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Yunmen Mountain
Yunmen Mountain Scenic Area is located in the northeast of the Yunmen Temple Buddhist Cultural and Ecological Protection Area. It is full of trees and waterfalls with beautiful scenery. In the scenic area, you can cross the 168-meter-high, 316-meter-long glass bridge, climb 1638 steps up the mountain and admire the Yunmen Flower Sea. There is also a zoo, mobile games, water parks, and other areas.Ruyuan · 6.6km from downtown
Xianmen Qixia Scenic Area
The Xianmen Qixia Scenic Area in Shaoguan is located in Luoyang Town, Ruyuan, Shaoguan, featuring typical karst canyon landforms. The attraction combines core views and experiences such as canyon bamboo rafting, the wonder of Xianmen, the fairyland of green fields, and the 319 suspended sky ladder. It blends pristine canyon scenery with fun recreational activities, making it a destination in northern Guangdong that integrates natural sightseeing with leisure and wellness. The majestic fairy gate landscape, formed over hundreds of millions of years, exudes grandeur; the misty green wonderland resembles an immortal realm; the steep 319 sky ladder offers expansive views from above, while high-altitude activities like aerial wires and via ferrata allow visitors to admire the landscape and experience thrilling Attractions & Tours. Recommended things to do 1.Canyon bamboo rafting:Drift on a bamboo raft through the canyon's emerald waters, marvel at the majestic cliffs and lush forests on both banks, and effortlessly immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of the canyon. 2.Check in at the Wizard of Oz: Disembark and hike along the trail into the fairy-tale-like green wilderness, where mist drifts through the woods, creating an enchanting atmosphere perfect for photography. 3.Check in at the celestial gate wonderContinue deep into the canyon to visit the landmark giant natural fairy gate and experience the majestic grandeur of karst landforms. 4.319 Suspended sky ladder climbChallenge the 319-level ladder and reach the summit to overlook the magnificent panorama of the entire canyon. Please note:Please try to experience the sky ladder before 15:00 and allow sufficient activity time. ▲Canyon bamboo raft ▲Wizard of Oz ▲Celestial gate wonder ▲319-level ladder real shot Tip: The hiking route has many steps. It is recommended to wear anti-slip and comfortable flat shoes.Ruyuan · 27.6km from downtown
Guangdong Grand Canyon
The Guangdong Great Canyon, also known as the Ruyuan Great Canyo, is located in Dabu Town, southwest of Ruyuan County, Shaoguan. The canyon is 15 kilometers long and has a depth of more than 300 meters. The canyon is densely forested with waterfalls, streams, and an abundance of rhododendrons and wildflowers. Take a stroll near the canyon and immerse yourself in the clean air and nature. It is also a great place to escape from the summer heat.Ruyuan · 33km from downtown
Yunmen Temple
The full name of Yunmen Temple is Yunmen Mountain Dajue Chan Temple. It is the birthplace of Yunmen Sect, one of the five major branches of Zen Buddhism in my country. The Yunmen Buddhist College founded during this period is also a Buddhist research resort in Shaoguan after Nanhua Temple. The temple was built around 923 AD by Zen Master Wen Yan of Yunmen Sect and has a very long history. The whole building of Yunmen Temple is solemn and elegant, with Lingnan exquisite style. Although the temple is located in a remote place, there is Guanyin Mountain in front and Osmanthus Lake in the back. The splendid scenery is infinite, and it is full of spirit and beauty. , the flow of believers is like weaving, and a number of precious cultural relics are still preserved in the temple.Ruyuan · 5.1km from downtown
Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area
Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area is located in Rongjiadong, Yizhang County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province. It boasts the most spectacular landscapes at the heart of Mangshan, featuring dozens of attractions including Wuzhifeng Peak, Golden Whip Grand Canyon, Golden Whip Divine Pillar, Skyscraping Ridge, Cliffside Walkway, Guangdong Viewing Platform, Yaotai Terrace, and Wuzhifeng Scenic Area's Marvelous Brushwork. The area is abundant with peculiar pines, bizarre rocks, and perilous peaks; sea of clouds, cascading waterfalls, and hot springs offer breathtaking views; while exotic flowers, rare plants, and adorable wildlife can occasionally be spotted. With sightseeing cable cars and sky-high walkways, every step brings new wonders and unforgettable experiences. Wuzhifeng Scenic Area in Mangshan is renowned as "one mountain spanning two provinces - Hunan and Guangdong meet here," preserving the most intact primeval