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Trip.Best Top 11 Summer Outings in Qingyuan [2024]
Escape the heat and plunge into cooling waters at these fun, water-filled activities
Updated Jun 2024
- 6.24.5/54214 ReviewFrom21.75"I was very lucky to meet an excellent tour guide Yuan Yan, with a wealth of team experience, cheerful and generous character, and very kind and patient, thank you very much! I told us about Qingyuan's food, beautiful scenery, fun, and the precautions for Gulong Gorge rafting. The enthusiastic service on this day left me with good memories. Thank you Yuan Yan tour guide!"Qingyuan.Gulong Canyon14.1km from downtownNo. 2 of Best Things to DoHighlights: Gulong Gorge Rafting is a thrilling natural river drift located in Qingxin District, Qingyuan City. It features a natural and primitive landscape with steep riverbeds, towering cliffs, and numerous waterfalls on both sides of the river. It is known for its wild and masculine beauty, characterized by its roaring rapids and breathtaking scenery.Gulong Gorge Rafting has hosted several international drifting competitions and is designated as a drifting racecourse by the General Administration of Sport of China. The racecourse is 6,063 meters long with a drop of 378 meters and can reach speeds of up to 72 kilometers per hour. It is divided into two sections, the "Race Track" and the "Extreme Race Track," making it the longest, steepest, and fastest drifting project in Guangdong Province. In 2019, it successfully achieved two world records for the longest natural water racecourse and the largest drop in a natural water racecourse.Known as the "roller coaster on the waves," Gulong Gorge Rafting is considered the most thrilling drifting experience in Guangdong. The average slope of the racecourse is 9.5%, surpassing the average slope of 7.5% in the world's largest canyon, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. The most heart-pounding experience is the "Dragon Looking Back" section, which features a 180-degree turn resembling the majestic U-shaped bend of the Yarlung Zangbo River. With towering cliffs on both sides, it creates a formidable and breathtaking sight. The high-speed kayaks glide like roller coasters between the peaks and valleys of the waves. Just when the adrenaline is rushing, they suddenly come to a stop and smoothly enter a clear water pool, bringing a moment of tranquility after the excitement.Due to its deep and steep canyon, towering cliffs, dense forests, ancient trees, and intertwining vines, the river of Gulong Gorge Rafting is surrounded by a "forest tunnel." The primitive jungle blocks out the sunlight, making it difficult to see the sun throughout the year, and the highest temperature is only 22°C. Compared to other drifting experiences that expose participants to the scorching sun in summer, Gulong Gorge Rafting is known as the only drifting experience in Guangdong where you don't need to apply sunscreen. The main water source of the drifting river comes from the Gulong Cave in the canyon, where multiple layers of sandstone shale are distributed, and multiple springs converge with a thunderous sound, providing clear and refreshing water. This has given rise to the legend of the "Gulong Mingquan" (Dragon Roaring Spring).Qingyuan is known as the hometown of drifting in China, and Gulong Gorge Rafting is regarded as the epitome of drifting in Qingyuan. The drifting river of Gulong Gorge Rafting has been meticulously designed by international drifting experts according to racecourse standards. It was one of the first standardized racecourses certified by the Provincial Bureau of Technical Supervision, and its safety has been certified by authoritative institutions such as the China Classification Society and the Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau.With its wild drops, intense rhythm, pristine ecology, and high-quality water source, Gulong Gorge Rafting has set a new standard for drifting in China and is widely recognized as the most thrilling and enjoyable drifting experience in the country.In 2019, the newly upgraded Gulong Gorge Rafting incorporated an Amazon tribal scene and various adventure experiences such as Monkey Island, Crocodile Pond, and Dinosaur Valley, making it a themed drifting project.Show Less
- 4.04.4/5138 ReviewFrom12.11"Very cool and fun, ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah"Qingyuan.Gulong Canyon8.3km from downtownHighlights: Xuanzhen Rafting has the advantage of national natural waters and is located in the vast mountains, but it is popular with the advantage of "10 minutes by car from the city"Yunxi Nine Waterfalls, known as the "treasure secrets of the city", Peach Blossom Pond, Cloud Plank Road, Piano Bridge, Five Ring Bridge, Like Golden Finger· Water park, children's water fortress, parent-child leisure pool, trumpet, sky-high carousel, sled slide, spiral slideHuahuayi Lu'e Xuanzhen Store, a popular large-scale garden Lu'e restaurant, with delicious food cooked with care and a beautiful and elegant environmentShow Less
