Guangdong Nearby Trips! One-Stop Guide for Water Fun and Hot Springs!

Working folks don’t have enough time to travel too far.
Highly recommend Qingyuan Meilin Lake 👍
Only a 1-hour drive from Guangzhou, super convenient ✔️
The Happy Water World and hot springs are connected, so thrilling it makes you stomp your feet 🤣

🟢 You can directly “hop” between the water park and hot springs with a single dual-park ticket for a full day of fun.
Start the morning at Water World and have a blast, checking off all the water attractions, watching various parades non-stop, and even interacting with NPCs and multiple anime character cosplayers!
In the afternoon, head over to the hot spring area, which has 43 real hot springs ♨️.
Soaking in the warm pools, all the fatigue from a week of work just melts away!

Attractions to try 👇
✔️ Happy Coast Wave Pool, with multiple wave sessions daily that are super exciting, plus it’s a great spot for photos 📷
✔️ The Whirlwind is the battlefield for the brave—dive headfirst from 15 meters high, the colorful slide feels like diving into a rainbow, the weightlessness sensation maxes out, and you’ll want to go again even if your throat gets hoarse
✔️ The Double Horns of the Raging Waves is the ultimate thrill ride, thoughtfully grouped by weight, with sharp turns, drops, and a giant horn that swings you around—super, super, super exciting
✔️ The kids’ area is a paradise for families with children, featuring fun loops, space shuttles, underwater exploration, and a parent-child splash pool with water slides and bubble battles—kids won’t want to leave once they arrive

A few practical tips 🔔
🟢 Bring waterproof phone cases, slippers, and quick-dry towels
🟢 The dual-park ticket is the best deal, offering unlimited fun and great value
🟢 Don’t wear loose clothes for thrill rides; hit popular rides in the morning when it’s less crowded, then soak in the hot springs and spend time with kids in the afternoon to avoid crowds
🟢 The hotel rooms are super comfortable, and guests can join exclusive exploration activities; the hotel lobby’s forest-themed setting is perfect for photos
🟢 The lakeside Western restaurant’s buffet is delicious—definitely try it
🟢 ATV all-terrain off-roading is also highly recommended and very exciting