The May Day holiday is getting closer and closer. Have you made plans for the holiday or are you still having trouble thinking of a destination? If you are one of those who are afraid of heights or do not want to go outside of Guangdong, what if we tell you there are still lots of options for you just by going along an expressway? Are you ready to have a good time? If yes, start packing now!
Coming to Foshan along the Guangfo (Guangzhou - Foshan) Expressway, you can’t miss the new Internet-famous hot spot - Zhanqi Tower. There’s a museum and exhibitions inside the tower. Wandering between the floors, it feels like going through the life of Lishui people hundreds of years ago.
If one tower is not enough for you to learn history, why not come to the Ancestral Temple Museum, which is known as the Treasure of Lingnan Ancient Architecture. Every brick in the temple, the carved plaques and the pottery inscriptions, are all showing the ancient charm of history. The memorial hall of the great master Huang Feihong is also inside the museum. The heroism and the chivalry of the martial arts are brought back to you.
Lingnan delicacy is waiting for you if you feel tired after walking a long way.
You can come to Fengjian Water Town and feel the beauty of the rippling blue waves by the bank of the Yingying River. Green trees line up by the stone bridge, with boats mooring on the side. A tranquil and peaceful water town is where you want to be. Besides the beautiful scenery, the authentic Shunde private cuisine, the sweet and delicate double-skin milk curd, and the street snacks in the water town are also healing to the heart.
In addition to its strong cultural heritage, Foshan is also a vigorous and dynamic city. The Linlong Pagoda Observation Deck of Wenhan Lake is a building that incorporates Chinese and French elements, with a cool style of modern technology.
Extending from the Guangzhou-Foshan Expressway, the Fokai Expressway takes us to Enping, Jiangmen. This is the hometown of Feng Ru, China's first aircraft designer. The Feng Ru No. 1 has opened the first chapter of China's space history.
Now this is where the Guangdong Aerospace Science Education Base locates, with interactive flight, simulated driving, and VR flight experiences available. Space fans can give full play to their imagination, and have the experience of escaping from the earth and flying out of the world.
Foshan Zhizao is also worth your time. In a robot restaurant where food is delivered from above your head, the robot chef can satisfy you. Desserts, Chinese food, hot pot, fast food... you name it.
The first stop to check in along Shankun Expressway must be Qingyuan, which has the Internet-famous suspension bridge. In here, not only there is a super high glass bridge for sightseeing, but also the longest and fastest drifting in Guangdong with the largest drop.
On the transparent and bright glass building, enjoy the canyon scenery, experience a thrilling cliff swing, and eat authentic farmhouse dishes. Only one word can describe it all - awesome.
The second check-in spot is Heyuan. Roaming in the green valley, the soul seems to have been cleansed.
The birth of Shankun Expressway not only shortens the distance between Heyuan and other places, but also promotes the economic development of Heyuan. The transition between rural life and urban life has gradually become a new life style of people.
Continue along this highway and you can go to Yaotang New Village in Shaoguan to experience a unique homestay.
You can also go to the Rose Garden in Zhaoqing to feel the fragrance and sweetness. Flowers are love words whispered to you by nature.
Shenzhen, located on the Guangshen (Guangzhou-Shenzhen) Expressway, is the forefront of China's reform and opening up.
If you go to Shekou, Shenzhen, you can board the cruise ship Ming Hua and experience the comfortable ship ride on the cruise ship. After getting off the ship, at the Sea World Plaza with an inscription by Mr. Deng Xiaoping, while enjoying the amazing sea view, you can taste and enjoy the exotic cuisine and architectural styles from more than 40 countries in the world.
As a must pass for the Guangshen (Guangzhou-Shenzhen) Expressway and the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao-Guangzhou-Macao section, Guangzhou has been an important port for opening up since ancient times and the south gate for China to the world.
Huacheng Square, located in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, is the core of Guangzhou's CBD. Some people say that if you haven't been here before, you can’t tell people you have seen the modern side of Guangzhou.
