#Qixingyan (Seven-Star Cave) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Aerial View of Seven Star Crags@Zhaoqing
Location - 七星岩(Seven Stars Crags), Zhaoqing Avenue, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province.
Getting There - Located at the center of Zhaoqing City opposite Paifang Square in downtown of Zhaoqing.
Attractions - A must visit location in Zhaoqing; surrounded by the Star Lake which visitors may see the reflection of the lake glows up the Seven Star Crags. Taking a stroll around the entire (3 sq mi) enjoying the scenery is really comfortable with the soft breeze. As for me, I can totally pilot my drone around taking shots(beware of the trees and branches though).
Opening Hours - 24 hours to visit
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Sunny Guangdong welcomes you again!
Today we are in small city Zhaoqing 肇庆 which is very famous thanks the amazing natural landscape 七星岩景区! The route is convenient because this travel attraction is located in the center of the city. To get there you need to catch the bus from Guangzhou or Foshan taking about two hours. From bus station to spot is twenty minutes by public bus.
Zhaoqing proves that not only Guangxi has emerald-green carse hills!
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MaxS
Pretty busy on a Saturday. Really amazing place and so clean. Endless places to explore. Trekking up to the top of the crag is well worth it. Amazing views of the city.
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GerryOnTour
"By borrowing from the West Lake, you can move the Yangshuo to the Seven Piles of Mountains. Adding silk and willows to the embankment, the painting will remain between the heavens and the earth." This poem is about the scenery of the Qixingyan in Zhaoqing. As long as you walk around here, You will be surprised to find that the landscape of Zhaoqing is also comparable to the West Lake in Hangzhou and the mountain view of Guilin.
The central lake, Bohai Lake, East Lake, Honglian Lake, Qinglian Lake, and Lihu Lake are separated by lake embankments, just like a string of jade necklaces.
The pavilions and round-hole bridges form a frame of scenery, like a slowly-painted ink painting. Picturesque dreams, such as being in a paradise.
Looking up, the ancient temple is in the mountains. This is especially suitable for people who want to say goodbye to the city's troubles, accompanied by breeze, bird language, walking in the mountains to get the inner peace.
Min Hua Emily.
Checked in at Zhaoqing City (the 102nd city)
The 102nd out of 304 cities, Zhaoqing City. 'Paifang Square', 'Seven Star Crags', 'Star Lake Scenic Area', covering an estimated 3-4,000 mu of land, a super large tourist and leisure scenic area (city park), is actually located in the city center, a super bustling area, with an excellent environment, a 5A tourist attraction
Zhaoqing's river delicacies are indeed good😌. The local fish, river shrimp, and river clams are very fresh, and don't require much skill. Eating river delicacies while enjoying the river breeze is more than enough . In Zhaoqing, you can fully enjoy the natural scenery, savor the historical culture, experience the local cuisine, and feel the unique charm of this city.
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The urban fairyland in Zhaoqing's main city: Qixingyan Scenic Area
Zhaoqing is one of my favorite cities in Guangdong, and my favorite part of Zhaoqing is the Qixingyan Scenic Area, where the scenery is such that the city is not visible within the city, there are mountains in the lake, caves in the mountains, and rivers in the caves!
The scenic area has the elegance of Hangzhou's West Lake willow-lined embankments, as well as the charm of the karst peaks and river caves in Yangshuo, Guangxi.
More than 20 kilometers of shaded lake embankments divide the lake surface into five major lakes: Fairy Lake, Central Lake, Bo Hai Lake, Qinglian Lake, and Li Lake.
The seven limestone peaks of Langfeng Rock, Yuping Rock, Shishi Rock, Tianzhu Rock, Toad Rock, Xianzhang Rock, and Apo Rock are dotted on the lake surface, with the lake and mountains reflecting each other and the clear waves like a mirror, making it a delightful place for the heart and spirit! It is also a great place to escape the cold and summer heat.
🎥Must-visit spots:
Honglian Bridge Nanfeng Wharf: Boating on Lianhu Lake, the boat moves on the water as if traveling in a painting.
Qixingyan Cliff Inscriptions, Archways
Wulong Pavilion, Tianzhu Rock, Shuiyue Palace, Fairy Lake, Peach Blossom Island
📍Address: No. 1 Qixing Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City
⌚️Hours: 7:30~17:30, it is recommended to spend about 10 hours for sightseeing and photography
🚌Transportation: Take bus routes such as 205, 1 East Line, etc., and get off at Qixingyan North Gate Station, walk 100 meters to reach. (There are direct trains from Guangzhou to Zhaoqing.)
CODY PERKINS
Coming here, you have the chance to set foot on the Big Dipper!
