Two-day trip to Dongguan to enjoy historical scenery
2 cities |
11 attraction(s) |
total distance 211
km
TIPS
Day1
Day2
Day1: SHENZHEN > Dongguan
6 attraction(s) ·
117 km
2
The Opium War Museum is located south of Kou Village, Humen Town, Dongguan City. It was the site of the Battle of the Opium War. It is a thematic museum that collects, displays, and researches Lin Zexu's anti-opium campaign and historical artifacts and materials related to the Opium War.
32
km
3
Holmes Shopping Plaza tops the list of popular places to eat! Highly recommend the Three-Yellow Chicken Stew, the chicken is tender and flavorful. The chicken looks so plump and translucent, just looking at it makes you hungry. They also give out a complimentary sour plum juice, which is tangy and delicious. The ingredients are all fresh, and the environment is clean and hygienic. The service is friendly and enthusiastic. Five-star recommendation.
5
km
4
Yuehui Garden is the largest private garden in China, integrating traditional art with modern aesthetic taste. It features 108 garden landmarks such as buildings, pavilions, water pavilions, winding corridors, stone bridges, and artificial mountains. The water channels in the garden flow in a loop, connecting various scenic spots, and the garden is revitalized by water. The winding paths and diverse scenery create a cultural atmosphere everywhere.
16
km
5
One of the villages with well-preserved Lingnan water town culture in the Pearl River Delta region, known as the "Lingnan Water Town Culture Museum" of Dongguan City.
2
km
6
Yinfeng Road's food popularity ranking is number one! The restaurant's special bone broth, whether with vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes, is fragrant and of high quality. The recently renovated interior provides a refreshing ambiance, and the open kitchen allows you to see the cleanliness. The friendly servers make you feel like a valued guest, as if all the staff is dedicated to serving you.
1
km
Day2: Dongguan > SHENZHEN
5 attraction(s) ·
94 km
2
Yantaishan is magnificent and picturesque, with an altitude of 587 meters, making it the highest peak in the western part of Shenzhen. During the Anti-Japanese War, the local people and the Dongjiang Column staged a stunning "Great Rescue" that shocked both China and foreign countries, rescuing famous patriots such as Mao Dun, He Xiangning, and Zou Taofen from the occupied Guanghai-Jiu Island. Yantaishan is also known as "Hero Mountain" because of this. In 2008, "Yantai Folding Green" was named one of the Eight Scenic Spots in Shenzhen.
5
km
3
Shi Yan Yu Hotpot is ranked first on the popularity list! Recommended dishes include braised chicken feet, which are fragrant, sticky, and melt in your mouth. The taste is very delicious. The stone pot fish is boneless and delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant is elegant and tranquil, and the service is enthusiastic. There are also young ladies showcasing their singing talents in the restaurant.
11
km
4
Shenzhen Wildlife Park is located on the east bank of Xili Lake, surrounded by the beautiful Dapeng Bay to the north, adjacent to Qilin Villa and Shenzhen University Town. It is the first municipal project invested by enterprises and an open zoo that emphasizes on a return to nature. It covers an area of 1.2 square kilometers with a total investment of 250 million RMB. It officially opened on September 28, 1993, making it the first free-range zoo in China that combines animals, forests, plants, science education, and various other features and functions. It has been awarded the honorary title of "Chinese Superlative" by the State Council, further confirming its status among scenic spots and zoos at home and abroad, like a brilliant green pearl in the Greater Bay Area of Shenzhen-Hong Kong.
In response to the major sports event, animals are also eager to participate! In the summer of 2011, Shenzhen Wildlife Park launched a special theme activity called "Animal Olympics"! The entire animal kingdom became a joyful Olympic Village, with nearly ten thousand wild animals competing and cheering for the Shenzhen Universiade! Hundreds of animal athletes from all over the world gathered in the various animal sports venues inside Shenzhen Wildlife Park to showcase their skills and compete for the crown! The "Animal Olympics" in Shenzhen Wildlife Park includes a main venue and four sub-venues, namely the "Beast Kings Arena", "Style Competition Arena", "Aquatic Arena", and "Lion Tiger Beast Training Arena". Various animal sports such as weightlifting, high jump, athletics, swimming, ice skating, boxing, diving, chess, hurdles, basketball, football, volleyball, water polo, and dance are specially performed! In the intense competition, the beauty of animals in sports and the beauty of animal movement are showcased, making it a "unique game with distinctive style"!
5
km
5
Xili Private Kitchen tops the popularity ranking! Recommended dishes include Crispy Pork Belly with Bones, with a delicious texture and balanced fat, not greasy at all. There are also excellent dishes like Pan-fried Horsehead Fish. The interior of the restaurant is high-end, decorated in blue and white, creating an ocean-themed ambiance. The service is warm and friendly. With so many delicious options, it's definitely worth a try.
