In the beautiful month of March, the cherry blossoms at Baishui Fort are planted all over the lakeside slopes, numbering over 500 trees. Despite blooming early, the flowers remain delicate and charming, spreading like a fiery inferno. During the "2010 Eileen Chiang Beijing Concert," it feels as if you're immersed in a sea of pink. Occasionally, a gentle breeze passes by, causing the light and graceful petals to fall like rain, fresh and free from any trace ofä¿—dust.
Cuisine: The Lixiang Flavors Restaurant within the Baishui Fort scenic area will hold a farmhouse food festival during the New Year. Featured dishes include crispy-skinned ancient-method roasted chicken, chewy hand-beaten pork balls, and sweet, crisp saltwater-braised slow-cooked Chinese broccoli, all worth trying.
Activity 3: Hiking for Waterfall Views and Oxygen Therapy
Activity 1: Sweet Promises Under the Cherry Blossoms
Activity 2: "Slow" Greenway Tour and Fruit Picking Fun
Strolling hand-in-hand with your lover through the woods or sitting on the ground under the trees with family and friends, visions of a wonderful New Year naturally arise. At this time, you might jot down your wishes on prayer bells and hang them on the blessing platform amidst the cherry blossom grove.
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For hotel, scenic spot, and concert reservations and inquiries, call the 7*24-hour free hotline 4007840076, letting the wind chimes send blessings your way.
The Bai Shui Xian Waterfall within Baishui Fort, with its drop of 428.5 meters, has a graceful form resembling an ancient lady holding a white lotus, said to be the incarnation of He Xiangu. Hence, locals must ascend here at the start of the New Year to view the waterfall and absorb some spiritual energy. Following the trail through the canyon leads to several platforms where you can feel the grandeur of the waterfall. Adventurous hikers can challenge the "First Staircase of Tian Nan," which has 9999 stone steps.
Visiting Baishui Fort also includes complimentary access to hot springs, among other attractions.
The Zengcheng greenway starting from Baishui Fort runs along waterways, through orchards, across farmland, and past villages, completely separated from motor vehicle lanes, making it ideal for leisurely "slow" cycling tours. Visiting during the Spring Festival allows you to see the sparse beauty of the forests, the emerald beauty of bamboo groves, and the vibrant beauty of mountain flowers. Large strawberry fields along the path are now abundant with fruit, satisfying both your appetite and offering the joy of picking fruits yourself.
Driving Directions: Departing from Guangzhou, take the airport expressway or Jingzhu Expressway, connect to Jiebei Expressway, turn onto National Highway 105 at Conghua Jiakou, then follow Wen Nan Road for 15 kilometers to reach the destination. The journey takes about an hour with good road conditions.
At the start of the New Year, visiting Baishui Fort coincides with the blooming of the cherry blossoms inside. The soft pinks, pure whites, and fresh greens interweave to create a healthy and romantic Spring Festival vacation. In this fragrant and romantic March, let me recommend a few ways to enjoy Baishui Fort.