Outdoor Treasure: A Guide to the Beautiful Canyon Waterfall Hiking Route in Guangzhou

Guangzhou has a stunning canyon waterfall hiking route, which is simply a treasure trove of nature 😃. It features the longest hiking trail in Guangdong and the highest waterfall drop in mainland China—the Baishuixian Waterfall. Along the way, towering mountains and green trees complement each other, making for a particularly eye-catching view. As you walk, you can hear the thunderous sound of the waterfall, and the cool mist hits your face, which feels incredibly refreshing. Standing at a high point and gazing at the rolling green hills in the distance, you really just want to slow down and take in the beautiful scenery. 2. Check-in Tips 1. Transportation 🚗 - Self-driving navigation: Baishuizhai, Zengcheng, Guangzhou. It takes about 1.5 hours to get there from Guangzhou or Dongguan. - Public transportation: From downtown Guangzhou, you can take Guangzhou Metro Line 14 to Jiahe Wanggang Station, then transfer to Conghua Bus Station, and then take Conghua Bus Route 13 to Baishuizhai. From Zengcheng, you can take Zengcheng Bus Route 16 (Guangming Station to Baishuizhai) or Zengcheng Bus Route 42 (Zhengguo Huxindao Station to Baishuizhai). 2. Hiking Guide 🚶‍♂️ - You can see the specific hiking route location in the last picture. The entire route has a total of 9999 steps, and it takes about 3 hours if you walk continuously. However, if you don't want to get too tired but still want to enjoy the scenery, you can stop at the 1499-step Waterfall Sound Platform. If you take photos along the way, it only takes about an hour. Note that the Waterfall Sound Platform has a lot of water, so it's best to wear a windproof and waterproof jacket. 3. Accommodation 🏨 - There are many hot spring hotels and guesthouses around, with various levels of accommodation, so you can definitely find one that suits you. 4. Dining 🍜 - Water on the mountain is a bit expensive, costing 5 to 8 yuan per bottle, so you can bring your own water and drinks. Tofu pudding on the mountain costs 8 yuan per bowl, but when the mountain is about to close, you can buy 3 bowls for 10 yuan. About a kilometer from the entrance, there is a restaurant called Taojie Farmhouse, which serves great farmhouse dishes in large portions and is delicious Cantonese cuisine. 5. Nearby Attractions 🗺️ - Shimen National Forest Park, Dafengmen Scenic Area, and Dafengmen Reservoir. There are many scenic spots around, making it a great place for weekend getaways in Guangzhou and a good choice for trips around Guangzhou and Dongguan. 6. Other Tips 💡 - There are many mosquitoes during forest hikes, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent. You can take your kids to the stream at the foot of the mountain. Tickets are 60 yuan, and if you buy them online the day before, they are 54 yuan. Children between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters tall get half-price tickets, and children under 1.2 meters get in for free.