forest at this latitude on Earth. It's also home to the critically endangered Mangshan pit viper, often called the "panda of snakes." The attraction boasts the most spectacular views of Damang Mountain, featuring countless peculiar pines and bizarre rocks. The sea of clouds is a breathtaking sight, with famous scenic spots including Finger Peak Crossing, Cloud Walkway Stroll, Golden Whip Panorama, East Gate Welcome, Heavenly Ladder Sea View, Seven Stars Battling the Sun, and Sky Tower Gazing at Guangdong. Wuzhifeng Scenic Area In Mangshan is known as "a mountain you don't need to climb." It features one of China's longest single-line sightseeing cable cars, the longest elevated walkway in southern China (8 km), and a cliff elevator at 1,600m above sea level, making it a barrier-free mountain resort.Yizhang · 39km from Ruyuan
Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, located in Chimelong International Ocean Resort, is one of the world's largest ocean-themed parks. Divided into eight themed zones, it combines rare marine animal exhibits, thrilling rides, and three theater shows, along with global cuisine and shopping experiences—an unmissable adventure. Eight themed zones The entrance passage features a manta ray design, with large screens overhead continuously displaying marine life. This is the first area, ocean avenue. Both sides of ocean avenue are lined with souvenir shops, primarily serving as a welcoming, sightseeing, and shopping leisure zone. After passing through the ocean avenue corridor, the left area from south to north consists of walrus mountain, colorful world, and polar adventure. Walrus mountain features a water theme, housing animals like south american sea lions and south african fur seals, along with attractions such as wave sailing boat and super rapids. Colorful world is the family-friendly zone of the marine kingdom, ideal for parents with children. Polar adventure showcases icy landscapes where visitors can observe adorable penguins, polar bears, and beluga whales. The area to the right of ocean avenue, from south to north, consists of dolphin cove and rainforest flight zone. Dolphin cove, as the name suggests, focuses on dolphin viewing. The amusement rides in rainforest flight zone are among the most thrilling in the park, featuring numerous attractions including the parrot roller coaster that climbs nearly 20 stories high before plunging down at high speed. Aligned with ocean avenue along the central axis are hengqin sea and ocean wonders. Hengqin sea area hosts musical fountains and evening fireworks displays. Ocean wonders is a massive whale shark exhibit housing numerous rare fish species. Recommended things to do Every area of this theme park features different rides and marine animals, with maps available at the entrance. Recommended attractions include the penguin exhibit in polar adventure, the whale shark aquarium in ocean wonders, and roller coasters in the rainforest flying zone. Plan your itinerary in advance based on desired performance times. Don't miss the spectacular dolphin show at the polar theater! Check the official website for specific performance schedules. ▲ Approx. 3,000 jellyfish dance to the rhythm of beautiful lights ▲ Explore the polar regions with emperor penguins and adorable, lively Adélie penguins ▲ Dolphin theater ▲The whale shark pavilion is shaped like a giant three-dimensional blue whale shark. As you walk through the curved underwater tunnel, thousands of rare fish species swim around you, while the circular dome reveals a colorful underwater world. ▲The aquarium in the whale shark pavilion features not only whale sharks, one of the largest fish species in the world, but also manta rays with a diameter of up to 4 m. ▲Ride the parrot roller coaster and experience the ever-changing thrills of instant centrifugal force, high-speed flying, and 360-degree flips. ▲ Nighttime fireworks showChina · Zhuhai
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians. The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.China · Guangzhou
Canton Tower
Guangzhou Tower, a landmark of Guangzhou, stands at a towering 600 meters including its antenna, making it one of the most famous towers in China. From its top, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Guangzhou. Its slender and elegant shape has earned it the nickname "Slim Waist." At night, the tower lights up, making it a perfect spot for photography, even if you don't go inside. The tower is divided into five functional zones from A to E. Zone A at the base showcases Guangzhou's history, culture, economy, and tourist attractions, along with providing tourist services. Zone E at the top offers dining, entertainment, and an observation deck. It's recommended to arrive at the tower by 3:30 PM, queue for security and