Two-Day Maple Viewing Trip in Conghua, Guangzhou

Two-Day One-Night Travel Guide for Maple Viewing in Conghua, Guangzhou (Budget 3000 RMB for 2 People)
Theme: Autumn Exclusive! Shimen Red Leaves + Hot Spring Therapy, Enjoy Conghua for 1500 RMB per Person
Suitable for: Couples / Besties / Family Trips, Photography Enthusiasts

📅 Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Depart from Guangzhou → Shimen National Forest Park for Maple Viewing → Soak in Hot Spring Hotel
Day 2: Hiking at Liuxi River Forest Park → Return Trip

🚗 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Mountains of Red Leaves + Hot Spring Therapy
Morning:

8:00 Drive from Guangzhou (1.5 hours direct, navigate to "Shimen National Forest Park")
9:30 Arrive at [Shimen Xiangshan Red Leaf Area] (Entrance fee 40 RMB/person), key spots:

Red Maple Lake (red leaves reflected on water)
Lotus Lake Boardwalk (maple forest-lined path)

Noon:

12:30 Farmhouse restaurant near [Tianchi Flower Sea] inside the park, recommended dishes:

Lü Tian Braised Pork (48 RMB)
Steamed Chicken with Mountain Snails (88 RMB/half chicken)

Afternoon:

14:00 Continue exploring [Shimen Huansha] and [Peach Blossom Spring] areas (some scattered red leaves still in November)
16:00 Drive to hot spring hotel (Recommended: Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort or Conghua Dusit Thani Hot Spring Hotel)

Evening:

18:30 Enjoy a health-focused dinner at the hotel (about 100 RMB per person, recommended hot spring eggs, bamboo tube rice)
20:00 Soak in private hot spring (some room types include private hot spring; public pool about 98 RMB/person)

Day 2: Fresh Air at Liuxi River + Return
Early Morning (Optional):

7:00 Morning run or bamboo forest walk at the hotel

Morning:

9:00 Head to [Liuxi River National Forest Park] (Entrance fee 40 RMB/person)

Hike the Sanya Pond Valley (1.5-hour easy hike)
Boat tour on the lake (50 RMB/person, autumn dawn redwoods turning yellow)

Noon:

12:30 Dine outside the park at [Xitou Village], must-try:

Bamboo Tube Roasted Ribs (58 RMB)
Mountain Water Tofu Pudding (5 RMB/bowl)

Afternoon:

14:00 Explore Xitou Village market (recommended souvenirs: lychee honey, green plum wine)
15:30 Return to Guangzhou

🍁 Travel Tips

Best time for red leaves: Early December to early January (Follow "Conghua Release" WeChat official account for real-time red leaf updates)
Clothing suggestions:

Daytime hiking: Sweatshirt + windbreaker
Hot spring: Bring swimsuit + bathrobe

Photography spots:

Shimen Park "Red Maple Autumn View" Observation Deck (requires telephoto lens)
Liuxi River Boat Dock (dawn redwoods + clear lake)

Avoid crowds: Shimen Park is crowded on weekends, recommend visiting on weekdays!

This guide perfectly combines Conghua’s autumn "red leaves + hot springs + hiking," ready for a weekend getaway! 🍂♨️