As summer arrives, camping season is in full swing. Looking for a weekend escape in Nansha District, Guangzhou? Hengli Town offers three scenic campsites, all free to visit.
Lingshan Island Tip Campsite (灵山岛尖露营地)
Surrounded by water on three sides, Lingshan Island Tip Campsite offers sweeping river views and a spacious waterfront lawn perfect for picnics and camping. Children can enjoy the playground with slides and sand pits, while the nearby riverside greenway is ideal for cycling or a leisurely stroll. A white lighthouse standing along the riverbank completes the picture-perfect scenery.
Transportation
Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 18 to Hengli Station Exit A, transfer to Nansha Bus 23A to Zhongjiao Huitong Center West Station (中交汇通中心西站), then walk about 7 minutes to the riverside viewing platform.
Self-driving: Navigate to "Lingshan Island Tip Seaview Grass Slope Ground Parking Lot" (灵山岛尖观海草坡地面停车场). Parking fee: ¥2 per hour.
Kaijian Golden Coast Campsite (开建·黄金海岸露营地)
Facing the Pearl River, Kaijian Golden Coast Campsite brings together sandy shores and open grassland, creating a relaxed seaside camping atmosphere. The adjacent beach, with shallow streams, soft sand and slides, is especially popular with children.
Transportation
Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 18 to Hengli Station Exit D, transfer to Nansha Bus 25 and get off at Golden Coast Bus Stop (黄金海岸公交站). The campsite is about a 3-minute walk away.
Self-driving: Navigate to "Nansha Hengli Golden Coast" (南沙横沥黄金海岸). Free parking is available nearby.
Qunjie Village Starlight Campsite (群结村星光营地)
Qunjie Village Starlight Campsite offers a peaceful countryside setting surrounded by rice fields and vegetable gardens. Straw hat installations and colorful murals make it a popular photo spot. By day, visitors can enjoy the rural scenery. At night, the campsite lights up with a cozy atmosphere and occasional live performances.
Transportation
Self-driving: Navigate to "Qunjie Village Starlight Campsite" (群结村星光营地). Free temporary parking is available at the village entrance, about a 2-minute walk from the campsite. As village roads are narrow, off-peak travel is recommended.
Author | He Fengyu
Photo | Nanfang Plus
