Green mountains and clear waters are always places that people yearn for.
The city is bustling and noisy. Leaving the city, even for a short day, is still a happy thing.

In fact, in Guangzhou, you don't need to walk too far to find green mountains and clear waters and find beautiful scenery. Zengcheng, which only takes more than an hour from Guangzhou, is a place worth visiting and relaxing on a small weekend.

Zengcheng Baishuizhai is located in Paitan Town, Zengcheng. It only takes more than an hour to reach it from Guangzhou, pass through the Ring Expressway and then turn to the Guanghe Expressway.

The reason why I chose to go there by car is mainly because there are most Baishuizhai mountain roads and the scenery along the way is beautiful. Driving by car can better appreciate the beauty of nature.

Mazda Artz

Therefore, when selecting a vehicle for self-driving this time, sports control ability is the first consideration. After all, on mountain roads, whether climbing or cornering is a great test of the performance of the vehicle. After comprehensive consideration, I chose Mazda Artez, which has the "King of Corner Control".

The new Mazda Artez has a streamlined lines full of power from its appearance and is very sporty. However, when you really start driving, you will find that TA not only looks sporty, but is more sporty when driving. Artez is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine. Its strong heart makes Artez's power output smooth without delay. It has excellent performance whether it is facing climbing or mountain corners. What satisfies me the most is Artez's delicate and smooth steering feel and stable chassis when walking on mountain roads. I am not at all worried when walking various corners. In addition, the safety performance of the new Artez is also very outstanding. If the vehicle is too close to the roadside or obstacles, safety warnings will appear. Even on narrow mountain roads and corners, the safety performance of the vehicle can be ensured.

If a vehicle is too close to the roadside or an obstacle, a safety warning will appear to ensure 100% safety.
If you want to drive Baishuizhai by yourself, it is recommended to choose a more powerful vehicle to ensure safety on the journey.

1. Bring various documents such as driving license and ID card
2. Because the road is long and there are many mountain roads, please check the condition of the vehicle and the amount of fuel.
3. Because there are many mosquitoes in the mountains and rivers, it is a good choice to bring mosquito repellent liquid.
4. Baishuizhai can play with water and wading, so bringing slippers or wading shoes will have a better experience.

D1: Guangzhou-Baishuizhai-Jinyezi Hot Spring
D2: Nankun Mountain Range-Tao Garden B & B
D3: Fengjian Water Town-Guangzhou

The road from Guangzhou to Zengcheng is basically a highway. It is quite convenient to drive your car in a short weekend. Driving the Artez's speed-up and overtaking ability at high speeds also makes the short journey more interesting. The entertainment system in the car and good sound effects also make the journey more enjoyable.

From the urban area to Baishuizhai, it is mainly from the Ring Expressway to the Guanghe Expressway, plus a short section from the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway.

In legend, Baishuizhai is the embodiment of He Xiangu in mythology. Although the illusory myths and legends cannot be verified, the waterfall with a drop of more than 400 meters is the largest waterfall in the country. Baishuizhai, located in Paitan Town, was restored in the 1990s and has become a rural attraction that countless Guangzhou people visit on weekends.

Baishuizhai has an area of about 170 square kilometers. There are white waterfalls pouring down on the top of the mountain. This wonderful landscape can be seen far away, hence the name of Baishuizhai.

The entrance of Baishuizhai is located at the foot of the mountain. Walking into the Baishuizhai Scenic Area, there will be different areas to play.

Water-friendly plank road
Water flowing down from the mountains gathers here, forming streams that are not so big.

Walk by the stream and watch the waterfalls galloping down on the mountain. You are surrounded by green mountains and green water. Walking among them, the trees seem to block the scorching sun, and the stream seems to have washed away the summer heat and become very cool.

The plank road is paved with wooden boards. Walking on the plank road gives a very ancient feeling. Or instead of walking on the plank road, the stones that are exposed to the water can also walk on it. Moreover, walking on the stone has a very kind of feeling of searching for secrets, which is more interesting.

Qiqushuigu
In Baishui Village, various streams gather together, and in the valley, this interesting water valley is formed.
The water valley is densely covered with streams, and even the deepest places are only knees deep. It is also very safe to play in the cool stream.

Tiannan First Ladder
The altitude of Baishuizhai is high, and there are a total of 9999 steps from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Climb the 9999 steps along the mountain road, and you can see the scenery of Baishuizhai Waterfall from different angles and heights along the road.

If you climb the ladder, you will feel like you can directly touch the Baishuizhai Waterfall. This ladder with a long distance also has the title of "the first ladder in the Tiannan".
The green trees on both sides of the staircase block the sun. Walking on the staircase will not be exposed to the summer sun, and walking here has become a very enjoyable thing.