Qixingyan is named for its seven limestone peaks arranged like the Big Dipper in the sky, and is known for its landscapes of peaks, caves, lakes, inscriptions, and temples.
It is known as the "Number One Spectacle of Lingnan" and the cliff carvings within the scenic area are the most numerous and concentrated group of cliff carvings in the Lingnan region.
The main attractions include Shuiyueyan Clouds, Xingyan Spring Dawn, Tianzhu Picking Stars, Xingyan Misty Rain, Yuping Layered Greens, Millennium Poetry Gallery, Water Forest Fun, Reclining Buddha Containing Cinnabar, Crane Presenting Auspiciousness, Ancient Stone Temple, and more.
⛰【Attraction Guide】
📍Detailed address: No. 1 Qixing Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City
🚗Traffic strategy:
The Zhaoqing Railway Station is located on Huochezhan Road in the northern part of the city, right opposite the Qixingyan Scenic Area.
There are many trains between Zhaoqing and Guangzhou every day, which is very convenient. There is also a direct train.
Highway Zhaoqing's road passenger transport is very developed, and it is very convenient to travel to and from various places inside and outside the province.
🕙Opening hours: 08:00-17:30
💰Ticket price: 70 yuan, half price for student ID and senior citizen ID
🌟Highlights:
1. Qixingyan Peach Blossom Island has more than 530 peach trees and over 20 pear trees, with the best viewing time from January to March each year.
2. "Reclining Buddha Containing Cinnabar" is a unique astronomical spectacle of Qixingyan. Standing on the Fairy Lake Viewing Buddha Platform and looking into the distance, the "Reclining Buddha" lies peacefully on the Star Lake with its feet to the south and head to the north. The silhouette of the eyes, ears, mouth, nose, chin, snail bun, shoulders, chest, hands, feet, and toes are all clearly visible, and the proportions of the body are very symmetrical and lifelike, which is amazing.
Every mid-October, around 6 pm on a clear evening, you can see the sunset slowly falling, seemingly embedded in the mouth of the Reclining Buddha, thus forming the strange astronomical spectacle of "Reclining Buddha Containing Cinnabar" in Star Lake.
3. Standing on the Wulong Pavilion opposite the Shuiyue Causeway and looking up at the Shishiyan, the overhanging cliffs are high into the clouds, overlooking the lake surface, which is as smooth as a mirror. The mountain rocks enter the water, creating a pleasant scenery. If you are there on a night when the jade rabbit is high in the sky, you can also appreciate the integrated charm of water, moon, rock, and cloud, both earthly and heavenly. There is a poem that says: "After returning from the Five Sacred Mountains, you won't look at the mountains, and you should have not yet been to Qixingyan. I urge you to go and look for it, for there is more Penglai in the world...
4. In the spring light of March, the royal pink Bauhinia trees bloom in anger, with flowers hanging all over the branches. Coupled with the light rain, the scenery is even more enchanting. You see the mountains reflected in the water, the water winding around the mountains, and the mist is ethereal.
5. Yuping Rock is connected to Langfeng Rock, with the south slope wall standing like a screen, facing the lake and the sun, with a gentle atmosphere and no harsh wind. The green trees are dense all year round, and the white egg flowers and sword flowers in summer and autumn cover the mountains and trees, fragrant and rich.
6. The Qixingyan rock carvings group is one of the world-renowned cultural relics.
During the Tang Dynasty, the famous writer and calligrapher Li Yong left the nationally famous "Duanzhou Shishi Record" at the entrance of the Shishi Cave.
After that, Tang Dynasty's Li Shen, Song Dynasty's Bao Zheng, Zhou Dunyi, Guo Xiangzheng, Huang Gongdu, Ming Dynasty's Yu Dayou, Wu Guolun, Guo Duxian, Chen Lin, Qing Dynasty's Li Jian, Feng Minchang, and others left a large number of poems or inscriptions inside and outside the cave. There are more than 630 pieces of Qixingyan rock carvings, with 333 in and around Shishiyan alone. The carvings include all kinds of fonts, such as seal, official, regular, running, and cursive scripts, and include works from various dynasties since the Tang Dynasty, from all over China and even Japan; and these carvings are relatively concentrated and intact. Among them, Li Yong's "Duanzhou Shishi Record", Feng Minchang's "Five Poems of Qixingyan", and Li Jian's "Nanfu Meteorite" are known as the three masterpieces of Qixingyan stone carving poetry.
