Hayao Miyazaki's Summer | Hiking to Shijiao Beach and Visiting Longtou Ancient Village

Day 1 Guangzhou → Longtou Ancient Village → Shijiao Beach → → Guangzhou

08:00

Meet at Exit B of Kecun Subway Station and look for the China-TravelNote flag to sign in.

08:30

We set off on time, and the team leader introduced us, the itinerary, safety precautions, and the team members introduced themselves. We sang and laughed all the way.

10:00

Arrive at Longtou Ancient Village. Located in Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Longtou Village boasts a large and well-preserved cluster of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, a rare sight in the Pearl River Delta. Strolling through its blue-brick alleys, you'll discover hidden gems: unique shops, aesthetic cafes, and the Jimo Building, all nestled against the rolling hillsides. In midsummer, the lotus flowers in the village's pond are in full bloom.

12:00

Head to a nearby farm for lunch and enjoy Qingyuan's specialties, steamed chicken and beef in a sauna.

2:00 PM

After eating and drinking, we headed to Shijiao Beach.

2:30 PM

The hike begins along the Beijiang River levee towards Shijiao Beach, a roughly 4.5-kilometer, flat, leisurely walk. The winding Rainbow Road, lush green lawns, and azure sky with white clouds create a photogenic backdrop. You might even encounter cattle along the way, and there are also some nice cafes perfect for relaxing.

The weather is hot in summer, so everyone should take good care of themselves and avoid the sun.

5:30 PM

Arrive at the destination, Shijiao Beach, and gather on the bus back to Guangzhou.

7:30 PM

Return to Guangzhou to disband, see you again.

PS: The above is the planned itinerary. The actual time arrangement is subject to the actual arrangement of the tour leader on the day. Please understand.

Hiking: 4.5km hike, takes 2-3 hours, flat road, mainly for leisure.

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