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10 Days in Qingyuan

Ten days from the Beijiang to the mountains — temples, rafting, glass walkways, tea country, the Yingxi corridor, Lianzhou's caves, a thousand-year Yao village and an honest Guangzhou day.

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Best time: October-April for caves and dry trails; rafting season runs June-AugustBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Qingyuan?

10 days lets you go beyond Qingyuan's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Qingyuan guide

10-day Qingyuan itinerary at a glance

Use our full Qingyuan travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Feixia Mountain templesHuangteng and Gulong gorgesYingde tea countryYingxi Peak Forest and Lianzhou cavesNangang thousand-year Yao villageGuangzhou old town (neighbouring city)
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Day 1

Arrive & the Beijiang

Settle downtown and walk the river promenade at dusk; barges and bridge lights set the week's rhythm.

Scenes from Qingyuan, China
  1. qingyuan beijiang bank
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Day 2

Feixia Mountain

Temple clusters said to date from the sixth century, strung along cliff shelves above the Beijiang; stair paths link the halls.

Scenes from Qingyuan, China
  1. qingyuan feixia mountain
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Day 3

Huangteng Gorge — Rafting

Rubber boats down a several-kilometre gorge of drops and pools; June-August carries the fullest water, and dry bags come with the ticket.

Scenes from Qingyuan, China
  1. qingyuan huangteng gorge
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Day 4

Gulong Gorge — Glass Walkways

Cliff-hung glass walkways and a waterfall line over the valley floor; go early to beat the tour buses, and keep the harness clips checked at each platform.

Scenes from Qingyuan, China
  1. qingyuan gulong gorge
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Day 5

Yingde — Tea Country & Baojing Palace

Yingde black tea has been made since 1959; taste at the estate sheds, then the multi-storey chambers of the Baojing cave.

  1. qingyuan yingde tea country
  2. qingyuan baojing palace
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Day 6

Yingxi — the Pinnacle Corridor

More than 1,000 karst pinnacles along a 20-km corridor of fields and villages; farm paths between the peaks make an easy half-day on foot.

  1. qingyuan yingxi peak forest
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Day 7

Dongtian Wonderland & North to Lianzhou

The cave-river gorge and its boat passage in the morning, then the two-hour drive north to Lianzhou for the night.

  1. qingyuan dongtian wonderland
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Day 8

Lianzhou — Underground River & Huangchuan Gorges

The 5A cave runs walkways and boats at about 18-20°C; the Huangchuan boat then slides through three short gorges of the Lianjiang.

  1. qingyuan lianzhou underground river
  2. qingyuan huangchuan gorges
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Day 9

Yao'an Township & Nangang Village

A factual day in Yao country — Yao'an's township lanes first, then the hillside stone houses of Nangang, a Yao village whose origins reach back to the Song dynasty about 1,000 years ago.

  1. qingyuan yaoan township
  2. qingyuan nangang yao village
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Day 10

Guangzhou Old Town (Neighbouring City) & Departure

An honestly labelled neighbouring-city day — the high-speed run to Guangzhou takes under an hour; the arcade streets and riverfront old town make an easy last walk before the flight home.

  1. qingyuan guangzhou old town

Budget for 10 days in Qingyuan

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Qingyuan?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Qingyuan?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Qingyuan?
Qingyuan's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Qingyuan guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Qingyuan and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Qingyuan with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Qingyuan safe for tourists?
Yes. Qingyuan has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Qingyuan travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.