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Zhaoqing·Seven Star Crags One-Day Tour Guide (Detailed Itinerary)
Zhaoqing·Seven Star Crags One-Day Tour Guide (Detailed Itinerary)
East Gate - Red Lotus Bridge - Guan Yu Pavilion - Iron Chain Bridge - North Face of Tianzhu Rock (Climbing)→Zhaixing Pavilion - South Face of Tianzhu Rock (Descending)→Red Lotus Bridge - Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier (Take a boat, if you buy the ticket online, you need to purchase it half an hour in advance to use it)→First Boat Trip: Flamingo Island - Second Boat Trip: Star Lake Wetland Park - Star Lake Misty Rain→Reclining Buddha Containing Elixir - Fairy Lake - Lingzhi Island - Shidong Ancient Temple→Return Boat Trip: to Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier
It looks quite complicated, but actually, the route is very simple. I have drawn a map at the end of the last two pictures, you can check it out if you are not clear.
You can choose to take a taxi to the Seven Star Crags Bridge, after crossing the bridge you will see the big characters for Seven Star Crags, where you can take photos and check in. Then walk to the East Gate, check your ticket to enter, or choose to enter from the South Gate, both are similar. Once inside, just keep walking forward, along the way there are Star Lake bamboo rafts, if you want to take a raft ride, buy a ticket there, the area circled in white on my map is the range of the bamboo raft tour. Walk to the Red Lotus Bridge, where lotuses are planted, and you can enjoy the lotuses. After crossing the bridge, you will reach Guan Yu Pavilion, where many fish are raised in the water and you can buy some fish feed to feed them.
There is also an Iron Chain Bridge to walk on, I took a detour to the Iron Chain Bridge and then reached the North Face of Tianzhu Rock, where there is a mountain trail. It takes about half an hour to climb up, not very high, but the scenery on the mountain is quite worth it. From the top, you can see the whole view of the Seven Star Crags scenic area, and there is a Zhaixing Pavilion at the top, where you can sit and rest. Then descend from another trail around the mountain, that is, to the South Face of Tianzhu Rock, so you don't have to go back the same way.
After coming down the mountain, pass the Red Lotus Bridge again and walk forward to Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier, if you buy the boat ticket online, you need to purchase it half an hour in advance, and it's a few yuan cheaper online. The boat ticket includes a round trip, first take the boat to Flamingo Island, the island is quite small, just to see flamingos, there are not many flamingos, about a dozen or twenty, but they look pretty good in photos. After crossing a bridge, you can see the red-crowned cranes, and you can also buy fish to feed them.
After that, take the boat again to Star Lake Wetland Park, if you don't take the boat, you can also enter the wetland park from another gate, which is a bit far, but you can't get to Flamingo Island without taking the boat. If you are not interested in birds, you can also skip the boat ride. In the wetland park, you can see the Reclining Buddha Containing Elixir, one of the ten scenic spots of Star Lake, which looks good at sunset, but I didn't wait for the sunset when I was there. Then just walk forward past Fairy Lake, Lingzhi Island, to reach Shidong Ancient Temple, which is the last scenic spot. Next to the ancient temple is the pier, take the boat back to the starting point Star Lake Cruise Boat - Chanlin Pier.
After a full circle, you are almost done with the tour. After the boat ride, the closest exit is the North Gate, if you want to go back to the East Gate or South Gate, it will take half an hour. I exited from the North Gate, and it took only about fifteen minutes to walk out.
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Zhaoqing: To appreciate the scenery is also to seek the classics
Zhaoqing has been in my childhood memories, known from the picture albums as the Seven Star Crags.
Zhaoqing was formerly known as Duanzhou, the birthplace of the Duan inkstones.
The name Zhaoqing comes from Emperor Huizong of Song, who ascended to the throne and personally inscribed the three characters 'Zhaoqing Prefecture', which is the origin of the name Zhaoqing.
Zhaoqing combines urban landscapes with natural scenery. The most renowned attractions include the Seven Star Crags, Dinghu Mountain, the Revolutionary Martyr Ye Ting's Independent Regiment's Northern Expedition starting point at Yuejiang Tower, and the Song Dynasty city walls.
Zhaoqing has a developed transportation network, only a 90-minute drive from Guangzhou, with convenient access by self-driving, train, and coach.
RevitalizeAndDiscover
I just love this downtown attraction, Qixingyan
Zhaoqing's most famous scenic spot is right in the city center, making transportation very convenient.
The rivers surround it, with mountains linking one another, creating a diverse and beautiful landscape.
Bridges, temples, flowers, caves, fish, and corridors...
There are boat tickets for sale in the caves, but actually, there's no need to take a boat. You can see all the cave scenery without it, and even more meticulously.
The cliff carvings and caves are connected, with many hidden paths to explore,
which is very interesting. The effect is no less impressive than the Guilin Reed Flute Cave. It's the most memorable spot in the entire scenic area.
