Maoer Mountain Stargazing | Sleep under the stars at the highest point in South China

Day 1 Guangzhou → Guilin North → Maoer Mountain

08:00

Meet at Guangzhou South Station and take the high-speed train to Guilin. The estimated time is 08:42-11:28 (the specific train number is subject to the ticket purchase notification). You can bring some delicious food to have lunch on the high-speed train.

11:30

Arrive at Guilin North Station and take a bus to Maoer Mountain, which takes about 2 hours.

3:00 PM

After arriving at the scenic spot ticket office, take a short rest and then take the scenic spot sightseeing bus up the mountain.

Check-in attractions along the way:

Bamboo Terraces: Layers of Green Bamboo Forests

Red Army Pavilion & Laoshanjie: Retracing the Long March Route and Experiencing Red History

Sanjiangyuan: the confluence of the Lijiang, Xunjiang, and Zijiang rivers

US Aircraft Crash Memorial: A World War II Historical Site

5:30 PM

Climb to the top of South China and stay at the top of the mountain. You can choose camping or hotel. After arranging accommodation and storing your luggage, follow the tour leader to the highest point of Maoer Mountain to enjoy the magnificent scenery such as the sea of ​​clouds, sunset, and evening glow.

7:00 PM

Free dinner, you can enjoy the group meal together at the hotel or make your own meal.

At night, the sky is filled with stars that quietly fill the entire sky, and photography enthusiasts can also bring their own "weapons" and take pictures.

Driving distance: 94km by bus

2nd Tianmaoer Mountain → Lijiang River Source Grand Canyon → Guilin West → Guangzhou

05:30

Get up early to watch the sunrise and the sea of ​​clouds over the magnificent peaks. Then hike up the Sky Ladder to admire the breathtaking scenery of South China, including the One-Line Sky Peak, Buddha Light Peak, Immortal Pillar, and the South China Tiger.

08:00

Return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast, and tourists who come back early can take another nap.

10:00

Pack up your luggage, check out, and take the scenic bus down the mountain.

11:00

Head to the Li River Source Grand Canyon, which has been developed into the "Transcendent Grand Canyon" scenic area. The canyon has a unique climate, with the saying "four seasons in one mountain, different weather every ten miles." This has attracted many tourists. Explore the pristine canyon landscapes such as the Ten-Mile Bamboo Sea, the Fairy Pool, and the Nine-Sky Waterfall.

2:30 PM

Return to Guilin West Station and take the train back to Guangzhou (details subject to ticket purchase). Estimated arrival time: 17:00 at Guilin West Station and 20:00 at Guangzhou

Driving distance: 94km by bus

Maoer Mountain is the highest peak in South China, with its main summit reaching 2,141.5 meters. It combines the majesty of Mount Tai, the danger of Mount Hua, the seclusion of Mount Huang, and the beauty of Mount Emei. It is a popular destination for adventure, summer escapes, vacations, and leisure, and is a prime spot for photography enthusiasts capturing sunrises and sunsets. Its vast and majestic sea of ​​clouds is awe-inspiring.