Huizhou Bougainvillea Waterfall Photography Guide for a Spring Day Trip
by AUBRIE SMALL
Apr 8, 2024
Only have 1 day but still want to explore Huizhou! Spend 200 per person to cover eating + playing + photo ops, a special forces-style guide for you to take away without thanks👇
🌅 Overall Itinerary Idea
Focus on "low cost + high-density check-ins," spend 1 day fully exploring historical culture + natural scenery + old street food. Even with tight time, you can have a super fulfilling day~
🚄 Transportation: Shenzhen → Huizhou Low-Cost Commuting
Set off early from Shenzhen, take the train directly to Huizhou Station, one-way fare about 16-17 RMB (varies slightly by train), saving time and money~
🍜 First Stop: Morning Tea Culture to Wake Up the Morning
Take a taxi from Huizhou Station to Rongjun Morning Tea (about 11 RMB), experience the beloved Cantonese morning tea atmosphere!
✔️ Highlights: Fresh dim sum steamed and sold on the spot, self-service selection full of local life vibe, shrimp dumplings, siu mai, chicken feet… authentic taste and affordable~
✔️ Cost: Morning tea + tea seat fee total 108 RMB (spend as you like, take whatever you love~)
📸 Second Stop: Su Dongpo Culture + Riverside Stroll
After breakfast, buy two cups of Mixue (11 RMB), walk 8 minutes to Su Dongpo Memorial Hall:
- This is where Su Shi owned property in Huizhou, rebuilt according to the old residence layout, you can see ancient art exhibits, Su Dongpo’s life stories, and the garden-style setting is great for photos!
From the memorial hall, walk 500 meters to Dongjiangsha Park:
- Filming location of "Always Love You" + Goose City Bridge check-in spot, stroll by the river, feel the breeze, watch the sparkling river surface, so comfortable you won’t want to leave!
🏮 Third Stop: Qilou Old Street + Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience
Walk another 700 meters to Shuidong Street (Huizhou’s century-old Qilou Old Street):
- Built in the Song Dynasty, rebuilt in 1928 and preserved until now, the collision of old buildings and trendy shops creates a unique atmosphere, you can’t stop eating and shopping~
- Specialty snacks: Freshly squeezed oil olive juice + sour wild fruit (30 RMB for a refreshing combo); Intangible cultural heritage experience: DIY herbal sachet (28 RMB to make your own exclusive sachet), fun and meaningful souvenir~
🌉 Fourth Stop: Ancient Tower + Ancient Pagoda + West Lake Night View
From Shuidong Street, walk 2 minutes to Hejiang Tower (one of Guangdong’s six famous towers):
- Su Shi’s residence during his exile in Huizhou, take the elevator to the 8th floor to overlook the magnificent confluence of Dongjiang and Xijiang Rivers, full of historical atmosphere!
Walk 400 meters to Wenbi Pagoda (Qing Dynasty brick pagoda):
- Huizhou landmark, perfect angle to shoot Hejiang Tower in front of the pagoda, easily get ancient style photos~
Navigate 500 meters to Huizhou West Lake:
- A poetic lake view comparable to Hangzhou West Lake, night tour has a "Little Jiangnan" vibe, every snap is a classic antique-style shot! Buy two bottles of water on the way to quench thirst (11 RMB)~
🌙 Fifth Stop: City Tower Night View + Night Market on Pedestrian Street
At night, walk 9 minutes to Chaojing Gate (600-year-old ancient city tower):
- Climb the tower to overlook West Lake + Dongjiang night views, dazzling lights are super stunning~
Next to it, stroll and eat on West Lake Pedestrian Street:
- Chestnut crisp cake (10 RMB), stinky tofu + grilled sweet potato skin (25 RMB), plus fried chicken wings + shrimp cakes as souvenirs (14 RMB), carb happiness maxed out~
🚄 Return: Huizhou North → Shenzhen North
Finally, take a taxi to Huizhou North Station (about 30.7 RMB), take the high-speed train back to Shenzhen North, two people’s fare 92 RMB, ending a fulfilling day~
💡 Spend 200+ per person to cover Huizhou’s core attractions, focusing on efficiency + low cost! Although the step count is high, the gains are full~ Next time you can hit Huizhou’s seaside, friends with tight schedules can directly copy this plan!
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