Visiting on a cloudy day has its own charm, with the air incredibly fresh and the scenery like an ink wash painting.
Here you can find the ancient charm of history and also gaze at the city's prosperity from afar. Each level has its own features. Being there, you feel removed from the mundane world, a perfect place to quiet your mind and rejuvenate your spirit.
Ticket price: 70 yuan, one ticket for all, no other tickets required once you enter.
Food Trails and Travels
Join Angela Zhang in punching the clock at Zhaoqing!
Time: 2023.12.9 20:00
Venue: Zhaoqing New District Sports Center Football Stadium
I didn't expect Angela Zhang to hold a concert near my home, what a surprise! For friends coming from other places, I recommend you enjoy Zhaoqing while you're here for the concert! Here are some local attractions:
1. Dinghu Mountain
Among the four famous mountains of Lingnan, which are Dinghu Mountain, Luofu Mountain, Xiqiao Mountain, and Danxia Mountain, Dinghu Mountain is the foremost. It is a well-known tourist destination with its various springs and waterfalls, lush primeval forests, and rich subtropical plants. Here you can climb the mountain and enjoy the 'forest oxygen bar'.
2. Seven Star Crags
Seven Star Crags is located about 2 kilometers north of Zhaoqing city area, consisting of five lakes, six hillocks, seven crags, and eight caves. The scenic area has four gates in the east, west, south, and north, with a Fairy Lake entrance in the northeast. The east gate is closer to Fairy Lake, and the south gate is closer to the Seven Star Crags Arch Square, but both of these entrances are relatively far from the core scenic area, so it is recommended to enter from the west gate or the north gate along the Yingbin Boulevard.
3. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng Road)
The Duanzhou ancient city wall is located around Songcheng Road in Zhaoqing city area, originally built during the Song Dynasty. It is rectangular, with the highest point at the Piyun Tower in the north of the city. It is the only complete ancient city wall in Guangdong and is also a symbolic building of the cultural city of Zhaoqing.
On December 9th, let's meet in Zhaoqing. Zhaoqing welcomes everyone to come and play!
GameZoneUnleashed
A multitude of flowers in bloom heralds the arrival of spring—The flowers at Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags are all blossoming
Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Scenic Area is located at No. 1 Qixing Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction; currently, the yellow trumpet trees, cherry blossoms, bougainvillea, and Bauhinia variegata in the Seven Star Crags Scenic Area are all blooming vigorously, making it the perfect time for flower viewing;
Opening hours: 8:00~18:00
Ticket price: 70 yuan (Xinghu Card 100 yuan/year)
Tour highlights:
The yellow trumpet trees are now in full bloom, right next to Cherry Blossom Valley. With the mountains and water as a backdrop, it's especially picturesque for photography;
The cherry blossoms in Cherry Blossom Valley are also in full bloom, with pink flowers and green grass, it's truly beautiful and romantic;
The bougainvillea blooms like waterfalls amidst the mountains and waters, adorning the landscape;
The Bauhinia variegata near Qixing Bridge and Shuiyue East Road are in full bloom, with trees full of flowers in shades of pink and white, presenting a spectacular view. Paired with the mountains and waters of Seven Star Crags, it's like a romantic spring painting come to life;
The spike flowers are also gradually blooming...
Warm tips:
1. The yellow trumpet trees and cherry blossoms are closer to the north gate of the Seven Star Crags Scenic Area,
while the Bauhinia variegata is near the south gate of the scenic area;
2. The bald cypress trees at the north gate of the scenic area have now turned green and are worth a visit as well.
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Zhaoqing, you're confused if you don't promote this place
It's popular! It's popular! Zhaoqing is popular~ The Taxodium distichum in Qixingyan has turned red. It's really beautiful!!
I want to see what everyone has taken!!
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The North Gate of Seven Star Crags in Zhaoqing, Metasequoia 2024
Under the sun,
the leaves of the Metasequoia shine with a golden glow,
adding a brilliant color to the earth.
