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Tear apart the web of your mundane schedule and venture
out to the mountains. Embark on a tour to Guangzhou
Baiyun Mountain. This beautiful mountain is a must visit
if you are planning a trip to China.
The picturesque mountain with its verdant green and
cloud shrouded peaks is a splendid sight. Enjoy the
cool weather and bask in the glorious sunshine.
Guangzhou
Baiyun Mountain is in the northern outskirts of
Guangzhou. This is an extension of the Dayu Mountains.
The mountain has derived its name from the word Bayun
meaning white cloud. The mountain top is always wrapped
in thick cloud cover. The peak that forms the zenith
is called Moxing Peak. This lies at an altitude of 380
meters from the sea level. From the mountain you can
enjoy spectacular view of the Bird Paradise which is
the largest in China. The park atop the mountain houses
the Baiyun Wanwang Pavilion.
Guangzhou
Baiyun Mountain range covers an area of 28 square kilometers.
30 peaks make up this mountain range. The highest peak
Moxing Ridge is located right in the center. This peak
is also called 'the First Peak under the Southern Sky'.
Wind soughing in the Pines on Baiyun Mountain is one
of the exotic 'Eight Sights of Guangzhou', the name
being derived from the rustling sounds of pines caused
by the chill and strong breeze.
Pujian Spring, looking afar in the evening from Baiyun
Mountain, the Returned Monk at Jingtai, the Splendid
Mountain of Cloud, testifying to the beauty of the Baiyun
Mountain are some of the other scintillating sights
one can enjoy here.
From the Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain you can have a bird's
eye view of the entire city.
Some of the places of interests are Moxing Ridge, Mingzhu
Tower, Mingchun Valley, Santai Ridge, Fei'e Ridge, the
Forest of Steles in Guangzhou, Nengren Temple, a golf
course, Xinghai Garden, Yuntai Garden, the Sculpture
Park, Luhu Lake and Baiyun Chute. The Mingchun valley
is a bird watcher's paradise. So, come for a pleasure
trip to Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain. You would love the
trip. You would have many happy memories.
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