We recommend a budget-friendly place to see snow for people in Guangdong: Yunbingshan Scenic Area.

We recommend a budget-friendly place to see snow for people in Guangdong: Lianzhou Yunbingshan
The mountain spans two provinces and is often shrouded in clouds. From late December to February, you can see rime, snow, and clouds. You can enjoy the snow and ice scenery on a day trip from Guangzhou or Shenzhen. This is Yunbingshan⛰️
[Scenic Area Information]
Location: Located in Lanshan County, Hunan Province, on the north side of the central section of the Nanling Mountains, and adjacent to Lianzhou City, Guangdong Province to the south
Time: Monday to Sunday 8:00–17:00
Tickets: CNY 80/person, including parking and round-trip sightseeing bus (senior/student ticket: CNY 40)
[Transportation Guide]
1. Self-driving or chartered car: About 4 hours' drive from Guangzhou or Shenzhen. You can also charter a car with us.
2. Public transportation: No direct transportation. You can take a bus to Lanshan County and then charter a car for 1 hour.
[Check-in Points]
Due to its special geographical location, Yunbingshan is where cold and warm air meet and collide. Every winter, you can see the wonders of "rime, snow, and clouds" for about a month.
Climb 520 steps: A great place for couples to check in
Windmills in the clouds: Windmills in the clouds, beautiful at sunrise
Frozen iron chain bridge: Walk on the bridge and overlook the ice mountain
Yunding Cafe: "Lonely Snow Mountain Cafe", enjoy a hot drink
Check-in point on the border of two provinces (Hunan-Guangdong border): One side is Hunan and the other side is Guangdong
[Accommodation Options]
There are wooden house homestays at the foot of the mountain. If you want to see the starry sky and the Milky Way, you need to get up early and climb the mountain.
[Must-bring Items]
1–2 sets of clothes, hiking shoes, down jacket, fleece jacket
2. ID card, a small amount of cash
3. Hat, gloves, scarf, crampons, trekking poles
4. Charger, spare power supply, camera
5. Water, dry food, snacks, and 2 extra masks