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Zhaoqing Travel Guide
👍 Day and night, I have compiled a Zhaoqing food, drink, fun, and play guide for you! Whether it's a self-driving tour or a company team building, this guide can meet your needs. Just take a look at this article, and you'll get all the information, so hurry up and like and save it! 💼🚗
Ps: This guide only represents personal opinions, please forgive me if there is any offense. 🤝
✅ Top ten must-visit attractions in Zhaoqing: 1⃣ Qixingyan: With numerous scenic spots, refreshing and pleasant, it is one of the landmarks of Zhaoqing. Don't forget to enjoy the sunset at Yanqian Village, it's the best to bring your family here for a relaxing visit in summer! 🌅👨👩👧👦 2⃣ Dinghu Mountain: The scenery is picturesque, with dense primeval forests. There are three major scenic areas and four must-visit spots, don't miss it if you like outdoor hiking! 🌲🏞 3⃣ Yanzhou Island: You can rent a bicycle to tour around the island, and also arrange outdoor activities like wild picnics, barbecues, go-karting, rock climbing, and shooting. Want to feel the island vibe? Why not leisurely watch the sunset and check in! 🏝🚴♂ 4⃣ Ziyun Valley: Known as Zhaoqing's 'Little Jiuzhaigou', the scenery is poetic and picturesque, with a water park, perfect for bringing kids here in summer! 🏞👨👩👧👦 5⃣ Panlong Gorge: Thrilling rafting, sprawling lavender fields, and spectacular waterfalls make it an excellent place to relax on the weekend! 💦😌 6⃣ Hejiang Bi Dao Gallery: Qian Layer Peak, karst caves, health soup valley, a pure ecological landscape, it's best to bring your loved one here on the weekend! 💑🏞 7⃣ Longmu Temple: Experience Lingnan ancient architecture and pray for blessings from the Dragon Mother! 🏯🙏 8⃣ Golden Gully: Natural waterfalls, glass suspension bridges, aerial rope bridges, glass slide rafting, an ecological park that combines sightseeing and play, come with friends! 🌈🌉 9⃣ Canglong Gully: Fresh mountain and water scenery, suitable for outdoor hiking enthusiasts, there are also farmhouses and barbecue areas in the scenic area, it's the perfect choice for short-term team building! 🥾🏕🔟 Qishi River: Enjoy the unique stone waterfalls, soak in the natural health hot springs, experience the aerial slide rafting, and check in at the Silver Dragon Glass Bridge, it's the perfect place for a travel vacation! 💎💦🌉
✅ Special food recommendations: See details in image 5⃣ ✅ Delicious and affordable restaurant recommendations: See details in image 6⃣ ✅ Hotel/Villa/Homestay recommendations: See details in image 7⃣
✅ Itinerary design section: Day1: Gather——Qixingyan——Check into hotel Day2: Dinghu Mountain——Panlong Gorge Rafting——Return trip
3mm@ D@v.s
super great and famous night view within the lake and cave. Feel like I was in the heavenly places. it was a really wonderful trip.
SLSK
A great place to take the kids on the weekend!
Friday after work, drive for over an hour and a half to reach Yenqian Village. 🚗
Accommodation: Hanting Zhaoqing Qixingyan Scenic Area East Gate Hotel. 🏨
Wake up naturally on Saturday morning and then visit Qixingyan. In the afternoon, take a stroll through Yenqian Village + watch the sunset🌇. On the left side of Yenqian Village are homestays and eateries, and on the right side is the Qixingyan Scenic Area.
Dinner: Lingji Art Space; dine and watch the sunset (pictures 12.13.14), the restaurant's food is good, the view on the second floor is great, but the floor-to-ceiling windows are a bit dirty.
Restaurant recommended food: Snack platter, pasta.
ROWAN TOWNSEND
In Zhaoqing!! The sunny Seven Star Crags are absolutely stunning
I visited the Seven Star Crags in September, and it was incredibly beautiful.
You guys must choose a day with good weather and lots of clouds to go.
No need for filters, it's easy to take great photos, totally fell in love with the place.
Remember to go in the morning, otherwise it will be very hot and you'll sweat a lot while climbing.
You can also take a ride on the little yellow duck boat 🐥 with friends.
Experience the Seven Star Crags from a different perspective, hehe.
collins.the.volans
Checked in at Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags
Seven Star Crags is located in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, with a total area of 8.23 square kilometers. It is named for the seven limestone peaks arranged in the pattern of the Big Dipper in the sky. The main landscapes of Seven Star Crags include karst peaks, caves, lakes, inscriptions, and temples, and it is known as the 'Number One Wonder of Lingnan'. The cliff carvings here are the most numerous and concentrated in the Lingnan area, including attractions such as Shuiyueyan Clouds, Xingyan Spring Dawn, Tianzhu Picking Stars, Xingyan Misty Rain, Yuping Layered Greenery, Millennium Poetry Gallery, Water Forest Fun, Reclining Buddha Holding a Pill, Auspicious Crane, and Ancient Stone Temple.
📍Detailed address: Seven Star Crags Scenic Area, Xinghu Avenue, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City
🕙Opening hours: 8:00~18:00
💰Ticket price: 70 yuan
📌Little Tips: You can get a Xinghu annual pass for 100 yuan per year, which allows unlimited visits to Seven Star Crags, Dinghu Mountain, and the Wetland Park within a year. It's quite a bargain, and it's worth it just for one visit.
