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14 Days in Qingyuan

Two unhurried weeks from the Beijiang to the Guangdong hills — temples, gorges, tea country, the Yingxi corridor, Lianzhou's caves, a Song-era Yao village, plus days in Guangzhou and at Danxia.

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

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Qingyuan?

14 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

14-day Qingyuan itinerary at a glance

Use our full Qingyuan travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 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 and the Beijiang banksHuangteng and Gulong gorgesYingde tea country and Baojing PalaceYingxi Peak ForestLianzhou Underground River and Huangchuan gorgesNangang thousand-year Yao village
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Day 1

Arrive & the Beijiang

Settle downtown and take the river promenade at dusk; barges and bridge lights open the fortnight.

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

Riverside Villages Day

A slow loop upriver by local bus — bank-side villages, ferry crossings and lychee gardens in season; back by the evening market.

Scenes from Qingyuan, China
  1. qingyuan beijiang bank
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Day 4

Huangteng Gorge — Rafting

Rubber boats down a several-kilometre gorge of drops and pools; June-August carries the fullest water.

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

Gulong Gorge — Glass Walkways

Cliff-hung glass walkways and waterfall lines over the valley; go early, and check harness clips at each platform.

  1. qingyuan gulong gorge
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Day 6

Yingde — Tea Country

Yingde black tea has been made since 1959; the estate sheds pour tastings and the terraced rows photograph well in morning light.

  1. qingyuan yingde tea country
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Day 7

Yingde — Baojing Palace

The multi-storey cave chambers run about an hour on the lit route; pair it with an afternoon tea-house stop back in the county town.

  1. qingyuan baojing palace
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Day 8

Yingxi — the Pinnacle Corridor

More than 1,000 karst pinnacles along a 20-km corridor; farm paths between the peaks and a village lunch keep the day unhurried.

  1. qingyuan yingxi peak forest
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Day 9

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 10

Lianzhou — Underground River

The national 5A cave at about 18-20°C — walkway loop plus boat run on the underground stream; book the first slot to share it with fewer people.

  1. qingyuan lianzhou underground river
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Day 11

Lianzhou — Huangchuan Gorges & Yao'an

The morning boat slides through three short gorges of the Lianjiang; afterwards the highland lanes of Yao'an township, a factual visit.

  1. qingyuan huangchuan gorges
  2. qingyuan yaoan township
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Day 12

Nangang — the Thousand-Year Yao Village

The hillside stone houses of Nangang in Liannan, a Yao village whose origins reach back to the Song dynasty about 1,000 years ago; village paths and viewpoint terraces.

  1. qingyuan nangang yao village
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Day 13

Danxia Mountain (Neighbouring City)

An honestly labelled Shaoguan day — a long transfer, about three hours from Liannan, to the red-sandstone tables of the Danxia range; start at dawn and overnight back east.

  1. qingyuan danxia mountain
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Day 14

Guangzhou Old Town (Neighbouring City) & Departure

A declared Guangzhou day on the way south — under an hour by HSR; arcade streets and the riverfront old town before the flight home.

  1. qingyuan guangzhou old town

Budget for 14 days in Qingyuan

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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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 14 days for both Qingyuan and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 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.