- 5.34.3/53056 ReviewFrom13.49
based on 27 reviews"Warriors drifting, the time is a bit short, take the family to go, very exciting, fun, summer vacation can go, good place, glass covered bridge scenery is very good, it is best to go in the afternoon, about 5 o'clock on the covered bridge, so you can experience the different scenery during the day and night, the lights at night are very beautiful, you can not miss it!"Qingyuan.Bijiashan/Huangteng Canyon10.1km from downtownNo. 7 of Best Things to DoHighlights: Huangtengxia Rafiting covers the original Huangtengxia Grand Canyon, which stretches for 8 kilometers and combines waterfalls, deep pools, peculiar rocks, and jungles. The surrounding cliffs, towering peaks, rapid waters, and splashing waterfalls make visitors linger and enjoy the beauty. The entire rafting course is winding and unique, with a total drop of 298 meters, more than 130 different-sized drops, and more than 80 "S" grade consecutive bends. There are also more than 20 small dams and weirs, allowing you to fully experience the excitement and thrill of rafting and the joy of water activities.The "Natural Warrior Rafting" is the upper section of the rafting course, with a rafting time of about 90 minutes and a natural and thrilling river course. Visitors on the Natural Warrior Rafting can experience various natural drops, such as cliff turns, dragon through holes, curling out of the village, cuckoo reflecting red, waterfall flying boats (with a single drop of 12 meters), and frog jumping into the pool. The excitement brought by the Natural Warrior Rafting has become a classic admired by the rafting industry. (Note: Visitors under 1.3 meters or over 55 years old should not participate)The "Scenic Hero Rafting" is the lower section of the rafting course, with a rafting time of about 60 minutes. The Hero Rafting is exciting and fun, suitable for all ages. Visitors on the Hero Rafting can enjoy the experience of driving a speedboat-like boat at locations such as Emerald Cascade, Dragon Blessing Water, Silver Beads Falling on Jade Plate, Water Loop, Dragons Playing in Water, and Twin Dragons Going to Sea, while enjoying the beautiful canyon scenery and experiencing the fun of water fights. (Note: Visitors under 1.2 meters or over 60 years old should not participate)The "Brave and Fearless Rafting" covers the entire rafting course, with a rafting time of about 150 minutes. If visitors feel that the Natural Warrior Rafting or the Hero Rafting is not thrilling enough, they can choose the Brave and Fearless Rafting to experience the thrilling challenge of rafting. The total drop of the rafting course is 298 meters, with more than 130 different-sized drops. Visitors can experience both the exciting and safe rafting and enjoy the cool and refreshing water in the natural ecological area, screaming all the way and experiencing the joy brought by rafting. (Note: Visitors under 1.3 meters or over 55 years old should not participate)VIP Rafting offers upgraded services, including ten upgraded experiences: professional green channel, one-on-one safety escort, electric sightseeing car, leisure chess and card entertainment, air-conditioned rest hall, exquisite tea and snacks, hot and cold water showers, pure mountain mineral spring SPA, complimentary rafting equipment, and full-time safety care.Show Less - 5.44.5/51101 ReviewFree"The environment is OK in all aspects, the health is also very clean, the package is relatively cheap, the facilities are basically there, the front desk can also store things, especially the rafting there, it is too fun."Qingyuan.Bijiashan/Huangteng Canyon10.1km from downtownNo. 6 of Best Things to DoHighlights: Bijia Mountain is located about 7 kilometers north of Qingyuan City and is a natural scenic spot that combines outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, rock climbing, and drifting. The canyon drifting and stream exploration are particularly famous. The mountain is covered in lush greenery and crisscrossed by streams, offering visitors a variety of activities such as "riding a floating boat, climbing a sky ladder, sliding on a zip line, and crossing a iron bridge".The Qian Gu Xi exploration in Bijia Mountain is a natural formation created by mountain spring water over millions of years. It is 3.5 kilometers long and has abundant water flow and dense forest cover. It consists of unique stone deep pools, clear streams, nine-layer waterfalls, leaping silver galaxies, deep mountain leaps, and many other stream and forest exploration experiences.The Nine-Layer Waterfall is 208 meters high and is a rare high-altitude waterfall in the Bijia Mountain range. The huge