Standing in the center of Huacheng Square, to the west is the uniquely designed Guangzhou Grand Theatre and the Guangzhou International Financial Center, which is more than 400 meters high; to the east is the newly built museum and library in Guangzhou; to the north is the high-end and lively Tianhe business district, and to the south across the river you can see the graceful landmark of Guangzhou - Xiao Man Yao, the Guangzhou Tower.
If you keep going, you can get to Zhuhaiwhich is located on the Pearl River Delta Ring Road and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge section. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hengqin New Area are absolutely special places that can not be missed.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge connecting the three places is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. This is the longest bridge in the world with the greatest difficulty in comprehensive construction. It realizes the interconnection of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and shows China's determination to further deepen the policy of reform and opening up in the trend of the times.
The Hengqin New Area, which is connected to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, is an important bridgehead for the opening of the Mainland to the outside world and the coordinated development of Hong Kong and Macao.
Here, you can have close contact with thousands of rare marine fishes, ride along the nearly 14-kilometer long flower corridor, enjoying flowers while having a good workout.
In the north section of Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway in Guangdong Province, the Leguang Expressway is surrounded by mountains. The terrain is dangerous and the construction was extremely difficult. Along the two sections of the highway, Yunmen Mountain in Ruyuan, Shaoguan, is well known for its high altitude. The glass bridge of Yunmen Mountain, which is suspended between Yunmen Mountain, attracts "warriors" to pay a visit. The bridge is 316 meters long, has a vertical height of 168 meters, which is about 50 stories high. There is also Ruyuan Grand Canyon, known as the largest canyon in Guangdong. It is located along the highway and has a history of 10 million years.
As an expressway connecting multiple coastal cities, Shenshan (Shenzhen - Shantou)Expressway shows you a great route for food. Coastal cities have the advantage of easy assess to seafood. For example, Houmen. Houmen seafood is known as one of the best fresh food in Guangdong. The seafood here has always been famous for its variety and freshness.
Continue to travel along this road, you can just feel free to "harvest" the Chaoshan delicacies on the way. A gourmet once said Chaoshan is an isolated island in the world of Chinese food. It’s light but not bland, fresh but not fishy, tender but not raw, rich but not greasy. Beef hotpot, beef balls, Chaoshan snacks... any of them can be the reason for you to stay in Chaoshan. Anyone who has been here knows eight meals a day will not be an exaggeration.
Chaoshan Ring Expressway can bring you more than just rich and exquisite food. The island scenery along the road is the artistic beauty this trip wants to show you. The red and white lighthouse surrounded by white windmills, the cartoon-like scenery makes you feel like you were a character in a cartoon. Nan'ao Island is definitely a right place for young people who likes art and poetry.
Along the Huiqing Expressway, there are many naturally formed hot spring pools. Taking a hot spring bath to relax is a nice choice for many people to help relieve stress.
Nankun Mountain has special geographical conditions and the hot spring there is of good quality. It belongs to high-calcium silicate warm mineral water, which can better relieve stress and soothe the body and mind.
Longmen Dipai Town, located on this green road, is surrounded by mountains. It is rich in natural resources. As night falls, the fireflies here are comparable to the river of stars, giving people a wonderful experience of being in a forest of fireflies.
Move along to Conghua, Guangzhou, and you will see a well-preserved primary secondary forest. This is known as the Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer. The vegetation coverage rate is as high as 98.9%. In a place like this, taking deep breaths is like giving a good bath to your lungs.
The significance of building expressways lies not only in the improvement of transportation, but also in the possibility for people to cross oceans, mountains, cities and villages. The dense highway network has changed the way we travel and the life of Guangdong people. By the end of 2020, the total mileage of expressways in Guangdong has exceeded 10000 km, ranking first in China. In the coming Labour Day holidays, why not explore Guangdong along the expressways?
