Best hiking spots in Guangzhou for autumn scenery
BY :SilkRoadPost
UPDATED :2024-10-21
The autumn season presents an ideal opportunity for hiking in Guangzhou, offering stunning autumn colors and pleasant temperatures. SilkRoadPost offers a list of the most suitable locations for hiking.
Yuexiu Mountain
The mountain is home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Five Rams Statue, Guangzhou Museum, Zhenhai Tower, and the ancient city wall.
Opening hours: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
How to get there: Guangzhou Metro Line 2 Yuexiu Park Station, Exit B1
Baiyun Mountain
The Moxing Summit of Baiyun Mountain provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a bird's eye view of the city. Climbing to the top, visitors can have a rest and sample the local sweet tofu pudding.
Opening hours: all day long
How to get there: Guangzhou Metro Line 2 Xiaogang Station, Exit A
Maofeng Mountain
Starting this month, Maofeng Mountain is adorned with a spectacular display of red maple leaves, attracting a number of visitors who come to capture the beauty of the scene through photography, sketching, and live streaming.
Opening hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (weekdays); 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (weekends)
How to get there: Guangzhou Metro Line 14 Taihe Station, Exit C, then take Bus No. 758 to Maofeng Mountain (Gaowu village) Station
Lianhua Mountain
It is the best time to admire blooming water lilies and migrating egrets in the cool autumn days in Lianhua Mountain.
Opening hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
How to get there: Guangzhou Metro Line 4 Shiqi Station, Exit A, then take Panyu Bus No. 92 to Lianweicun Lukou Station (联围村路口站)
Tianhou Palace
From the summit of the Tianhou Palace in Nansha district, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the whole scenic area, which shines brightly especially at night.
Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to get there: Guangzhou Metro Line 4 Nansha Passenger Port Station, Exit B
Longtou Mountain (龙头山) Forest Park
With a forest coverage rate of 75%, the park acts as a natural "oxygen bar," providing cool and fresh air to visitors.
Opening hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
How to get there: Guangzhou Metro Line 13 Nanhai God Temple Station
Source: 广州文广旅
Photos: Guangzhou Daily, 白云融媒
Author: Annie
