Recommended Self-Driving Tour Spots Near Foshan

There are many self-driving tour spots worth recommending around Foshan. If you want to go on a self-driving tour, you can go to Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing, Yingxi Peak Forest in Qingyuan, Fangji Island in Maoming, etc. They are all highly recommended for you to visit. See below for details.

1、Zhaoqing Dinghu Mountain

Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing is the first of the four famous mountains in Lingnan. It is famous for its high concentration of negative air ions. The air is fresh and the water is gurgling, making it the perfect place to relax!

Feishui Tan is the place with the highest concentration of negative air ions in the scenic area. It can be said to be a “natural oxygen bar”. Even Mr. Sun Yat-sen visited here. There are still six big characters written by Soong Ching Ling on the cliff, “Sun Yat-sen Swimming Place”.

Butterfly Valley is also worth a visit, with waterfalls, green pools and crisscrossing streams.

Address: Near Shangshan Road, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province

2、Qingyuan Yingxi Peak Forest

In Qingyuan, Guangdong, there is a place that has both the light ink mountains and rivers of karst landforms and the idyllic pastoral scenery of small bridges and flowing water, which is especially suitable for self-driving, hiking, cycling and camping.

This place is called the “Small Guilin” of Guangdong, but the scenery is even better than Guilin~ It is Yingxi Peak Forest! Yingxi Peak Forest is located in Yingde City, Qingyuan. There is no crowded crowd here, only the beautiful karst landform wonders. This is a famous karst landform, all the mountains slope to the southeast, and there is a famous saying “Thousands of soldiers pay homage to the general”.

Dongtian Fairyland is a cave where a stream runs through the mountain. It is located in the well-known “First Peak Forest in South Heaven”, known as the “First Pit in South China”, and is the core scenic spot of the Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor.

There are strange stalactites hanging inside the cave. The most magical thing is that there are holes in the top of the cave, and sunlight can penetrate.

Address: Huanghua Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan, Guangdong Province

Transportation: Foshan – Guangzhou Ring Road Expressway – Guangqing Expressway – Qinglian Expressway – Jiulong Jintan Exit – S348 Provincial Road – Jiulong Town Daopi Village (Yingde Peak Forest Jiulong Ticket Office) or S366 Line – Huanghua Town (Yingxi Peak Forest Tourist Scenic Ticket Office)

3、Maoming Fangji Island

An island that combines steep mountains, strange rocks, silver beaches, coconut groves, bays, reefs, fishing ports, and more.

The island has many amusement projects, speedboats, fishing, flying fish, water skiing, and even snorkeling and paragliding are waiting for you! There is the largest diving base in China and Asia. Put on your oxygen tank and diving goggles, and you are ready to go. Enter the sea and open up the underwater world.

The villas on the island are built on the mountainside, made of pure wood and with skylights. At night, you can lie in bed and look at the stars, which is very comfortable.

Address: Cuihu Road, Bohe Town, Dianbai County, Maoming City

4、Zhuhai Wailingding Island

Wailingding Island has not been over-developed and still retains its most primitive natural landscape. It is perfect for the whole family to enjoy a quiet island vacation.

The beaches of Lingding Bay, Tawen, and Dadong Bay on the island have fine sand, azure waters, and crystal clear waters, making them ideal places for fishing, diving, and surfing.

The main peak of the island, Lingding Peak, has a Sky Cave leading to the top from halfway up the mountain. It is full of spiritual energy and is the best place to climb the mountain and watch the sunrise.

There are also the “three treasures” of Wailingding Island seafood, sea urchin, dog claw snail and general’s hat, which you must try. The islanders use their own free-range chickens to make big plate chicken, which is also very delicious.

Travel Guide:

① Self-driving: Sihui – Erguang Expressway – Guangzhu West Line Expressway – Shenluo Expressway – Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway – Arrive at Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port, Xiangzhou Wharf, then take a boat to the island.

② Take a bus: Take a bus from Sihui to Xiangzhou Station, get off and walk to Xiangzhou Bus Station, take bus No. 11 to Xiangzhou Port Passenger Terminal, then take a boat to the island.

5、Huizhou Daji Island

Daji Island in Daya Bay is beautiful, with crystal clear waters. Many unnamed small beaches have beautiful scenery, making it a purely scenic island tourist destination.

The coast of the island has many rocky shoals, the coastline is winding and crisscrossed, and there are many natural sandy beaches on the island, many rare marine animals and uniquely shaped rock landscapes, blue sky and blue sea, pleasant climate.

At the two ends of Daji Island Moon Bay Beach, one or two meters from the shore, there is already a coral reef area, where you can see various corals, fish and shellfish.

Address: Daya Bay waters, Huizhou City

Transportation: Sihui – Erguang Expressway – Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway – Yangmeikeng, take a large ferry from Yangmeikeng Wharf to Daji Island, the fare is 250-380 yuan (negotiable), the journey takes about 30 minutes

6、Jiangmen Gulao Water Town

This is a secluded water town that is out of touch with the world and has been selected as one of the “Most Beautiful Towns in China”. Small boats shuttle back and forth, banana groves sway on both sides, what a beautiful southern water town scenery.

The Gulao Water Town has a crisscrossing network of rivers and villages scattered among them. The small boats with oars are shadowy, which is very charming. The bluestone paved paths pass through the lotus ponds, which is very simple and elegant.

This is also the hometown of Master Liang Zan, the founder of Wing Chun. Here, you can visit the former residence of the master of the generation, and you can also go to the local martial arts school to experience the charm of Wing Chun.

Address: Renhebao Village, Shuangqiao Village Committee, Gulao Town, Heshan City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province

7、Guangzhou Shawan Ancient Town

This is an ancient town of Lingnan culture with a history of 800 years. Walking through the streets and alleys, it feels like going back to the ancient times. Every brick and tile tells the story and legend here.

It preserves the most primitive oyster shell houses and has built more than 100 ancient ancestral halls. It has gone through the ups and downs of time and is full of history.

Walking through the lanes and alleys, looking at the childish graffiti, you can’t help but slow down and stop. This is perhaps the charm of the ancient town!

Ticket: No ticket is required for the ancient town; however, some ancestral halls do require tickets.

Address: Fubei Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province