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Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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飞来寺; Feilai Si
A historic Buddhist temple on the bank of the Beijiang River. The temple was founded in 520 and is one of Qingyuan's most important historic religious sites.
飞霞风景区; Feixia Scenic Area
A scenic area along the Beijiang River, with mountains, river scenery and historic religious sites.
南岗千年瑶寨; Nangang Yao Village
A historic Yao settlement with traditional buildings and cultural sites. The village is useful for visitors interested in Yao culture, traditional architecture and local history.
古龙峡; Gulongxia
A major outdoor attraction with a gorge, waterfalls, glass viewing platforms and rafting. The scenic area is a national 4A tourist attraction and a national sports tourism demonstration base.
黄腾峡; Huangtengxia
A mountain gorge known especially for rafting and other outdoor activities. The area also has cable cars, a mountain luge and a treetop walk.
石坑崆; Shikengkong Mountain
At 1,902 m, Shikengkong is the highest mountain in Guangdong and a major high-mountain destination in northern Qingyuan.
宝晶宫; Baojing Palace
A karst cave and scenic area in Yingde, with cave formations and other outdoor attractions.
太和古洞; Taihe Ancient Cave Scenic Area
A cave and mountain scenic area in Taihe Town, suitable for visitors interested in caves, mountain scenery and walking.
连州地下河; Lianzhou Underground River Scenic Area
A large karst cave system containing an underground river. The attraction is one of the major natural attractions in northern Qingyuan.
洞天仙境; Yingxi Fenglin Dongtian Scenic Area
A karst landscape attraction with caves, cliffs and a natural opening through the mountain.
湟川三峡; Huangchuan Sanxia
A scenic gorge system on the Lianjiang River. Boat trips and river scenery are among the main reasons to visit.
古龙峡漂流
A natural-water rafting course 6,063 m long with a vertical drop of 378 m.
清新河中温泉; Qingxin Hot Mineral Spring; Qingxin Hot Spring
A national 4A-rated hot spring resort on the Manshui River. The resort has outdoor hot spring pools surrounded by forest and includes the Hezhong Spring, Spring Valley and Forest Villa areas.
清远市博物馆; Qingyuan Museum Visit
Visit Qingyuan Museum to learn about the history and culture of Qingyuan through archaeological remains, historical objects, ceramics, calligraphy and other local heritage. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, public lectures and educational activities.
盘王节·耍歌堂; 盘王节; 瑶族耍歌堂; Panwang Festival
An important Yao traditional festival featuring Panwang worship, Shua Ge Tang ceremonies, Yao singing and dancing, traditional cultural performances and festive activities. Shua Ge Tang is a national-level intangible cultural heritage tradition. The 2025 festival included an original Shua Ge Tang performance at Youling Village Gētángping.
千年瑶寨开耕节; 南岗千年瑶寨开耕节; Yao Farming Festival
An annual Yao farming festival marking the beginning of the spring agricultural season. Traditional activities include a farming ceremony, Yao folk performances and agricultural experiences in the rice terraces.
清远元宵节; Qingyuan Lantern Festival
Qingyuan's annual Lantern Festival celebration featuring dragon and lion dances, lantern displays and other traditional festive activities. The 2026 Dragon and Lion Dance Lantern Festival Championship was held at Qingcheng Performance Plaza on 3 March, while additional lantern activities and a drone light show were held at Fengcheng Cultural Square.
清远汤塘格林度假酒店
清远白云机场温泉度假村
清远聚龙湾天然温泉度假村
清远格豪假日酒店 (原清远万豪假日酒店)
清远清新花园酒店
清远湖滨步步高酒店
清远丁香花园酒店
清远英德宝敦湖半山度假酒店 (原英德奇洞温泉度假村)
清远佛冈森波拉度假山庄
九州驿站清远英德天门沟驿站
阳山县卓代花园酒店
清远索菲特丽豪大酒店
清远清城万达广场; Qingyuan Wanda Plaza
A large shopping and entertainment complex with retail stores, restaurants, a cinema and other leisure facilities.
顺盈城市广场; Qingyuan City Plaza
A central shopping centre with department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, entertainment and other retail services.
壹悦城; Qingyuan Yiyuecheng Shopping Mall; 锦绣清城
A large lakefront shopping and entertainment complex with retail shops, restaurants, supermarkets, cinemas and family entertainment facilities.
By train
Arriving by train will take you to Qingyuan Station, about 15 km east of the city centre. Local buses and taxis are available from the station to the city centre. Trains include from
By bus
There are plenty of buses to the city arriving including from
Qingyuan city centre is compact and walkable. Local buses serve most districts; taxis are also available.
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