Baiyun Mountain

白云山

Guangzhou's “city lungs.” Reach the 382-metre main peak, Mo Xing Ling, by cable car or along the Yuntai Garden trail. Enjoy city views and sunsets from the top.

Baiyun Mountain lies in the northern part of central Guangzhou and is made up of more than 30 peaks. Its main summit, Moxing Ridge, rises 382 metres. Known as the “Foremost Beauty of Yangcheng,” it is a famous mountain in southern Guangdong and a backyard for citizens' morning exercise and hiking.

Highlights include Yuntai Garden at the south gate, with flower shows through the seasons (RMB 10 admission). The cable car runs from the south gate to the summit park, about RMB 25 one way or RMB 45 round trip, with city views along the way. The summit park and the Moxing Ridge viewing platform (RMB 5) overlook Zhujiang New Town and Canton Tower, and they are most beautiful at sunset. Mingchun Valley has a bird garden. Mingzhu Tower and “Baiyun Evening View” are among the traditional Eight Scenic Views of Yangcheng. On the north side, Peach Blossom Ravine blooms in February and March.

The scenic area ticket is RMB 5, and individual attractions charge extra. Reserve online or buy on site. To reach the top, walk up the paved road from the west or south gate (about 1.5 hours to the summit), or take the cable car from the south gate. Electric sightseeing cars also run on the mountain. A good plan is to go up in the afternoon, watch the sunset, then walk down. The whole trip takes 3–4 hours. Take Metro Line 2 to Baiyun Park Station (west gate) or Line 3 to Meihuayuan Station and transfer to a bus to the south gate. Parking near the south gate on weekends is difficult, so take the metro.

Note: night climbs require caution, and Moxing Ridge is closed at night. Mosquitoes are common in summer, so bring repellent and water.

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