[2025 Zhaoqing Hotels] Travel Guide for Star Lake Hotel (Updated Jul)

1. Yangjiang – The Azure of Hailing Island & the Bustle of Zhapo Travel Time: Guangzhou South Station → Yangjiang Station, fastest route about 1 hour 40 minutes (frequent trains like G6127). Highlights: Hailing Island (one of China's Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands), Zhapo Fishing Port (seafood paradise), Ten-Mile Silver Beach (Guangdong's longest beach). Recommended Activities: - Hailing Island: Rent an electric bike to tour the island (~¥30/day), catch the sunset at "Horse Tail Beach" (low tide reveals shells), and explore the serene rocky shores of "Dina Bay." The Dajiao Bay swimming area is perfect for families (entrance ~¥48). - Zhapo Fishing Port: Join local fishermen for a morning fishing trip (~¥100-200/person, keep your catch for cooking). Enjoy spicy mantis shrimp and garlic lobster at "Fisherman's Kitchen" (~¥60-80/person). - Hidden Gem: Visit the cliffside infinity pool at "Beiluo Secret Realm" (free for hotel guests; tickets available for others) for breathtaking ocean views. 2. Zhaoqing – Star Lake's Scenery & the Aroma of Zongzi Travel Time: Guangzhou South Station → Zhaoqing East Station, fastest route about 1 hour 10 minutes (trains like G6579). Highlights: Seven Star Crags (Lingnan's #1 Wonder), Dinghu Mountain (Emerald of the Tropic of Cancer), Zongzi (intangible cultural heritage food). Recommended Activities: - Seven Star Crags: Boat tour through "Five Lakes" (e.g., Shishi Rock Lake), witness the "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" phenomenon (best around autumn equinox). Walk from "Seven Star Crags Archway" to "Bohai Lake" amid blooming bougainvillea (¥78 includes boat ride). - Dinghu Mountain: Have dim sum at "Qingyun Temple" before 8 AM (~¥20/person), then hike along "Feishui Tan" trail (cool waterfalls for summer escapes). Try steamed Wenhu carp at "Old Three Dishes" restaurant. - Must-Try Food: Freshly wrapped mung bean and salted pork zongzi (~¥15 each) at "Zhaoqing Zongzi" near Huangchao Hotel. 3. Shanwei – Red Bay's Waves & Dim Sum Delights Travel Time: Guangzhou South Station → Shanwei Station, fastest route about 1 hour 30 minutes (trains like G6325). Highlights: Red Bay (Guangdong's mini Kenting), Windmill Island (filming location for *The Mermaid*), Shanwei-style dim sum (blending Cantonese and Teochew flavors). Recommended Activities: - Red Bay: Visit the beach near "South Sea Guanyin Temple" after 4 PM for sunset views. Rent a tent (~¥50) at "Langqin Bay" to fall asleep to ocean waves. - Windmill Island: Navigate to "Shigongliao Peninsula" for photos of white windmills against blue seas (free entry; ¥10 parking). Hunt for crabs on tidal rocks. - Food Highlights: Try "Xiaomi Guo" (soft dough with dried shrimp and radish) and "Vegetable Tea" (fried rice with veggies and meat) at "Erma Road" dim sum street. For lunch, savor seafood claypot porridge (recommend "Xingangcheng Seafood Stall") at "Haibin Road." Tips: - Train Schedules: Check 12306 app for "Guangzhou South → Yangjiang/Zhaoqing East/Shanwei" routes. Some schedules may adjust, but most trips take under 2 hours. - Accommodation: Yangjiang – Zhapo fishing village B&Bs; Zhaoqing – lakeside stays (e.g., "Star Lake Sunshine Hotel"); Shanwei – beachfront B&Bs at Red Bay. From islands to mountains, food to culture, these three destinations offer diverse escapes within a 2-hour high-speed rail ride—perfect for a weekend getaway!

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 📍 **Address**: 28th Floor, No. 1 Xinghu Avenue, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City ⏰ **Tea time**: 11:00-14:00 (recommended to arrive before 11:30) 💰 **Average Price**: ￥80-120 (Tea Seat ￥8/person) ✨ **Three must-order dishes**: 1️⃣ **Xinghu Shrimp Dumplings** (￥28) - Each package contains 3 fresh shrimps - Crystal skin reveals butterfly pea flower light blue 2️⃣ **Spinning quicksand bag** (￥22) - The salted egg yolk will move with the turntable - Limited "Seven Star Rock" model 3️⃣ **Yandu fried spring rolls** (￥20) - Duanzhou specialty Euryale ferox is used as stuffing - Served with mint leaves and Worcestershire sauce 🌆 **360-degree view**: ▸ One rotation every 90 minutes ▸ Best view: Northwest-facing booth (facing Star Lake) ▸ The rainy day is like a fairyland with clouds and mist "From a height of 100 meters above the ground, you can see the beautiful scenery of Zhaoqing in the time it takes to eat a snack." #ZhaoqingDrinkTea #RevolvingRestaurant #XinghuView #HighCPValueDimSum #NostalgicRestaurant

This cylindrical landmark can be seen from a distance. The room is clean and spacious. The location is super convenient. The archway is just a few steps away. The hotel breakfast is not very varied, but the breakfast on the 29th floor plus the unbeatable 180-degree view is worth the price

#GreaterBayArea Hotels I have been to the 29th floor of Zhaoqing Star Lake Hotel to enjoy the buffet breakfast, although the buffet breakfast here is not many styles, but most of the food tastes good, basic food such as bacon, sausage, fried rice, fried noodles, etc.

#GreaterBayArea Hotels I have been to Zhaoqing Star Lake Grand Hotel to enjoy the buffet dinner, to the 29th floor of the hotel to reach the above location before the hotel restaurant door, there are many rabbits to take pictures, after entering the restaurant, here there are Japanese sushi, sashimi, pig Feet ginger, pepper and salt shrimp and other different kinds of food, in addition here there are different specialty drinks for people to drink and most of the food in the gathering tastes good, and when Medium grilled oysters, pepper and salt shrimp, mustard fried beef is the more recommended food of this hotel, first grilled oysters made fresh and delicious, pepper and salt shrimp more refreshing and bouncy, mustard rootless, beef is not hard, and made over lin, Very tasty, in addition to seeing the beautiful view of Star Lake here, and the seating is very comfortable, it is a good place to dine, I hope to have the opportunity to come again next time to enjoy the buffet of this hotel.