Guangdong's Severely Underrated 5A Scenic Area | China Geography's Most Beautiful Danxia Mountain

For those still undecided about Dragon Boat Festival travel plans,
I recommend this stunning mountain scenery just 1 hour from Guangzhou - Shaoguan Danxia Mountain!

I believe life doesn't always require climbing upward,
Sometimes it's about wandering around.

36 hours away from the world,
16km roundtrip hike (8+8km) lasting 12 hours.
We hesitated for long when it was raining before departure,
Never expected such an exhilarating day.

No signal throughout the journey,
We trekked through mountain forests with backpacks,
Experiencing all four seasons along the way.
Slept on cliffs listening to pines swaying in mountain winds.

Heavy-load hiking is a tangible metaphor for life -
Your backpack carries all survival essentials.
Some additional tips for heavy-load hikers:
Rational backpack distribution is crucial!

Must bring windproof/waterproof jacket -
Kailas hiking softshell!!! Super cool.
Wear anti-slip hiking shoes -
Rainforest mountain paths can be slippery.

🌟 Before any hike: understand total distance, duration, elevation gain, altitude, and weather. These determine if your skills/gear are adequate. Heavy-load hikes are significantly harder than light-load.
🔸 Wear anti-slip hiking boots!! Some paths are steep and slippery!!
🔸 Summer essentials: sun hat, mosquito repellent, medicated oil, etc.
🔸 The scenic area is vast - bring water and snacks.
No supply points along the way!!!

The national flag waving atop the post-rain summit was truly awe-inspiring.

🚘 Transportation:
🚄 High-speed rail to Shaoguan Station (3h bus from Guangzhou)

🚗 Self-drive: Navigate to📍Danxia Mountain, Shaoguan