Longchuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Huoshan Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Longchuan Huoshan Scenic Area in Guangdong
Huoshan Tourist Scenic Area has three hundred and seventy-two peaks, among which the most exquisite one is called the Great Buddha Trace. During the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, there was a man named Huo Long, styled Lingyang, who lived here, hence the name Huoshan. Legend has it that in ancient times, there were no big mountains here. It was because when the goddess Nüwa was mending the sky, she scattered the remaining bit of building paste onto the mortal world, which happened to fall on Huoshan, thus making Huoshan present steep cliffs, sheer precipices, standing tall in the sky, with strange rocks and a thousand different postures, making it an extraordinary mountain peak that astonishes onlookers.
Huoshan is one of the seven famous mountains in Guangdong, a provincial-level forest park, and a national AAAA-rated tourist area, known far and wide for its perilous red cliffs and strange rocks.
Whenever there is fog, one can see clouds and mist below, with peaks revealing their sharp stones, and the sky barely visible. If you are in this place, you see clouds below, peaks above, with clouds and mist moving back and forth under your feet, suddenly rising and falling, entwining and dispersing rapidly, creating a myriad of weather phenomena, as if ascending to the fairy mountains and jade towers, truly a scene where only the sky is above, with no mountain equal in height. Standing on the peak and looking into the distance, the sky is high and the earth is wide, boundless, with thousands of mountains faintly visible, and a thousand more mountains lush with greenery, clouds low and mist hazy, ridges racing like elephants. The boundaries of the seven counties of Longchuan, Wuhua, Zijin, Dongyuan, Lianping, Heping, and Boluo are clearly in sight, and the two rivers of Dong and Han appear like green silk ribbons, dancing among the mountains, with fields and villages resembling a paradise on earth, such a beautiful fairyland! No wonder when Su Dongpo wandered here in the past, he was inspired to chant: 'Huoshan's fine aura wraps around like lush onions, its presence overpowering the number one peak of Xunzhou; the stone path's surface dust is swept away by the rain, the cave door is unlocked, inviting the clouds to seal; the boat's head where immortals once crossed, the jar's wine from yesteryear even more robust; with swift steps ascend and open your eyes, the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River reflects in the pupils.' The estimated tour time is about 4 hours.
Huoshan
Heyuan Huoshan| Don't forget the way when you go down the mountain, the suspended mountain road is very special
:Heyuan City, Longchuan County, Huoshan
One of the seven famous mountains in Guangdong, Danxia landform
:70 (children under 1.2, elderly over 70 are free;
1.2-1.5 children, student card 44): 8-17:00 (stop entering the park at 17:00):Altitude 550m:About 3 hours for the whole journey
The way down the mountain is almost all suspended, walking makes your feet soft, there is a flying carpet 30/person, glass plank road 35/person. It's not tiring to go up the mountain, you can overcome it by walking slowly
There are cold noodles and snacks for sale on the mountain, it's an uncle, it's quite hard to go up and down the mountain every day, cold noodles 6/bowl, you can help out. The way down the mountain is almost flat and there are more, the scenery is very good and suitable. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, and there are small shops selling sun hats and those
There is also a restaurant at the entrance of the scenic area, you can eat after climbing
Heyuan Huoshan Scenic Area
Heyuan Huoshan is indeed a natural scenic area in Guangdong Province that is worth visiting. Its Danxia landform features provide a rich visual enjoyment for tourists. At the same time, Huoshan also contains rich cultural connotations and historical value. For example, Huoshan was one of the famous Taoist mountains in ancient times, known as 'Nanyue', and many literati have visited and left poems in history.
As a national 4A-level tourist scenic area, Heyuan Huoshan not only attracts local tourists in Guangdong, but also attracts tourists from all over the country. Here, not only is the natural landscape unique and the ecological environment good, but the tourist service facilities are also well-equipped, providing a good tourist experience for tourists.
For tourists who want to visit Heyuan Huoshan, it is recommended to plan the itinerary in advance, understand the characteristics and locations of various attractions, so that they can fully enjoy the scenery of Huoshan. In addition, because Huoshan is located in the mountains, tourists should pay attention to weather changes, take measures such as rain and sun protection, and wear suitable clothing and shoes for walking.
