【Shaoguan 3 Days 2 Nights! Wallet-Friendly Guide to Enjoying for Only 300 RMB Per Person】
In July, I ventured into Shaoguan and discovered that the secret mountain and water scenery plus thousand-year-old ancient charm can be so affordable! Save this cost-effective guide, you won’t regret a summer trip~
📍Day 1: Danxia Mountain Stunning Day · Geological Wonder Fully Experienced
Head straight to "Danxia Mountain" in the morning, the red rock walls of this World Natural Heritage site are breathtaking! Buy a combo ticket for 100 RMB (including Elder Peak/Yangyuan Mountain), take the cable car to the top to see the "Yuanyang Stone," perfect for photos and check-ins~For lunch, eat "Hakka Stuffed Three Treasures" at the foot of the mountain, stuffed tofu + stuffed bitter melon only 30 RMB/serving, so delicious you’ll lick the plate!
🌅In the afternoon, visit "Yangyuan Mountain Scenic Area," walk the "99 Steps Ladder" to challenge your adrenaline, watch the Danxia sunset at "Sun Viewing Pavilion" in the evening, with orange-red hues covering the mountains, the ticket is already super cost-effective!
📍Day 2: Zen and Canyon · Unlocking Hidden Gems
Early morning visit to "Nanhua Zen Temple," a thousand-year-old ancient temple open for free, the Hall of the Sixth Patriarch Huineng is solemn and majestic, prayers are very effective~For lunch, try "Nanhua Vegetarian Meal," 25 RMB/serving of Luohan vegetarian dish, refreshing and filling!
🌿In the afternoon, drive 1 hour to "Ruyuan Grand Canyon," ticket 65 RMB to see the hundred-meter waterfall cascading down, walk the "Tongtian Ladder" plank road to overlook the canyon, the waterfall mist is super cool, the cost performance beats popular online spots!
📍Day 3: Old Town Vibes · Affordable Food Street
In the morning, stroll through "Century-old East Street," the arcade old street is free to check in, buy a 5 RMB "Shaoguan Herbal Tea" to cool down, next door "Fengcailou" is perfect for taking ancient-style photos! For lunch, eat "Zhouji Beef Offal," 15 RMB/serving of beef tendon balls + radish stewed to perfection~
🛍️Before leaving, go to "Shaoguan Specialty Street" to buy souvenirs, dried shiitake mushrooms at 10 RMB/jin + dried bamboo shoots at 8 RMB/box, totally wallet-friendly!
🏨Stay near "Shaoguan Station," budget hotels start at 100 RMB/night, high-speed rail direct to attractions is super convenient~
💡July is rainy, bring an umbrella! Danxia Mountain recommends wearing non-slip shoes, starting taxi fare in the city is 6 RMB, spending is so low it makes you smile~
With this itinerary, you unlock mountain and water wonders, Zen temples, and local food vibes, all for just over 100 RMB per person per day! Follow me for the next reveal of Shaoguan’s hidden free mountain stream trekking spot~