Yingde, called Yingzhou in ancient times, has a history of more than 2200 years. It is named after Yingshan Mountain in China, and it is one of the sources of Pearl River culture in Lingnan area.
Yingde is located in the north-central part of Guangdong Province, in the middle and upper reaches of Beijiang River, in the south of Qingyuan City, at the junction of the Pearl River Delta and the mountainous areas of northern Guangdong, 38 kilometers south of Guangzhou/KLOC-0 and 89 kilometers away from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. With a total area of 5,634 square kilometers, the city is the largest county-level administrative region in Guangdong Province, with 24 towns and 2 provincial-level industrial parks under its jurisdiction.
Yingde has a vast territory and rich resources, and has successively won the titles of Shi Ying, China, Black Tea, Bamboo Shoots, Famous Historical and Cultural City, Strong Tourism City, Healthy City, Civilized City and Strong Education City in Guangdong.
Tourist attractions in yingde city
1, Qingyuan Dong Tian Fairyland Eco-tourism Resort
Dong Tian Fairyland Eco-tourism Resort is located in jiulong town, yingde city, Guangdong, only100km away from Guangzhou, and is known as "the first tiankeng in South China". Relying on the unique karst landform and steep geographical features, the scenic spot integrates mountains, water, rocks, ponds, stalactites, waterfalls, overpasses, tiankeng and oases. Dong Tian fairyland scenic spot, with stalactites on both sides, is picturesque and crystal clear.
2. Yingxifeng Forest Scenic Area
Yingxi LAM Raymond Scenic Area is located in Jiulong, Huanghua (formerly Mingjing Town) and Yanbei, 60 kilometers southwest of yingde city, Guangdong. It is a valley surrounded by mountains, with the same karst landform and natural landscape as Guilin, so it is called "Yingxi Small Guilin", which is densely covered with thousands of limestone peaks, streams, caves and ancient buildings. It is a long and dense peak forest scenic spot in Guangdong Province.
3. Baojinggong Eco-tourism Resort in Qingyuan City
Baojinggong Eco-tourism Resort is located in Yanzi Rock Mountain range, 7.2km south of yingde city, Guangdong Province. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and is known as "the landscape of Guilin, Guangdong Province" and "the first cave in Lingnan". Covering an area of 12 square kilometers, the scenic spot is a comprehensive resort integrating lakes and flowers, caves, strange mountains and rocks, hot spring hotels, water parks, dinosaur world, extreme projects and R&D bases.
Above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yingde