The ultimate autumn foliage spot in Guangdong this November! Shaoguan Nanxiong Ginkgo Forest is amazing

||| Not Tengchong! It's in Guangdong!
Guangdong has its own top autumn viewing spot
Lingnan's hometown of ginkgo—Shaoguan Nanxiong
Stop saying Guangdong has no autumn
Next month the ginkgo will turn yellow! Stunning beyond words
👇🏻 Quick 2-day 1-night travel guide from Guangzhou/Shenzhen, save it now
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🍂【Viewing Schedule】
✔️ Late October—Early November:
Green to yellow transition! Leaves half green, half gold, fewer people and beautiful scenery
✔️ Early November—Late November:
Full yellow peak! 90% of ginkgo trees draped in golden silk, surrounded by golden leaves, like falling into "Howl's Moving Castle"
✔️ Early December—Late December:
Fallen leaves romance! Golden leaves carpet the ground, crunching underfoot, perfect for capturing the atmosphere with falling leaves
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📝【How to Get There】
🚄 High-speed train
Guangzhou South → Shaoguan Station 51 min
Shenzhen North → Shaoguan Station 1.5 h
Take a taxi or bus after exiting the station
🚗 Self-driving
Guangzhou - Shaoguan (3h)
Shenzhen - Shaoguan (5h)
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💡【How to Spend 2 Days 1 Night】
Day 1｜Guangzhou → Danxia Bazhai → Nanxiong City
Morning: Arrive in Shaoguan, head straight to Danxia Bazhai (a hidden gem! Climb cliffs to see the red Danxia cliffs, few people and great photo opportunities)

Afternoon: Return to Nanxiong city to enjoy sour bamboo shoot with cured duck (sour, crispy, and refreshing + rich cured duck flavor), golden pork (crispy outside, tender inside, sweet and salty), then stroll around Sanying Tower at night (warm yellow lights + ancient tower, full of atmosphere)

Evening: Stay at a city hotel (cost-effective and convenient for next day’s trip to the forest)
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Day 2｜Maozifeng Forest Farm → Xiaofangping → Ginkgo Avenue → Return
Morning: Head to Maozifeng Forest Farm (ticket 50 RMB, sightseeing bus 20 RMB, bus ride is more comfortable and less tiring)

• Take the sightseeing bus to Xiaofangping (earliest ginkgo yellowing! Fewest people from 7-9 am, golden leaves covering the ground + light mist, wearing light-colored clothes makes photos pop)

• Then visit Ginkgo Avenue (“Guangdong’s Little Jiuzhaigou”! Golden ginkgo + streams, every photo looks like a movie screenshot)

Noon: Eat camellia fried eggs at the scenic area entrance (fragrant and sweet, warms the stomach and cuts greasiness)

Afternoon: Before leaving, bring some Nanxiong cured duck (unforgettable taste)
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💥【Must-Visit Spots】
✔️ Xiaofangping: Earliest to turn yellow, short ginkgo trees easier for photos
✔️ Ginkgo Avenue: Known as Guangdong’s Little Jiuzhaigou, two rows of golden ginkgo trees are stunning, fallen leaves form a golden carpet full of atmosphere
✔️ Danxia: Hike to the top for spectacular panoramic views
PS: For outdoor trips, please go with experienced companions or join professional groups, safety first!
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🍽【Delicious Food You Can’t Miss】
Ginkgo nut stewed chicken
Stuffed tofu
Stir-fried stone snails
Sour bamboo shoot duck
Meiling goose king
Country-style fish
Peanut cake
Pickled vegetable cake
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So close, so beautiful
Spend the weekend in Shaoguan!
Join our 【Travel Group】 for this romantic ginkgo rendezvous