The First Peak, the start of my outdoor adventure!

Come to Yangshan for hot springs and mountain views🍃, who truly understands the beauty of Guangdong's First Peak! This hot spring trip completely changed my perception of vacationing, with perfect scores for food, accommodation, and transportation💯. Highly recommended for those wanting to escape the city's hustle and bustle!

🌟【Must-Visit Spot】
📍**Guangdong First Peak Forest Hot Spring Resort**
Address: Inside Nanling Nature Reserve, Chengjia Yao Ethnic Township, Yangshan County, Qingyuan City
✨A hidden hot spring paradise in the secret realm of Nanling, with a high forest coverage rate. You can soak in the hot springs while breathing fresh oxygen and enjoy a distant view of Guangdong’s highest peak—Shikengkong’s magnificent mountain scenery. There are many types of hot spring pools, including rose pools, herbal pools, starry sky pools... every shot looks like a forest-themed masterpiece! The service is also very thoughtful, with staff proactively offering ginger tea and towels, instantly warming your heart❤️

🍽️【Food Recommendations】
The Yao ethnic cuisine at the resort’s restaurant is definitely worth trying! The signature native chicken pot is stewed with mountain spring water, making the meat incredibly tender; the spicy and flavorful mountain snail braised duck pairs perfectly with rice—you could eat three bowls~ All ingredients are freshly sourced locally, even the vegetables have a natural sweetness. You can eat your fill for just over 50 RMB per person🤤

💡【Practical Tips】
1️⃣ It’s recommended to stay overnight! Soaking in the hot springs at dusk lets you watch the sunset and sea of clouds, and hiking in the early morning is very healing
2️⃣ Remember to bring swimwear and a waterproof phone pouch; buying on-site is a bit pricey
3️⃣ About a 3.5-hour drive from Guangzhou, the last stretch is a winding mountain road with many curves, so new drivers should be cautious. The scenery along the way is stunning, so you can enjoy the views while driving
4️⃣ There’s a big temperature difference in the mountains, so bring an extra jacket to avoid catching a cold

This trip unexpectedly unlocked the joy of "slow travel," without the rush of trendy check-ins, just relaxing in the hot springs, daydreaming, and eating while facing the mountains~ Who says there’s no fairyland in Guangdong?

Post by AdventurousSoul | Aug 29, 2025