Daguan Wetland Light Hiking Guide

One-Day Tour Guide to Guangzhou Daguan Wetland Park (Budget 200 RMB)
📍 Highlights
✅ Free admission to enjoy the natural wetland scenery
✅ Great for photo ops, with different views in each season (bald cypress trees are stunning in autumn and winter)
✅ Light hiking + cycling, a perfect place to relax
✅ Nearby food and coffee with great value

📅 Itinerary
🌞 Morning: Stroll and take photos in the wetland park
🕘 9:00-10:00 | Depart for Daguan Wetland Park

Transportation: Take Metro Line 6 to Huangpi Station Exit D, then about a 15-minute walk (or taxi for 10 RMB)
Budget: Metro round trip about 10 RMB / Taxi one way 10 RMB

🕙 10:00-12:00 | Park tour

The park is free to enter. It’s recommended to enter from the north gate and walk along the boardwalk to enjoy the wetland ecology.
Recommended photo spots:

Bald Cypress Forest (most beautiful in autumn and winter)
Bird Watching Platform (great for bird and wetland views)
Lake Heart Boardwalk (excellent for photos)

You can rent shared bikes (about 5 RMB per hour) to explore

💰 Morning budget: Transportation 10 RMB + Shared bike 5 RMB = 15 RMB

🍽 Noon: Lunch + coffee break
🕛 12:00-13:30 | Lunch recommendations

Option 1: Casual dining near Tianhe Smart City (30-50 RMB per person)

Recommended: Saliya Italian Restaurant (affordable Western food), pork knuckle rice/roast meat rice

Option 2: Bring your own picnic (prepare sandwiches, fruit, etc. in advance)

☕ 13:30-14:30 | Coffee time

There is a Starbucks or boutique coffee shops near the park, about 30 RMB per person

💰 Lunch budget: 50 RMB (casual meal + coffee)

🌅 Afternoon: Relax and return
🕑 14:30-16:30 | Free time

Continue walking and taking photos in the park
Or visit nearby Tianhe Wetland Park (within walking distance)
For shopping lovers, Tianhe Vanke Plaza is just one metro stop away

🕔 16:30-17:30 | Return trip

Return by metro or taxi

💰 Afternoon budget: Transportation 10 RMB + snacks 10 RMB = 20 RMB

💵 Total budget
✅ Basic version (within 200 RMB)

Transportation: 20 RMB
Meals: 50 RMB
Shared bike/snacks: 20 RMB
Remaining 110 RMB for discretionary spending (such as taxi, souvenirs, etc.)

📌 Tips
✔ Best season: Autumn and winter (November to February when bald cypress turns red)
✔ Outfit suggestion: Comfortable sneakers + light-colored clothes (good for photos)
✔ Essentials: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, power bank
This plan lets you have fun while controlling your budget, perfect for couples, friends, or family trips! 🌿📸