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Lingnan's first wonder - Searching for the relics of Li Beihai
➡️On the last half day in Zhaoqing, I went to Qixingyan to find the inscriptions of Li Beihai. I walked through the entire cave before I found Li Beihai's 'Duanzhou Stone Chamber Record', which is located on the right side of the entrance of Qixingyan Stone Chamber. I didn't see it when I first arrived at the entrance and went directly into the cave, almost missing it. This inscription, carved in the 15th year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty (727), is the only surviving regular script stele of Li Yong, and it is also the top historical relic in Zhaoqing. Because there is a horseshoe-shaped damage on the stele, it is also called the Horseshoe Stele.
➡️The so-called 'The right army is like a dragon🐉, Beihai is like an elephant🐘', without seeing Beihai's regular script, it is impossible to imagine. This Beihai inscription during his lifetime is especially precious, after all, no one understands the Tang people better than the Tang people themselves.
📍Address: No. 1, Qixing Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
🈺Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
🎫Ticket: 70/person
Liam.Perez^49
First time arriving in Zhaoqing
⛰【Tourist Spot Guide】
📍Detailed Address: No. 1, Qixing Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
🚗Traffic Guide: There is a large parking lot in the scenic spot, and there are charging piles
🕙Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
💰Ticket price: Starting from 69
🌟Highlights: Qixingyan Scenic Spot is a 5A scenic spot with beautiful mountains and clear waters. Due to the rush of time this time, I didn't go into the cave to enjoy the scenery. I just walked by the lake. There are many places to rent bicycles around. If you don't want to walk, you can rent a car. Slowly appreciate this beautiful scenery. There are many characteristic homestays by the lake. When you open the curtains early in the morning, you can see this beautiful scenery. It's so suitable
📌Small Tips: Because the park is large, it is recommended to prepare enough time for play, bring some supplies, water and some dry food, family fun👨👧👧is the best.
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Seven Star Crags
Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags
The deciduous trees at Seven Star Crags have put on their red clothes! They look even better under the sun!!
The best viewing time is from late December to January each year
Navigate to the north gate of Seven Star Crags Scenic Area
From January 1, 2024, admission is free with a student ID
DiscoveringEternity
Strolling in Zhaoqing
❤Recommended reason:
QiXing Rock is located in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. It is named for its seven limestone peaks arranged like the Big Dipper in the sky, with the main landscapes of peak forest, karst caves, lakes, inscriptions, and temples. The cliff carvings in the scenic area are the most preserved and concentrated group of cliff carvings in the Lingnan region.
👍Most recommended:
Mainly include Shuiyue Rock Cloud, Xingyan Spring Dawn, Tianzhu Picking Stars, Xingyan Misty Rain, Yuping Stacked Green, Thousand-Year Poetry Gallery, Fun in the Water Forest, Reclining Buddha Contains Dan, Xianhe Presents Auspiciousness, Stone Cave Ancient Temple and other attractions.
💰Average consumption:
70 yuan, half price for student and senior citizen certificates.
👍Most recommended:
Walking in the park is very comfortable.
INDIE MANN
Stay in the picturesque Seven Star Crags, and explore the ancient charm of the Southern Song Dynasty in Zhaoqing|||Zhaoqing
|||Zhaoqing. Stay in the picturesque Seven Star Crags, and explore the ancient charm of the Southern Song Dynasty in Zhaoqing|||Zhaoqing, which has a rich natural landscape, Seven Star Crags, karst landforms, the pearl of Zhaoqing, boating on the lake, can't help but marvel at the charm of nature, nearby Yanqian Village, retains ancestral halls, ancient buildings, Lingnan villages, the collision of old and new creative designs, gave birth to various petty bourgeoisie cafes, romantic restaurants, is Zhaoqing's literary West Street!
The famous Songcheng ancient city wall, touching the history of a thousand years, as if traveling through ancient and modern times, the only ancient city wall in the province that basically preserves the main body and integrates defense and flood control functions, the green bricks on the city wall show the traces of the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and Republic of China.
How to play in Zhaoqing, we have arranged for you~
Songcheng Wall——Pi Yun Tower——Li Qiao Tower
📍Address: Renmin Middle Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
Opening hours: 08:00-17:30
The old Second Horse Road, full of retro style, Lingnan culture, you can also see labor insurance stores, hardware stores, full of life.
