Before your visit:
We are pleased to inform you that China currently offers 72/144-hour visa-free travel for citizens of many countries.
Additional Recommendations:
We highly recommend downloading Alipay before your trip. Having this app will allow you to navigate China effortlessly, without the need to download any other apps. Whether it's paying for goods, purchasing tickets for attractions, buying train or bus tickets, or even public transportation fares, all can be done through this app.
To learn how to use it, you can visit its official websites or search for related videos on YouTube.
We also suggest downloading other useful apps such as Ctrip and Qunar. Installing any one of these will be enough as they are the most widely used travel apps in China. You can use them to purchase tickets, book hotels, and even find highly rated local restaurants.
Additionally, there are many videos on YouTube that offer practical advice from foreign tourists who have been to China, you can use some key words such as “Travel Tips for Traveling in China”, ”Things you need to know before you visit China” or similar to find those videos.
Arrival at our Geopark:
Once you have arrived in China, you can easily visit our Geopark by airplane, high-speed train, regular train, bus, or by driving yourself.
Train:
We highly recommend traveling by high-speed train to ShaoguanDong station. It's convenient, fast, and allows you to experience China's excellent rail service. Major nearby cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Changsha have high-speed trains running from around 7 AM to 9:30 PM, with departures approximately every 30 minutes. This makes traveling to and from Shaoguan City very convenient.
We highly recommend traveling by high-speed train to Shaoguan city. It's convenient, fast, and allows you to experience China's excellent rail service. Major nearby cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Changsha have high-speed trains running from around 7 AM to 9:30 PM, with departures approximately every 30 minutes. This makes traveling to and from Shaoguan City very convenient.
Important Note: Shaoguan city has two train stations: "ShaoguanDong" (East) and "Shaoguan." They are over 20 kilometers apart, so make sure to plan accordingly.
How to purchase train tickets: 12306 APP: Download the official app from your app store. Switch to English in the settings and search for "ShaoGuanDong“ or “Shaoguan”. Alipay : Open and enter "12306" in the search bar to find the 12306 mini app. And then search "ShaoGuanDong" or “Shaoguan” in this mini app page. Other Travel Apps: Use apps like Ctrip or Qunar, which also support train ticket purchases. Offline: Buy tickets at train stations via self-service machines or ticket counters using Alipay or WeChat for payment. For ticket purchases, trains starting with "D" or "G" are high-speed trains, while those starting with "Z," "K," or "T" are regular trains. You can choose either type.
Upon arriving at ShaoguanDong or Shaoguan train station, you can take the Danxiashan Express Bus directly to the park entrance. The buses run frequently.
Danxiashan UNESCO Geopark is located on a crucial north-south transportation route. Both national highways and Chinese expressways provide direct access to our park. Therefore, if you are in one of the major cities in southern China, you can also reach us by driving.
Danxiashan UNESCO Geopark is near several major cities that have international airports. After arriving at these international airports, you can quickly reach the park via high-speed train. Additionally, Shaoguan Danxia Airport is only 60 kilometers from Danxiashan. If you are in major cities like Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, or Chengdu, you can also fly directly to this airport. Upon arrival, there are dedicated tourist buses that will take you directly to Danxiashan.