water curtain cascades down from the mountain peak like a silver galaxy, creating a magnificent and spectacular sight. "The Xianglu Waterfall faces each other from afar, and the cliffs and mountains are towering," with cliffs on both sides of the waterfall, overlapping peaks, and standing like a paradise on earth.Playing in the beautiful bamboo forest, looking out from the spectacular sky ladder, enjoying the ten-color light of the Qinglong Lake, and admiring the magnificent scenery of the lake center color pavilion and the Nine-Layer Waterfall. Following the sound of the gurgling spring water into the Qian Gu Xi jungle for exploration, the green mountains on both sides reflect each other, the stream ripples with laughter, and the steep rock walls are home to birds singing and dancing. There are many experience projects for visitors to participate in when exploring upstream, such as floating bridges, Dongtian Nine-Curve Bridge, mountain stream floating boats, deep mountain leaps, heart-stopping wire bridges, and leaping silver galaxies, all of which are full of challenges and sensations. The crystal-clear flowing crystal springs, the primitive forests with lush trees, and the dazzling array of exotic flowers and fruits are all filled with the taste of nature, making it a natural oxygen bar and a martial arts fairyland. Exploring and adventuring in the Qian Gu Xi rainforest stream, visitors can fully enjoy the charm of nature and bathe in the refreshing forest air.Show Less
- 6.54.6/53140 ReviewFrom14.87
based on 28 reviews"The quiet mountain city in northern Guangdong, you can pick fruit here during the summer vacation, you can go to Tanling Tianhu to escape the heat, and you can also come to this underground river. This is Lianzhou City, a place where consumption is not high and people are not big, but the scenery is beautiful."Lianzhou>100km from downtownNo. 1 of Best Things to DoHighlights: The Liangzhou Underground River is located 26 kilometers northeast of the historical and cultural city of Liangzhou. It is a typical giant natural limestone karst cave with a subtropical karst landform. It is famous for its mysterious and magnificent stalactites and underground river, earning the title of the first underground river in Guangdong. The Liangzhou Underground River tourist attraction is divided into two parts: the land route and the water route. The land route consists of the cave, while the water route is the underground river. The Liangzhou Underground River, with its grandeur, magnificent scenery, and unique combination, is considered a gem of southern China. The renowned writer Qin Mu referred to it as a "mysterious and magnificent underground river." The cave is characterized by its multiple chambers, rivers, bridges, and waterfalls.The Liangzhou Underground River tourist area is hidden in the cave halfway up the mountain. The cave has an area of 100,000 square meters, with 60,000 square meters available for visitors. The upper two levels feature towering stalagmites and the Fairy Field Square, which can accommodate thousands of people. The third level is the winding underground river, with calm water flowing deep into the cave. The cave offers a variety of breathtaking scenery, with mountains, cliffs, and spacious entrances that give visitors a sense of being in a "hidden paradise." Compared to the Seven Star Cave in Guilin, the Liangzhou Underground River is equally impressive. The temperature inside the cave remains between 18℃ and 22℃ throughout the year, with humidity ranging from 96% to 98%. The oxygen content is as high as 21.4% to 21.6%, and the carbon dioxide content is only between 0.01% and 0.019%. The air is fresh, making it a perfect destination for summer retreats.Inside the cave, there are countless magnificent and colorful stalactites. The tour is divided into three levels: the upper and middle levels are on land, with spacious halls, sturdy walls, and magnificent scenery such as waterfalls, forests, valleys, fields, and Yao villages. The lower level is a dark underground river that winds 1,500 meters from north to south, passing through three beautiful gorges, crossing the bottoms of four mountains. The river is 1.6-10 meters wide and 1-7 meters deep, with stunning scenery on both sides. There are treasures like the "Golden Rooster Crows at Dawn" and the "Flying Elephant Crossing the River," as well as the "God of Longevity" that showcases the dual scenery of the underground river. There are also nearly a hundred natural wonders formed by stalagmites, stalactites, stone columns, stone curtains, stone lotus flowers, and more, such as the "Flying Waterfall and Strange Rocks" and the "Flower and Bird Divine Pavilion." Every natural beauty spot is awe-inspiring and unforgettable.The tourist area provides free guided tours, which make the visit more interesting. After exploring