1. It takes a lot of time to complete the first ladder of Tiannan in Baishuizhai. If you want to reach the top, you must reserve enough time.
2. Because Baishuizhai is a natural stream, if you want to enjoy the water, it is best to bring wading shoes to protect your feet.
3. Tickets booked at least one day in advance will receive discounts

In Zengcheng, because it is located in the Nankunshan Mountains, there are also countless natural hot springs here.
Perhaps the most famous one is the Golden Leaf Hot Spring here.

In addition to high-quality spring water, Jinye Hot Spring is also very popular because of its special architectural design. The Golden Leaf Hot Springs built on the mountain are stacked on top of each other and are quite powerful, making them also known as the Potala Palace in Guangdong.

It only takes about 10 minutes to drive from Baishuizhai to Jinyezi Hot Spring, which is very convenient.

Arriving at Jinye Hot Spring, the process of walking into the room from the lobby was very interesting. The building is built all the way up along the mountain wall. The buildings are stacked one by one, and there are also small roads interspersed between them. Battery cars can be passed, which is very convenient.

The room in Jinyezi Hot Spring is also very comfortable. From the room, you can directly see the beautiful scenery of the mountains and the green mountains of Baishuizhai. It is very beautiful.
The facilities in the room were not disappointing. With a large balcony and a private hot spring pool, even if you stay in the room, you can enjoy the natural hot springs here and feel the comfort here.
Moreover, in the mountains where I live here, the air filled with negative oxygen ions can make sleep particularly sweet.

The hot spring area here is quite large and there are many different areas. Children's water-playing areas suitable for children, as well as hot springs with different temperatures, can always meet different needs.

Of course, my favorite thing is the medicinal bath area here. Soaking in hot springs has been a habit in China since ancient times. Ancient people have records of soaking in hot springs to maintain health. Bai Juyi's sentence in "Song of Everlasting Regret" describing Yang Yuhuan taking hot springs in Huaqing Pool has also become a quatrain through the ages. In fact, hot springs are rich in various minerals such as sulfur, which can treat various diseases such as skin diseases and rheumatism. Moreover, it also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and eliminating fatigue in warm spring water.

Adding various materials and medicinal materials to the hot springs will also give the hot springs more different effects. Soaking in it can not only be comfortable, but also give the body various benefits. Breathing the fresh air in the green mountains here and looking at the stars in the sky, such a night is always particularly happy.

In fact, Baishuizhai and Jinyezi Hot Spring are both located in the Nankun Mountain Range. Of course, when you get up the next day, you have to experience the beautiful scenery of Nankun Mountain.
Nankun Mountain is located at the junction of Longmen Town, Huizhou, Zengcheng and Conghua in Guangzhou. The continuous mountains have always been known as the back garden of the Pearl River Delta. As a national 4A-level tourist attraction, there are countless beautiful scenery here. Along the winding road, you can always see various beautiful scenery.

Dafengmen is a forest park located in the Nankun Mountain Range.

Dafengmen is not well-known, but it has a taste that it is planted in a boudoir that no one knows. But in fact, the legend about Dafeng Gate can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty.
It is said that He Xiangu was born in a small building in Zengcheng and was inspired by Lu Dongbin to become an immortal. After ranking in the immortal class, He Xiangu and her immortal friends traveled down to the world through Dafeng Gate. The immortal friend saw the picturesque scenery and sealed it up as He Xiangu's bathing place, hence the name Dafeng Gate.

After taking a bath, He Xiangu wrote "Poetry of the Ci Family", which said: "Magu blames me for loving the clamor of dust. It is far away from the immortal road; I went to Cangzhou to find the bright moon, and rode a yellow crane and listened to the flute."

In places that can be praised by all immortals, the scenery is naturally extraordinary. In Dafengmen, there are countless different vegetation, from pine trees to camphor trees. Various lush trees make this place full of vitality.
The rivers and streams in Nankun Mountain all converge at Dafengmen, where various water currents gather to form a beautiful scenery like jade.

At the center of Dafengmen is the reservoir here. The water quality of the reservoir in Dafengmen is clear, and the water source from the Nankun Mountain vein makes the water here seem to have a green and clear taste.
The dam here can directly allow vehicles or pedestrians to pass through. Stand on the dam, see the beautiful scenery of Nankun Mountain, and feel the coolness and comfort of this place by the green lake water here. This kind of journey is also very beautiful and moving.

1. Nankun Mountain has a huge area and the viewing points are relatively scattered. You can walk around the mountains and have a small surprise.
2. The best way to visit Nankun Mountain is by car
3. There are two-way lanes on the mountain. If you want to park and enjoy the scenery, be sure to pay attention to safety and do not park behind corners.
4. The main restaurants nearby are all in the form of farms. Zoudi chicken, Shankeng snail, Shankeng fish, reservoir fish, etc. are all delicacies you can choose from here

For the night's accommodation, I booked the Tao Garden Hotel in Foshan.
Tao Garden Hotel is located next to Nanfeng Ancient Zao in Foshan. Nanfeng Ancient Zao was once the site of Foshan, the porcelain capital of Foshan, which fired various exquisite pottery.
Today, Nanfeng Ancient Stove is still burning, and it has become a place to showcase ceramic art and experience pottery.