tickets, and reach the top by 4:30-5:00 PM to catch the sunset. This schedule allows you to experience Guangzhou's panorama during the day, at dusk, and at night. In summer, adjust your visit by two hours later due to longer daylight. Visiting between 7-8 PM is ideal as the tower is less crowded. ▲Pearl River Photography Viewing Platform:Located on the 2nd floor, this platform offers a broad view along the river, perfect for capturing the city's central axis and memorable shots with the tower ▲Landmark α: Features three main thrilling activities—Cloud Walk, Sky Drop, and Alpha Exploration ▲Baiyun/Starry Sky Sightseeing Hall:Situated at 428m and 433m, these themed halls offer stunning views of Guangzhou's new central axis and the Pearl River under blue skies and starry nights ▲Science Exploration Hall: On the 109th and 110th floors, this hall reveals how the 600-meter tower withstands strong winds and earthquakes ▲460m Bubble Tram:With 16 transparent cabins, each holding six visitors, a full rotation takes about 20 minutes. Enjoy the romantic starry sky and the feeling of timeless beauty from above ▲488m Outdoor Observation Deck: At the antenna mast, this is the highest point accessible to visitors, offering a 360-degree unobstructed view of Guangzhou ▲480m Sky Drop: Located between 455-485m on the antenna mast, this thrilling ride includes both seated and free-fall experiences, perfect for those seeking an extreme high-altitude challengeChina · Guangzhou
Nanling National Forest Park
Nanling National Forest Park is located in the south of the center of the Nanling Mountains in Ruyuan County. It has a large old-growth forest, a vast area, and the air is very fresh. There is also a stone crater at an altitude of 1902 meters, which is known as the “Guangdong Roof”. Nanling National Forest Park is suitable to visit in all seasons and is divided into four scenic spots: Xiaohuang Mountain, Waterfall Group, Qinshui Valley and Stone Crater. In the spring, you can enjoy the blooming flowers; in the summer, you can escape from the heat; in the autumn, the mountains are full of red leaves; and in the winter, you can see the mists.Ruyuan · 28.9km from downtown
Li River Three-star cruise ship
Basic information about the three-star cruise The Li River cruise has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, setting new standards for high comfort, aesthetics, and personalized service. With star-rated cruises now fully equipped with Wi-Fi coverage and real-time networked security monitoring, these high-tech and safety features cater to diverse traveler needs. The upgrades fully incorporate environmental and cultural elements, showcasing Guilin's quality as an international tourist destination. Layout structure and decoration The three-star cruise has been designed with careful consideration of visitors' sightseeing experience and expectations, implementing strict regulations for cabins, seats, dining table specifications, and deck space per person. While using high-standard materials to enhance visitor comfort, it also provides more activity space. The upgraded cruise presents a new "one cruise, one view" concept that harmonizes with Guilin's magical landscapes, offering visitors an experience of "sailing through paintings, touring within scenery, with beauty both inside and outside the cruise." This creates a lower‑carbon, comfortable, and fantastically beautiful sightseeing experience. The three-star cruise features double-deck cabins and double-deck promenade decks with spacious views, providing at least 0.9㎡ of space per person. The deck is equipped with a sunshade and surrounded by 1.2m-high aluminum alloy safety railings. Meal The three-star cruise ship meals meet the standards of airline or high-speed rail prepared meals, featuring standardized production from a central kitchen and cold chain logistics throughout transportation. After secondary heating, the meals are distributed to visitors, ensuring food hygiene with all tableware being recycled and biodegradable. By implementing unified meal distribution, this approach addresses the emission pollution caused by cooking on older Li River cruises and resolves the frequent visitor complaints about cruise dining quality over the years.China · Lingchuan
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Yunmen Mountain
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What travellers say about Ruyuan
181***297 October 2026
5.0
The scenery at the mountaintop was beautiful. Since we had stayed at a mountain resort before, our package ticket allowed us to enter the park twice, so we were able to experience all the attractions. The glass bridge and waterfall are among the best in the province – thumbs up! The roller coaster ride was an excellent experience. We'll definitely come back sometime.
