Just 2.5 Hours from Shenzhen to Nankun Mountain, the Ultimate Summer Escape!

Escape Shenzhen's heatwave and immerse yourself in Nankun Mountain's cool embrace—your one-stop solution for summer refreshment!
Fresh back from Nankun Mountain, here’s the ultimate travel guide!
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🚗 **Trip Guide**: Depart from Nanshan, Shenzhen, and in just 2.5 hours, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the lush greenery of Nankun Mountain National Forest Park. Convenient transportation, direct highway access, and ample parking make the journey stress-free!
🌄 **Day 1**:
- 9:30 AM: Set off and arrive by noon for lunch!
(Most restaurants are similar in quality.)
- 2:00 PM: Start exploring—Chuanlong Waterfall, Jiuchong Overlook, Stone River Scenic Area… (Detailed attraction guide below!)
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🌞 **Day 2**:
- Wake up naturally, enjoy a swim at the hotel, then head for lunch.
- 2:00 PM: Experience the thrilling Chuanlong Gorge Drift along a natural river channel—pure, unspoiled rafting fun!
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💦 **Attraction Highlights**:
🌳 **Travel Route**: Follow this order for the most efficient itinerary:
1⃣ **Water Play & Hiking**: Stone River Scenic Area (🎫 ¥10/person)
- The most worthwhile spot! Features shallow waters for playing and fish-catching.
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2⃣ **Waterfall Viewing**: Chuanlong Waterfall (🎫 ¥10/person)
- A 21.8-meter-long waterfall. About 15 minutes’ walk from the parking lot to the site.
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3⃣ **Mountain Views**: Jiuchong Overlook (Free)
- A charming two-story pavilion with stunning vistas.
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4⃣ **Water Play & Hiking**: Guanyin Pool (🎫 ¥10/person)
- After Stone River, your legs might tremble! Descend a long staircase, pass through stone rivers, and discover a small waterfall—though it can’t compare to the others.
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📍 **Address**: Chuanlong Gorge Drift, Nankun Mountain
- **Adventure Drift**: Fishing Island → Qingtan (¥138/person)
- **Length**: 5 km (~2 hours), perfect for thrill-seekers!
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🍽 **Food Recs**:
Must-try local specialties: Five-Finger Peach Soup, Guanyin Vegetable, Hakka Stuffed Tofu, unforgettable Perilla River Snails, and Bamboo Tube Rice.
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A weekend trip is all you need—Nankun Mountain is worth it!
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Post by SaraLund | Jul 15, 2025

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