Dinghushan National Nature Reserve, A Verdant Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer
Near Shangshan Road, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
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Introduction
Danxia Mountain, Luofu Mountain, Xiqiao Mountain and this scenic area are collectively known as the four famous mountains in Guangdong Province. It is known as the "green gemstone on the Tropic of Cancer" and has been a famous Buddhist holy site since the Tang Dynasty. The scenic area includes three major areas: Tianxi, Tianhu, and Yunxi. Must-see attractions include Baoding Garden, Qingyun Temple, Feishuitan, and Butterfly Valley. Feishuitan is a spectacular scenic spot with flowing springs and waterfalls. More importantly, Sun Yat-sen and Soong Ching-ling once swam here, and the cliff is engraved with six characters written by Soong Ching-ling herself that read "Sun Yat-sen's swimming spot." In addition, Butterfly Valley is also a separate ticketed attraction. It has rich vegetation of primitive forests, murmuring streams, multiple waterfalls, including the Manwaterfall and the White Elephant Waterfall. Address Near Shangshan Road, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
Opening hours 08:00-18:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 17:30 (Mon-Sun from January 1st to December 31st)
Transportation Bus: Take the No. 21 bus to the terminus in Zhaoqing and get off.