[Huizhou Nankunshan Autumn 2 Days 1 Night] Mountain Homestay + Travel Guide!

Soak in hot springs, admire the bamboo sea, enjoy Hakka cuisine, and encounter the most beautiful autumn~

"I found my ideal autumn getaway near Guangzhou! Bamboo forests, hot springs, mountains, and delicious food... a perfect two-day, one-night healing trip~"
🚗 Transportation Guide

Self-driving: About 1.5-2 hours from Guangzhou/Shenzhen, navigate to "Huizhou Longmen Nankunshan";
High-speed rail: Take the train to Huizhou South Station, then taxi about 1 hour to Nankunshan;
Friendly reminder: Some roads inside Nankunshan are winding, it is recommended that experienced drivers drive.
📅 Itinerary

Day 1: Mountain Exploration → Homestay Check-in → Private Hot Spring Stargazing

🌞 Morning

Departure: Leave Guangzhou/Shenzhen early morning, upon arrival feel the fresh air of the "South Guangdong Oxygen Bar," which has a high negative ion content;
Chuanlong Waterfall Walk: Head to Nankunshan Scenic Area, see the waterfall flowing out from a stone cave, plunging into a deep pool, and feel the cool mist.

🍲 Lunch

Authentic Hakka Cuisine: Taste mountain snail, Guanyin vegetable, bamboo tube rice, and other Hakka flavors. Mountain snails paired with river shrimp are very delicious.

🌇 Afternoon

Shihe Wonder Water Play: Stroll among the rocks in the mountain valley, enjoy the rushing stream, and take off your shoes to soak your feet in the cool, comfortable water;
Homestay Check-in and Photo Spot: Choose Nankunshanju Hot Spring Resort or nearby hot spring villas, some room types have private hot spring pools, perfect for atmospheric photos in the courtyard.

🌃 Evening

Private Hot Spring Experience: Soak in the rare hot spring water in the homestay courtyard while stargazing. Nankunshan’s hot spring water is rich in minerals and very healing;
Leisure under the Starry Sky: Enjoy a quiet night in the villa courtyard, some villas also offer outdoor movies, very romantic.

Day 2: Wake Up Naturally → Bamboo Forest Photos → Cultural Experience

🌅 Morning

Guanyin Pond Tour: View the scene of three connected waterfalls, with a white stone statue resembling Guanyin sitting at the bottom, full of Zen charm;
Bamboo Forest Photos: Head to the mountain path lined with lush bamboo. After rain, the green bamboo sways gently in the sunlight, perfect for fresh-style photos.

🌿 Noon

Farmhouse Lunch: Recommended dishes include white-cut beard chicken (tender and juicy chicken) and mountain water tofu (rich bean fragrance), authentic farmhouse cuisine.

🎑 Afternoon

Optional Experience: If time allows, visit Jiayi Village Farmer Painting Village to experience Hakka intangible cultural heritage painting, or go to Xiangxibao to take a bamboo raft and feel the Lingnan water town charm;
Return: Bring back Nankunshan’s three treasures—mao tea, honey, and bamboo products as souvenirs to complete your trip.
📸 Photo Tips

1. Recommended Spots:
Chuanlong Waterfall: Stand on the pavilion to view the waterfall with the spectacular cascade as the background;
Shihe Wonder: Capture reflections among colorful river stones and clear stream water;
Bamboo Forest Path: Use the depth and light effects of the dense bamboo forest;
Private Hot Spring Courtyard: Take atmospheric photos by the homestay hot spring pool;
Mid-mountain Cloud Sea Station: Autumn often brings sea of clouds, an excellent spot for photography;

2. Clothing Suggestions:
Hanfu or plain long dresses (match well with the green background);
Straw hats, woven bags, and other pastoral accessories.
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations

Nankunshanju Hot Spring Resort: Hotel rooms with private soaking pools, spacious and comfortable, with family-themed rooms;
Hot Spring Villas: Detached villas equipped with private hot spring pools, heated swimming pools, suitable for family or friends gatherings;
Design-style Homestays: Some homestays feature bamboo courtyards, suspended glass houses, ideal for photo check-ins.
🍜 Food List

Must-try specialties

Beard Chicken: Tender meat, recommended white-cut style;
Mountain Snail: Delicious classic Hakka flavor;
Guanyin Vegetable: Local specialty vegetable with unique taste;
Mountain Water Tofu: Rich bean fragrance, delicately prepared;

Restaurant Recommendations

Farmhouse restaurants on Nankunshan;
Nankunshanju All-day Restaurant: Offers authentic Cantonese and Hakka dishes.
💡 Friendly Tips

Best season: Autumn (October-November) with pleasant weather, suitable for hiking and soaking in hot springs, also a great time for autumn viewing;
Gear suggestions: Non-slip shoes (slate roads can be slippery when wet), swimsuit, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, camera.