Guangdong High-Speed Rail 2h Direct | This Hidden Hakka Small Town Is Such a Treasure!

Returning from the off-the-beaten-path destination Dingnan in Ganzhou, this treasure small county tucked away in the "back garden" of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area truly amazed me! 🤩 International football events, a 450-year-old Hakka ancient town, unique walled buildings, and mouthwatering Hakka cuisine... Please keep this super detailed two-day one-night guide! 👇

🚄 Transportation Guide:
Guangzhou East → Dingnan South High-Speed Rail 2 hours direct
Renting a car for self-driving is more convenient～

🏰 Day 1 Itinerary: Walled Houses Tour + Ancient Town Time Travel

1️⃣ Mingyuan Walled House
📍 Address: Egong Town, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: The only one among over 500 walled houses in southern Ganzhou with six watchtowers! The "big walled enclosure with a small walled enclosure" layout is super rare～ Red brick exterior walls + towering watchtowers, every shot looks like a blockbuster! Remember to take a panoramic photo at the front square 📸

2️⃣ Tiger-Shaped Walled House
📍 Address: Tianhua Town, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: The only walled house in the country shaped like a tiger! The round "tiger eye" windows are adorably cute, like a dazed big cat 🐯 The internal structure also retains the complete tiger outline, super interesting!

3️⃣ Dingnan Ancient Town
📍 Address: Urban area, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: A 450-year-old Ming Dynasty ancient town, filming location of "Let's Start Reasoning"! Stroll through the quaint streets by day, and at night be sure to watch the national intangible cultural heritage "One Night Fish Dance Dragon" performance 🏮 Fish lanterns light up the whole street, simply breathtaking!

⚽ Day 2 Itinerary: Football Carnival + Natural Healing

1️⃣ Football Training Base
📍 Address: Longling Township, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: Catch the 2025 UYC Men's U15 Finals! The moment the county-level Chinese team won 4:3, the whole venue erupted! 🏆 The event atmosphere rivals the World Cup, a must-visit for football fans!

2️⃣ Window of Dingnan
📍 Address: East Jiefang Road, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: A local secret central park ⛲ Koi pond + children's playground + large lawn, perfect for kids and dates～ Afternoon tea is recommended at the Hakka Lei Cha tea house inside the park!

3️⃣ Buyi Tower
📍 Address: Ancient Tower Road, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: Seven-story ancient tower with bells ringing in the wind 🎐 Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Dingnan County, the view is amazing! Recommended to visit at dusk to see the Hakka residences under the sunset, especially beautiful～

4️⃣ Jiuqu Resort
📍 Address: Jiuqu Town, Dingnan County, Ganzhou City
✨ Highlights: One-stop experience of bamboo rafting + forest hiking + hot spring soaking ♨ The negative oxygen ion content here is super high, definitely a lung-cleansing sanctuary!

🍜 Food Recommendations:
▪ Dingnan Tangpi (recommended old brand "Chen Ji Tangpi" in the ancient town)
▪ Hakka Stuffed Tofu (most authentic at the farmhouse restaurant in Jiuqu Resort)
▪ Huishui Rice Cake (Dingnan specialty snack with a very unique texture)

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations:
Jiuqu Resort Hot Spring Hotel (great environment and hot springs)
Dingnan Ancient Town Inn (immersive Hakka cultural experience)

💡 Tips:
▪ Guanxi New Walled House is about 11 km from Mingyuan Walled House, the largest square walled house in the world! Be sure to visit if you have enough time～
▪ For the fish lantern performance, check the schedule in advance as it is not held every day!