Baishuizhai in Guangzhou is the perfect place to embrace nature and relax.

👍️🔥 [Recommended reasons]
1️⃣ "Wizard of Oz on the Tropic of Cancer" 🌊💦
✅ 45° Tilted Skygate Waterfall (the highest glass viewing platform in Asia! Not for those with a fear of heights🙃)
✅ The largest natural forest oxygen bar in South China🌲, with off-the-chart negative oxygen ions!
✅ Fun activities in all seasons: enjoy cherry blossoms in spring❀️, play in the water in summer🛶, photograph red leaves in autumn🍁, and soak in hot springs in winter♨️

2️⃣ Popular photo spots📸
👉 Moon Bridge💙(Stunning night view! Like walking on the Milky Way)
👉 Riverside boardwalk🌊(A must-visit in summer! So cool it'll make you scream)
👉 Water Curtain Cave🧚♂️(Just like in *Journey to the West*! Getting drenched is super fun)

📅 [Travel Guide]
⏰ Recommended route (1-day highlights):
Morning:
🔹07:30 Take the cable car to the top (sea of clouds + sunrise🌅, a photographer's dream!)
🔹09:00 Skygate Waterfall Glass Bridge (test your courage + take photos from the best spot📸)

Afternoon:
🔹12:00 Lunch at the Forest Restaurant (wild mushroom stew🍄, about ¥50 per person)
🔹14:00 Hike the riverside boardwalk (1.2 km gentle trail, suitable for all ages)
🔹16:00 Nature Education Center (free! Learn about plants/insects in a fun way)

Evening:
🔹18:30 Moon Bridge night view (the moment the lights come on🎇, a must-visit for couples!)
🔹20:00 Descend and return (remember to buy a bottle of "Baiyun Mountain Mineral Water" at the shop on the top of the mountain, it's icy cold!❄️)

❗️ Hidden gems:
- Borrow *hanfu*🧥 from the staff (¥30/set) and take ancient-style photos on Moon Bridge!
- Watch an outdoor movie at Skygate Square in the evening🎬 (Friday/Saturday nights, the film list is super artistic)

🍜 [Food Guide]
🔥 Must-try TOP 3:
1️⃣ Granny's Beef Offal (at the entrance of the scenic area) 🐮
🔸 Beef intestines and lungs stewed for 3 hours! The soup is so rich you'll want to lick the spoon~
🔸 Oyster sauce lettuce🥬 + pig's feet and ginger⚠️ (a must-try for pregnant women! A great way to ward off the cold)

2️⃣ Mountain Stream Farmhouse (mid-mountain) 🌾
🔸 Bamboo rice🍚 (cooked in freshly cut bamboo! The aroma of rice is irresistible)
🔸 Baishuizhai's three treasures🔥: mountain spring tofu, mountain snails, and cold water pig tripe

3️⃣ Night Market Food Stalls (on the way back) 🍢
🔸 Salt and pepper rice noodles (so chewy you'll stomp your feet!)
🔸 White cut chicken (tender and juicy! Dipping it in ginger and scallion sauce is amazing)

💡 Foodie tips:
- Prices on the mountain are higher, so bring your own snacks (chocolate🍫 + energy bars⚡)
- Scan the code to get the "Baiyun Mountain Tourist Card" and enjoy a 10% discount on food and drinks!

🏨 [Accommodation Guide]
🏰 High-end options:
✨ Baiyun Mountain Residence Resort Hotel (¥1500+/night)
✔️ 5-minute walk to the scenic area! Rooms with hot spring pools♨️
✔️ Daily VIP tickets to the scenic area + afternoon tea on the mountaintop

🏡 Budget-friendly guesthouses:
🌸 Creekside Bamboo Guesthouse (¥300-500/night)
✔️ Detached villas with private pools🏊♀️
✔️ *Hanfu* rental + Trip Moments services (¥200/set including makeup and styling)

🛏️ Hostel beds (¥80/night):
🔸 Youth Hostel (24-hour hot water + self-service kitchen)
🔸 Suitable for students/backpackers, you can play board games together at night!

💗 [Other tips]
🚗 Transportation tips:
✅ Take Metro Line 3 North Extension to "Baiyun Mountain South Gate Station" Exit A
✅ A taxi to the south gate of the scenic area costs about ¥40. There is a shuttle bus inside the scenic area (¥10/person)
✅ Self-driving parking🅿️: South Gate parking lot (¥5/hour), it's full on weekends!

🎫 Money-saving tips:
✅ Buy tickets one day in advance on the "Guangzhou Local Treasure" official account (¥75 vs ¥90 on-site)
✅ Half price for students/seniors over 60 with valid IDs!

🌱 Environmental initiatives:
🚮 Please take your trash down the mountain! There are very few trash cans in the scenic area~
🍃 Don't trample on the grass! Protect the native azalea flowers👀

👗 Clothing suggestions:
✅ Summer: non-slip sneakers + sun protection clothing and hats (the UV rays are very strong on the mountaintop!)
✅ Winter: windproof jacket + fleece pants (the temperature on the mountaintop is about 5℃ lower than in the city)

Post by RoamingVagabond$8 | Mar 23, 2025

Related Travel Moments

Most Popular Travel Moments