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Lianzhou Underground River
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2011

Lianzhou Underground River

清远市连州市地下河旅游景区

Guangdong, Qingyuan★ 4.6Designated 2011·23.2610°N, 113.1446°E
Ticket Price
CNY 119
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2011

About Lianzhou Underground River

A vast karst cave system in northern Guangdong where visitors walk through grand caverns, then ride a boat along an underground river beneath stalactite curtains - a cool escape lit by colorful lights.

Highlights

A 1.5 km underground karst river cave with stalactites and a boat ride through lit caverns.

Suggested Route

Walk into the cave, then take a boat along the underground river; 1.5-2 hours.

Food & Lodging

Lianzhou farm dishes (Xingzi braised pork) in town; lodging in Lianzhou city.

Facilities

Boat docks, restrooms and lighting; flat inside the cave with accessible pathways.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; from Lianzhou bus station take Zhongba-bound bus to Dongpi (~30 min), then motorbike to site; ~200 km from Guangzhou; nearest HSR Qingyuan (~150 km).

Reservation

Advance online booking via official mini-program advised; on-site tickets available (120 CNY).

Ticket Price

CNY 119 (≈ $17)

Address

Guangdong Province Qingyuan City Lianzhou City Dongbei Town Dadong Village

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
清远市连州市地下河旅游景区

广东省清远市连州市东陂镇大洞村

Guangdong Province Qingyuan City Lianzhou City Dongbei Town Dadong Village

23.2610, 113.1446

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