DUE to the recent reoccuring COVID-19 outbreaks, many places across China have implemented strict prevention and control measures for tourists traveling from other provinces. As a result, most people have had to cancel their travel plans. If you are in Guangdong, don’t feel sad, as there are many nice options for you to enjoy a relaxing vacation within the province. This article will introduce you to a series of hotels with stunning views in northern Guangdong. Palm Tree Hotel in Heyuan Heyuan, endowed with rich ecological resources, is one of the places with the best ecological environment in Guangdong. It’s home to quality water, lush forests and fresh air. From time to time, urban dwellers yearn to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, embrace the tranquility of nature and free themselves from daily concerns. Spring Woods Club in Heyuan is such a place where you can relax and enjoy nature. The club, well-equipped, has different features including the hotel, catering, children entertainment and sports. What’s more, it enjoys a spectacular landscape with mountains, forests, grasslands and a bamboo forest. Palm Tree Hotel is a luxurious vacation hotel created by Spring Woods Group. The hotel, located near water, has a unique European design that incorporates a Mediterranean style. It perfectly blends its original environment with humanistic art to become like a poetic landscape painting. At this hotel you can also take a soak in its hot spring to help reduce stress from work by relaxing tense muscles. The Dinosaur’s Bone Entertainment Park not only provides kids a fun place but also serves as a natural museum. The park takes dinosaurs as its theme and is equipped with interactive facilities, a sand park for digging dinosaur’s bones and a water fun pool. Qiangu Cloud Resort in Qingyuan Qingyuan City in Guangdong is a picturesque place with green mountains and clear water. On the 2020 “Guangdong’s Most Anticipated Tourism Destinations” list, six scenic spots and destinations in Qingyuan made their way into the top 50. Qiangu Cloud Resort is located in Jiulong Town in Yingde of the Qingyuan City. Thanks to the karst landforms, this place is nicknamed “Little Guilin.” Here you can see Yingxi Karst Hills and the greenness stretching away as far as the eye can see. The resort, nestled among mountains and surrounded by water, provides a sense of great tranquility in nature. Walk along the mountain path, take in the fresh air, and cycle around to enjoy the freedom and fun in the countryside is soothing after the long-suffering pandemic. When you feel tired, you can take a dip in a herbal bath. The spring water in Jiulong Town is rich in minerals and is good for the skin. There are four different types of pools you can select from based on your preference. Hotels on Xiangwo Mountain, Yunfu Tired of the high-temperature weather? If so, you can go to the mist-shrouded Xiangwo Mountain. It’s home to the plantation of Xiangwo Tea, one of the top 10 famous teas in Guangdong. The Xiangwo Tea Farm here is surrounded by mountains on all four sides. It stands at over 800 meters above sea level. With high mountains and lofty hills, the area is home to lush plantations. With the charming view of the tea farm and the natural landscape, a special tourism culture industry park with tea as its theme has been formed. The warm and humid air current of the South China Sea is locked in by the mountains in the north, thus forming a warm and humid atmosphere. The tea area is full of rain and lingering fog. Here, you can visit the tea museum, watch a tea art performance, as well as enjoy hot spring baths. If you travel with your kids, they will also have fun here as there is a water fun park for kids. There are two hotels recommended for your stay: Xinxing Xiangwo Hotel and Xiangshun Xiangwo Hotel. (Chen Xiaochun) | 