【Songcheng Arcade Street】
Ancient city wall (you can park nearby here)➡️Arcade Street➡️Straw Shoe Street➡️Zhengdong Street➡️Mice Alley➡️Zhongya Alley➡️Zhaoqing Museum➡️
Passing attractions: Duanzhou Christian Church
📍Location: Chengzhong Road, Fufor Road, Duanzhou District
Stamp card: China Post Office (opposite Zhaoqing City Government)
【Zhaoqing City Museum (New Museum)】
Ticket: Free (register with ID)
Address: No. 5, Shizi Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City
Time: 9:00—17:30 (closed on Mondays, except holidays)
Recommended accommodation in Zhaoqing: Wyndham Hotel Zhaoqing
When you come to Zhaoqing, you must stay in the Wyndham Hotel, which is full of environmental style and can overlook the Seven Star Crags Scenic Area~ Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, jog along the Star Lake in the evening, very comfortable~
The hotel lobby has a huge curved LED screen, the overall design is based on the landmark scenery of Zhaoqing, the color tone is warm and majestic, the aerial view is beautiful, the whole scenic area is integrated, the mountains and rivers are one color, everywhere is exquisite, everywhere is filled with the atmosphere of artistic design.
Viewing Bubble Pool Room
The room is spacious, I especially like the bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, enjoy the fun of the bubble pool without leaving the room, I highly recommend the hotel's professional Thai SPA.
Hotel highlights:
Outdoor European lawn, holding an outdoor wedding here is really romantic to the extreme~
Hotel facilities:
Complete sports facilities, gym, outdoor tennis court. Go-kart + various amusement facilities, indoor children's playground
Light European architectural style, various water-friendly facilities, constant temperature swimming pool, children's water park, outdoor warm mineral spring, mineral spring bubble pool, you can also enjoy the fun of swimming in winter!
Xuan All Day Restaurant:
Winter is the most suitable for hot pot, gathering with friends, rolling is happiness and joy, is the leisure and comfort of the holiday.
Delicious dishes must be paired with fine wine, Buddha jumps over the wall, sashimi, oysters, cute desserts~ Rich dining, happy and forget to return!
Bali: Main family set meal, cost-effective~
Southeast Asian cuisine is both appetizing and popular, on the top floor of the hotel you can taste delicious food while overlooking the lake and mountain scenery, red curry roast duck, green lemon steamed fish, sour and spicy just right, Thai sugarcane sweet shrimp is loved by everyone, dessert Nyonya pastries, eat satisfied!
JetsetterAdventures77
Isn't it worth checking in when it's so beautiful?
Location: Lion Hill, Star Lake Wetland Park, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
Navigate to the Stone Brand Inn Cultural and Creative Block
P: Parking lot available
The current Stone Brand is much more advanced and complete than the one I posted before. The night view from afar is very much like Chongqing Hongyadong. I'll take pictures and post the night view when I have time
When the weather is good, every place is a good place for photos. Every place is designed with the local characteristics of Zhaoqing. Everywhere is a check-in point. The blue sky and white clouds with colorful decorations can be a masterpiece. This is the Zhaoqing version of the windy place
There are homestays, clear bars, special restaurants, coffee shops, etc. nearby
When you're tired from shopping, you can sit down in any small shop and rest. The environment is needless to say, the air on the hillside is also good, and you can enjoy the sun. Nearby are Agile Square, East Gate Square, Star Lake One, Star Lake Wetland Park, and Wyndham Hotel. The surrounding scenic spots and shopping malls can be played in one go. If you have time, you can watch the sunset on the greenway near the wetland park, which is absolutely beautiful
The most important thing is that this attraction is free. It's not that Yunnan is unaffordable, but Zhaoqing is more cost-effective. And the Seven Star Rock Scenic Area has been open to all middle and high school students for free since New Year's Day this year. You can check Zhaoqing Headline Guangdong Youth League public account for details. So hurry up, ladies!
RestlessWanderer
You must visit the Metasequoia in the south during winter! If you miss it, you'll have to wait until next year!
The southern wind knows my intentions, the Metasequoia has already turned into a cedar🍂
You must go and see the Metasequoia
I caught the last bus of the Metasequoia on this day
Walking into the Metasequoia forest under the sun
Warmly strolling on the island
The breeze blows
The leaves fall like red snowflakes
The red romance in winter
Is the warmth and company under this sun
📍Zhaoqing · North Gate of Seven Star Crags
ISABEL NORRIS
"The First Wonder of Lingnan" --- Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags
It only takes an hour's drive to the Seven Star Crags, which is definitely a good place to go on weekends. Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags, known as: The First Wonder of Lingnan! It is composed of five lakes, six ridges, seven crags, and eight caves. The scenic area is divided into four gates: east, west, south, and north, and there is also a Fairy Lake entrance in the northeast.