Yunmen Mountain
Anonymous user4 October 2026
4.0
This was our first time visiting this scenic area. The bamboo rafting experience in the canyon wasn't great; there weren't many eye-catching spots along the way, but the Fairy Gate was quite nice.
Xianmen Qixia Scenic Area
一个孤独的生活30 August 2026
5.0
Unexpectedly, such a fairyland is hidden deep in the mountains of Shaoguan, Guangdong. Various waterfalls gently cascade into emerald pools, creating a picturesque scene in the rain; the most special is the Tenglong Waterfall, over 200 meters high, which plunges down from the sky, a truly magnificent sight! If the facilities were a bit better, it would definitely be a popular tourist attraction…
Guangdong Grand Canyon
潘·津15 July 2025
5.0
There are many Yunmen temples in China, but the ancestral temple of the Yunmen School of Zen Buddhism is in Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangdong Province, which has the greatest value in religious culture, historical relics and natural landscapes.
Yunmen Temple
7293860017 October 2026
5.0
The experience at Mangshan Wuzhifeng was quite good. The entire climb was on gentle slopes and not tiring, and transportation to and from the mountain was convenient. Our tour guide, Ms. Huang, was patient, meticulous, and thoughtful, emphasizing important points three times.
Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area
Anonymous user17 October 2026
5.0
I must commend our handsome tour guide! The itinerary was very well planned, avoiding any unnecessary detours. He took special care of the older members of our group, looking after them attentively throughout the trip and even helping with their luggage and backpacks – his service was incredibly heartwarming. His explanations were detailed, and he was very approachable, making the entire trip relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you so much!!!
Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
_We***988 October 2026
5.0
We entered from the South Gate. Although there were many people, it wasn't chaotic at all. The signs were very clear, and the staff were very responsible. It was a very enjoyable trip for the kids; Guangzhou is beautiful and delicious. It was our first time seeing a rhinoceros and our first time riding a cable car—a great experience!
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
Jonathan L Young17 October 2026
5.0
I purchased the 450m platform view. My wife is scared of heights, so we didn't do the 360 ball ride. After going up top and seeing it move very slow and it has secure safety railing, I regret not purchasing that package. It's definitely not scary.
Canton Tower
睡恣@M丶22 February 2022
4.0
"Suddenly, as if overnight, a spring breeze came, and thousands of pear trees blossomed." Another like "The scenery of the north is a thousand miles of ice and ten thousand miles of snow." This was the beautiful scenery in the mountains of Guangdong Nanling National Nature Reserve during the day on February 19, 2022.
Nanling National Forest Park
Anonymous user17 October 2026
5.0
The scenery was truly beautiful, especially the view from the top deck. It was a pity we didn't manage the tour bus schedule well; we didn't have enough time to get to the pier, and after security there was still a long walk. There wasn't time to use the restroom, and it was tiring for the older folks, especially since there were many difficult steps leading down to the boarding area. We almost stepped right on the boarding line. Having an extra 10 to 15 minutes to get there would have been much better.
Li River Three-star cruise ship