As the forefront of reform and opening up, Guangdong has always been committed to the sustainable development of the tourism industry. As a part of Guangdong, Heyuan Huoshan also adheres to this development concept, actively promoting eco-tourism and green tourism, in order to achieve the long-term healthy development of the tourism industry.
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Chongxing Wei is located in Shanchi Village, Longchuan, Guangdong
Chongxing Wei was built by Xie Yunchong, the 18th generation descendant of Xie Dieshan, a national hero of the Southern Song Dynasty, a patriotic poet, who was known as 'Zhao Yang'. His grandfather, Xie Renzhong, was a 'thousand-household marquis' and a wealthy and famous figure in Longchuan County during the Kangxi period. His father, Yu Rong, was the Right Deputy Minister of the Ministry of War. The construction of Chongxing Wei started in the early Qianlong period (1730-1740) and took 10 years to complete.
Chongxing Wei covers an area of 20 acres, with more than 150 rooms, 22 courtyards of various sizes, and 25 halls and parlors. The outer walls of the fortress are about 11 meters high with a thickness of 60 cm, made of extremely hard lime mixed walls. The fortress has two floors, and in the middle is the main house with three vertical and four horizontal structures and four corner towers, making it highly defensive. It has a history of over 270 years. It has withstood numerous harassments by bandits and several attacks by the National Army. In the old times, when technology was not as advanced, these walls were sufficient to withstand enemy attacks.
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Longchuan Huangling Diaolou in Guangdong
The Huangling Diaolou, located in the northwest of Huangling Village, was built in the 30th year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1850). It covers an area of 420 square meters and has a building area of 2100 square meters. The layout is a standalone courtyard style, with the tower standing 14 meters tall, comprising five floors and 72 rooms. There are four wooden staircases, leading from the first floor to the top floor, with corridors inside connecting each room. The external walls are made by tamping a mixture of lime, sandstone, and glutinous rice paste to the top, with the wall base being 80 centimeters thick and the wall body maintaining a thickness of 60 centimeters all the way to the top (commonly known as lime zang walls). The internal wall bases are tamped with ash and sand, about 2 meters high, and the wall bodies are built with mud bricks, with tiles covering the roof. The main gate is made of stone and wood, facing from north to south, with three round holes above the center of the gate and on both sides (three different directions). The diaolou was built by Ye Dezhen, Ye Lianchang, Ye Xiantang, Ye Xipei, Ye Tianxiang, Ye Tianyan, Ye Chaoyuan, Ye Mingxi, Ye Yuanyi, Ye Jingyi, and other ten people who took the lead in using public compensation, rent grain funds to build the diaolou with a grey sand brick wood structure on a small hill with a good view in the western part of the village, commonly known as the cannon tower, named Shuiqian Tower. It is a key cultural relic of Longchuan County.
Heyuan Tuocheng Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Tuocheng
To visit the Tuocheng scenic area, it is closest to get off at Longchuan West Station (high-speed rail station), which is less than 3 kilometers away from Tuocheng. There is also a bus service from the West Station, but the frequency is low. Tuocheng, also known as Longchuan City, was established as a county in 214 BC, with Zhao Tuo (later the King of Nanyue) as its first county magistrate, hence it was later named Tuocheng. Tuocheng is a world-famous Hakka ancient town and a renowned city of Lingnan culture. Despite the vicissitudes of a thousand years, the ancient city's relics are well preserved. The ancient city walls, Zhao Tuo's former residence, the King of Yue Temple, the King of Yue Well, the City God Temple, the Academy, the Examination Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, and the theater, among others, all have many stories to tell. Tuocheng is worth a half-day stay.
Fengshu (Maple Tree) Dam Reservoir Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Guangzhou Outskirts Tour｜The stunning reservoir that 99% of people don't know about
🏡 It's the Maple Dam Reservoir in Longchuan County, Heyuan City, also known as Qinglong Lake, the second largest artificial lake in Guangdong Province.👋🏻
⚠️We drove there ourselves. The mountain road leading in has eighteen turns, so be sure to pay attention when driving!‼️
⛴️There aren't many attractions nearby, so it's not recommended to go out of your way to visit. There are quite a few restaurants, so you can have a meal if you go.🥢
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