Yingde Three Days Two Nights Itinerary 3000

Guangdong Yingde Three Days Two Nights Travel Guide (Budget around 3000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:

Explore the "Little Guilin" Karst Landform
Soak in Natural Hot Springs, Taste Hakka Cuisine
Tea Garden Tea Picking, Cave Adventure

Day 1: Cave Wonders + Tea Garden Slow Life
Morning:

Attraction: Baojing Palace Cave (Ticket 85 RMB)

One of the largest caves in South China, take a boat to explore the underground river and admire the spectacular stalactites.

Transportation: About 2 hours self-drive from Guangzhou / High-speed train to Yingde West Station then taxi (about 50 RMB).

Lunch:

Recommended Dishes: Nine-Dragon Tofu, Hakka Stuffed Three Treasures
Restaurant: Baojing Palace Scenic Area Restaurant (60 RMB per person)

Afternoon:

Attraction: Jiqingli Red Tea Valley (Free admission, tea picking experience 50 RMB/person)

Stroll through a thousand-mu tea garden, experience tea picking and making, and taste Yingde black tea.

Dinner:

Recommended Dishes: Steamed Fresh Fish from Beijiang River, Huang Ci (Glutinous Rice Cake)
Restaurant: "River Fresh House" in Yingde City (80 RMB per person)

Accommodation:

Baojing Palace Swan Lake Hot Spring Resort Hotel (Lake view room about 600 RMB/night, includes hot spring)

Day 2: Peak Forest Hiking + Countryside Fun
Morning:

Attraction: Yingxi Peak Forest Corridor (Free, hiking or bike rental 30 RMB/hour)

Cycle through thousands of karst peaks, check in at "Little Zhaozhou Bridge" Yongfeng Ancient Bridge.

Lunch:

Recommended Dishes: Free-range Chicken Hotpot, Mountain Snails
Restaurant: Peak Forest Farmhouse (50 RMB per person)

Afternoon:

Attraction: Dongtian Wonderland (Ticket 75 RMB)

Take a boat through cave sinkholes and experience the shock of the "No.1 Sinkhole in South China."

Dinner:

Recommended Dishes: Bamboo Tube Rice, Mountain Spring Carp
Restaurant: Farmhouse near Peak Forest (60 RMB per person)

Accommodation:

Yunju Resort Hotel (Peak Forest View Room about 400 RMB/night)

Day 3: Rafting Thrills + Cultural Experience
Morning:

Attraction: Tiger Valley Rafting (Ticket 168 RMB, open in summer)

Exciting rafting through the peak forest, about 1.5 hours in total.

Lunch:

Recommended Dishes: Hakka Braised Whole Pig, Dried Bean Curd Hotpot
Restaurant: Rafting Scenic Area Restaurant (50 RMB per person)

Afternoon:

Attraction: Zhenyang Gorge Cultural Town (Free)

Visit the retro train museum, check in at Beijiang Wharf, buy Yingde specialties (black tea, dried bean curd).

Return: High-speed train/self-drive back to Guangzhou.

Cost Breakdown (for 2 people)

Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train Guangzhou 160 RMB + local taxi/car rental about 400 RMB ≈ 560 RMB
Tickets: Baojing Palace 85 + Dongtian Wonderland 75 + Rafting 168 ≈ 328 RMB/person
Accommodation: 600 + 400 = 1000 RMB
Meals: About 200 RMB per person per day × 3 days = 600 RMB
Others: Tea picking experience, bike rental ≈ 200 RMB

Total: About 2800-3200 RMB (Flexible accommodation choices can control budget)

Tips:

Best Season: Spring and Autumn (Avoid rainy season, rafting best in summer)
Must-Bring Items: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sports shoes.
Money-Saving Tips: Book accommodation in advance, choose scenic area combo tickets.

This guide balances nature and culture, suitable for couples or families, and can be adjusted according to interests!