Life advice: In autumn, you must rush to Huizhou Dananshan Reed Marsh!

Who understands this, babes? 🥰 The Dananshan in Huizhou in October and November is simply outrageously beautiful, so stunning it leaves you speechless 🤩! The golden reed marshes spread all over the mountain, gently swayed by the wind, look like golden waves rolling 🌊, beautiful to the heart 💗! Starting from Shenzhen, it only takes 1.5 hours to get the same beautiful scenery as "Little Wugong Mountain" 😍. This is an easy hiking route even for beginners, and here’s a nanny-level guide, quickly save it 🐎!

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🚗 Transportation Guide (From Shenzhen)

Self-driving 🚗

Just navigate directly to "Dawang Temple, Dananshan, Huidong County, Huizhou" 🧭. There is a parking lot at the destination 🅿️, but it may be full during peak season. You can park at nearby farmers' homes for a fee of 5 - 10 yuan 💰.

Route: Shenshan Expressway → Guanghui Expressway → Shenhai Expressway, about 100 - 120 km in total, takes 1.5 - 2 hours, toll fee 50 - 70 yuan 💸.

⚠️ Tips: The last 3 km up the mountain is a winding mountain road, some sections are narrow, so be sure to slow down when meeting other vehicles 🚗!

Public Transportation 🚌 (Suitable for those without a car)

You can find companions and set off together 👭, it’s more fun that way!

🗺️ Classic Hiking Route (Beginner Friendly)

Route: Dawang Temple → Fengmen’ao → Mountain Top Meadow → Core Reed Marsh Area → Dawang Temple (loop) 🌈

Distance: about 8 km, takes 4 - 5 hours, cumulative ascent 400m+ 🧗‍♀️

Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Clear trail, mostly dirt roads and stone steps, no cliff sections, beginners can confidently go 💪)

Highlights Along the Way 💡

• Fengmen’ao: Entering the reed area, scattered reed clusters are perfect for close-up shots 📷, every photo looks great!

• Mountain Top Meadow: Super wide view, you can see endless mountains and vast reed fields, the moment you overlook it is simply breathtaking 🤩!

• Core Reed Marsh Area (Best in October): Large patches of waist-high reeds, golden sunlight shining down, every shot looks like a movie frame 🎞️, stunningly beautiful!

🎒 Must-Bring Gear (October Edition)

Clothing (Comfortable + Photogenic)

• Top: Quick-dry shirt + light jacket (a bit cool in the morning and evening, and you’ll sweat while hiking, easy to put on and take off 🧥)

• Pants: Sports pants/hiking pants (avoid shorts to prevent scratches from grass 👖)

• Shoes: Must wear anti-slip hiking shoes! Dirt roads get slippery when wet, don’t wear white sneakers/canvas shoes 👟

• Accessories: Hat (sun protection + stylish 🧢), sunglasses (protect from strong light 🕶️), light-colored scarf (great for photos in the reed marsh, adds atmosphere 🧣)

Practical Items

• Backpack: 20 - 30L backpack (to carry water and supplies, recommended with waist support to reduce burden 🎒)

• Water and Food: 2 - 3 bottles of mineral water (no supply on the mountain) + energy bars/chocolate/fruit 🍫🍌

• Others: Sunscreen (UV is still strong in October 🌞), power bank (weak signal on the mountain, don’t run out of battery 🔋), trash bag (leave no trace hiking, protect the environment 🗑️), mosquito repellent (mosquitoes in the grass at the foot of the mountain 🦟)

📸 Photo Tips

• Time: 1 hour after sunrise (7 - 8 am, soft light 🌅), 2 hours before sunset (4 - 5 pm, backlight makes the reeds glow, absolutely beautiful 🌄)

• Clothing suggestion: Light colors! White, beige, light blue contrast well with golden reeds, very clean and fresh 🥼

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October and November at Dananshan is truly the most romantic time of the year 💕, the sound of wind blowing through the reeds, the blue sky and white clouds at the mountain top, sitting on the meadow daydreaming when tired is super healing.