Day 1 Guangzhou → Dongpo Temple → Huizhou West Lake → Gaobang Mountain → Guangzhou
07:30
Check in at Kecun Exit B (Line 3 & Line 8) and look for the yellow China-TravelNote flag
08:00
We set off on time. The team leader shared the itinerary and organized an ice-breaking session for everyone to get to know each other.
10:30
Arrive at Dongpo Temple, the former residence of Su Dongpo in Huizhou, and visit the temple. Have a dialogue with Su Dongpo that spans thousands of years, and feel the aura of the "Eternal Hefeng Zun".
12:00
Take a bus to Dongpo Cultural Theme Restaurant to enjoy Dongpo pork and Dongjiang cuisine salt-baked chicken
1:30 PM
After a good meal and a short rest, we headed to Huizhou West Lake and strolled along the 1.5km trail, passing two lakes, two bridges and one embankment. We also saw the Sugong Bridge and Su Causeway donated by Su Dongpo, and the famous line "When you stand by the Su Causeway, you know the moon is full here."
3:00 PM
Around 3:00 PM, we'll drive to Gaobang Mountain and follow in the footsteps of Su Dongpo. Originally named Guabang Mountain, it means "top of the list" or "top of the list." It's one of the Eighteen Scenic Spots of West Lake. Arriving about half an hour later, we'll embark on a 3.5-kilometer Suzhou-style wilderness trail, ascending Guabang Pavilion. Inside, you'll find a statue of Confucius, the great teacher of all ages. Here, you can admire the ancient sages and experience the profound Confucian spirit.
6:00 PM
We walked through the mountains, descended the stairway, and followed the lakeside plank road to the end of the hike. We then gathered for the return bus and arrived in Guangzhou around 8:30 PM. We kissed goodbye with tears and promised to see you again next time on the tourist tour.
