What are the recommended routes for a self-drive tour in Shunde?

Shunde, as a region rich in history, culture and cuisine, is suitable for self-drive tours. Self-drive tours offer the advantages of flexibility, in-depth exploration and comfort and convenience, allowing you to better enjoy your trip to Shunde. In Shunde, you can explore the ancient towns, taste the food, enjoy the natural scenery and experience a rich and varied travel experience. Self-drive tours allow you to discover more hidden treasures by freely choosing your routes and stops according to your interests and schedules.

Below I will plan two free tours and routes for you.

Route 1: Cultural Ancient Town Tour

From Guangzhou, along the Guangzhou-Zhuhai West Highway, through Foshan City, and finally arrive at Shunde District, the whole journey is about 105 kilometers, the driving time is about 1-1.5 hours.

Day 1: Depart from Guangzhou to Daliang Town, visit the traditional buildings and ancient streets of Daliang Ancient Town. Reason: Daliang Ancient Town is a historical ancient town in Shunde area, which has preserved rich traditional architecture and cultural heritage, and you can feel the strong historical atmosphere.

Day 2: Visit Chencun Town and explore its unique folk customs and ancient architecture. Reason: Chencun Town is known as the "No.1 Ancient Town in Lingnan", with many well-preserved ancient buildings and traditional handicrafts, giving you a strong sense of Lingnan culture.

The third day: visit Ronggui Town, visit Ronggui Commercial Street and Hongcun, learn about the local commercial culture and ancient architecture. Recommended reason: Ronggui Town is one of the most important commercial and trade centers in Shunde area, with a long commercial history and unique commercial culture, Ronggui Commercial Street is a good place for shopping and tasting food.

Day 4: Travel to Leliu Town, taste local food and experience fishing village life. Reason: Leliu Town is famous for its rich seafood resources and unique fishing village atmosphere. You can taste fresh seafood cuisine and experience the tranquility and natural beauty of the fishing village.

Day 5: Explore Lechong Town, visit the Temple of Literature, parks and museums, and experience the charm of rural culture. Reason: Lechong Town has a long history and rich cultural heritage, you can visit the Temple of Literature to learn about traditional Chinese culture, and visit parks and museums for a deeper understanding of the local rural culture.

Food Recommendation: Shunde has a rich food culture, especially in the ancient town area, you can taste authentic Shunde food, such as Shunde scallop column, Shunde double-skinned milk, Shunde fish skin and so on. I personally recommend Shunfeng Villa, which is located in Daliang Town, the Villa offers fresh local seafood and Cantonese cooking. The per capita spending is around 200-300 RMB. There is a wide variety of seafood here, including lobster, crab, abalone and so on. The hotel has an elegant environment and attentive service.

Accommodation: The recommended area for accommodation is Daliang Town, where there are numerous hotels and B&Bs for you to choose from. Accommodation in Shunde is generally not cheap, usually mid-range hotels/inns, about 300-600 RMB per night. The environment of the hotels and inns are considered average. In the hotel APP low 100 yuan also have, high thousands of dollars a night also have, but, I have never been, I personally recommend to go out to play, just do what you can, suitable for their own best.

line two: natural scenery tour

like from Guangzhou, along the Guangzhou-Zhuhai West Highway, through the Foshan City, and finally arrived in Shunde District, the whole process of about 105 kilometers, the drive is about 1-1.5 hours.

Day 1: Depart from Guangzhou to Beijiao Town, visit Qinghui Garden and South China Flower Sea. Reason: Qinghui Garden in Beijiao Town is one of the largest private gardens in China, with exquisite landscaping and a strong Lingnan cultural atmosphere. The South China Sea of Flowers, on the other hand, is an area of colorful flower exhibitions that will enchant you with the beauty of the sea of flowers.

The next day: go to Longjiang Town and visit Longjiang Wetland Park to enjoy the natural scenery of wetland and outdoor activities. Reason: Longjiang Wetland Park has a vast wetland ecosystem and rich bird resources, you can do outdoor activities such as hiking and boating to get close to nature and enjoy the beautiful wetland scenery.

Day 3: Visit Xingtan Lake Scenic Area, enjoy the lakes and greenery, leisure and fishing activities. Reason: Visiting Xingtan Lake Scenic Area is a good choice for Shunde driving tour. You can enjoy the lake and beautiful natural scenery. Take a walk along the lake, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the surrounding landscape. If time permits, you can also explore other attractions around Xingtan Lake Scenic Area, such as ancient towns and temples.

Cuisine: During the nature tour in Shunde, you can taste local specialties such as Shunde seafood and stews. Actually, every seafood in Shunde is quite delicious. Personally, I recommend the Yangtze Hawthorne Hotel near Longjiang Town, where the per capita spending is around 100-200 RMB. This hotel offers Cantonese and seafood dishes, as well as a variety of Chinese and Western buffets. The environment is cozy and the service is attentive. Longhu Restaurant is recommended near Xingtan Lake Scenic Area, with a per capita spending of about 80-150 RMB. Located near Xingtan Lake, this restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine and BBQ pork. You can savor their unique roast pork and barbecued pork.

Accommodation: The recommended areas to stay are Beijiao Town or Longjiang Town, where there are numerous hotels and B&Bs for you to choose from. Prices for mid-range inns and hotels are around 300-600, remember, this is the usual price, if it's a holiday, then I'm not sure.

Gas stations and parking lots: there are many gas stations and parking lots in Shunde district, no need to worry. It is recommended to check the map APP before traveling and search for nearby gas stations and parking lots so that you can find them quickly when you need them.

Shunde has many ancient towns, delicacies and natural scenery, no matter which route you choose, it will bring you a unique and unforgettable trip to Shunde. Please make sure to follow traffic rules, drive safely or choose reliable transportation, and enjoy your trip!