Zhaoqing 4 Days 3 Nights Travel Guide

Here is a travel guide for four days and three nights in Zhaoqing, with a budget of around 1500 RMB. Since you did not mention the departure location, airfare is not included. You can adjust according to your actual situation:

Budget Allocation

● Accommodation: Choose cost-effective guesthouses or budget hotels, averaging 200 - 300 RMB per night, totaling 600 - 900 RMB for three nights.

● Meals: Control daily expenses at 100 - 150 RMB, totaling 400 - 600 RMB for four days.

● Attraction Tickets: Select attractions reasonably, controlling costs around 200 - 300 RMB.

Itinerary

Day 1: Seven Star Crags Wonders + Night Tour of Song City

● Morning: Head to Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (ticket 70 RMB). You can choose to take a bamboo raft to explore the karst water alleys (60 RMB/person) and climb Tianzhu Rock to see the "Reclining Buddha with Red" wonder. If time permits, join the Tang and Song Poetry Flash Mob (10:00 at the pier in front of the rock), or rent Hanfu costumes for photos at Yanqian Village for 50 RMB/hour.

● Afternoon: Visit Butterfly Valley (ticket 30 RMB, including boat ride), take a boat deep into the forest waterfall secret area, and use a telephoto lens to capture close-ups of butterflies.

● Evening: Go to Song City Wall · Piyun Tower (free), climb the Song Dynasty city wall to watch the light show (two sessions at 20:00 and 21:00), and stroll through the Straw Sandal Street cultural and creative market.

● Food Recommendations: He Ji Decheng’s beef brisket rice rolls pot (25 RMB per person), Yuman Garden’s traditional double-skin milk pudding (10 RMB/bowl).

Day 2: Dinghu Mountain Ecology + Yanyang Lake Light and Shadow

● Morning: Visit Dinghu Mountain (ticket 70 RMB, sightseeing bus 20 RMB), follow the core route to experience the charm of the primeval forest.

● Afternoon - Evening: Head to Yanyang Lake to enjoy the beauty of the sky mirror and the changing light and shadows.

● Food: Taste local river delicacies at affordable restaurants, around 30 - 50 RMB per person.

Day 3: City Leisure Tour

● Morning: Stroll around the city to experience the local lifestyle, such as visiting some characteristic old streets.

● Afternoon: Visit some free parks or squares to relax.

● Food: Try Zhaoqing’s wrapped steamed rice dumplings, affordable and delicious.

Day 4: Departure Preparation

● Morning: Pack your luggage and buy some local specialties.

● Afternoon: Head to the station or airport to end your pleasant trip.

Notes

● Book accommodation and tickets online in advance for possible discounts.

● Arrange your time and itinerary reasonably to avoid unnecessary expenses.

● For meals, visit small local shops frequented by residents to enjoy authentic food and save money.