Highlights of Shaoguan Tourism Itinerary
Pilgrimage to the Zen Holy Land: Visit Nanhua Temple, Yunmen Temple, and Donghua Temple to feel the depth and solemnity of the thousand-year-old Zen culture.
Danxia Wonderland Tour: Stroll through Danxia Mountain, appreciate the peculiar landforms of Hongshi Park, and enjoy the wonders of nature.
Experience of Yaoxiang Customs: Stay in Yaoxiang Village Hotel, taste special Yao meals, watch Yao songs and dances, participate in bonfire parties, and enjoy ethnic customs.
Yunmen Waterfall Sightseeing: Take the sightseeing elevator up to Yunmen Mountain, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Yunshan Waterfall at close range, and feel the Zen between mountains and waters.
Pray for the Pure Land of the Soul: In the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, pray for peace and beauty with a pious heart, and find inner tranquility and peace.
Shaoguan Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Departure Place/Shaoguan
Gather in the morning and take a bus to Wengyuan, Shaoguan .
Visit Donghua Zen Temple and feel the solemnity and tranquility of the thousand-year-old Zen temple.
Go to the downtown area of Shaoguan (about 1.5 hours drive), check in Fengcai Building and Centennial East Street after dinner, and experience the prosperity and history of Shaoguan.
Check in at the hotel to rest.
Day 2: Shaoguan/Yunmen Mountain
After breakfast, go to Nanhua Temple to worship and visit the real body relic of Master Huineng, the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism.
Then visit Yunmen Temple to learn about the history and culture of Yunmen Sect, one of the five major branches of Zen Buddhism.
In the afternoon, go to Yunmen Mountain Natural Scenic Area, take the cable car up the mountain, walk on the glass bridge, watch the Yunshan Waterfall, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Enjoy a special Yaoxiang-style meal for dinner, watch the Yao ethnic group's song and dance performances, participate in a bonfire party, and experience the Yaoxiang style.
Check in at the Yaoxiang Village Hotel.
Day 4: Yunmen Mountain/Danxia Mountain/Return
After breakfast, go to Danxia Mountain World Geopark, visit the Yangyuan Stone Scenic Area and Changlao Peak Scenic Area, and appreciate the peculiarity and magnificence of the Danxia landform.
Take a Jinjiang cruise to watch the beautiful scenery of the Jade Girl blocking the river and the elephants crossing the river at close range.
End the trip and return to the departure point.
Shaoguan Tourism Q&A
A: The must-see attractions for Shaoguan tourism include Nanhua Temple, Yunmen Temple, Donghua Temple and other Zen holy places, as well as Danxia Mountain, a world natural heritage. These places are not only beautiful, but also contain profound cultural heritage.
A:During your trip to Shaoguan, you can stay at the Yao Village Hotel, taste the special Yao food, watch the Yao singing and dancing performances, and participate in the bonfire party. These activities will allow you to deeply experience the unique customs and culture of the Yao people.
A: Yunmen Mountain in Shaoguan has many attractions worth visiting, such as Yunshan Waterfall and Glass Bridge. Take the sightseeing elevator up the mountain, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the waterfall up close, and at the same time stroll among the mountains and rivers, feeling the tranquility and Zen of nature.
