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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do in Dongguan [2025]
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National Forest Park of Guanyin Mountain
4.5
/5
2926 reviews
5.7
From AU$ 8.30
Based on 58 reviews
Guanyinshan Resort | 39.2 km from downtown
Phone 0769-87799666
Address: Guanyinshan National Forest Park, Bijiashan Avenue, Zhangmutou Town, Dongguan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Dongguan
Highlights:
33-foot granite Guanyin statue
Zipline & aerial adventure thrills
Saved by 185 users1474 positive reviews
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🌟Friends, Guanyin Mountain is really a great place for a one-day trip! From the tranquil Buddhist holy land to the exciting adventure projects, to the dreamy ice and snow world, every moment is full of surprises and fun! Let me share with you my one-day tour guide to Guanyin Mountain! 🎉 I drove directly to Guanyin Temple early in the morning. The tranquility and solemnity here really make people feel awe. Between the yellow tiles and red walls, the incense is flourishing. I prayed devoutly for my family, hoping that my sincerity would work. The magnificent buildings in front of the Main Hall and the colorful decorations of the Heavenly King Hall are really beautiful. It is definitely a good place to take pictures and check in! Everyone must visit the various halls in the temple, worship one by one, and feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture!
Guanyin Mountain Tourist Scenic Area is really an amazing resort. Stepping into it, it seems to have entered the natural green kingdom, with a forest coverage rate of more than 92%, making it a veritable forest oxygen bar, and every breath is full of freshness. The streams in the mountains are gurgling, the birds are crisp, like a wonderful movement played by nature. The 33-meter-high granite rock carved Guanyin icon on the top of the mountain is solemn and awe-inspiring. The surrounding temples are fragrant, the Sanskrit sound is full of waves, and the Buddhist cultural atmosphere is strong. There are many fun projects here, the net red flying sky Weiya let you experience the excitement of flying in the air, forest slides, high-altitude zipline full of fun. In addition, the infrastructure of the scenic spot is complete, and the staff are warm and thoughtful. Whether it is a parent-child trip, a couple date or a relaxing alone, you can find your own happiness and tranquility here. It is a very worth visiting.
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Yinxian Resort
4.5
/5
4090 reviews
5.5
From AU$ 12.56
Based on 14 reviews
Yinxian Mountain Resort | 28.5 km from downtown
Phone 4000266333
Address: No. 8, Yinxian Mountain Villa, Changping Town, Dongguan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Dongguan
Highlights:
Fireworks & digital experience
Thrilling experience on glass bridge
Saved by 317 users2600 positive reviews
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If you go there on May Day, you must exchange paper tickets, otherwise the items you play cannot be written off. The environment of the scenic spot is good, it is quite clean, the staff are polite, and the service is good. The scenery during the day is average, and it is better to play at night. It is recommended to go in the afternoon or at night. However, if you want to play items, it is recommended to go earlier in the morning. There are fewer people and basically no need to queue. After 3 o'clock in the afternoon, there are many people. Many items have to wait in line for a long time. I bought a full set of tickets and went with my family. Many items are not allowed for children to play. They are not high enough and are more dangerous. There are few motorized items for children to play. There are super many people at night. You can watch performances, light tube shows, and other things to play. You can basically play all day long. Overall, it is okay and worth recommending.
When I first came here, I felt a sense of history: there are many check-in spots inside, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the ocean of photography; in terms of entertainment and performances, the Phantom Secret Realm and the large-scale stage play Lin Zexu are the most impressive! The only thing that needs to be improved is the snacks in the food court, which are of poor quality and affect the overall impression of the villa. In addition, the parking fee for foreign tourists is also high, nearly 8 yuan/hour... I hope the management can pay attention and improve it!
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Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village
4.1
/5
769 reviews
5.5
From AU$ 5.75
Based on 11 reviews
16.4 km from downtown
Phone 0769-82680082
Address: Chashan Town, Dongguan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Dongguan
Highlights:
Climb watchtowers, view ancient villages, learn defense history
Experience pottery and weaving, and feel ancient craftsmanship
Saved by 180 users391 positive reviews
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It's not bad, you can go and have a look, but it's not big, I finished it in less than an hour. It should be better to go during the day, some shops are closed at night. There are performances and singing at night, and the parking lot there is a bit tight, so be careful.
Stepping into the ancient village of Nanshe from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it feels like traveling through time and space. The bluestone road winds forward, with ancestral halls and ancient houses lined up one after another, and the carved beams and painted buildings show the simple charm of the years. The upturned corners and flying eaves tell the prosperity of the past, and the details of gray sculptures, wood carvings, etc. are exquisitely crafted, which makes people marvel at the ingenuity of the ancients. The village is surrounded by clear water, weeping willows, and the white walls and black tiles are set off, just like an ink painting. Strolling around, listening to the guide telling family stories and historical legends, you can truly feel the profound heritage of Lingnan culture, as if you can touch the atmosphere of fireworks in the past, and you will be intoxicated by this quiet and distant ancient charm and reluctant to leave.
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Dongguan Xiangshi Zoo
4.4
/5
2539 reviews
5.1
From AU$ 23.41
BasketballCenter/Dongguan City University | 10.6 km from downtown
Phone 0769-82819988
Address: Xiangshi Tourist Area, Liaobu Town, Dongguan City (Pharmaceu Village)
Recommended sightseeing time: 4 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Dongguan
Highlights:
46-acre natural wildlife habitat
Wildlife sanctuary & natural habitat
Saved by 155 users1385 positive reviews
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Dongguan Xiang City Zoo is a good place full of fun and educational significance. The park is full of greenery, beautiful environment and fresh air, creating a good living environment for the animals. Animals are diverse, with more than 100 species and more than 2,000 wildlife, from the sloppy giant panda to the majestic tiger, from the elegant giraffe to the smart monkey, each one is full of vitality. The two animal performance venues have a wonderful program, sea lion top jump, elephant and monkey cute performances, plus thrilling acrobatics, people are dazzled. In addition, the layout of the park is reasonable, the signs are clear, there are many mobile game projects, and the tickets are cost-effective. The staff is warm and thoughtful and can provide intimate service. Whether it is a parent-child trip, a couple date or a friend trip, you can spend a happy and unforgettable time here, it is worth a visit.
I feel that all the animals that should be there are there, and all the animals that I want to see are there. It's very relaxing to play, and the air is good. In addition, there are not many people when I go there, so it's not crowded to play. I strongly recommend the small train, and the experience of sitting on it is great~
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