Guangzhou to Shenzhen 2h direct, this free ancient city is such a treasure

Just discovered a treasure ancient city only 2 hours from Guangzhou and Shenzhen!!✨
And it’s free!!💯
Even the hit variety show "Let's Start Reasoning 3" filmed here🔥
Spent two days and already reluctant to leave...😭
Save this super detailed guide!❤️

📍Ganzhou Dingnan Hakka Ancient City
🚗 Transportation:
High-speed train 1.5-2h direct to Dingnan South Station (Guangzhou 2h / Shenzhen 1.5h)
15 minutes by taxi from the station
Bus every 10-15 minutes, super convenient~

🌟 Perfect 2-day 1-night itinerary:
Day 1:
Afternoon arrival by high-speed train ➡️ Intangible cultural heritage afternoon tea 🍵 ➡️ Handmade fish lantern making 🏮 ➡️ Night tour of the ancient city with the fish lantern parade ➡️ Stay at the beautiful Fengheju guesthouse

Day 2:
Breakfast with the same goosefish dumplings as Dilraba Dilmurat ➡️ Check in at the same filming spots as "Let's Start Reasoning 3" 📸 ➡️ Eat the same lunch as the celebrities ➡️ Visit the cute tiger-shaped Hakka enclosure ➡️ Lake tour and sightseeing at Jiuqu Resort Area ➡️ Return trip

🍜 Dingnan Food Highlights:
▪️ Goosefish dumplings praised by Dilraba Dilmurat
▪️ Mung bean soup loved by Bai Yu
▪️ Hakka fried peanuts and hot skin like Zhang Linghe’s favorite
▪️ Must-try "Three Big Rice Cakes": gray water cake, iron spoon cake, and potato cake
This time also tried handmade fish skin dumplings, unbelievably fresh!😋

🎭 Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience:
✔️ Exciting Dingnan Rui Lion Dance performance
✔️ Traditional tea-picking opera
✔️ Exquisite Hakka flower hats
You can also try fish lantern making, tie-dyeing, and other crafts to feel the Hakka spirit of craftsmanship✨

🏰 Ancient City Must-Visit Spots:
▪️ Historic Yingyang Gate and ancient city walls
▪️ Bluestone paths and scattered residences
▪️ Preschool Street 1569 Ming Dynasty time travel experience
Dress up in silver notes and be a Ming Dynasty person for a day 👘
Interact with NPCs and play games, super fun!

🎬 Variety Show Filming Spots:
▪️ Yingyang Gate, Gudehao Private Residence, and Huafang boat filming spots
▪️ Celebrity standees scattered along the streets
▪️ "Blooming Flowers" Bula Hotel 🏨
(The private courtyard guesthouse where celebrities stayed)

⛰ Nearby Activities:
▪️ Cute tiger-shaped Hakka architecture
▪️ Summer resort Jiuqu Lake
Rent a small boat and enjoy a leisurely row on the lake~

📸 Photo Tips:
1️⃣ Qing and Han dynasty female makeup experience
2️⃣ Friday/Saturday night "One Night Fish Dragon Dance" fish lantern parade
(A super atmospheric blessing event!)
3️⃣ Early morning and evening light perfect for photos

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Post by Hr Vivienne | Jul 22, 2025

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