The ultimate autumn viewing spot in Guangdong! Visit Maotzi Peak in Shaoguan in November and encounter golden romance

Who says there’s no autumn in Guangdong? Maotzi Peak Forest Farm in Nanxiong, Shaoguan, is the standard answer for autumn in Guangdong! Due to climate effects in 2025, the ginkgo trees turned yellow earlier, and by National Day, Xiaofangping was already quietly glowing golden. From early November to December, it becomes stunningly beautiful. In a month, this place will definitely become the top autumn viewing hotspot in Guangdong.

Key travel tips

- Location: Maotzi Peak Forest Farm, Nanxiong, Shaoguan City

- Transportation: Recommended to drive yourself or join a weekend outdoor group; high-speed rail travel is inconvenient and not recommended

- Cost: Adult tickets 50 RMB (discounts for children and seniors), shuttle bus 30 RMB (large scenic area, recommended to buy)

- Opening status: Currently open normally, you can plan your trip with peace of mind

Three must-visit highlights

1. Golden Avenue: Tall ginkgo trees on both sides form a golden canopy. The 1970s yellow tile old houses with blue windows, gray tiles, and red lanterns create a color clash that’s perfect for photos.

2. Xiaofangping: The short, dense ginkgo trees turn yellow first, with drooping branches perfect for composing autumn portraits.

3. Forest Farm Old Houses: The vintage buildings beside Golden Avenue instantly transport you back to the nostalgic 1970s.

Nearby activities not to miss

- Time Tunnel: Free to visit! The railway in the jungle stretches endlessly, like stepping into the healing scene of "My Neighbor Totoro."

- Nanhua Temple: 20 RMB ticket to visit a 1,500-year-old ancient temple. As one of China’s top ten famous temples, it’s a popular blessing site for merchants from the Pearl River Delta.

- Tangxi Hot Spring Village: Check out "China’s No.1 radon soda hot spring." The whole village’s guesthouses have real hot spring pools, perfect for soaking and relaxing.

Local delicacies not to miss

Ginkgo stewed chicken, stuffed tofu, stir-fried stone snails, sour bamboo shoot duck, Meiling goose king, countryside fish, plus specialty snacks like peanut cakes and sauerkraut cakes—taste the authentic Shaoguan local flavor in every bite.

Shaoguan in October has reached new heights of beauty. Besides the golden fairy tale of Maotzi Peak, the camping parties at Luxigu, and the ancient ginkgo trees and village life intertwined in Pingtian Town, Nanxiong, all are worth your journey to this autumn romance!