Dragon Boat Festival at Dafushan: A Serene Journey Through Nature's Wonderland

Exclusive Dragon Boat Festival Experience: The scent of mugwort wafts through the forest, and the rhythmic drumbeats of dragon boats blend with birdsong. Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at Dafushan by cycling along the lakeside, paddling on the water while catching the aroma of zongzi, and admiring lotus flowers. Let nature and tradition fill your heart! 📍 Address: 3 kilometers west of Shiqiao, Panyu District, Guangzhou 🚇 Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Shiqiao Station, then transfer to Bus No. 16 to the South Gate Morning · Greenway Adventure (9:00-12:00) Rent a bike (30-70 RMB/hour) and ride along the shaded paths. A special "Mugwort Treasure Hunt" route for the Dragon Boat Festival offers surprises: mini sachets hang from tree stumps along the way, and finding three allows you to exchange them for handmade zongzi. When you reach Juxiu Lake, you'll see colorful dragon boat models floating on the water. Paddle a boat (60-130 RMB/boat), and the ripples created by the oars resemble dragon scales. Midday · Rustic Feast (12:00-13:30) At a countryside restaurant, order a plate of roasted goose, its crispy skin infused with fermented red bean curd aroma. Pair it with silky tofu pudding drizzled with locust flower honey, savoring it as the melodies of dragon boat songs drift in through the window. Sit by the lake and watch visitors tie bundles of mugwort to their bike handles, the leaves swaying in the breeze, creating a festive atmosphere. Afternoon · Tranquil Moments (13:30-16:00) Climb the steps where red ribbons tied to tree trunks bear wishes for the season. Finally, spread out a picnic cloth at the campsite, take out your homemade alkaline zongzi, and enjoy it slowly against the backdrop of the lake and mountains. Let the leisure of the Dragon Boat Festival seep into every moment.