White Cloud Mountain

Introducing White Cloud Mountain
Located in northeast of downtown Guangzhou, White Cloud Mountain covers a total area of 20.98 square kilometers and is a national grade-AAAAA scenic area and the only national scenic area in Guangzhou. As a well-known mountain in south Guangdong province, White Cloud Mountain has been given a title of the most beautiful mountain in Guangzhou since ancient times. Its highest peak, Moxing Ridge, stands 382m above sea level.

White Cloud Mountain Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Baiyunshan 白云山
• Best Time to Visit: September to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 to 5 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Hiking, Nature
• Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00
• Entrance Fee: ¥5; ¥5 for Yuntai Garden/Bird Spring Valley Park; ¥5 for Moxing Ridge/Guangzhou Forest of Steles/Peach Blossom Brooklet
• Address: No. 801 Guangyuan Middle Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

What to expect at White Cloud Mountain

Guangzhou White Cloud Mountain has been well-known long before. During the Warring States Period, many celebrities visited this mountain. In Jin Dynasty, White Cloud Mountain presented a lot of attractive landscapes. In Tang Dynasty, White Cloud Mountain was a famous scenic spot. Several scenes of White Cloud Mountain have been put on the listing of “Eight Famous Scenic Attractions of Guangzhou” since Song Dynasty. Guangzhou people always like going to White Cloud Mountain for sightseeing. Many celebrities in history and at the present time have visited White Cloud Mountain.

Since the reform and opening up policy was carried out, some new fascinating scenic spots, e.g. Mingchun Valley, Guangzhou Forest of Steles, Nengren Temple, Yuntai Garden, Sculpture Park, and Peach Blossom Ravine, etc, have been put up. They shape up a colorful gallery of landscapes along with previous Moxing Ridge, Cloud of Dust, and No. 1 Peak in Guangzhou, etc. All of them are optimal destinations of tourists who go to Guangzhou.

How to get to White Cloud Mountain
• Take bus No. 24, 36, 223, 257, 285 or 540 and get off at Yuntai Huayuan Station.
• Take bus No. 46, 60, 127, 175, 179, 199, 223, 241, 257, 540 , B18 or Tourist 1 and get off at Baiyu Suodao Station. Then take cable up to the mountain.

Additional travel advice on White Cloud Mountain
• The scenic area is very large. It is recommended to browse the official website and make a route plan in advance.
• Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothes.