The 11.3 sq km Dǐnghú Shān Reserve lies 18km northeast of Zhàoqìng. A boat (¥35) will ferry you to a butterfly reserve on a tiny wooded island on Dǐng Lake (Dǐnghú). From there, a guide will take you on an hour-long hike through a scenic forest with ponds and waterfalls, to emerge near Băodĭng Garden (宝鼎园; Băodĭng Yuán), which has the world's largest dǐng, a three-legged ceremonial cauldron. Battery-operated carts (¥20) are useful for navigating the reserve.
Qìngyún Temple (庆云寺; Qìngyún Sì) may look a little gaudy, but the site was built in 1636, making it one of Guăngdōng's four oldest temples (广东四大名刹; guǎngdōng sì dà míngshā ). What's more, it's surrounded by towering ancient banyans, and it's where you'll find a great vegetarian restaurant.
