There are many interesting places worth visiting in Zhongshan, such as Zhongshan Zhan Garden, Zhongshan Film and Television City, Zhongshan Quanyan Hot Spring, etc. So, what are some good hiking spots in Zhongshan? Below, the editor recommends several places for you. For details, see below.
Route 1, Lion Head Mountain
Lion Head Mountain, with an altitude of 305.1 meters, is located about 2 kilometers east of Changming Water Village. The mountain faces the Changjiang Reservoir, with a cliff on one side. It is one of the best places to overlook the panoramic view of the Changjiang Reservoir in Wugui Mountain, and also a good place to watch the sunrise in Zhongshan.
This route is about 8km long, with a total climb of 1022m, and the hiking time is about 5-6 hours. The route includes bamboo forest, woods, and mountain ridges. There are several steep ascents and descents, and there are many forks along the way. There are no restrooms or supplies along the way. The overall difficulty of this route is relatively high, suitable for hiking “old drivers” to check in!
Route 2, Xijiang Flower Island Park
Xijiang Flower Island Park has built a 3.7-kilometer-long Xijiang Beautiful Rural Landscape Demonstration Belt, which is the only one in Guangdong Province in 2022 that has been selected as a fine scenic spot for the China Beautiful Countryside Leisure and Tourism Tour (Spring) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
It is the season of bougainvillea blossoms. The bougainvillea sea in Xijiang Flower Island Park is in full bloom, with red flowers and green leaves, which is quite spectacular. It is better to stroll in the flower sea than to spend the summer in an air-conditioned room.
Route 3, Qiaao Ancient Trail
Qiaao Ancient Trail, a treasure trove hiking route that offers ancient trails, jungles, streams, and bamboo forests, can meet your hiking and camping needs without being exposed to the sun. The Qiaao Ancient Trail was built in 1860, spanning Zhuhai, Zhongshan, and Macau. It is also known as “the Tea Horse Road of Modern Xiangshan” and “the Silk Road of Zhongshan”. The ancient trail is about 12km long, with an altitude of about 300 meters, and a total climb of 800 meters.
The overall difficulty of this route is moderate, suitable for entry-level hikers to take note of!
Route 4, Jinzhong Lake
Jinzhong Lake Park covers an area of over 900 mu, and the greenway surrounding Jinzhong Reservoir is over 12 kilometers long. There are countless scenic spots along the way, which are affectionately called “natural oxygen bar” by the people of Zhongshan. Surrounded by mountains and water, the scenery is picturesque. It is the first choice for many Zhongshan people to calm their minds and cultivate their bodies.
Surrounded by mountains, the two natural lakes in Guoxianglin Park have clear water and gurgling streams. When you walk in the park in the mist, you will feel like you are in a fairyland.
The tea plantation near the Jinzhong Greenway is also a good place to overlook the scenery. In the middle of the tea plantation on the hillside, a beautiful kapok tree is planted. Every year from October to mid-December, during the flowering season, the whole tree is pink, and together with several other kapok trees scattered in the garden, they are particularly beautiful against the backdrop of the surrounding green leaves.
Route 5, Zhongshun Dawai
The Xijiang River is one of the four major water systems in Guangdong Province. The Xijiang River embankment passing through Banfu, about half an hour’s drive from downtown Zhongshan, has a long coastline, attracting countless sports enthusiasts to check in.
The outer embankment of the Xijiang River. The lush metasequoia forest. Lined up neatly. Water birds circling low. Fly over the river from time to time, people and animals, live poetically here.
In the evening, when the sun sets slowly, the embankment has another look. The west embankment bathed in the setting sun and afterglow is breathtaking, making people marvel at the wonders of nature.
Route 6, Sanbao Li Bidao
Sanbao Li Bidao is located in Minzhong Street, with a total length of 4.5 kilometers. It is a rural type Bidao, built along the river, with lotus flowers clustered together and a cool breeze accompanying it. The natural scenery and ecological beauty are perfectly integrated.
The winding rural river under the sun. Gleaming. Occasionally three or five egrets fly out from the bushes. Hovering and gently touching the water. Ripples rippling.
Looking into the distance, the scenery of Minzhong Water Town comes into view. Passing through green farmlands, a picturesque pastoral scene.
Route 7, Shenwan Modao Island
This treasure island that has pineapples in summer and earthworms in autumn has finally been made popular by the TV series “The Knockout”. Have you been there to check in?
Modao Island is located at the mouth of the Modao Gate waterway and is the largest island in the middle of the river in Shenwan Town. It is composed of three natural villages: Modao, Mangchong, and Dapai.
The island is full of fragrant fruits and has magnificent and beautiful Lingnan water scenery. You can walk around the island through the greenway along the river embankment. For hiking enthusiasts, this is undoubtedly a rare gem.
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