Zhaoqing Parent-Child Outing Guide: Reclining Buddha with Red Sun + Cute Pet Interaction Full 2-Day Experience

Zhaoqing hides so many surprises for kids during the autumn equinox! Come here in September to witness the once-in-a-millennium "Reclining Buddha with Red Sun" celestial wonder and let your kids have a blast in the beautiful landscape. Save this comprehensive guide, no thanks needed～

🌅 Must-Visit Parent-Child Highlights

The star lake's "Reclining Buddha with Red Sun" spectacle, only lasting two weeks each year, is happening now (9.13-23)! Bring your kids to Buddha Viewing Island and wait for the perfect moment at 18:14 to see the sunset precisely fall into the mouth of the natural Reclining Buddha. The scene is so stunning that kids will be amazed again and again. Post photos and stories on social media with the hashtag to get free admission.

Don’t miss the "Big Dipper Seven Sons" NPC interaction along the way. Actors dressed in ancient costumes arrive by bamboo raft to tell kids the legends of Seven Star Crags and the Big Dipper stars. It’s super fun to learn while playing.

📅 Two-Day One-Night Itinerary

🔹 Day 1: Natural Wonders Tour

▫️ Morning: Head straight to Dinghu Mountain, take the sightseeing bus to the summer resort, and hike with the kids in Butterfly Valley. The streams here are super clean, kids can play barefoot in the water, remember to bring a change of clothes.
▫️ Noon: Must-try Liuji Wrapped Steamed Rice Dumplings at the mountain foot! The 1 yuan each tapioca crystal dumplings are chewy and bouncy, kids can’t stop eating them.
▫️ Afternoon: Take a boat at Seven Star Crags to explore the wetland park, get up close to red-crowned cranes and flamingos. The boatman will also teach kids how to identify karst landforms.
▫️ Evening: Witness the "Reclining Buddha with Red Sun" at Buddha Viewing Island, arrive half an hour early for the best spot.
▫️ Night: Stay in the panda-themed room at Wyndham Grand Seven Star Resort. The bathtub toys turn kids into good little ones instantly, and the music fountain is just a 2-minute walk away.

🔹 Day 2: Parent-Child Interaction Time

▫️ Morning: Visit Hongzhong Village Parent-Child Farm! Catch fish in the shallow water, try mini dragon boats, and feed cute pets like rabbits and peacocks. Fishing nets and buckets are available for rent on site.
▫️ Noon: Have a private meal at Yanqian Village rice fields, order taro silk pancakes and Guangning wontons, kids will love it.
▫️ Afternoon: Stroll around the newly opened Chaoyangli · Bay Area China Village. The rooftop viewing corridor is perfect for photos, and the village history museum has interactive exhibits suitable for kids.

🚗 Transportation Tips

✓ High-speed train from Guangzhou to Zhaoqing Station takes 1 hour, then a 5-minute walk to Seven Star Crags East Gate
✓ Free shuttle bus runs hourly between Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain
✓ Dinghu Mountain parking lot is ample, first 3 hours free

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations

✅ Wyndham Grand Seven Star Resort: Indoor kids’ playground + water slide, panda-themed rooms full of details
✅ Yanqian Village Lian’an Lakeside Residence: 270° lake view rooms, beautiful sunsets from the balcony

Bringing kids to Zhaoqing, their laughter while fishing in Hongzhong Village, their amazement watching the Reclining Buddha with Red Sun, and their satisfaction eating crystal dumplings... these moments become the most precious memories. The weather is cool during the autumn equinox, so start planning now!