Discover Ziyun Valley in Zhaoqing — Ancient Quarry Meets Scenic Beauty ⛰️🌸

#chinatravel Located in the Langke Mountain area of Zhaoqing’s Gaoyao District, Ziyun Valley (紫云谷) sits within the Xijiang Lingyang Gorge Provincial Nature Reserve. Known as the birthplace of the finest Duan Inkstones in China, Ziyun Valley holds a rich history of quarrying and carving inkstones, especially from the renowned pits — Laokeng, Kengzi, and Mazikeng. 💯 Visitors can explore thousand-year-old quarry caves from the Tang Dynasty, witness the seasonal bloom of the rare Lan Ke Immortal Bell flower (吊钟花) 🌸, and enjoy attractions such as a suspension bridge, outdoor adventure base, lush trails, ancient grinding stone ruins, a rainforest oxygen valley, and traditional Dong ethnic singing and dance performances. Follow the creek trail to enter this picturesque and culturally rich valley. 📍 Location: Langke Mountain, Southeast Suburbs of Dinghu District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong 🚗 By Car: ~1.5 hrs from Guangzhou / ~1 hr from Foshan; free parking available near the pier 🚄 By Train: Arrive at Zhaoqing East Station, then take a 20-min taxi to “Ziyun Valley Ferry Pier” 🎫 Tickets: ¥60 per adult (includes ferry ride), ¥30 for seniors and children. Save your ticket—it’s required for the return trip 🕑 Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 08:30–17:30 (last entry 16:00) Sat–Sun & Holidays: 08:00–18:00 (last entry 16:00) ⛴️ Last return ferry: 17:30 (Mon–Fri) / 18:00 (Weekends & Holidays) #ziyunvalley #zhaoqing #hiddengem #duaninkstone #historicscenery #travel #trip #china #staycation #thingstodo #myitinerary