Shenzhen Dadingling | Hiking the Guangming Country Trail, crossing Dadingling to Hongqiao Park

Day 1 Guangzhou → Dadingling Forest Park → Guangzhou

All day

08:00 Check in at Kecun Exit B (Line 3 & Line 8)

08:30 Get on the bus on time and set off. The leader will give an itinerary introduction and organize ice-breaking interactive exchanges to start the journey.

10:30 Arrive at the starting point of the hike. The leader will lead everyone to do warm-up exercises before entering the hiking trail.

12:00 Choose a flat area near the Toad Rock and overlook the Guangming Lake Reservoir. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and start your lunch. Take a short rest after lunch.

12:40 Continue to set off, enter the small river in the scenic area, cross the river on the stone bridge, and then continue to go up the mountain on the wild road

14:00 Continue walking towards Diaoshen Mountain

15:30 Start to go down the mountain towards Hongqiao, check in at Hongqiao Park and take photos

Arrived at the foot of the mountain around 17:00, rested, and then set off back to Guangzhou

Around 20:00, we returned to Guangzhou Kecun and agreed to meet again next time on the tourist route.

Driving time: 2 hours one way

Hiking: 12 km, highest altitude 278 m, cumulative ascent 548 m

Shenzhen Dadingling is a scenic natural area located in the northeastern part of Shenzhen. It is part of Wutongshan National Forest Park and offers an ideal setting for Shenzhen residents and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities and connect with nature. Dadingling is renowned for its abundant natural resources and beautiful environment, boasting lush forests, fresh air, and diverse wildlife.