Discover China

They are more than just a place to lay your head down for a night. Hotels have become attractions on their own, the reason for the journey. In the China Daily travel article Themes for dreams, Shi Yingying visits a few outstanding examples at Shenzhen’s OCT East theme park and resort – the Mahayana Boutique Hotel, Otique Aqua Hotel and Cargo Hotel.

Replenish yourself in the beauty of the ancient forests and villages of Guangdong Province – read more in these Shenzhen Daily articles:

• A summer escape in Guangdong (I)
• A summer escape in Guangdong (II)

Summer is the time to enjoy litchi, the most popular fruit in Guangdong Province. To find out where to pick and enjoy the best litchi see these Shenzhen Daily articles:

• Summer fun in Guangdong (I)
• Summer fun in Guangdong (II)

There are four well-known mountains in Guangdong that are a great getaway from southern China’s heat humidity at this time of year: Dinghu, Xiqiao, Danxia and Luofu. Find out more in these Shenzhen Daily articles:

• Four best-known mountains in GD (Part I)
• Four best-known mountains in GD (Part II)

The Shenzhen Daily article Low-profile ‘beauties’ introduces three enchanting destinations:

• Banliang ancient village in Chenzhou City, Hunan Province
• Beihai in Guangxi which prides itself on its uncrowded beautiful beach and neighbouring islands
• Chaozhou in the easternmost part of Guangdong Province, a famous historical and cultural city