Zhaoqing Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Seven Star Crags

Seven Star Crags, Zhaoqing

 vincentf Says:  This is a beautiful area of rocky landscapes and serene lakes very much similar of a cross between Guilin and Hangzhou. 

Boat Cruise at Night

Boat Cruise at Night, Zhaoqing

 vincentf Says:  There's a boat cruise that can be taken around Seven Star Crags at night. Many pagodas and structures are lit up at night. Sorry, I don't have any info as I joined an organized tour to Zhaoqing. 

Dinghu Shan

Dinghu Shan, Zhaoqing

 bhemak Says:  This was beautiful. This is a virgin subtropical rainforest. The air was fresh and park was large. My friend and I were often the only one's around. There are temples and waterfalls which were nice so we had an aim of where to walk. Mostly it was just great to walk in real... 

Seven Craigs Park

Seven Craigs Park, Zhaoqing

 bhemak Says:  This park is basically surrounded by the city. It is also quite large. You can boats around the lake to it or hike around. My friend and I walked around for about three hours and saw maybe a third of it.The craigs or peaks them selves are nice, but don't compair with... 

Star lake (Xing hu)...

Star lake (Xing hu)..., Zhaoqing

 xingfa Says:  Here... Star lake in Zhaoqing...This ordinary place is full of unusual people and things...Yes, you can have a romantic walk among flowers by the lake side. The wind will kiss your face...softly...Maybe can have a dinner with your friends in the boat too... 

Nature... gives me so much...

Nature... gives me so much..., Zhaoqing

 xingfa Says:  Look behind me, it's a beautiful lake in Dinghu Shan!! I always think: "If a person does not even love nature, then what can they love?"Don't harm nature, always care for it! 

Musical Fountain

Musical Fountain, Zhaoqing

 vincentf Says:  This is one of the largest musical fountains in China. 

Go inside the caves at Seven Star Crags

Go inside the caves at Seven Star Crags, Zhaoqing

 Confucius Says:  Seven Star Crags is the most attractive of Zhaoqing's attractions and the caves are among Seven Star Crags best highlights.There are eight caves at Seven Star Crags and each one is different. The two best ones are the underground river cave which you tour by boat and the... 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

Zhaoqing Cultural Holiday Inn Hotel

Zhaoqing Cultural Holiday Inn Hotel, Zhaoqing

 vincentf Says:  A cheap 3-star hotel located near the Seven Star Crags. 

Duanzhou Hotel: Just a hotel

Duanzhou Hotel: Just a hotel, Zhaoqing

 bhemak Says:  The hotel was located near a large intersection in town, not far from the park entrance.The room was spacious (especially after just being in Hong Kong) and clean. There were no issues with the bathroom or in room facilities (phone, TV).The listed price was 300Y a night. We... 

Restaurants  

Texas Cowboy: Texas Cowboy

Texas Cowboy: Texas Cowboy, Zhaoqing

 bhemak Says:  This is one of many Chinese attempts at Western Fast Food. This is also one of the worst I've seen. The chicken can politely be described as 'odd'. Fries were coldish and ketcup bad.One redeaming quality was the employees entertaining outfits. The looked like camp counselors... 

Transportation  

How to visit Zhaoqing as a trip from Hong Kong

How to visit Zhaoqing as a trip from Hong Kong, Zhaoqing

 Confucius Says:  Take the ferry from China Hong Kong City pier at Tsim Sha Tsui northwest of the Star Ferry pier. You can purchase tickets a day in advance at China Hong Kong City.The daily Hong Kong - Zhaoqing departure is at 08:15 arriving in Zhaoqing at 12:30 and costs around HK$225 From... 

Shopping  

Glutinous Rice wrapped in Leaves

Glutinous Rice wrapped in Leaves, Zhaoqing

 vincentf Says:  This is a famous local delicacy that can be bought throughout the city. 

Off The Beaten Path  

For that extra day: Dinghu Mountain Nature Reserve

For that extra day: Dinghu Mountain Nature Reserve, Zhaoqing

 Confucius Says:  If you really need a breath of fresh air then this is the best place in Guangdong province to get some. Of course there's also plenty of shade, mountain springs, waterfalls, and luscious green foliage to keep you refreshed.It's only 20 km from Zhaoqing but you'll want to... 

Favorites  

Chongxi Pagoda

Chongxi Pagoda, Zhaoqing

 Confucius Says:  Further down the riverbank is Chongxi Pagoda. It was originally built in 1582 during the Ming dynasty, has 9 stories and is 58 meters tall. Each story has eight angles on which wind chimes used to be hung. Recent renovations over the last decade have the pagoda looking like... 

River View Pavilion (Yue Jiang Lou)

River View Pavilion  (Yue Jiang Lou), Zhaoqing

 Confucius Says:  Take a stroll along the West River and you'll likely come across two attractions mentioned in most guide books that feature Zhaoqing.The River View Pavilion, also known as Yue Jiang Tower, is one of the two oldest remaining structures in Zhaoqing. The other one is Chongxi... 

The Place

Plan a Zhaoqing vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Zhaoqing locals

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 This is one of the largest musical fountains in China. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Anyone knows the best way going from JiuLong (HongKang)to ZhaoQing? Is it a Must going through GuangZhou? Thanks! 

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A: Do you mean from Kowloon, Hong Kong? I have taken the bus to ZhaoQing from Guangzhou. You can check with bus tour agents at HK Airport whether they have direct to... 

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Zhaoqing: Guangdong's Miniature Guilin

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 Think of Zhaoqing as the Poor Tourist's Yangshuo. For those who are looking for a cheap weekend in China out of Hong Kong this is the best choice if you don't want to pay for the flight to Guilin. You... 

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A town somewhere

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 Zhaoqing is an average looking town 2 hours west of Guangzhou. The locals I talked to said they didn't see to many foreign tourists. People are nice because they haven't seen tourists before, but some... 

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Zhaoqing - Seven Star Crags

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 Zhaoqing is most famous due to the natural beauty of Seven Star Crags. This city can be a mix of Guilin and Hangzhou due to its odd shaped limestone formations and serene lakes in the city. The best... 

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Zhaoqing - the Lake City

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 Zhaoqing is a sleepy old city located in the west Pearl River Delta. It is on the banks of Xi River. It is about 100km from Guangzhou. It is famous for its lake which is offers a beautiful scenice...... 

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small towns of zhaoqing

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 guangning is one of the ten places in China where plants lot of bamboos, industry there is paper manufacture, and some artworks made by bamboo. lot of chickens raised in the bamboos, it is said that... 

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