Not Japan! Guangdong Province's Own Golden Avenue

Who understands, family! How hard is it to find a decent autumn scene in Guangdong? 😭 It wasn’t until last week when I went to Nanxiong that I discovered the autumn of Lingnan is hidden here—100,000 ginkgo trees form a golden carpet, red Danxia cliffs rise thousands of feet, and soaking in a warm hot spring at night makes a 2-day weekend simply legendary! I’ve compiled a super comprehensive, nanny-level guide, Guangdong-Shenzhen folks can just copy this👇 ㅤ 🌟3 Must-Visit Highlights 1. Maozifeng Ginkgo | Guangdong’s Little Jiuzhaigou Golden Fairy Tale As Guangdong’s main ginkgo producing area, the autumn here is beautiful from late October to December ✅ Xiaofangping: A hidden treasure corner where the leaves turn yellow first, short and sturdy ginkgo branches spread out, sunlight sprinkles down like scattered gold, stepping on fallen leaves makes a rustling sound, no need to find angles for photos at all ✅ Golden Avenue: 1970s red brick old buildings lined with ginkgo trees, when the wind blows, "ginkgo rain" falls, every snap looks like a vintage movie scene 2. Danxia Bazhai Hiking | A Geological Wonder Away from the Crowds Stop squeezing into the main Danxia Mountain scenic area! This 7km easy hiking route is the essence As the namesake of Danxia landform, red sandstone has been sculpted by billions of years of wind and rain into various shapes. Along the way, you can see deep valleys and native vegetation, bird songs and insect calls in the quiet canyon feel like a movie scene The best part is it’s super easy! Elderly and kids can walk it. From the top, you overlook endless red peaks, sunlight shining on the cliffs looks like burning flames, the visual impact is maxed out 🔥 3. Tangxigu Hot Springs | The Ultimate Fatigue Reliever Soaking in a hot spring after playing is simply heavenly! This is a natural silicate hot mineral spring, water temperature 80°C, soaking makes you feel completely refreshed A small reminder: shower before soaking, start from the low-temperature pool to adapt, don’t exceed 15 minutes at a time, and drink water in time~ ㅤ 🍜 Nanxiong Must-Try Foods The flavors at the Guangdong-Hunan-Jiangxi border are amazing, slightly spicy but super appetizing! Sour Bamboo Shoot with Cured Duck: The freshness of sour bamboo shoots balances the salty aroma of cured duck, goes perfectly with rice, you can eat two big bowls Stuffed Tofu: A Hakka classic, crispy outside and tender inside, bursting with meat juice when bitten Maozifeng Mountain Tea: Brew a cup after meals, relieves greasiness and warms the stomach ㅤ 📝 Nanny-Level Practical Guide 🚗 Transportation Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed rail goes directly to Shaoguan Station, 1 hour from Guangzhou / 1.5 hours from Shenzhen. There are shuttle buses to the scenic area after exiting the station, no need to drive yourself, super worry-free 🏨 Accommodation Choose hotels in Nanxiong city center, close to shopping areas, city views right outside the window, some even have pools, perfect for relaxing after a tiring day 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Shaoguan Station → Danxia Bazhai Hiking → Nanxiong City Center Hotel (evening can stroll and eat in the city) Day 2: Maozifeng Ginkgo Viewing → Tangxigu Hot Springs → Return trip ㅤ 💰 Cost Reference price 788 RMB/person, including tickets + hiking + hot springs + accommodation, no hidden fees, excellent value for money