2024 Fengkai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

360° loop - a tribute to the first bend of the Hejiang River

Hejiang, formerly known as Heshui or Linhe Shui, is located in Fengkai County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, formerly known as Fengxi Shui or Feng Shui, famous for its emerald green and profound depths. The river meanders in an orderly fashion, and from a high vantage point, the water loops 360 degrees before slowly flowing eastward, earning the reputation of 'the first bend of the Hejiang River'. 'The first bend of the Hejiang River', as the name suggests, is the best spot to admire the beautiful scenery of the Hejiang River. Reaching the viewing platform, one can overlook the Hejiang River, which under the sunlight, resembles a shimmering ribbon, winding its way between the green waters and mountains.

Self-driving through the Xijiang Corridor to Baishiyan and Shuanglong Cave

Baishiyan and Shuanglong Cave are located at the foot of Longshan Mountain in Yulao Town, both of which are Carboniferous limestone lava landscapes. In the scorching afternoon sun, climbing the steps to the entrance of Baishiyan, which is tens of meters above the ground, you are immediately enveloped by the cold air inside the cave, and the summer heat dissipates instantly. The cave ceiling is as white as jade, resembling a fairyland. Stalagmites stand tall like dense forests, and the stone waterfalls flow like the Milky Way in reverse. The stone walls have curtains of west wind and floating clouds, and the ground springs with stone flowers like lotus reflections in a cold pond, with neon lights flashing, making it hard to distinguish between reality and fantasy. The deeper you go, the more slippery the stone steps become, and the cold seeps into your skin. With every step, the scenery changes. The cave chambers are as spacious as halls, and looking up, one wonders how high the ceiling is. A sudden long howl echoes deeply and continuously. There are sights named 'Eight Immortals Celebrating Longevity', 'Water Flooding Jinshan', 'Lantern Festival', 'Cloud-Lingering Pagoda', 'Spring Colors of the South', all magnificent works of nature's craftsmanship. Unaware of how long you've walked, you suddenly feel a gentle breeze and dazzling sunlight. Stepping out of the cave entrance, you find yourself halfway up the mountain, transitioning from winter to summer in an instant, and soon you are sweating profusely again. After turning over a hundred steps, a small store suddenly appears, and two young companions run towards it excitedly, wielding ice cream and Sprite, busy and overjoyed. Not far away, under a stone cliff, incense curls around, and a sign hanging above shines brightly in the sunlight with red background and yellow characters: 'A firecracker goes off, and a fortune in gold is made.' Reaching the opposite mountain peak, a row of wooden fences stretches across, resembling a bandit's stronghold. The cave entrance is deep, and the interior is spacious. To the right, a wooden ladder leans against the stone wall, about ten meters high, made of fir and polished to a shine, known as the 'Century Ladder', used by the mountain people as a lookout to avoid bandits in the past. Passing through the Changle Hall, there is a woman performing the Rainbow Skirt Dance. Moving forward, you see stalagmites like a forest, called the Arhat Temple. Bodhidharma sits cross-legged facing the wall, with countless arhats behind him. Further on is the 'Undersea Dragon Palace', where you don't see a dragon emerging from the sea, but you do see a man-made green python coiling around. The stone walls are painted with various colors, resembling grass and vines, and there is a woman posing as a dragon maiden with seductive eyes and enchanting demeanor. Walking through a narrow staircase, the wonder grows. The stone walls are sprinkled with gold dust, treasure chests half-open along the way, with gold and jewels scattered beside the path, as if entering Alibaba's treasure cave. Indeed, as the music turns melodious, three Arabian-dressed dancers holding small clay pots begin to sway to the drumbeat, their ornaments jingling and hips undulating. After winding out of the cave, it's like waking from a dream. The sun is high in the sky, the mountains are lush with greenery, and a pond reflects the blue sky, with lotus leaves and a few blooming lotuses still thriving... Crossing the Yuelong Bridge and passing Taohua Island without seeing peach blossoms, only when looking back do we see the entrance to Shuanglong Cave on the left side of our exit. In the evening, we stay at Qingwatay, gazing at the Longshan Great Buddha, which looks out over a pond full of green lotus leaves. Must-try delicacies: Hejiang fresh fish (eaten for two meals), Luodong beef jerky (you need good teeth for this), farmhouse treasures, and local pork.

