Looking for a one-day escape that blends culture, nature, and relaxation? In Qujiang District, Shaoguan, south China's Guangdong Province, a slow-paced journey awaits. Follow the route we've prepared and immerse yourself in a day of calm, discovery, and simple pleasures at your own pace.
Nanhua Temple (南华寺)
Step through the temple gates and let calm wash over you. Before noon, make your way to the dining hall for a light yet satisfying vegetarian meal that gently awakens the senses.
Address: 7 km southeast of Maba Town, Qujiang District (韶关市曲江区马坝镇东南郊7公里)
Tip: The dining hall opens at 11:00 a.m.
Nanhua Strawberry Farm (南华草莓园)
Just minutes from the temple, the strawberry farm awaits. Freshly picked, sun-ripened berries burst with sweetness—simple, juicy, and irresistible.
Address: Along the road at the entrance to the parking lot of Dananhua Square, Qujiang District (曲江区大南华广场停车场入口处路旁)
Qujiang Wood-Fired Pottery Clay-Molding (曲江柴烧陶艺捏土)
Spend the afternoon getting your hands dirty at the wood-fired pottery workshop. Shape a cup or bowl from raw clay and leave the final touch to the flames—opening the kiln feels like unwrapping a surprise gift.
Business hours: 09:00–12:00; 14:30–18:00 (reservation required one day in advance)
Address: Inside Maba Man Site Park, Qujiang District (曲江区马坝人遗址公园内)
Caoxi Hot Spring Holiday Resort (曹溪温泉假日度假村)
As evening settles in, slip into the soothing hot springs. Let the quiet of the temple, the sweetness of strawberries, and the earthy scent of clay dissolve into the rising steam.
Business hours: 14:00–23:00
Address: 1.5 km north of Nanhua Temple, Qujiang District (曲江区南华寺北行1.5公里)
Author | He Fengyu
Photo | Shaoguan Travel (韶关旅游)
Editor | Huang Qini, James Campion, Shen He
