A Refreshing Spring Trip to Baiyun, Guangzhou
by Price Evelyn^58
Mar 19, 2025
Guangzhou people's spiritual backyard✨, the national 5A-level scenic spot—Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area is definitely a must-visit when you come to Guangzhou! But do you really know how to enjoy it? 🚶♂️ Or do you just foolishly climb stairs every time? 🤔
As a local blogger who has explored all 7 main entrances, today I bring you this super valuable and practical guide, letting you enjoy a 2000 RMB premium experience for just 85 RMB 💰 Come and get this money-saving travel bible 👇
📍Basic information at your fingertips
🌟Name: Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area
🏡Address: No. 801 Guangyuan Middle Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou (Main entrance is the South Gate)
🚇Transportation:
✔️Line 2 "Baiyun Park" Exit D
✔️Line 3 "Meihuayuan" Exit C
🕰Opening hours: 6:00-22:00 (Open all year round)
🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! (Important things said three times)
🔥Must-see tips are here🔥
🚶♀️Best hiking routes (with hand-drawn map)
👉Route A - For the lazy: South Gate → Summit Plaza → Baiyun Evening View → Moxing Ridge → Cable car down (2.5h/4.5km)
👉Route B - For photography lovers: South Gate → Huangpudong Reservoir → Mingchun Valley → Shuangxi Villa → Moxing Ridge loop (3.5h/6km)
👉Route C - For fitness enthusiasts: North Gate → Honghu Trail → Moxing Ridge → South Gate descent (3h/7km)
📸Top 5 stunning photo spots
1️⃣ Moxing Ridge: 382m highest point, capturing the panoramic view of Guangzhou 📷
2️⃣ Baiyun Evening View: Best night view platform, recommended to bring a tripod during the blue hour 🌃
3️⃣ Huangpudong Reservoir: Emerald lake in the mountains, looks like a fairyland on foggy days ☁️
4️⃣ Mingchun Valley: The largest birdcage in the country, super fun for kids (Ticket ¥10)
5️⃣ Nengren Temple: Thousand-year-old ancient temple, full of Zen vibes 🧘♀️
💸Complete guide for 85 RMB
▪️Transportation: Metro ¥12
▪️Cable car: One way ¥25
▪️Lunch: ¥40
▪️Attraction ticket (optional): ¥10
▪️Snacks: ¥18
🍵Locals highly recommend these foods
✔️Songtao Courtyard: Mountain view restaurant / Avg. ¥80 per person
✔️Yunshan Yijia: Hakka flavors / Avg. ¥40 per person
✔️Apo Soy Milk: Breakfast must-have / ¥10 fills you up
⚠️Practical tips
▪️Wear comfortable sports shoes! A light backpack is recommended
▪️Strong UV rays on the mountain, bring sunscreen + hat
▪️Travel green, please sort your trash
🌈Here, you can:
▪️Breathe in over 100,000 negative oxygen ions 🌱
▪️Dominate the center spot for time-lapse photography on social media 📸
▪️Enjoy peaceful moments away from the city 🕊
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