Come to Fengkai to experience the wonders of nature, the cave Yaochi, the thousand-layer peak, and the big spotted stone

In Fengkai National Geological Park, the most fascinating is the magical Yaochi Wonderland. Here, the stone pillars are rugged, the caves are deep, and the karst landforms are prominent, like a bizarre underground scroll. Limestone has been eroded by wind and rain and groundwater for hundreds of millions of years, creating various landscapes such as stalactites, stone mantles, and stone flowers. The park also has layers of peaks, clear streams, and various geomorphological wonders, which vividly demonstrate geological processes such as crustal movement and weathering erosion. Thousand-layer peak, the scene in front of you is just like its name, the rock layers of the thousand-layer peak are orderly, as if the earth's history book is turned page by page, each layer records the sedimentary changes of the ancient times. These sandstones and shales that have been washed by wind and rain for tens of millions of years are distinct in layers and colorful, showing the exquisite skills of nature's sculptor. The stone river in the scenic area, the river is clear and bottom, the spring is cold and the sound is like whispering the secrets of this land. We play and walk in the cool stone river, stepping on the round and smooth pebbles, enjoying the fun of harmonious coexistence with nature. Big spotted stone. This stone is huge, like an independent peak standing proudly, the area is comparable to 80 football fields, the momentum is magnificent, the wall is thousands of feet, it can't help but sigh the wonders of nature. The formation of the big spotted stone originated from the geological activities in ancient times. It is a spherical boulder that gradually appears from the hard granite after hundreds of millions of years of wind and rain erosion and crustal movement. The surface texture is clearly visible, like a grand waterfall pattern from top to bottom. Fengkai National Geological Park Thousand-layer peak Big spotted stone

The birthplace of Cantonese, climbing the first tower in Lingnan, where the Xijiang and Hejiang rivers converge

Guangxin Tower, the cultural landmark of this thousand-year-old city stands on the top of Rhino Mountain, surrounded by mountains at the back, and in front is the vast water view where the Xijiang and Hejiang rivers converge, with a very advantageous geographical location. As soon as you arrive at the foot of the tower, what comes into view is the towering and spectacular archway. Following the meaningful stone steps step by step, we finally arrived at the foot of Guangxin Tower. The four characters "Dong Kai Yue Jing" on the plaque of the first floor are like the bell of history, striking out the unique historical mark of Fengkai as the boundary between Guangdong and Guangxi and the origin of Cantonese. Stepping into the tower, climbing layer by layer, each layer seems to be able to touch the traces of time. Climbing to the top of the tower, the view suddenly opens up, and the spectacular scene of the two rivers converging makes people's hearts surge. The Fengkai Museum next to the tower is like a vivid historical book, showing us the historical celebrities and major events of Fengkai County with a variety of cultural relics and detailed graphic explanations, especially highlighting its important role as the origin of Cantonese, making Guangxin Tower a must-visit place to explore the source of Guangfu culture. The ancient city of Fengkai still retains its charm, the ancient city wall is winding and twisting, like a sleeping dragon guarding a piece of land and water. The ancient city gate of Fengcheng is still well preserved today, thanks to the careful maintenance of local scholars from all generations and the enhancement of modern cultural relic protection awareness. The ancient city gate has witnessed how many wars and smoke, and has carried how many merchants and travelers, although it has been eroded by wind and rain, it still stands proudly, telling the prosperity and changes of the ancient post station. We communicated with the local elderly, they spoke authentic Fengkai dialect - this ancient dialect is the origin of Cantonese. Through the narration of the elderly, we learned that Cantonese originally took root and sprouted on this land, and gradually spread to the Pearl River Delta and even the global Chinese community with population migration and commercial exchanges, becoming the language bond for tens of millions of people. Guangxin Tower Scenic Area Guangdong Fengkai County Museum Tropic of Cancer Marker Park

Yangchi Ancient Village, the first village in Lingnan, is located in Fengkai, Guangdong