the land route, visitors can board a boat to tour the river. Each boat can accommodate around 10 people. Traveling along the winding river, the waterway alternates between open and narrow sections, with stalactites within reach overhead. Along the way, there are three gorges: Banana Gorge, Lotus Gorge, and Dragon Gate Gorge. The stalactites on both sides of the river are diverse and stunning, especially when illuminated by lights. Visitors may occasionally get splashed by water droplets falling from the ceiling, adding to the lively atmosphere. Unlike overly developed caves that have dried up, the Liangzhou Underground River is full of life. The boat tour takes about 40 minutes, and the entire cave tour lasts approximately one and a half hours.Show Less - 6.14.6/57142 ReviewFrom14.59
based on 10 reviews"The price is average, there are not many attractions, but there are also many punching places. It is recommended to stay in a homestay with a good view on the mountain. When the sky is clear, you can see the sunrise and the beautiful karst mountain shape."Liannan>100km from downtownNo. 3 of Best Things to DoHighlights: Qingyuan Thousand-Year Yao Village is an authentic ancient ethnic village with a history of over 1,400 years. The ancient village is built against the mountains, and it preserves 398 ancient buildings. The Yao ethnic culture has a long history and is rich in charm. The Yao people are skilled in singing and dancing. Yao cultural elements such as "Shua Ge Tang" (a form of Yao folk song), "Chang Gu Wu" (a traditional Yao dance), and Yao wedding customs have been listed as national intangible cultural heritage. The unique Yao wedding customs, Yao folk songs, and Yao embroidery have also been included in the "Guangdong Province Intangible Cultural Heritage" list. In addition to admiring the quaint dwellings here, visitors can also enjoy the splendid Yao ethnic song and dance performances by Agui Ge and Shayao Mei at the Yao Dance Square.Show Less - 5.44.4/51102 ReviewFree"Lessons: 1️⃣ The process of a bean to chocolate block is called Bean to bar. 2️⃣ Bean to bar The chocolate production line is imported from Italy. At present, there are only 2 in China, one of which is here and the other is at Jiangsu-Wang Sen College. 3️⃣ Here students can learn to watch the whole process of chocolate production."Yingde.Aoyuan Yingde Chocolate Kingdom76.9km from downtownNo. 1 of Family-friendly AttractionsHighlights: Aoyuan Yingde Chocolate Kingdom is located between the east and west reservoirs in Yinghong Town, Yingde City, Guangdong Province. The project covers a total area of 750 acres. Relying on the rich local natural and human resources, with the long-standing British black tea culture as the carrier and natural stone as the texture, the first phase of the project includes Chocolate Paradise, Tea and Chocolate Manor, and Yingde Aoyuan Hilton. DoubleTree Resort Hotel, Yingde Karst Spring Water World has four major sections. It is a full-scale tourist resort that integrates chocolate, British black tea, bubble pool, hotel and karst landforms. Yingde Karst Tangquan Water World covers an area of 30,000 square meters, including two areas of themed bubble pool and surfing pool. Elaborately designed seven theme areas, including infinity pool, slow bubble pool, wooden soup pool, bird's nest pool, stone pool, six-sense health pool, and Zen tea pool, to build a rare six-sense-themed pool and English Stone themed pool. The water world has a dynamic play area, a passionate beach, a style wave pool, a children's water play area, a dream stage, a water slide and many other amusement facilities. Summer water world, winter hot spring town. Aoyuan Yingde Chocolate Park covers an area of 360,000 square meters, covering six major regions, including Coco Tribe, Chocolate Factory, Tangyun Country, Milk Stream Country, and Coco Cave Country. A new experience of play. The park integrates food production and sales, cultural display, and theme entertainment. It provides tourists with one-stop cultural and tourism services to experience food production, visit cultural exhibitions, and enjoy theme amusements. It is a happy paradise suitable for families to spend sweet time together. Tea and Chocolate Manor covers an area of 33,000 square meters. It comes from the creative inspiration of the ancient Lingnan culture of the millennium. It integrates the British style and architectural style, and takes the British black tea highly praised by the Queen of England as the cultural core. Retail in one. It is a characteristic tourist town of British style British black tea industry, creating a new world of tea enjoyment that can be played, smelled, felt and touched for tourists.Show Less
