Qingyuan

Qingyuan (清远) is a beautiful mountain city in northern Guangdong Province, known as the “City of Mountains and Waters” and the “Green Capital of Lingnan.” Located north of Guangzhou, Qingyuan is famous for its spectacular mountains, rivers, forests, caves, hot springs, and ethnic minority cultures. With its fresh environment and abundant outdoor resources, it is one of the most popular leisure and wellness destinations for travelers from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

• Mountain & River Landscapes: Qingyuan is famous for its pristine natural scenery, including clear rivers, green mountains, waterfalls, and valleys. Attractions such as Gulong Gorge (古龙峡), Huangteng Gorge (黄腾峡), and Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor (英西峰林走廊) offer stunning views, hiking routes, canyon exploration, and photography opportunities.
• Exciting Rafting Adventures: Known as the “Hometown of Rafting,” Qingyuan is one of China’s top destinations for outdoor water activities. Visitors can enjoy thrilling rafting experiences through mountain rivers surrounded by forests and cliffs, making it especially popular during summer.
• Hot Springs & Wellness Travel: Qingyuan is recognized as a famous hot spring destination in Guangdong. Resorts around Qingxin (清新) and other areas provide relaxing hot spring experiences combined with mountain views, countryside scenery, and wellness activities.
• Unique Cave Experiences: With rich karst landscapes, Qingyuan is known as the “Hometown of Amazing Caves.” Natural attractions such as Lianzhou Underground River (连州地下河) showcase spectacular underground rivers, limestone formations, and mysterious cave landscapes.
• Ethnic Minority Culture: Qingyuan is home to Yao (瑶族) and other ethnic communities. Visitors can explore traditional villages, experience folk festivals, enjoy ethnic performances, and learn about local customs, handicrafts, and mountain lifestyles.
• Rural Tourism & Countryside Escapes: Qingyuan has developed numerous rural tourism villages, boutique homestays, and countryside experiences. Travelers can enjoy farming activities, local villages, tea gardens, ecological farms, and peaceful rural landscapes.
• Local Food Culture: Qingyuan is famous for its fresh agricultural products and Cantonese cuisine. Must-try specialties include Qingyuan Chicken (清远鸡), mountain vegetables, river fish, bamboo shoots, and local farm dishes featuring fresh regional ingredients.
• Outdoor Activities & Family Travel: With mountains, forests, rivers, and adventure parks, Qingyuan is ideal for hiking, camping, cycling, family trips, photography tours, and weekend escapes from Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta.