Qingyuan
Green Mountains and Clear Waters, a Green Capital in Lingnan
Why Visit Qingyuan?
📍 Just north of Guangzhou in northern Guangdong Province, Qingyuan is often called the “Backyard Garden of the Pearl River Delta.”
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Known for its karst landscapes, rivers, waterfalls, and ethnic Yao heritage, it is both a natural retreat and a cultural crossroads.
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From the dramatic Yingxi Fenglin Corridor of a thousand peaks to the mystical Lianzhou Underground River, Qingyuan offers visitors breathtaking scenery alongside authentic minority traditions.
Top Things to Do
### 🏛️ Culture & Heritage
Shangyue Ancient Villages – Over 700 years old, showcasing Lingnan enclosed architecture and wok-ear gables.
Nangang Ancient Yao Village – Known as “China’s No.1 Yao Village,” with stone-paved alleys, stilt houses, and centuries-old clan dwellings.
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Shuagetang Songfest & Yao Embroidery – National intangible heritage: vibrant long-drum dances and intricate five-colored embroidery express Yao identity.
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## 🌿 Nature & Scenery
Lianzhou Underground River (5A Scenic Spot) – A vast karst cave system with stalactites, stone “palaces,” and a subterranean river navigable by boat.
Guangdong Grand Canyon – A 15 km limestone gorge with towering cliffs and waterfalls, poetically called “a beautiful scar of Guangdong.”
Gulong Gorge (Gulongxia) – Famous for its glass skywalk, rafting, and adventure trails through canyons and waterfalls.
Oujia Terraced Fields – The largest and best-preserved terraced rice fields in Guangdong, combining agriculture with eco-tourism.
Yingxi Fenglin Corridor – A surreal landscape of more than a thousand limestone peaks, often called “the first peak forest in the south.”
## 🍽️ Culinary Delights
- Qingyuan Chicken
- Tangtang Fermented Vinegar
- Yao Bamboo Shoots
- Yingde Black Tea
🚦 Practical Travel Info
Air:
The nearest hub is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (≈1 hr drive).
High-Speed Rail:
Qingyuan Station, Yingde West Station
Long-Distance Bus
City Transport:
Public bus, taxi