Lingshi River Forest Park

Lingshi River Forest Park

The "Danxia Lingshi" Resort is a scenic area project developed and constructed by Shaoguan Lingshi River Forest Tourism & Holiday Park Co., Ltd. Located in Zhoutian Town, Renhua County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, it is 12 kilometers away from the Danxia Mountain, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and Global Geopark. It is a comprehensive scenic area integrating eco-tourism development, resort development, and scenic hotel development.

The company’s developed project — the "Danxia Lingshi" Resort — takes advantage of its natural geographical location and proximity to the unique Danxia landform and karst geology to form a distinctive tourist destination in Shaoguan City: the park boasts picturesque scenery and remains lush all year round. In spring, flowers bloom in vibrant colors across the mountains; in summer, abundant rainfall creates the spectacle of "silver streams cascading like jade beads" on the highlands; autumn brings refreshing breezes and maple leaves blazing red as fire; winter greets visitors with fragrant plum blossoms, earning the reputation of "Lingshi Fragrant Snow." It is a natural ecological park primarily featuring lake and mountain views, integrating natural landscapes, cultural attractions, and forest wellness benefits.

Since its establishment in 2003, the "Danxia Lingshi" Resort project has developed tourism offerings such as canyon rafting, cable car sightseeing, barbecues, horseback riding, and specialty dining. Projects currently being gradually improved include a maple leaf theme park, wellness hot springs, an aviary, a recreational RV campground, eco-friendly villas, farmhouse courtyards, and eco-themed hotels. In the near future, this place will be transformed into a large-scale, comprehensive, eco-friendly, international mid-to-high-end leisure resort, centered around holiday hotels and integrating natural and cultural landscapes, eco-wellness, dining and entertainment, leisure sports, and agricultural tourism.

Canyon Rafting & Cable Car Sightseeing. The Lingshi River rafting course spans 3.5 kilometers and takes about 1.5 hours, during which visitors can experience the rapid currents, winding river paths, and significant drops — the thrill is self-evident. The sightseeing cable car stretches 1,520.3 meters and takes roughly 28 minutes, making it one of the longest in western and northern Guangdong. Riding the Lingshi River Grand Canyon sightseeing cable car allows you to fully admire the scenery of the canyon from above, as well as overlook the thrilling rafting adventures below and the stunning views of the Lingshi River Rapids and Waterfall.

Barbecue & Horseback Riding. In the Old Pavilion scenic area within the park, vast grasslands border clear rivers, and the exquisitely designed "Lingshi Pavilion" stands gracefully on the lush green lawn, offering charming scenery. Visitors can set up their own barbecue grills, enjoy a family day out flying kites on the grass, or play with galloping horses. In the evening, camping tents go up, allowing guests to enjoy the warmth and romance of tent life while dining on barbecue, sipping beer, and gazing at the starry night sky — a truly relaxing experience.

Aviary. Surrounded by continuous mountains, dense forests, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, the aviary boasts an exceptionally beautiful ecological environment with rich resources. Enclosed by hills and alive with birdsong, the park showcases a variety of birds in their full splendor. Visitors can enjoy the colorful plumage of rare birds in a simulated natural setting, listen to melodious chirping, and even experience the joy of hand-feeding the birds — a perfect harmony between humans and birds. In the concrete jungle of the city, the cool shade, gentle breeze, and birdsong of the aviary provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle.

Maple Leaf Theme Park. “I stop my cab in maple woods to gaze my fill; / Frost-bitten leaves look redder than early spring flowers.” During golden autumn, variously shaped and colored red leaves cover the mountains in a brilliant display, competing in beauty. Walking through the maple forest, the ground is blanketed with fiery red leaves — an overwhelming and breathtaking sight. Perhaps blessed by nature, the autumn foliage in the mountains appears even purer and more tranquil against the backdrop of the landscape.

Hakka Walled Village Ancient Settlement. Datwei Village is a historically preserved settlement with over 300 years of history, built in the 43rd year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1704). The village consists of rows of alleyway residences facing south, featuring Ming and Qing-style Huizhou architecture made of blue bricks and mud bricks. Set along cobblestone-paved lanes, it presents an authentic Hakka cultural atmosphere with soaring eaves and a majestic presence.

Shizhuang Ancient Watchtower. The three-story tower features a square cylindrical structure with well-preserved exterior walls. The entire watchtower is built with blue bricks and granite slabs, and each of its four sides is equipped with gun ports typical of such structures, giving it strong defensive capabilities. This watchtower has a history of over 100 years.

Xu Residence Ancient Watchtower & Millennium Banyan Tree. The layout of the ancient watchtower in Xuwu Village is somewhere between a walled house and a watchtower. The open space in the center was used by villagers in ancient times as an emergency shelter for defense and security. The millennium-old banyan tree in front of the watchtower has a thick, intact trunk and sprawling branches that shade nearly an acre of land, serving as a beautiful symbol of the village.

Agritainment. Here, you can enjoy the natural countryside scenery, savor local farm dishes, experience rustic rural life, pick fresh fruits and vegetables, stay in simple countryside cottages, explore rural folk customs, and immerse yourself in the local cultural ambiance.

Gourmet Food Square. Built around a bird theme, the food square features European-style walls and giant tented canopies. Additionally, two large spiral staircases shaped like birdcages stand out on either side of the square. Covering an area of approximately 5,000㎡, the food square is decorated with various mountain bird ornaments and offers a wide selection of Chinese tea restaurant-style cuisine.

Specialty Holiday Hotels. Here you’ll find lush bamboo forests, flowing waterfalls and springs, fresh and clean air, European-style castle towns, and a deep historical and cultural heritage. Linglong Holiday Hotel, Lingshi Theme Inn, Guozifen Creative Lodge, and Lingshi Theme Homestay offer you unique experiences.

The Danxia Lingshi Resort allows you to escape the hustle and pollution of the city and feel refreshed and invigorated. Listen closely to the soft chirping of birds, like enchanting melodies drifting through the woods and rippling across the waters of Lingshi. For nature lovers, the Danxia Lingshi Resort offers a return to simplicity. For vacation enthusiasts, it is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.

Location:

Shaoguan Lingshi River Forest Tourism & Holiday Park Co., Ltd., Zhoutian Town, Renhua County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, is 12 kilometers from the Danxia Mountain Global Geopark, 30 kilometers from downtown Shaoguan, 60 kilometers from Nanhua Temple in Qujiang, 85 kilometers from Zhuxi Lane in Nanxiong, and just 2 kilometers from the Danxia exit of the Shaoguan-Ganzhou Expressway. National Highways 106 and 323 intersect here.

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Attraction Location:

Zhoutian Town, Renhua County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province.