The hotel here also adopts the wonderful name "Pottery Garden"-the same pronunciation as Peach Blossom Garden, which makes people have more expectations for everything here.

When you come to Tao Garden Hotel, you will first see the view of Nanfeng Ancient Kitchen. The red brick walls and huge chimneys still make this place full of antique flavor. In the red bricks, traces of history seem to be engraved.

What's more convenient is that each room of Tao Garden Hotel is equipped with a separate parking space. After getting the room card at the door, you can drive directly to your room and enter the garage. Not only is it very convenient, but it is also very private.
In the pottery garden, there are various rooms with different themes. This time, I chose an ocean-themed room to feel the taste of the sea.

Walking into the room, the first thing is a small entrance. You can place luggage, change shoes, etc.

When I officially entered the room, I was really shocked by the small size of the room. The size of the room is over 60 square meters, which is amazing.
The decoration of the room is mainly blue, which fits the theme of the sea, giving a sense of mystery and tranquility of the sea.

The decoration of the room is very gorgeous. The chandeliers decorated with crystal and various bright tiles give the room a luxurious feeling, but it is not cheesy.
The room is also equipped with sofas, work desks and other furniture, which is very convenient whether you want to lie quietly on the sofa, soak a cup of green tea for a good rest, or simply handle work.

Of course, the most surprising thing about Tao Garden Hotel is the bathroom here.
The bathroom is designed to separate dry and wet, and the toilet is also equipped with a smart toilet lid, which is very convenient and considerate.
But what's even more surprising is that the bathroom has a huge bathtub-not so much a bathtub as a small whirlpool pool.

Put warm water in the huge bath, turn on the massage function, and enjoy the feeling of a jacuzzi in the room. It is also a good way to wash away the fatigue of travel. Looking at the rolling pool water is also a very happy thing.

The details of the room were also surprising. A small teapot was placed for making tea, as well as various drinks and small snacks, all of which were provided for free. Even if you just stay in your room, you don't have to worry about not having snacks.

Lingnan has always been a land of fish and rice. In the Pearl River Delta region, water towns are not uncommon.

Water towns with dense river networks give rise to the unique warm and warm customs of the Pearl River Delta, and Fengjian Water Town is a famous place among the water towns of the Pearl River Delta.
Fengjian Water Town, located on the bank of the Koi River in Xingtan Town, Shunde, is one of the earliest settlements of Shunde people. Here, the history can be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty. After developing into the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, the buildings here still have their existence that has passed through time and is preserved to this day.

Since it is called a water town, Fengjian water town is naturally densely covered with river networks. Among the buildings in Fengjian Water Town, you can see countless rivers flowing densely here. The river may not be crystal clear, but the local people's small boats are rafting in the green water here, passing through the stone arch bridge, and moving slowly under the shade of the trees, which is a peaceful scene belonging to the water town.

Of course, in addition to taking a boat, you can also walk in Fengjian Water Town to see the beautiful scenery here and feel the beauty here.

The path in Fengjian Water Town is paved with bluestone slabs. Walking on the stone road, there is a small river that has flowed for thousands of years and lush green trees. Walking among it, you can feel the tranquility of the water town.

In the water town, there are always countless stone arch bridges connecting both sides of small rivers. The small stone bridges are quite elegant in shape. The semicircular bridge holes and the small sculptures on the bridge all give the stone bridges here an elegance and exquisiteness unique to Lingnan.

The ancestral hall in Fengjian Water Town is also worth visiting. In traditional Chinese culture, the ancestral hall is always the most important building in the village. For the village, the ancestral hall records the rise and fall of the village and ethnic group, as well as the culture and prosperity belonging to the village.

The same is true in the ancestral hall in Fengjian Water Town. The ancestral hall in the water town has a quite exquisite architecture. The sculptures on the walls and the carvings on the windows all give it a delicate feeling that belongs to Lingnan alone.

Moreover, there are many historical records about the village in the ancestral hall. The dragon boats and drums used every year, as well as the sacrificial items once used in the village, are all displayed here. Walking in the ancestral hall and looking at the stories about the village, all you feel is the flavor of the village.

There are also many small stalls in the village selling various local snacks. These snacks may not be exquisite, and these snacks may not be expensive, but those simple delicacies have a local flavor and a different kind of warmth and moving.

1. There are many parking lots near Fengjian Water Town, but it is best to go there in the morning, as parking spaces will be tight in the afternoon.
2. Foreign vehicles cannot enter the village. There are not many vehicles in the village, which is very suitable for sightseeing.
3. There are two ways to visit Fengjian Water Town: by boat or on foot. There is no ticket. If you take a boat, you need to charge an additional fee.
4. The village is not particularly big, and it only takes 2 to 3 hours to walk all of it slowly.

In three days, there are green mountains and clear waters, ancient towns and water towns. It is always a happy thing to leave the noisy Guangzhou and recharge yourself for a few days.