing in Shimen Forest Park

Shimen National Forest Park is a national forest park established in 1995 with the approval of the Ministry of Forestry. It is also the first international forest bathing establishment approved by the Ministry of Forestry. field. When you come to Shimen Forest, in addition to admiring the red leaves in autumn, you can also climb mountains, play in the water, and those who like the outdoors can also go hiking and camping. Of course, you can come here to breathe the fresh air and taste the fragrant tea and coarse rice from the farmers. It's a great treat.

In the windiest area of ??Shizao, there are attractions such as Lotus Lake, Carp Slate, Bodhidharma's Footprints, Dundi Sound, Big and Small Tianchi, and Original Secondary Forest. Along the Lianhua Lake, you can climb to the flag-planting summit at an altitude of 850 meters and overlook the beautiful scenery of the park. Before arriving at the remaining 16,000 acres of virgin secondary forest in South China, there is a large grassland next to the reservoir with a small stream flowing through it. It is a good place for camping, but you are not allowed to light a fire here without permission, lest it cause a fire and damage the environment.

Shimen Forest Park

Route: Starting from Guangzhou, take the Xingang-Guangcong Highway, passing through the four towns of Taihe, Zhongluotan, Taiping and Shengang, and then through Conghua City towards Continue driving in the direction of Wenquan, starting from the starting point of the highway in Xinguang, about 65km, passing through Taihe and Tianyongtai toll stations. The maximum toll is 15 yuan. You will see the road sign directing to Nankunshan. Turn right to enter Provincial Highway 355. , go about 5km further, and come to the three-way intersection. At this time, you can see the sign for Shimen Forest Park. Follow the sign and turn left onto this county-level road. Walk to the end and you will arrive at Shimen Forest Park.

Player comments:

Qingqing Riverside Grass: After the entrance of Zhongshan Avenue of the South China Expressway, turn left onto the Guangzhou section of the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway. The road quality of this section of road is obviously much better than that of the Beijing-Zhuhai-Northern Guangdong section, with clear road lines and eye-catching signs. The scenery outside the car window is very eye-catching. The mountains, rivers and fields are pleasing to the eye. Follow the signs for Shimen Forest Park and walk up the mountain. The speed limit on the mountain is 40 kilometers. Although the winding mountain road is winding, it is very smooth. The car slowly climbs up the mountain without feeling strenuous at all. I feel that Shimen Forest Park is famous. It's not big, but its pastoral scenery makes it a good place to relax.

7. Hakka sentiment in Sujiawei Village

The whole village in Sujiawei believes in Su. It is said that they are all descendants of Su Dongpo. Naturally, they are also Hakkas. The famous residence here , are also mainly Hakka enclosed houses, but they are not round enclosed dragon houses, but are surrounded by rows of square houses. The side doors inside are mostly arches with half roofs. The patio here is similar to the famous Wannan Similar to other houses, there are culverts for drainage. On rainy days, the water collected in the patio is drained away through the culverts. Therefore, as long as there is no flood in the Dongjiang River, Sujiawei will not be flooded. A good drainage system is naturally a factor in the Sujiawei family. This is an important reason why many old houses in Wei are well preserved.

There is another special thing in Sujiawei, that is, the village has preserved an unusually large number of slogans from various periods. Although these special historical marks can be seen in most old villages in Heyuan and Meizhou areas. , but it is rare to see so many intact ones as in Sujiawei. From the period of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea, to the period of learning from Dazhai in agriculture, naturally, the most numerous ones are still slogans from the Cultural Revolution period.

The oldest residential house in the village is Yongsi Hall, built in 1481. It was built in memory of Su Dongshan, the eighth ancestor of Sujiawei, so it is also called Dongshan Su Gong Temple.

The mountains and rivers of Sujiawei Village are secluded

Route: First take the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, then drive about 10km and then turn into the North Second Ring Road at the exit of the North Second Ring Road at 10km of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway. Turn to the North Second Ring Expressway at the Huocun Toll Station. After driving 4km, turn into the Guanghui Expressway at the Luogang entrance. At the 94km Xiaojin entrance of the Guanghui Expressway, turn into the Huihe Expressway. After completing the 94km Huihe Expressway, you have not yet reached Huizhou City. You have to continue on the A-Shenzhen Expressway, which is a seamlessly connected Guangdong-Jiangxi Expressway.

Sujiawei is located near Yihe Town, so you have to turn to Meihe Expressway. Pass the hot water service area at 105km of the A-Shen Expressway, go forward 5km, turn right and seamlessly enter the Meihe Expressway from the Meihe Expressway entrance and exit, and then exit at the first entrance and exit of the Meihe Expressway at 154km, Yihe Exit, these two sections of expressway ***97km.

After exiting the Yihe entrance, turn left and pass through Yihe Town. About 3km away, you will arrive at Sujiawei Village.

Player comments:

Remake of Snoopy: Sujiawei, Heyuan, known as "the most beautiful countryside in China", made me come here because of its reputation, but I feel that its reputation is a bit exaggerated. Live in a farmhouse, eat farm food, experience farm work, enjoy farmhouse fun, and experience the joy of harvest. I can't tell the difference between it and several long-famous scenic spots in western and northern Guangdong. However, I highly recommend the salty and sour urn here. It is filled with fatty meat, sour and spicy, not greasy at all. It can be regarded as a major local specialty.

8. Watch windmills on Nan'ao Island

The main island of Nan'ao Island covers an area of ??128.35 square kilometers), the sea area is 4,600 square kilometers, and it has a permanent population of more than 70,000.

Nan'ao Island is located in the East Guangdong Sea, at the center of the three major ports of Kaohsiung-Xiamen-Hong Kong, and is close to the main international route of the Western Pacific.

Qing'ao Bay on Nan'ao Island is a gently sloping beach with soft sand, clear water and moderate salinity. It is an excellent natural beach and one of the two A-level bathing beaches in Guangdong Province. There are more than 50 cultural relics and historic sites and more than 30 temples on Nan'ao Island, which has the characteristics of a three-dimensional intersection that combines "sea, history, temples and mountains".

The windmill array on Nan'ao Island is a sight not to be missed. The Nan'ao Wind Farm Tourist Area is located in the Guolao Mountains of the Eastern Peninsula. The spectacular windmill array stands on the lush mountain top of Nan'ao Island, connected with the sky above and the sea thousands of miles below, forming a magnificent new landscape of southern Guangdong. At present, the wind farm has installed 111 of the most advanced automatic wind turbines in the world, with a total installed capacity of 42,000 kilowatts and an annual power generation of more than 100 million kilowatt hours. It is the largest island wind farm in Asia.

Nanao Island

Route: First take the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, then drive about 10km and then turn into the North Second Ring Road at the North Second Ring Road exit 10km away from the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, and pay a toll at Huocun At the station, transfer to the North Second Ring Expressway. After driving 4km, transfer to the Guanghui Expressway at the Luogang entrance, and then transfer to the Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway at Lingkeng. The total length of Guanghui Expressway is 153km.

After getting on the Shenzhen-Shantou Expressway, drive towards Shantou. After crossing the Shantou Bay Bridge, get off the expressway at the lake center entrance. After getting off the highway, turn to Provincial Highway 336, walk east to the end, about 12km, and arrive at Laiwu Wharf.

The legendary Nan'ao Island Bridge has not yet been built. Now you can only take a ferry from Laiwu Pier to get to the island. Flights to the island normally depart every 2 hours. The first boat to the island starts at 8 a.m., and the first boat out of the island is at 7 a.m.

Player comments:

Old Chen: The famous windmills in South Australia feel like huge monsters standing high on the hillside, up to 10 stories high, with wind blades on the top. Looking from the bottom of the mountain, it is even more spectacular. However, except for the windmill, which is a bit special and fresh, there are basically no other features.

9. Enjoy waterfalls in Panlong Gorge

Panlong Gorge original eco-tourism area is located in the northwest of Deqing County, 28 kilometers away from the county seat. The entire eco-tourism area covers an area of ??30,000 acres. . The canyons in the area are long, and there are more than 100 rare waterfalls in the area. It is the first tourist area recognized by the Guangdong Provincial Tourism Bureau to have waterfall groups of more than 10 levels. It is known as "Rare in Asia and No. 1 in Guangdong." Waterfalls".

Panlong Gorge Scenic Area

Panlong Gorge Scenic Area is full of ancient trees, and the national first-level protected plant "living plant fossil" Heliconia sibirica is scattered throughout. The negative ion content of the canyon air reaches 1.25 billion per cubic meter. It is the largest natural oxygen reservoir in South China.

With its unique endowment of natural ecological resources such as mountains, water, and forests, Panlongxia Ecological Tourism Zone has successfully developed canyon rafting, plank road sightseeing, waterfall sightseeing, canyon oxygen tasting, and large ladders.

Route: Exit the Guangzhou-Shanghai-Guangzhou No. 3 Expressway in the west, on Sanshui National Highway 321, go west through Zhaoqing in the direction of Wuzhou to Deqing, and then go north of Deqing for 18 kilometers to reach the Panlong Canyon Scenic Area.

Accommodation: The newly launched Panlong Paradise Resort Hotel at the foot of Panlong Gorge is a choice you can’t miss. In addition, Asia’s first lavender cabin hotel, Taohuazhai lakeside villas, forest cabins and mountaintop resort cabins We are also waiting for your visit.

Food: Be sure to try Deqing’s local bamboo shoots powder, which is white and smooth. In addition, Shouwu pancakes made from Shouwu, which is abundant in the local area, as well as Xijiang stuffed black tofu, stuffed potatoes, fried native dog, Guangzhou Buddha's hand, Shankeng fish, Shanshui tofu flower, etc. are also very distinctive.

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