A Fairyland Journey to the Top Mountain in Lingnan: A Day Trip to Mount Luofu
by SaraHaugen
May 1, 2025
【3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour】Explore Huizhou’s stunning landscapes for just 1000 RMB per person! Super detailed itinerary + tips to avoid pitfalls are here~
🌈Day 1: Follow Su Dongpo to Tour West Lake
- Morning: Huizhou West Lake
✨Must-visit: Watch the sunrise at Su Causeway at 5:30, the six lakes in the morning mist are absolutely breathtaking! Hanfu rental 30 RMB/set, wear it on the Nine-Bend Bridge and learn the "pretend to accidentally pass by" photo pose from the locals 🤳
🚣♀️Boat ride on the lake 30 RMB/person, with a young lady narrating the love story of Dongpo and Chaoyun~
🍯Food: Osmanthus lotus root starch + glutinous rice cake 10 RMB/portion, Li Ji’s radish hot pot on Shuidong Street is full of flavor!
- Afternoon: Walk through the 1980s Arcade Street
✂️Experience intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting art for 30 RMB, perfect for DIY couple souvenirs~
🌃Look for 【Mute Tofu Shop】25 RMB/portion stuffed tofu, crispy outside and tender inside, absolutely delicious!
🏨Accommodation: Jinjiang Inn rooftop terrace, buy a small drink for 20 RMB and enjoy the night view of Xizhi River 🌌 Only 100 RMB per person!
🔥Day 2: Double Bay Walking Diary
🌙Three must-do things at Shuangyue Bay:
1️⃣Free drone-view at Daxing Mountain Observation Deck 📸
2️⃣Visit the sea turtle base and pet the turtles, super healing~
3️⃣200 RMB for a private boat to catch and eat fresh seafood, mantis shrimp thicker than your finger!
🌹Xunliao Bay Rose Chapel Afternoon Tea:
🎂Instagram-worthy desserts in a seaside glass house, only 50 RMB per person for stunning photos! Transparent paddleboard 100 RMB including island ferry ticket, fun even if you can’t swim~
💤Sea view room 200+ RMB per person, balcony with infinity pool effect 🏊♀️
⛰Day 3: Luofu Mountain Immortal Cultivation Guide
🚠Recommend cable car up + walk down, the sea of clouds at Feiyun Peak looks like cotton candy!
🧘♂️30 RMB to wear Taoist robes and practice Tai Chi, the Five Animal Frolics are fun even for kids~
🐝Don’t overpay for souvenirs! 20 RMB lychee honey and 15 RMB herbal oil, perfect gifts for elders, forever classics!
🍽【Foodie Must-Try List】
TOP1️⃣Huizhou Hotel Salt-Baked Chicken (88 RMB half) intangible cultural heritage, finger-licking fragrant!
TOP2️⃣Xunwan Sea Urchin Fried Rice (58 RMB) golden grains that dance 💃
TOP3️⃣10 RMB soup noodles + 25 RMB stuffed tofu = perfect late-night combo!
💰【Expense Breakdown】
Tickets 200 + Food 300 + Accommodation 200 + Transport 150 + Experiences 100 = 950 RMB for a blast!
🚗Transport TIP:
1.5 hours drive from Shenzhen! City rail 45 RMB super convenient~
From Shuangyue Bay to Xunliao Bay, take H1 bus to save 8 RMB!
🌟2025 New Experiences:
Free night light show at West Lake, stunningly beautiful!
20 RMB to go clam digging with fishermen, super relaxing~
Book on Thursday and save 50+ RMB!
⚠️Avoid:
Don’t drive to Shuangyue Bay Observation Deck! Take a motorcycle taxi for 50 RMB round trip~
Small boats for sea trips are a rip-off, 200 RMB on a big boat nets a full basket!
📸Outfit Suggestions:
Hanfu + white dress + straw hat = universal photo formula!
Remember to bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen~
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