2025 Huidan Mountain Hiking Guide | "Mini-Wugong" Grassland Survival in Guangdong.

As a travel expert often called the "Grassland Maniac" by Guangdong hikers, Dananshan Mountain is definitely a hidden gem that I consider both "painful and beautiful"! It doesn't have the crowds of Wugong Mountain, but it does have the same golden grasslands, sea of clouds, and the wild charm of "windswept grasslands revealing grazing cattle and sheep" (although the cows are fake, the wind is strong enough to blow off a wig!). Today, I'm sharing my exclusive guide to teach you how to hike elegantly on "Guangdong's Mini-Wugong," avoiding 99% of the newbie pitfalls! --- 📸 Must-See Spots & Hidden Gems 1️⃣ **Axe Stone: Cloudtop Grassland Dance Party** The main peak at 1115 meters above sea level, with grasslands stretching like a golden carpet, makes for a perfect Windows desktop wallpaper! The wind at the top is strong enough to create a "windblown mess" masterpiece, so it's recommended to secure your hat and prevent your selfie stick from turning into a boomerang. 2️⃣ **Lahu Canyon: Gecko-Style Rock Climbing Experience** Vertical cliffs + wild vine trails, climb like Tarzan using both hands and feet! Hiking boots with good grip are recommended (sneakerheads, please step aside). Keep your backpack close to your back, or the sound of your water bottle rolling down will become your "despair soundtrack." 3️⃣ **Shuidi Mountain: Pretend You're in Switzerland** The hidden boss at 1273 meters above sea level, where grasslands and the sea of clouds intertwine. At sunrise, golden light pierces through the mist, creating a special effect straight out of a fantasy drama! But the descent is so slippery it'll make you question your life choices. Trekking poles are recommended, otherwise, "butt-sliding" will become your embarrassing claim to fame. 4️⃣ **Dawang Temple - Longyan Temple: Classic Route Hike** A beginner-friendly route, covering the best parts of the alpine grasslands in 5 hours! The reeds along the way sway in the wind, resembling the "Ganlu Temple" scene from Empresses in the Palace. Remember to bring enough water, as there isn't even a vending machine in sight. --- 🚗 **Transportation & Group Formation Tips** - **Drivers**: Navigate to "Dawang Temple" or "Longyan Temple Banyan Tree." SUVs are preferred (don't blame me if your regular car's chassis sparks). - **Tour Groups**: In Shenzhen, "Qunju Outdoor" and "Baozoucun" are recommended. For around a hundred yuan, you get transportation + a guide, reducing the risk of getting lost by 99%! Don't attempt a solo hike; the signs in the mountains are more unreliable than a boyfriend's promises. - **Pitfall Alert**: The end and start points may be 10 km apart. Arrange a shuttle with the small shop at the foot of the mountain in advance (save the number; the signal in the mountains is more unreliable than a bad boy). --- 🎒 **Survival Gear Guide** - **Shoes & Clothing**: 🔹 Choose hiking boots with good grip, one size larger than usual! Swollen feet will thank you. 🔹 Quick-drying clothes + windproof jacket. The temperature difference at the summit is drastic, like experiencing instant winter. A down liner is a secret weapon. - **Backpack**: 🔹 2L of water + energy bars (don't bring self-heating hot pot; the wind at the top will prevent you from lighting it). 🔹 First-aid kit is a must! Band-aids for blisters, iodine swabs for scratches. - **Photography Gear**: 🔹 Action camera on your chest, freeing your hands for climbing. 🔹 Bright-colored hiking jacket, stand out in the grasslands! --- ⚠️ **Hard-Learned Lessons** 1️⃣ **Difficulty Warning**: Don't trust the "leisure hike" label! The classic route has a 1000m+ elevation gain, and the wild trails are steep enough to make you consider knee insurance. 2️⃣ **Group Formation Wisdom**: Hike with at least one other person, and one of you should have "wilderness survival" skills. Otherwise, your only hope when lost is to yodel for help. 3️⃣ **Toilet Etiquette**: Toilets on the mountain? Don't even dream of it! Master the "tactical bush search" and bring garbage bags (maintain your civilized image). 4️⃣ **Weather Gamble**: Avoid rainy days! The muddy trails turn into human slides, and the wind at the top offers a "free blow-dryer" service (but might give you a face cramp). --- 🍗 **Post-Hike Sustenance** - **Clay Oven Chicken Champion**: "Grandma's Clay Oven Chicken" at the foot of the mountain. The meat is so tender it falls off the bone, wrapped in foil with overflowing juices. Instant revival after eating! - **Mountain & Stream Tofu Pudding**: Cold, smooth, and served with brown sugar and ginger juice. A bowl of this heals the "soul-leaving" experience of the hike. - **Avoid**: Be wary of "wild mushroom hot pot" in the scenic area, unless you want to experience the magical night of "hallucinating dancing little people." --- 📅 **Ultimate Itinerary Suggestion** **DAY 1**: - 7:00 Depart from Shenzhen → 9:30 Start hiking at Dawang Temple - 12:00 Picnic on the Axe Stone grassland (pack out your trash!) - 15:00 Summit Shuidi Mountain, capture a time-lapse of the sea of clouds - 18:00 Descend, devour clay oven chicken, collapse at the homestay **DAY 2**: - Sleep in until noon, head to Xunliao Bay to recharge! After "leg day," you deserve a beach view and seafood therapy. --- **Final Word of Advice**: The beauty of Dananshan Mountain is 50% physical strength, 50% filters, but 100% worth bragging about! Tag your hiking buddies; let this golden grassland be your first "painfully enjoyable" adventure of 2025! 🌾💨