Where to Go for a Self-Driving Tour Around Dongguan, Guangdong

There are many great places to visit around Dongguan, offering beautiful scenery and many must-see attractions. If you are looking for self-driving tour destinations around Dongguan, Guangdong, here are some recommendations.

**1. Shui Lian Shan Park**

Shui Lian Shan Forest Park is located in the Shui Lian Community of Nancheng District, Dongguan. It has lush forests, beautiful scenery, and a pleasant climate. Compared to the surrounding mountains, Shui Lian Shan is particularly picturesque due to its proximity to water. Shui Lian Shan was formerly known as Peng Dong Shan, as the surrounding mountains extend for miles, with waterfalls, lush trees, and numerous streams.

**2. Guan Yin Shan**

Located in Zhangmutou Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, Guan Yin Shan is 1.5 kilometers from the town center. Covering an area of 18 square kilometers, it has a forest coverage rate of over 99%. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction that integrates ecological sightseeing, entertainment, fitness, and religious culture. It is known as the “Holy Land of Southern Heaven, Secret Realm of Baiyue” and is a popular destination for its natural beauty and spiritual significance.

Surrounded by mountains, Guan Yin Shan has high negative ion content, earning it the titles of “Holy Land of Southern Heaven, Secret Realm of Baiyue” and “Natural Oxygen Bar.” Here, you can explore the green Fo Guang Road, the mysterious ancient trees, the towering Ci Yun Pavilion, the bird-filled Bird Garden, the breeze-swept Song Tao Bay, the cloud-shrouded Xian Gong Ling, the majestic Xian Quan Waterfall, the rippling waters of the Gratitude Lake, the romantic and quiet Sky Ladder Trail, the thrilling high-altitude zip line, the panoramic Guan Yin Square, and the ancient and serene Yao Fo Forest.

Guan Yin Shan offers a different view at every turn, making it an ideal place to cultivate your mind and escape from worries.

**3. Science and Technology Museum**

Standing at the southwest end of Dongguan’s Central Plaza, the Dongguan Science and Technology Museum mainly showcases manufacturing technology, information technology, and high-tech, while also incorporating introductory science, online science museums, and film and television studios. It is the first of its kind in China, a specialty science museum with modern significance and Dongguan characteristics.

**4. Da Ping Zhang Forest Park**

Located in southeastern Dongguan, covering an area of 26.36 square kilometers, the park has a forest coverage rate of over 96%. The circular mountain range and mid-to-high hills within the park resemble a natural barrier. The main peak is about 348.3 meters above sea level, hence the name “Da Ping Zhang” (Great Barrier). The park has two entrance squares covering 125,000 square meters, 27.8 kilometers of mountain roads, and 40 kilometers of hiking trails.

**5. Yin Ping Shan Forest Park**

With a total planned area of 123.5 square kilometers, Yin Ping Shan Forest Park is the largest in Dongguan. The main peak, Yin Ping Zui, is 898 meters above sea level and is known as the “First Peak of Dongguan.” The park features towering peaks, winding streams, deep valleys, lush bamboo, and fragrant flowers. Clouds constantly swirl and dance on the mountain, earning it the reputation of “Little Jiuzhaigou.”

**6. Dongguan Xiang Shi Film and Television City**

Located in Chenjiapu Village, Liaobu Town, adjacent to Xiang Shi Zoo, the city covers an area of approximately 11,000 square meters. It is a unique film and television base that combines film and television shooting, time-travel cultural tourism, and participatory experiences. In 2011, Xiang Shi Film and Television City filmed the television series “Guanxiang Ming” about the history of agarwood in Dongguan. It tells the legendary story of “Daughter Fragrance” in the history of Dongguan agarwood, creating a unique Xiang Shi culture. After filming was completed, Xiang Shi Film and Television City opened to the public.