A 3-Day Poetic Landscape Tour of Yunfu


Yunfu covers a total area of 7,785.11 square kilometers and has a permanent population of 2,383,400. It has a long history and a unique regional culture.

Itinerary Overview
Duration: 3 days
Route: [Guoen Temple - Hometown of the Sixth Patriarch Tourist Resort - Tianlushan Tourist Resort]
Budget: Approx. CNY 1,200 (excluding accommodation, accommodation costs vary depending on the hotel selected)
Best season: Spring and Autumn

Daily Itinerary

[Day 1] Visit Guoen Temple
Guoen Temple is the birthplace and place of death of the Sixth Patriarch Huineng and has a profound historical and cultural heritage.
📍How to get there: Take a bus to Xinxing County from Yunfu city, then transfer to Guoen Temple.
✅Recommended route: Shanmen (Mountain Gate) → Hall of the Heavenly Kings → Grand Hall, etc.
📸Must-see photo spot: Panoramic view of Guoen Temple.
💡Tips: Keep quiet and respect religious places.
🏨Recommended accommodation: Xinxing Juncheng Sheraton Hotel - comfortable and pleasant.
😋Recommended food: Xinxing Guozheng Rice Dumpling, approx. CNY 15 per person.

[Day 2] Enjoy the Hometown of the Sixth Patriarch Tourist Resort
This is a great place to learn about Zen culture.
📍How to get there: Take a taxi from Guoen Temple.
✅Recommended route: Memorial Hall of the Sixth Patriarch → Graves of the Sixth Patriarch's Parents, etc.
📸Must-see photo spot: Statue of the Sixth Patriarch.
💡Tips: Follow the guide to better understand the culture.
🏨Recommended accommodation: Country Garden Phoenix Hotel Yunfu - with complete facilities.
😋Recommended food: Xinxing Preserved Fruit, approx. CNY 20 per person.

[Day 3] Stroll around Tianlushan Tourist Resort
Tianlushan has beautiful natural scenery and fresh air.
📍How to get there: Take a taxi from the Hometown of the Sixth Patriarch Tourist Resort.
✅Recommended route: Visit along the mountain trail → Enjoy the natural scenery.
📸Must-see photo spot: Beautiful scenery of Tianlushan.
💡Tips: Pay attention to safety when climbing the mountain.
🏨Recommended accommodation: Hotels in Xinxing Tianlushan Chanlongxia Rafting Resort - convenient for playing.
😋Recommended food: Tiantang Beef Jerky, approx. CNY 30 per person.

Avoid the Crowds
- Check the weather before traveling.

- Take care of the environment in the scenic area.

I hope this guide will add wonderful memories to your trip to Yunfu! Follow me and I will take you to discover more exciting places!

Post by MAX MOLINA | Apr 10, 2025

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