Must-Visit Places for a One-Day Trip to Zhongshan

Speaking of Zhongshan in Guangdong, everyone knows it, but not many are familiar with it. As the hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Zhongshan has rich tourism resources and a great environment. So, what are the must-visit attractions if you’re planning a trip to Zhongshan? Let’s explore together!

1、Famous Trees Garden

Located at No. 30 Xingzhong Road, opposite the Xingzhong Gymnasium in Zhongshan, the Famous Trees Garden is small but exquisite. It features various native tree species in Zhongshan, dense and lush. It has clear water with colorful Koi fish; stones scattered across the lawn, with stone drums of different sizes leaning against the trees for a delightful contrast; and pavilions reflecting in the water, creating a picturesque scene! The best part is encountering the mist spray, with refreshing coolness, misty surroundings, pavilions and trees appearing and disappearing, as if in a fairyland! The garden also features a Bonsai Garden, with over a hundred bonsai trees, beautifully shaped and gracefully posed, captivating visitors to linger and admire them. This is a great place to breathe fresh air, enjoy the green plants, and relax.

2、Zhongshan Fairyland Dragon Garden

Located at the foot of Wugui Mountain in Zhongshan, it is the largest in Zhongshan and the only one in China that integrates cactus culture, Buddhist culture, and dragon culture into one large agricultural ecological cultural tourism park. The most eye-catching attraction in the park is the Cereus, standing 8 meters tall, with the tallest one in South America reaching 30 meters. Legend has it that gods used it to measure the height of the sky, hence the name “Cereus.” It blooms every year from June to October, each flower produces one fruit, which is only half the size of a dragon fruit but more delicious. This is also a family fun park, with various playgrounds inside, very suitable for children to play in. The whole family can engage in family activities here, creating a harmonious atmosphere!

3、Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Ancestral Home Tourism Area

Located in Cuiheng Village, Nanlang Town, Zhongshan, the tourism area encompasses the Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Ancestral Home Memorial Hall, Cuiheng Village, Zhongshan City, the Xinhai Revolution Memorial Park, and the Li Tou Jian Mountain, forming five core scenic areas, showcasing the historical relics of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birth, growth, and revolutionary activities. Li Tou Jian Mountain is located north of Cuiheng Village and is named after its shape resembling a plow. It is the highest peak in Cuiheng Village. Along with Jinbinlang Mountain and Huangniu Mountain, they form a geographical advantage of Cuiheng Village, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the water. Climbing the mountain allows you to overlook the entire Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Ancestral Home Tourism Area and have a distant view of Qiaodao Island in Zhuhai and the Qiaodao Bridge, known as “Eight Scenic Spots of Qiaodao.”

4、Zhongshan Hot Spring Tourism Area

Located at the southern foot of Luosanniu Mountain, Sanyang Town, Zhongshan, the park covers an area of over 30 acres and is divided into themed spa areas, Chinese medicine health areas, flower beauty areas, vitality fitness areas, and tranquil water areas, consisting of 48 ecological hot spring pools with different functions, one 3,000-square-meter spring water swimming pool, and one super-large water spa lounge. The daily capacity is over 2,000 people. It also features a high-end health resort, offering trendy health hot spring products, leading a new trend of hot spring leisure and health in the Pearl River Delta. It’s a great place to come for health and relaxation, allowing you to fully enjoy and relax.

5、Zhongshan Zhan Garden

Located in Beitai Village, Nan District, Zhongshan, the garden was personally designed by the owner, Mr. Huang Yuanxin, who hired hundreds of skilled craftsmen from Suzhou and Hangzhou. It took five years to build this elegant and exquisite residence for his parents, a peaceful sanctuary for them to enjoy their golden years. To express his filial piety and eternal gratitude, the owner named the bridge after his father and the garden after his mother’s surname. Blending Jiangnan architecture with Lingnan architecture, it is a group of classical manor-style buildings. The structure is simple yet solemn, the style is simple yet elegant. The materials used in the garden buildings are mostly ancient materials from folk houses, every brick, every tile, every door, every window carries the marks of history. Together with the natural scenery of Huazhou Mountain and Beixi River, they form a harmonious blend of man and nature, creating a unique architectural style.