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【大美广东】Summer Escape to Northern Guangdong: Mountains, Rivers and a Slower Pace of Life

暑期去粤北,享受山野慢时光

source:羊城晚报-PEARL| 发表时间:2026-08-04 22:57

City Life | Escape to Northern Guangdong, where dramatic Danxia landscapes, emerald lakes, ancient towns, and misty tea mountains invite you to slow down and savor the season. In Shaoguan, the crimson cliffs of Danxia Mountain rise like flames frozen in stone. Hike to Changlao Peak at dawn to watch the sunrise paint the sky with golden light, then drift along the Jin River and admire the extraordinary artistry of nature. Nearby, Zhuji Ancient Alley and Meiguan Ancient Road were once part of a thousand-year-old courier route linking Guangdong and Jiangxi, reflecting the historical roots of Cantonese culture. For a cooler summer adventure, Qingyuan is one of Guangdong’s top destinations for waterfalls, rafting, and mountain streams. Gulongxia and Bijia Mountain are shaded by dense forests, while the Lianzhou Underground River offers a refreshing escape inside a naturally air-conditioned karst cave. In Heyuan, Wanlv Lake resembles a vast emerald nestled among rolling mountains, and the colorful cottages of Bavarian Manor create a playful destination for families. Yunfu is home to the mist-covered tea fields of Xiangwo Mountain. Spend a relaxing day by the water at Yuetianxia Ecological Resort, then unwind in the soothing pools of Jinshuitai Hot Spring Resort. In Meizhou, pick fresh tea leaves and learn the traditional tea-making process at Yearning Tea Plantation. Wander through Baihou Town, where bluestone lanes connect century-old Hakka mansions, and marvel at the impressive Hua’e Round House. Local specialties such as salt-baked chicken and Hakka stuffed tofu add a comforting taste of home and tradition. Journey through the mountains, rivers, caves, and tea-covered hills of Northern Guangdong, and discover the gentle romance of a Lingnan summer lived at a slower pace.#citylife

去粤北,在丹霞奇观与绿野仙踪里享受山野慢时光。韶关丹霞山赤壁丹崖如烈焰凝固,清晨登顶长老峰看朝霞染金,泛舟锦江感受造物鬼斧;珠玑古巷与梅关古道串联千年驿道,一步跨两省间读懂广府根源。清远是夏日玩水天花板,古龙峡、笔架山绿荫蔽日,连州地下河更是天然空调房,溶洞避暑独一份。河源万绿湖如翡翠浮岛,巴伐利亚庄园彩色屋舍承包全家欢乐。云浮象窝山千亩茶田叠翠生烟,悦天下亲水泳道逐浪,金水台暖泉舒缓倦意。梅州雁南飞茶田采茶制茶,百侯古镇青石板串联百年宅院,花萼楼土楼震撼人心,盐焗鸡与酿豆腐抚慰乡愁。踏遍粤北山海,读懂岭南夏日浪漫。

翻译:林紫晴(实习)

审校:罗洁

终审:王予湉


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