Guangzhou's Hidden Gem | A Secluded Valley Just 1 Hour Away!

Embarking on a National Day escape from the city🍃. A short drive from Guangzhou will transport you to this untouched paradise on earth. Here, lakes, streams, forests, villages, and hundreds of fragrant plants coexist. You can breathe in the fresh air, let the scent of nature heal your body and soul, and experience the Zen-like tranquility brought by the pristine landscape💐. 📝Travel and photography tips: 🔸Fragrant Waterfall Route: If you enjoy hiking and photography like I do, don't miss this trail. Ascend along the forest path, where the jungle and streams intertwine. Along the way, you'll encounter several waterfall clusters. Wade in the stream to cool off and refresh your spirit. The round trip takes about 2 hours. 🔸Peach Blossom Island Lakeside: The emerald-green lake water and the white glass house make you feel as if you've entered a utopian world. After being caged for so long, it's time to return to nature. 🔸Handicraft Experience Class (Free): The park guides organize many activities to enrich your itinerary, including plant handkerchief rubbing, DIY sachets, DIY fragrant bead bracelets, and tranquil incense carving. 🏕️Accommodation I chose to stay at the healing-themed "Tianxiangli" guesthouse. With its oriental Zen aesthetics, each room is named after a fragrant plant and features a high-mountain flowing water tea table. Enjoy fragrant tea, aromatherapy, scented pillows, herbal foot soak bags, and snacks while gazing out at the lush scenery. Soaking in the mountain spring pool at night is truly soothing~ 🫔Cuisine We dined at the "Taoxiang Pavilion" for both breakfast and dinner. The dishes are all made with fragrant plants grown here. Although the prices are a bit high, the basil leaf braised duck and basil leaf steamed loofah are must-tries. They're really delicious! 📍Fragrant World·Qixi Land Address: Shiqian Village, Huadong Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou Transportation: About 1 hour drive from Guangzhou.