Unlock the hidden "land, water, and air" experiences of Danxia Mountain, with a 100% photo-worthy rate!

Everyone! Who understands this! I used to think the word "stunning" was an exaggeration until I stepped into Shaoguan, this treasure trove city, and discovered that Lingnan hides a divine secret spot that even Tang and Song dynasty literary giants wildly praised!

Opening the long scroll of history, the crimson cliffs and rolling sea of clouds of Danxia Mountain have captured the hearts of countless poets and scholars. Su Shi paused here during his exile, leaving behind many reflections; when Han Yu first saw it, he couldn’t help but write "Temporarily mooring the boat beneath Shao Rock," forever freezing his amazement at that moment. Today, following the footsteps of these ancient figures into this World Natural Heritage site, I found it actually offers a 360° immersive "land, water, and air" experience!

Starting from Guangzhou South Station, it only takes 1.5 hours by high-speed train to reach Shaoguan directly. As soon as I got off, I couldn’t wait to rush to Danxia Mountain! Here’s my ultimate route to share with you:
Scenic shuttle bus ➡️ Cable car up the mountain ➡️ Shaoyin Pavilion (best spot to watch the sea of clouds!) ➡️ Sunrise Pavilion ➡️ Shuangxi Terrace (thrilling descent on the Danxi iron chains!) ➡️ Cliff carvings ➡️ Mid-mountain Pavilion ➡️ Jinshiyan Temple ➡️ Walking down from Changlao Peak ➡️ Encountering Yinyuan Stone at Xianglong Lake (a must-go if you have time!) ➡️ Take a boat from Changlao Peak Pier to start the water Danxia tour ➡️ Get off at Yangyuan Pier to check in at Yangyuan Stone ➡️ Finally, an easy return~

Here’s the highlight! These hidden photo spots are all blockbuster-worthy with just a casual snap!
✅ Changlao Peak area: The sea of clouds sunrise at Shaoyin Pavilion feels like being in a fairyland; the cliff view from Duoshi offers cinematic shots in seconds; climbing the Danxi iron chains, snap a hiking silhouette—your social media will be flooded with likes!
✅ Yangyuan Stone panorama: Looking up from the foot of the mountain, marvel at nature’s masterpiece; climb the Yun Cliff plank road for a breathtaking view; at sunset, the cliff walls turn golden red, creating an unbeatable atmosphere!
✅ Bamboo shadows at Xianglong Lake: Cruise on the emerald lake, with bamboo groves and Danxia cliffs reflecting each other on both sides; stroll along the Yinyuan Stone trail through the valley, perfect for summer cooling and photo ops!
✅ Danxia water tour boat: Standing at the bow, gaze at the red cliffs and river scenery like the Li River in one frame—a perfect mountain-water photo spot!

Graduation season blessings for students! From June 10 to August 31, middle and high school exam takers can enter the park for free with their exam admission ticket and ID! The scenic area also offers many themed activities: write your youthful wishes on the cliffside wish wall, join the sunrise music concert, create in the youth patchwork workshop, experience the Danxia fantasy makeup pavilion • Apricot Forest flower hairpin, plus evening breeze cinema, magical bubble shows, and fun frog toss games—you’ll never want to leave!

Address: Danxia Mountain, Shaoguan, Guangdong
Transportation: 1.5h direct high-speed train from Guangzhou South to Shaoguan Station, then taxi or scenic shuttle; 3 hours by car with very convenient parking!

Friends, follow the footsteps of the literary giants and unlock this billion-year-old Danxia from "land, water, and air" perspectives to feel the ultimate romance of Lingnan’s mountains and waters!

Post by MoonTreeBallFishss | Jun 26, 2025