A Tree of Lychees, A Tree of Poetry | The Picturesque Countryside of Maoming!!!

🔥🔥"Rider's dust brings the concubine's smile, June in Lingnan paints lychees red"**—This is the season when Maoming is filled with the fragrance of lychees. Picking the fresh, dew-kissed fruit at dawn is the ultimate tribute to midsummer.
🗓**Itinerary:**
**2 Days & 1 Night In-Depth Tour**
**Day 1: Cultural Harvest + Culinary Experience**
- **Morning**: Arrive at **Genzi Town Baqiao Tribute Orchard** (08:30-11:30)
→ Wander through ancient lychee groves and visit Hongli Pavilion for a panoramic view of endless lychee fields.
- **Lunch**: Genzi farmhouse **lychee-wood roasted chicken** (Must-try! Chicken infused with fruity wood aroma).
- **Afternoon**: Make lychee honey and DIY lychee jam at **Xiadong Ancient Lychee Garden**.
- **Dinner**: Dianbai seafood feast (Recommended "Shuidong Xingji": lychee shrimp balls + blanched cuttlefish).

**Day 2: Eco-Tour + Souvenir Shopping**
- **Morning**: Pick high-mountain lychees at **Xinyi Qianpai Town** and buy Sanhua plums.
- **Lunch**: Farmhouse firewood-cooked meal (lychee-wood baked sweet potatoes).
- **Afternoon**: Shop for souvenirs at **Maoming Fruit Wholesale Market**:
→ Fresh lychees (vacuum-packed ¥10-15/jin)
→ Dried lychees/lychee wine (Recommended "Lixiangji" brand).

**Transport & Accommodation Tips**
- **Self-drive**: Guangzhou/Shenzhen → Maoming (~4-5 hrs). Rent a car for orchard visits (¥300/day).
- **High-speed rail**: Arrive at Maoming Station, rent a car or book orchard transfers (contact 1 day in advance).
- **Accommodation**:
- Luxury: **Victoria International Hotel** (No. 9 Xinfu 2nd Rd, North Square)
- Budget-friendly: **Victoria International Hotel (Xinhu 2nd Rd Branch) ¥100-400/night**.

> **Important Notes**:
> 1. This Saturday (June 7) is peak picking time—arrive **before 9:00 AM** to avoid crowds.
> 2. Follow the "Maoming Lychees" WeChat official account for real-time orchard ripeness updates.