- 5.44.3/52501 ReviewFrom9.91based on 8 reviews"The scenic spot is very special and recommended. It is also very suitable for punching in and taking pictures. The staff is enthusiastic and polite. There are various entertainment projects, in fact, it is also very interesting to only buy tickets to go shopping."Yingde.Yingxi Corridor of Mountain Peaks54.6km from downtownNo. 4 of Best Things to DoHighlights: Cave Fairland, also known as Chuantiangyan, is located 2 kilometers west of Jiulong Town and is a major attraction of the Yingxi Fenglin Corridor. It consists of a unique natural karst cave, a clear Huanghua Creek, and an ancient village that seems to be a paradise on earth.Cave Fairland combines the scenery of tiankeng and karst caves. The interconnected pits and caves are very unique. The pits here are densely covered with green trees, and the various shapes of stalactites are scattered among them. Under the illumination of the landscape lights, they are gorgeous and colorful. Tourists can boat through it, which can be described as "a paradise on earth."The rocks in the cave are towering and varied in shape. "Linggui Xianshou", "Tianlong Yingshui", "Qunlong Xizhu", and "Lianhua Baozuo" are just a few of the countless strange rocks. Among them, the most representative one is "Guanyin Cifu". Looking out from the viewing platform in the cave, a lifelike Guanyin statue stands on the cliff in the distance, holding her hands together as if blessing the visitors who come to visit and travel, making people admire the wonders of nature.When visiting Cave Fairland, you can stroll along the plank road and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the surrounding strange rocks and green trees. You can also experience the unique scenery of looking up at the sky through the pits. The suspended glass plank road here must be experienced. Walking on it, the steep mountain peaks on both sides and the flowing river below create a unique and interesting atmosphere.In addition to walking, you can also take a boat shuttle between the steep cliffs, pass through the colorful karst caves, and see the various shapes of stalactites, feeling the wonders of nature and adding a touch of elegance and charm to the paradise-like scenery.Show Less
- 4.24.4/5342 ReviewFrom30"I took my family to the hot springs during the holiday and came to the Yule Valley Hot Spring Resort Hotel. The Phoenix Hot Spring is in this scenic spot. Next to the main building, you can take a battery car to arrive. It takes about 1-2 minutes from the main building. It is very close. Or from the main building can also be connected to the hot spring area, along the aisle of children's play, after the cinema, walk a little, is connected to the hot spring building. The pool is about 50-60, about 80% in the morning, and it is fully open after noon, but there are more people, and each pool is full of people. It is recommended to stagger the peak."Fogang45.5km from downtownNo. 4 of Hot SpringsHighlights: Shelari-gu Spring Resort is located near Huanghua Lake in Tangtang Town, Fogang County and features natural geothermal hot springs. It is surrounded by mountains and water, with lush trees and beautiful scenery. The hotel is large in size and features a unique design. The resort offers 9 special hot spring areas and many different types of pools.Show Less
- 4.34.0/5869 ReviewFreebased on 12 reviews"Yingxi Fenglin is located between Yingde Jiulong Town and Huanghua Town in Guangdong. It is a valley surrounded by mountains and is known as "Yingxi Xiaoguilin". It is distributed by thousands of limestone peaks, streams and caves. It is a good place for travelers to hike outdoors."Yingde.Yingxi Corridor of Mountain Peaks58.1km from downtownHighlights: Yingxi Fenglin Corridor is located between the two towns of Jiulong and Huanghua, in southwest Yingde City in Qingyuan. The entire area features over a thousand curiously shaped limestone peaks, and a river flowing through mountains caressed by clouds and gorgeous scenery. The attraction covers a wide area, including mountains, caves, a sea of clouds, bamboo forests and farmhouses, all exemplary of beautiful rural scenery.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Summer Outings in Qingyuan?
Some Summer Outings in Qingyuan include:Gulong Gorge Rafting, Xuanzhen Drift, Huangtengxia Rafting, Qingyuan Bijiashan Canyon Drifting, Lianzhou Underground River
What are some highly-rated Summer Outings in Qingyuan?
Some highly-rated Summer Outings in Qingyuan include:Gulong Gorge Rafting:4.5, Xuanzhen Drift:4.4, Huangtengxia Rafting:4.3, Qingyuan Bijiashan Canyon Drifting:4.5, Lianzhou Underground River:4.6
At what locations in Qingyuan can Summer Outings in Qingyuan be found?
The Summer Outings in Qingyuan are mainly located in:Gulong Gorge Rafting:Qingyuan, Xuanzhen Drift:Qingyuan, Huangtengxia Rafting:Qingyuan, Qingyuan Bijiashan Canyon Drifting:Qingyuan, Lianzhou Underground River:Lianzhou
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