A Much-Requested Guide to a Day Trip to Yunmen Mountain, Shaoguan

A Shaoguan native has finally decided to write a guide to their hometown😄 Yunmen Mountain is truly a hidden gem for short trips around Guangdong! In just one day, you can have fun among the mountains and waters, and experience a variety of exciting and fun activities. Without further ado, here's the guide👇 🏞[First Step Up the Mountain: Cable Car, Waterfall, and Glass Bridge] - After arriving at the Yunmen Mountain scenic area, park your car, and enter the park, you'll first take the scenic sightseeing bus🚗. There's no need to rush to the amusement facilities, the early bird gets the worm! Head straight to the cable car at the foot of the mountain🚡 🥳Take the cable car and enjoy the view of the forest below as you ascend. After arriving at Xiangyun Tower, we'll walk up a short flight of stairs to reach the top of the tower. The architectural style here is unique, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, making it a great spot for photos📷. Leaning on the railing and looking down, you can take in the beautiful scenery of the scenic area, with rolling mountains and lush greenery in the distance, making you feel relaxed and happy⛰️⛰️⛰️ 🪞Next, walk towards the glass bridge. Standing on the bridge, with a chasm beneath your feet and surrounded by misty mountains, it's both thrilling and exciting. Those who are brave can strike various poses for photos on the bridge, while those who are less daring can hold onto the railing and walk slowly, which is also a unique experience😍 After crossing the glass bridge, climb up the hiking trail, where you can visit various natural landscapes, such as waterfalls and canyons. After reaching the top of the mountain, take a break at the viewing platform and enjoy the distant mountains and sea of clouds. Then, take the sightseeing elevator down the mountain and experience the fun of a quick descent😊 The most special feature here is its sightseeing elevator🛗 The Yunshang Waterfall at Yunmen Mountain is the world's tallest and largest waterfall elevator🌊 This means we can watch the waterfall while rapidly descending🔜 As you exit the elevator, you'll see the waterfall cascading down, with water vapor blowing towards you, instantly dissipating the summer heat～ Sunlight streams through the gaps in the leaves, creating dappled light and shadows. Every frame is as beautiful as a painting, perfect for taking photos and checking in, with a super high success rate📸 🎢[Descending the Mountain on the Yunshang Coaster🏎️A Never-Before-Seen Experience] - After seeing the waterfall and Longwangzhai, it's time to choose how to return down the mountain. You can take the cable car down🚡, or you can drive the Yunshang Coaster🏎️ As young people seeking thrills, we didn't hesitate to choose the coaster down the mountain!! Those who pursue speed and excitement must not miss the Yunshang Coaster～ Get on the coaster, the whole journey is only downhill and braking. Without braking, you'll speed down the road, feeling the wind whistling past your ears and your heart racing. You can control the speed throughout the ride, either gently braking to enjoy the scenery along the way or experiencing the thrill of a high-speed sprint🌬️ 🐵🐳[Leisurely Animal Watching: Zoo & Ocean Park] - After leaving the amusement area, at the foot of Yunmen Mountain is the zoo🐻🦊🦁🐒 and the ocean park🐟🦈🐬🐳 In the zoo, you can see cute camels🐫, sheep🐏, lively monkeys🐵, and other animals. The ocean park is another wonderful world, with colorful fish🐟, small sharks🦈 that haven't yet shown their dominance, and, more importantly, mermaid🧜🏻‍♀️ shows that children love…! Yunmen Mountain is not only a place for fun, but also the birthplace of the Yunmen School, one of the schools of Chan Buddhism, [Yunmen Temple]. This is the most revered temple by locals and is also one of the key national temples! Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it has a tranquil environment🙏🏻 and a strong Zen atmosphere! - 💡Tips: Buy tickets online in advance to save a little money. Wear comfortable sneakers for easy walking and playing. Take sun protection measures, the Guangdong sun is not to be underestimated! A day trip to Yunmen Mountain, Shaoguan, can satisfy all your expectations for nature, excitement, and culture. Guys, grab your friends and go💕