Dragon Boat Festival Green Escape|2-Day Leisure Trip Guide from Hong Kong to Zhongshan Park in Foshan
by Calfsunny
May 29, 2025
Escape the bustling city of Hong Kong during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday and take the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail for a one-hour ride to Foshan. Stroll through Zhongshan Park, one of the four famous Lingnan gardens, admire the pavilions, towers, and corridors, enjoy the fragrance of lotus flowers, and experience the blend of Cantonese culture and natural beauty.
Day 1: Hong Kong → Foshan · Strolling in Chancheng District
  • Transportation: Take the early morning Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail to Foshan West Station (about 1 hour), then transfer by bus to Chancheng District and check into a hotel in the Lingnan Tiandi commercial area.
  • Afternoon: Walk to the Ancestral Temple, watch the Huang Feihong lion dance performance, and appreciate the essence of Lingnan architecture.
  • Dinner: Enjoy double-skin milk at "Minxin Old Shop" and congee-based hotpot at "Taiganbao Wumi Congee" in Lingnan Tiandi.
Day 2: Zhongshan Park in Foshan · Exploring Lingnan Gardens
  • Core Attractions:
      1. Zhongshan Square: Pay homage to the bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen and feel the weight of history.
      2. Ancient Camphor Charm: Stroll through the century-old camphor forest, enjoy the shade, and cool off.
      3. Bamboo Garden: Wander through the bamboo grove, follow winding paths, and take stunning vintage-style photos.
      4. Beautiful Lake: Paddle on the lake, admire the reflections of the Nine-Bend Bridge and Qunying Pavilion, and possibly encounter a dragon boat model exhibition during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Post by Calfsunny | May 29, 2025