Yangchi Ancient Village, known as the 'first village in Lingnan', is a Ming and Qing cultural heritage site hidden in the deep mountains. It is located in Luodong Town, Fengkai County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, nearly thirty kilometers away from the county town. All villagers are surnamed Ye, once a family, after hundreds of years of reproduction and growth, they formed a village. The ancient Ming and Qing architectural complex, surrounded by green mountains and rivers, is like a paradise. In front of the Ye's ancestral hall in the village, there is a pool of water that is green all year round and clear to the bottom. Willows are planted by the pool. The willows swaying in the wind are reflected in the pool, like an ink painting, hence the village is named 'Yangchi Village'. Yangchi Ancient Village is built according to the mountain, with a well-arranged layout. There are more than sixty brick-wood structures with hard mountain tops or rest mountain tops from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They are all two or three courtyards. There are also five academies (learning palaces), four book rooms, Chujing, Jinggong, Junlu, Jingong, and an ancient bank, which have a history of four to five hundred years. The buildings in the village are all made of large rectangular granite stones that have been carefully carved by hand. They can prevent moisture and pests, and are durable. The architectural structure is tight and symmetrical, and the shape is beautiful and exquisite. There are doors, screens, etc. in the house, with small doors knocking on each other, the roof ridge is raised, and the tile ridge and the top of the main door are carved with patterns of flowers, birds, insects, fish, dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns. There are calligraphy and painting, the craftsmanship is exquisite, lifelike, and the art and architecture are perfectly integrated. The 'Ye's Family Tree' recorded in Yangchi Village and the exquisite architecture today show that the entire Yangchi Village was built by the ancestor Ye Hanbiao. His one son and three grandsons gradually developed and have been passed down to the present. It is the fifteenth generation of Ye Hanbiao. Ye Hanbiao came from a scholarly family. His descendants inherited the good family style of farming and reading, respected teachers and emphasized education, knew books and etiquette, and coupled with the outstanding people and the spirit of the land, the family has produced talents in generations, and there are more than 30 literati who can write poetry and paint. Among them, a plaque is still preserved on the door frame of Ye Xianmin's house in the village. It is a grace plaque awarded by Ye Zushan, the first scholar in the second year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. There have also been monitors, students, increase students, and students, etc. The family has had three people serving as the county head of Fengchuan, and there are many outstanding people such as pilots and professors. The traditional Chinese culture is passed down from generation to generation. Most of the ancient Ming and Qing buildings in Yangchi Ancient Village have been preserved, some of which are already in ruins. Nowadays, most of the descendants of Ye's family have settled in the city, and only a few older people in the village still love the place where they grew up and are still sticking to it, which is a bit lonely. The centenarian who lives alone, her face full of wrinkles and sparse teeth are traces left by the years, and she has witnessed the long history of the ancient village. 📍Location: Yangchi Ancient Village, Luodong Town, Fengkai County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong 🚗Transportation: Self-driving from Fengkai County is thirty kilometers away, or it is not far from Wuzhou, Guangxi. You can take a look at Wuzhou Arcade Street and taste paper-wrapped chicken, turtle jelly, etc. 💰Cost: Yangchi Ancient Village is open and does not charge admission or parking fees, just fill up the car with gas. 😅 👫Warm reminder: There are attractions such as Daban Stone and Hejiang Bi Dao Gallery in Fengkai, which can be visited along the way, all for free. Meals should be eaten in Luodong Town or Fengkai County. Yangchi Ancient Village does not have catering services. 😀

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Under the beautiful Dabie Mountain in Huoshan, Anhui Province, on the bank of the Weihe River, on the other side of the Foziling Dam, there is a Huangyan Ancient Cave consisting of the main hole, the auxiliary hole and several branch holes. The Huangyan Cave is divided into two upper and lower holes, connected to each other. There are thousands of pottery altars in the upper cave to store the famous high-quality koji and high-end cave wines. Huangyan Cave has a viewing pavilion on the upper hole, and a viewing platform and a riverside sightseeing channel. As the saying goes, the essence of wine lies in Tibet, and the spirit of hiding lies in the cave. Huangyan Cave is a natural cave on the Foziling. Looking back at the water, the natural structure of the heavens and the aura of the heavens and the earth gathers among them, and it becomes a good place for Tibetan wine. Mountain show and water softness give the Huoshan Mountain a sweet and aura. The wine made between the mountains and the water is softer and cleaner. This kind of wine then passes through the natural storage of Huangyan Cave, absorbs the essence of the heavens and the earth, and it is mellow for a long time. From the bottom hole, follow the mottled light and shadow in the hole, along the 169 steps, feel the small environment of this hole, just like stepping into a world secret, alcoholic The wine blends with the delicate scenery of the Dabie Mountain and the crispness of the water droplets falling from the top of the cave, so that the wine that has existed for a long time has the aura of landscape, the essence of grass and the essence of humanity. Huangyan Cave is a natural cave on the Foziling. The cave is warm in winter and cool in summer. It maintains a temperature of 15 °C to 21 °C and a humidity of 85% to 90%. Moreover, the rock wall inside the cave is rich in water and air circulation, which is very suitable for the growth of various microorganisms. Appropriate temperature, humidity and microbial communities form an excellent wine storage environment.