Longchuan 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide

Longchuan 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide (Budget 3000 RMB)
Destination: Longchuan (Heyuan City, Guangdong Province)
Travel Time: 3 days 2 nights
Budget: 3000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, etc.)
Suitable for: Travelers who enjoy natural scenery, history and culture, and food
Trip Highlights:

Explore the ancient city with a thousand years of history and experience Hakka culture
Stroll through green mountains and clear waters, enjoy natural scenery
Taste authentic local cuisine and experience Hakka flavors

Itinerary:
Day 1:

Morning: Arrive in Longchuan, check into hotel (Recommended: Vienna Hotel Longchuan Tuocheng, about 200 RMB/night)
Noon: Taste local specialty lunch (Recommended: Tuocheng Tofu Feast, about 50 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Visit Tuocheng Ancient Town (free admission), explore historical sites such as the Confucian Academy and examination hall
Evening: Walk along both banks of the Dong River, enjoy the night view, and try night market snacks (about 30 RMB per person)

Day 2:

Morning: Head to Huoshan Scenic Area (ticket about 50 RMB), hike and enjoy the view, visit Huoshan Temple
Noon: Have farmhouse dishes at the foot of Huoshan (about 40 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Visit Jiulong Bay Rafting (ticket about 100 RMB), experience exciting rafting fun
Evening: Return to the county town, taste Longchuan beef tendon cake and other local snacks (about 20 RMB per person)

Day 3:

Morning: Visit Longchuan Museum (free admission) to learn about Longchuan’s history and culture
Noon: Taste Longchuan pig’s feet rice noodles (about 15 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Buy local specialties (such as beef tendon cake, Hakka yellow wine, etc.), then return

Budget Breakdown:

Transportation: Round-trip high-speed rail/bus tickets about 500 RMB, local transportation about 100 RMB
Accommodation: 2 nights about 400 RMB
Meals: About 300 RMB
Tickets: About 200 RMB
Others: About 500 RMB (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)

Travel Tips:

Longchuan has a subtropical climate; it is recommended to bring sunscreen, umbrella, and other items.
The mountain roads in Huoshan Scenic Area are steep; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Please pay attention to safety during Jiulong Bay rafting and follow staff instructions.
Longchuan has rich cuisine; it is recommended to try more local specialty snacks.

Optional Itinerary:

If time permits, you can add an extra day to visit nearby Sujiawei Hakka Ancient Village or Shuikeng Ecological Scenic Area.

Wish you a pleasant trip!