In Guangzhou, there are numerous rural attractions far from the urban hustle. If you are looking for a cool and unique experience of rural life in the hot summer, then don't miss out on the following places around the city.
 
Apoliu Village, Conghua district (从化阿婆六村)

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Apoliu Village is the highest village in Guangzhou with an altitude of 730 meters, even higher than the Baiyun Mountain. The village is an ideal place for starry night scene photo taking.

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You can see ducks swimming in the pond, dogs basking in the yard and villagers planting tea trees there. Every corner is serene and picturesque.
 
Location: Apoliu Village, Liangkou Town, Conghua district, Guangzhou (广州市从化区良口镇阿婆六村)
Transportation: Self-driving is recommended
 
Xitou Village, Conghua district (从化溪头村)

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Xitou Village is one of the most dazzling villages in Guangzhou with a deep gorge, a green bamboo grove and crumbled peaks. Additionally, there is a waterfall in the valley and crystal-clear streams, making the whole village seem like a fairyland.

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If you are a food lover, try local fruits, wine, Liuxi fish head, Lvtian braised meat (吕田大肉) and so on.
 
Location: Northeast of Liangkou Town, Conghua district, Guangzhou (广州市从化区良口镇东北部)
Transportation: Self-driving is recommended
 
Xihe Village, Conghua district (从化西和村万花风情小镇)

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If you are tired of the urban hustle and want to experience wooden or glass houses in the forest, and enjoy flowering shrubs, then Xihe Village can definitely give you a great rural tour experience.

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Tour in the village is always about flowers. You can wander through "Nine Mile Flower Street" with various colorful flowers. Rose gardens, succulent botanical gardens and leisure farms here are also popular among tourists.
 
Location: Xihe Village, Chengjiao Subdistrict, Conghua district, Guangzhou (广州市从化区城郊街道西和村)
Transportation: Take metro Line 14, get off at Dongfeng Station (东风站) and use Exit B. Take Conghua Bus Line 16 from Dongfeng Bus Station and get off at Baoqu Rose World Station (宝趣玫瑰世界站).
 
Wind-bell Valley Campground, Zengcheng district (增城风铃谷露营地)

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If you want to go camping in the countryside, then Wind-bell Valley Campground in Zengcheng district is an excellent place for sightseeing and stargazing.
 
The campground is fully equipped with comprehensive camping facilities. Tourists can enjoy ATV motocross, fishing, children's go-karts, board games and other entertainment here. The campground also offers fried wonton, an intangible cultural heritage dish.
 
Location: No.3, Huangzhu Pit, Xihutan Village, Zhengguo Town, Zengcheng district, Guangzhou (广州市增城区正果镇西湖滩村黄竹坑3号) 
Transportation: Self-driving is recommended

Source: newsgd.com
Editors: Joyce, Annie