Day 1 Guangzhou → Bagua Village → Xinghu Greenway → Guangzhou
08:00
At Kecun Exit B (Line 3 & Line 8), look for the yellow China-TravelNote sign
08:30
We set off on time, and the leader explained the itinerary and precautions in the car. Of course, there were fun ice-breaking games, and there were laughter all the way.
10:00
Arriving at Gaoyao Bagua Village, after following the guide to learn about the general situation of the ancient village, you can start to walk freely through the streets and alleys to experience the essence of the Bagua graphics.
12:00
After exploring the ancient village, we boarded a bus and journeyed to a nearby town to sample Gaoyao rice noodle soup and its salty, thin dishes. Gaoyao rice noodle soup originates from the Qingtang region. First, glutinous rice flour is mixed with an appropriate amount of water to form a paste. Then, it is served in a specially made rice noodle bowl. The paste is quickly poured into boiling water through small holes in the bowl's bottom, forming round strips. Once cooked, remove the noodles with a sieve and soak in fresh water (commonly known as "passing the cold river").
1:15 PM
After lunch, we gathered in downtown Zhaoqing. Our team leader picked up our bikes and gave us a quick test ride before officially setting off on our 16-kilometer Xinghu Greenway, a path paved with peaks and surrounded by verdant waters. We rode along the trails, enjoying the fun and posing with our team. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon!
5:30 PM
We will return to the starting point in the evening and return the bus together. Those who arrive early can buy some Zhaoqing-style steamed rice dumplings. After everyone is gathered, we will take the bus back to Guangzhou. We will disband in Guangzhou around 20:30 and meet again next time.