Seven Star Crags is characterized by karst landforms, with peaks and lake landscapes as its main features. It is named after the seven limestone peaks arranged like the Big Dipper in the sky. The main landscapes are peak forests, caves, lakes, inscriptions, and temples. The scenery is beautiful, with mountains in the lake, caves in the mountains, rivers in the caves, and the scenery in the city is invisible. The east gate is closer to Fairy Lake, and the south gate is closer to the Seven Star Crags Archway Square, but these two entrances are relatively far from the core scenic area, so it is recommended to enter from the west gate or the north gate of the Welcome Avenue.
This is a park where you can climb mountains or swim in the lake. If you want to climb high, you can climb Tianzhu Rock or Shishi Rock and look down at the entire lake. If you are interested in caves, you can go to Shishi Cave, where there are many stalactites and stalagmites. In addition, there are many cliff carvings in the cave, with more than 600 works, you can see various dynasties of fonts, worth a look.
You can take a boat on Fairy Lake, and you can visit the Red-crowned Crane Ecological Park, Reclining Buddha, and Chumi Cave along the way. The former can see red-crowned cranes and flamingos from a distance, and the Reclining Buddha refers to a small island on the lake that looks like a reclining Buddha.
On weekends, there are Cantonese opera performances in the Houle Pavilion of Shuiyue Palace, those who are interested can go and see.
Discount policy
Children: 6 years old (inclusive) or below, or height 1.2 meters (inclusive) or below, free
Elderly: Age 60 (inclusive) and above with ID, half price; 60 years old (not included) -69 years old (inclusive) elderly with their ID or elderly certificate, half price
LoganMaguire18
Check-in - Seven Star Crags Scenic Area in Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, Star Lake Avenue, Seven Star Crags Scenic Area
Ticket: 70/person
Time: 8:00-18:00
Route: Enter from the east gate → Red Lotus Bridge → Pass the fish viewing pool to see the entrance to the mountain → Tianzhu Rock → Descend from Wenchang Palace → Enter the Stone Chamber Cave → Exit from the Thousand-Year Poetry Gallery → Exit from the south gate of the Seven Star Bridge → Shuiyue Rock Cloud → Return to the east gate.
You can see the final map!
The inside is really super big. Walk through the fallen leaf forest, pass the lotus pond to see the flowers connecting the sky, pass Peach Blossom Island, and feel the pavilion on the lake.
The Seven Star Crags are characterized by karst dolomite peaks, seven limestone peaks arranged like the Big Dipper cleverly arranged on the lake surface, and the lake embankment divides the lake surface into five lakes. Inside the Star Rock, there are seven karst peaks, but there is no need to climb all of them. I climbed Yuping Rock, Shishi Rock, and the highest Tianzhu Rock. After climbing the three small peaks and walking on the flat ground, I ran a lot. There is also a Shuangyuan Cave and another one in the scenic area. Suitable for running forward. Not tired. The environment is good! It's still excellent!
cloying_brianna
The First Wonder of Lingnan | Seven Star Crags
Seven Star Crags is located in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, with a total area of 8.23 square kilometers. It is named for its seven limestone peaks arranged like the Big Dipper in the sky, with the main landscapes being peak forests, caves, lakes, inscriptions, and temples. Known as the 'First Wonder of Lingnan', the cliff carvings in the scenic area are the most numerous and concentrated in the Lingnan region. The main attractions include Shuiyueyan Cloud, Xingyan Spring Dawn, Tianzhu Star Picking, Xingyan Misty Rain, Yuping Stacked Green, Thousand-Year Poetry Gallery, Water Forest Fun, Reclining Buddha Containing Dan, Xianhe Presents Auspiciousness, Stone Cave Ancient Temple, etc.
A resort for winter and summer, the Seven Star Crags Scenic Area is shaded by green trees and breezy, with an average annual temperature of 21.6°C, the highest average monthly temperature in summer is 28.9°C, and the lowest average monthly temperature in winter is 13.4°C, making it a resort for winter and summer.
Business hours: 8:00-18:00
Ticket: 70 yuan/adult
Andrew Kingsley
Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Archway Square
Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Archway Square, located at No. 9, Duanzhou 5th Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, 80 meters north.
The Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Archway was built in 1958. The design tone of the Archway Square is red, green, and sky blue, representing enthusiasm, unrestrained, and cheerful, giving people a feeling of joy, refreshing, and bright. The name of the archway 'Seven Star Crags' was personally written by Marshal Zhu De, which is a landmark building in Zhaoqing City.
The integration of Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Archway, Archway Square, and Music Fountain shows the friendliness and enthusiasm of Zhaoqing people welcoming tourists from all over the world and domestically to travel to Zhaoqing.