Yinping Mountain, Dongguan

📍Yinping Mountain, Dongguan｜Free ascent to the "Highest Peak in Dongguan" at 898m! One-day full guide to the Sky Mirror + Guanyin Lotus Stone + Sea of Clouds

Ladies! Stop only chasing Songshan Lake! Xiegang, Dongguan hides the "city's green lung ceiling"—Yinping Mountain: 898m highest peak, Guanyin Lotus stone, sea of clouds + waterfall all in one shot, best of all, free all day, metro-style bus access, first 2 hours parking only 5 RMB! Let’s go! ✨

🌟【Basic Information】

📍Address: Xiegang Scenic Area, Yinping Mountain Forest Park, Xiegang Town, Dongguan City (Navigate directly to "Yinping Mountain Forest Park Xiegang Scenic Area")

🎫Tickets: Free! (Open 24 hours, no reservation needed; parking 5 RMB for the first hour, then 1 RMB/hour)

⏰Hours: 06:30-18:00 (No summit access after 15:30); best sea of clouds before 09:00; waterfall flows year-round

🚇Transport: No metro; take bus to "Xiegang South Road Intersection" stop → 5.3 km walk or taxi to P1 parking lot; self-driving can reach P1 directly, sightseeing bus 10 RMB/person to second parking lot (optional)

📸【Must-Shoot Spots】

1️⃣ "898m Dongguan’s Highest Peak"

🏔️ Summit rock platform + "Dongguan’s Highest Peak" stone carving, stand on cliff for 0.5x wide-angle shot, one photo gets the "city cover"

2️⃣ "Guanyin Lotus Stone"

🪷 Natural stone seat on summit cliff, side light shot of "stone seat + sea of clouds," comes with a "Guanyin miracle" filter

3️⃣ "Sky Mirror Shigu Reservoir"

🌊 Shigu Reservoir’s high gorge and flat lake, place phone close to water for "lake + sky" reflection, blue hour instantly creates "Sky Mirror"

4️⃣ "Yinping Waterfall + Rainbow"

💦 Large water flow in spring and summer, side light shot of "waterfall + rainbow," comes with a "rainforest filter"

5️⃣ "Sea of Clouds + Flying Clouds Over the Ridge"

☁️ Sea of clouds close before 09:00, record 15s "flying clouds crossing" epic video, likes will soar

🍜【Food & Snack List Along the Way】

▪️ "Xiegang Roast Goose": 25 RMB/half at park entrance cart, crispy skin and tender meat, snap photos before tearing

▪️ "Shigu Reservoir Fish": 20 RMB each, can fish and have it cooked fresh, catch and eat on site

▪️ "Yinping Mountain Tofu Pudding": 5 RMB/bowl, made with mountain spring water, snap photos before eating

▪️ "Cup Fresh Fruit Juice": 10 RMB iced kumquat, Xiegang exclusive, sip while walking

💡【Safety Tips】

✅ Best route: 07:00 start from Water Bridge uphill → 09:00 Guanyin Lotus Stone → 10:30 Highest Peak → 14:00 Shigu Reservoir → 16:00 Red Lotus Pavilion descent, one-way no backtracking

✅ Outfit: Light-colored long dress + straw hat = perfect mountain look; vintage denim + waterfall = striking contrast, sports shoes essential for all stairs

✅ Sun protection: No shade on summit, hat + sunglasses + sunscreen to avoid "panda arms"

✅ Photography: Use wide-angle for sea of clouds; wipe lens for waterfall shots; record 10s "flying clouds over ridge" time-lapse, likes will explode

✅ Payment: WeChat/Alipay accepted throughout; cash needed at small stalls, recommend exchanging 20 RMB in small bills

✅ Stamps: Free "Yinping Mountain" passport at visitor center, 6 stamps (Highest Peak + Guanyin Lotus + Shigu Reservoir + Waterfall + Sea of Clouds + Roast Goose), collect all for a "Dongguan Highest Peak" sticker!

🚶【15min Group Tour Link】

• Changping Baihua Times Square: 10 min drive, continue night tour, perfect ending

• Yinxian Mountain Villa: 15 min drive, continue night tour, keep shooting "urban nightscape"

💎【One Sentence Summary】

Yinping Mountain, Dongguan = free 898m highest peak + Guanyin Lotus + Sky Mirror Shigu Reservoir, rush this week! Get the "Dongguan Highest Peak" cover shot! 🏔️