The flowers in Xianlu Island, Foshan have already bloomed into a sea. This year’s autumn feels like it’s passing by much faster than in previous years. To be precise, the whole year has been going by quite quickly. We spent most of the first half of the year confined at home. So, what scenic spots are worth visiting in Foshan’s autumn, and what attractions can we look forward to?
1. Travel Guide
Lugang Village Cycling Station
Location: The station is located on the east side street of Lugang Village, Xianlu Island. As it is currently in trial operation, it is not yet updated on navigation software. If you’re driving, you can turn left at the Lugang security booth entrance (opposite the Sunset Park tower) after crossing the bridge from the entrance of Xianlu Island. You’ll see the cycling station within approximately 1 km along the road.
Admire the Four Flower Seas
Xianlu Island, a small island of flowers in Nanhai, has already bloomed into a sea of flowers, making it perfect for short trips. There are nearly 70 acres of Salvia, sunflowers, Globe amaranth, and more…
① Pastoral Flower Sea: Sunflowers + Salvia
The 32-acre Pastoral Flower Sea is the first flower sea you encounter when you arrive on the island.
② Love Flower Sea: Autumn’s First Picnic
The 21-acre Love Flower Sea features a large green lawn, as well as swings and children’s play equipment. If you’re tired from cycling or strolling, spread out a blanket and have a picnic.
③ Waterfront Flower Sea: Flower Sea by the Fish Pond
Along the edge of the fish pond, a bright orange Cosmos “carpet” has been laid out.
④ Three Rivers Source Flower Sea: Capture a Refreshing Cover Photo
At the Three Rivers confluence in the easternmost part of Xianlu Island, the yellow flowers of the Three Rivers Source Flower Sea are scattered in a pleasingly random arrangement.
Cycling: Check in at the Cycling Station
In addition to flower viewing and picnics, those who enjoy cycling can check in at the Lugang Village Cycling Station, currently in trial operation.
The Xianlu Island Visitor Center provides single, double, triple, and quadruple bicycles. Visitors can choose according to their needs.
Island Tour Tips:
1. Regarding Parking: Expect a large number of visitors on holidays. It is recommended that self-driving visitors park their vehicles at the Visitor Center and cycle around the island.
2. All four flower seas are located near the island loop trail. You can see them all while cycling along the trail.
2. Food Guide
1. Leading Navigation Imperial Cuisine
Deep within Xianlu Island, Leading Navigation Imperial Cuisine brings you a flower-themed feast for the taste buds. Golden lotus soup, Heavenly Peak rose chicken, white plum black truffle bamboo shoots, lily flower state banquet lion’s head… with flowers as the main ingredient, each dish is meticulously designed, leaving you with a lingering aftertaste.
PS: Xianlu Island is a pristine island. Leading Navigation Imperial Cuisine also has its own base covering nearly 50 acres, cultivating a variety of vegetables and fruits. You can pick and eat them fresh.
Check-in Guide
Name: Leading Navigation Health Imperial Cuisine
Address: Nan Zhou Eight Granaries East, Xianliao Village, Lishui Town, Nanhai District (Search for “Leading Navigation Imperial Cuisine” on navigation)
Specialty Dishes: Dreamland, Pickled Mustard Greens, Black Truffle Beef Short Ribs, Empress Peach Picking
Friendly Reminder: Please reserve in advance if you wish to try the Hundred Flowers Feast.
2. Fengzhibao Ganoderma Chicken
There is a Fengzhibao Gourmet Garden near Xianlu Island. The free-range chickens here are all raised on Ganoderma lucidum, resulting in firmer and more delicious chicken meat. They also serve Ganoderma lucidum dumplings, with thin skin and rich filling, and Ganoderma lucidum spore tea, which is good for health and beauty.
Check-in Guide
Shop: Fengzhibao Gourmet Garden
Address: He Shun Wanqingyang Agricultural Demonstration Zone, Lishui Town, Nanhai District (Directly navigate to “Fengzhibao Ganoderma Chicken”)
3. Shared Fig Farm
A long-standing online celebrity shop for figs on Xianlu Island. Their fresh fig chicken stew dish has been awarded the title of “Top 10 Specialty Dishes in Lishui” at the Dreamland Water Town Food Selection Contest.
Check-in Guide
Address: Xianliao Nan Zhou Village, Xianlu Island
Navigation: Search for “Shared Fig Farm, Xianlu Island”
Specialty Dishes: Fresh Fig Chicken Stew, Fresh Fig Clay Pot Chicken
3. Transportation Guide
Traffic Guide
Traffic control will be implemented for vehicles entering the island during the May Day holiday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
① Residents with island residency and tenants with vehicles can enter the island with a permit.
② Visitor vehicles can be parked at the parking lot under the first ring bridge, the Visitor Center parking lot, and surrounding areas where parking is allowed.
After arriving at the Xianlu Island Visitor Center, visitors can choose to walk, cycle, take the island loop train, or other means of transportation to explore the island.
Parking Guide
① Xianlu Island Visitor Center, Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City
② Parking lot under the first ring bridge nearby (*Navigate to: Heshen Strawberry Farm)
③ Parking Fee: Free
Bicycle Rental Guide
Bicycle Rental Points: Xianlu Island Visitor Center
Bicycle Rental Guide: The Xianlu Island Visitor Center offers single, double, triple, and quadruple bicycles. Visitors can choose according to their needs.
Island Loop Train
Train Ticket Price: 10 yuan/person/route
Ticket Purchase Instructions:
The island loop train will start selling tickets on April 30th.
The system will automatically open available booking slots every day at 9:00 AM. You can book for the same day if you’re taking the train on the same day.
The island loop train has A, B, and C routes for visitors to choose from.
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