Guangdong Conghua Spring Hiking Guide|A Hidden Emerald Wonderland on the Tropic of Cancer
by StellaSpecter_789ss
Sep 25, 2025
Tired of the city's hustle and bustle? How about a spontaneous light trip! 🌟
As Guangzhou locals' "backyard garden," Conghua is a hidden weekend paradise~
Here you can find the rare nationwide ✨ radon hot springs, the thousand-year-old ancient village Xitou Village, and ecological orchards where you can pick fruit all year round.
There’s also the beautiful Liuxi River scenery comparable to Jiuzhaigou, with an unbeatable cost-performance ratio!
✅ A money-saving one-day tour plan customized for you:
- Accessible by subway + bus 🚇 (lazy-friendly)
- A high cost-performance itinerary under 299 RMB
- Three must-try highlights: ancient village hiking + fruit picking + hot spring relaxation
👫 Suitable for:
Couples on dates 💕 | Family outings 👨👩👧 | Girlfriends gathering 👯 | Photography enthusiasts 📸
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📍 Itinerary Overview (1-day version)
⏰ 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM | 🚗 Transportation: subway + bus + taxi | 💰 Cost: 298 RMB/person
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🚩 First Stop: Guangzhou City → Xitou Village (7:30-9:30)
🚗 Transportation Guide:
1. Take Metro Line 14 → "Conghua Passenger Station" or "Dongfeng Station"
2. Taxi or carpool to Xitou Village (35 minutes / 60 RMB)
🌿 Scenery along the way:
- Bamboo forests swaying on both sides of the mountain road
- Different seasonal views: plum blossoms in spring 🌸, rice waves in autumn 🌾
📸 Photo tips:
Grab a window seat when you get on! Stunning cloud sea highway shots are easy to get ✔️
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🚩 Second Stop: Lingnan’s Most Beautiful Ancient Village - Xitou Village (9:30-11:30)
📍 Address: Xitou Village, Liangkou Town, Conghua District
🤑 Admission: Free! Truly a zero-cost trip
🌟 Must-visit spots:
✔️ Century-old stone slab roads (maximum time-travel feeling)
✔️ Playing in the creek (a must for kids 💦)
✔️ Jincun Reservoir (feels like a "mini Jiuzhaigou")
📷 Best photo spots:
- Reflection of the village entrance archway
- Barefoot water play by the creek
- Aerial shots of the reservoir (note no-fly zones)
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🚩 Third Stop: Farmhouse + Fruit Picking (11:30-13:00)
🍴 Recommended restaurant: Yuantou Renjia Farmhouse
Must-try: Bamboo tube rice 🍚 + mountain water tofu + free-range chicken 🐔
Cost per person: 50 RMB, eat until full!
🍓 Seasonal fruit picking:
| Season | Fruit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Strawberries | ¥30/jin |
| Summer | Huangpi (yellow skin fruit) | ¥20/jin |
| Autumn | Persimmons | ¥15/jin |
| Winter | Sugar tangerines | ¥20/basket |
💡 Tip: Book the orchard in advance; the owner will provide shuttle service~
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🚩 Fourth Stop: Liuxi River Forest Park (13:30-16:00)
📍 Location: 15 minutes by car from Xitou Village
🎫 Admission: 30 RMB (half price for students)
✨ Activities:
- Stroll along the lakeside boardwalk
- Bike around the lake 🚴
- Boat tour on the lake ⛵
Or choose a more chill alternative:
✅ Taste Hakka Lei Cha tea 🍵
✅ Handmade tofu experience
✅ Lie down and daydream under the shade 🌳
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🚩 Fifth Stop: Radon Hot Spring Relaxation (16:30-19:00)
♨️ Recommended hot springs:
1⃣️ Duxi Taili Hot Spring Resort
2⃣️ Nankunshanju Hot Spring
(Both contain radon and sodium bicarbonate, great for skin ✨)
💰 Admission:
Daytime ¥138 | Nighttime ¥98
(Book in advance on Trip.com for better deals~)
💦 Essentials:
Swimsuit 👙 | Waterproof bag | Non-slip slippers
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🚩 Return Trip Guide (19:00-21:00)
🚕 Taxi to subway station about 50 RMB
🚌 Or take the last bus (remember to check the schedule!)
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💰 Expense List (298 RMB per person version)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 120 RMB |
| Lunch | 50 RMB |
| Fruit Picking | 30 RMB |
| Hot Spring | 88 RMB |
| Spare Cash | 20 RMB |
💯 A perfect weekend for under 300 RMB!
Cost-performance maxed out 💥
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⚠️ Travel Tips:
- Best seasons: spring and autumn
- Must-haves: sunscreen 🌞 + mosquito repellent
- Rainy day reminder: bring an umbrella ☔ hot springs open as usual
💌 Traveler says:
"No need to travel far to embrace nature,
this is the true cure for city dwellers~"
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