Huizhou is the historical and cultural city of Guangdong and it is one of the top cities visited by tourists in China. Located at the Southeastern part of Guangdong Province, Huizhou borders with Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The city that used to be the political, economic, cultural, and traffic center in Dongjiang River Valley is well known for its historic and cultural parts in ancient time. The beautiful environmental landscape and deep historical background makes Huizhou become a place that is worth to visit. If you are planning your next holiday, visiting Huizhou would be a good choice.
There are numerous scenic and beautiful areas in Huizhou, starting from the mountains, seas, lakes, rivers, springs and forests. Huizhou is regarded as the National Environment Protection Model City by China State Environment Protection Administration In 2002. Among all the scenic spots, five of them are listed in the national and provincial scenic spots and nature reserves. The first spot is “The First Mountain of Lingnan” Luofu Mountain. It is one of the most famous mountains in China. The mountain is also renowned for the Taoism culture in China. The second is “Oasis on Tropic of Cancer” Nankun Mountain, which is located in Southwest of Longmen County. This mountain is famous for its family inns and summer escapes. The third one is “Oriental Hawaii” Xunliao Bay in Dayawan Bay. It is a paradise for sea lovers. The bay has unpolluted water and shinning white sand, which made it called the “Green Emerald” and “White Golden Beach”. The fourth is “Zhuluo Beauty” Huizhou west Lake, which once was famous as the “Hangzhou West Lake” in the past. This place left many famous stories about Song Dynasty Sushi. Last but not least is the unique Sea Turtle Natural Reserve in China. As a city that is adjacent directly to the sea, Huizhou is easily accessible.
There are several transportation options available to reach the city of Huizhou. Huizhou Airport, which has flights to most major cities in China, is located at about 25 kilometers East of the city. If you prefer to travel by land, you can choose the train. There are two railways connection Huizhou and other big cities in China. There are also bus stations in the cities you can easily access. Air-conditioned city buses are cheap and comfortable for around-city tour. Besides that, the city is also accessible from the sea, which means you can go there by a ship from almost everywhere in the world. You can also reach Huizhou from Hong Kong in 40 minutes. The accommodations and foods in the city are numerous and you can find them in every corner of the city.
Visiting Huizhou will not be complete if you do not spend your night at the hotels in Huizhou. There is a famous hotel, Jinhai Resort, in Songyuan Bay. This beautiful resort features sandy beaches. Guests are provided with high class services and activities such as yachting, shell picking, diving, beach volleyball, fishing, bonfire and karaoke. Moreover, Huizhou also definitely has a huge selection of foods and beverages. You can find traditional Chinese food in almost every corner of the city. If you prefer western or Japanese foods, you can also find them easily in the city. Park ‘n’ Shop, Vanguard and Walmart have a wide selection of Western foods. If you want to find good beers and liquors, you may visit The English Bar and Relax Bar which are located on the river. The cocktail bar at the 5 star Kande Hotel in West Lake is another popular hangout site.
Visiting Huizhou will be a great pleasure for you, as you can find almost everything in the city. From the scenic spots, the historical buildings and areas, to the Western culture and foods, you can enjoy all of them here. Huizhou is also easily accessible from other cities in China, and you can travel in the city easily with numerous transportations. Hope you have a memorable journey in Huizhou.
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