[2025 Yangchun Attraction] Travel Guide for Jilongding Mountain (Updated Mar)

Next month, this hidden gem nestled at the intersection of Xinyi, Gaozhou, and Yangchun in Guangdong will be ablaze with azaleas! Yuexi Grassland, a hidden paradise in Guangdong, boasts a high-altitude meadow at 1,280 meters above sea level. Thousands of acres of meadows undulate like green waves, wild azaleas stretch their branches freely across the mountains, and herds of cattle graze and stroll leisurely, creating a natural idyllic scene. For a moment, you might feel like you've stepped into a miniature version of Hulunbuir Grassland. Hiking Route - Traverse Route: Starting from Xinyi and heading towards Yangchun, the route offers expansive views and picturesque scenery, with every step revealing nature's wonders. - Difficulty Level: If you choose to hike at night, the challenge rating is 3 stars, suitable for hikers with some experience. - Total Distance: Approximately 13 km, with a total elevation gain of about 900 m, offering a dual challenge of physical strength and perseverance. - Trail Conditions: The uphill sections include cultivated roads and dense jungle, while the downhill sections consist of mountain trails and paved roads. Be sure to wear professional hiking boots to handle the varied terrain. Best Viewing Time - Azalea Blooming Season: In April, Yuexi Grassland is adorned with a sea of azaleas, making it the most beautiful time of year. - Lush Meadow Season: From the end of April, the meadows gradually turn green. Visiting in May-June offers views of vibrant green hillsides teeming with life. Local Accommodation The guesthouses at the foot of Jilongding Mountain offer basic accommodation with shared bathrooms. You'll need to bring your own toiletries. However, this simple accommodation allows you to connect with nature and experience the local culture. Route Planning Suggestions - Day 1: Depart from Guangzhou and travel to the guesthouse at the foot of Jilongding Mountain. After settling in, enjoy dinner and rest early to prepare for the next day's hike. - Day 2: Wake up at 3:30 am and gather at the trailhead to begin your ascent. After reaching the summit, enjoy the breathtaking views before descending to a local farmhouse for a taste of authentic cuisine, concluding this unforgettable hiking trip. Equipment List Trekking poles, gloves, and knee pads provide support and protection during your hike. A headlamp is essential for night hikes. Don't forget to bring a power bank to ensure continuous lighting. A backpack with a rain cover, along with rain gear, is essential in case of unexpected weather changes. Quick-drying clothing, a change of clothes, and a warm jacket are necessary to adapt to temperature changes at different altitudes. Bring enough dry food and water (2-3 liters). Trail snacks, fruit, beef jerky, energy bars, and pickled mustard greens are recommended for replenishing energy. Professional hiking boots or trail shoes are crucial. High heels and flat shoes are not suitable for this terrain. Bring mosquito repellent and any personal medications. Special Reminder: Outdoor hiking involves certain risks. Beginners should always hike with a professional team and prioritize safety!

🌄 Hidden at the junction of Xinyi, Gaozhou, and Yangchun lies a wondrous alpine meadow—the Western Guangdong Prairie. With its main peak reaching a height of 1,280 meters, this vast meadow stretches for thousands of acres, resembling a miniature version of the Hulunbuir Grassland. Every year around this time, wild azaleas bloom across the mountains, and cattle graze leisurely amidst the sea of flowers, creating a picturesque idyllic landscape. 🚶‍♂️**Hiking guide is here! 👉 **Trekking route**: Starting from Xinyi and walking all the way to Yangchun, the scenery along the way is breathtaking. It's definitely worth the trip. 👉 **Difficulty level**: Night hike, three stars. It's a bit challenging but absolutely thrilling. 👉 **Total distance**: Approximately 13 km, with a total elevation gain of about 900 meters. This will test your physical strength and endurance. 👉 **Trail conditions**: The ascent involves farm roads and dense forests, while the descent consists of mountain trails and paved roads. Be sure to wear hiking boots! 🌺 **Best time to view azaleas**: April, when the sea of flowers is at its most stunning! 🍃 **Green Jilongding**: Starts turning green at the end of April every year. The best time to visit is from May to June, when it's lush and vibrant. 🏡**Accommodation tips**: At the foot of Jilongding Mountain, there are a few guesthouses available. While the conditions are basic, with shared bathrooms and the need to bring your own toiletries, it's a unique experience! 📅**Itinerary suggestions**: DAY 1: Depart from Guangzhou and arrive at the guesthouse at the foot of Jilongding Mountain. Get a good night's rest to prepare for the next day's hike. DAY 2: Wake up at 3:30 am, gather with the group, and head to the trailhead to begin your ascent. After reaching the summit, descend to the farmhouse for a delicious meal, concluding your hike on a high note. 🎒**Packing list**: 1. Trekking poles, gloves, and knee pads to protect your joints and ensure your safety; 2. Headlamp (essential) and power bank for nighttime illumination; 3. Backpack, rain cover, and rain gear for protection against rain and moisture; 4. Quick-drying clothing, a change of clothes, and a warm jacket, as mountain areas experience significant temperature differences; 5. Bring your own snacks (essential). It's recommended to bring 2–3 liters of drinking water, trail snacks, fruit, and energy-boosting foods like beef jerky, energy bars, and pickled mustard tuber; 6. Don't forget to bring a positive attitude! ⭕**Safety reminder**: Outdoor hiking involves risks. Beginners should always hike with a professional team. Safety always comes first! We want you to have fun and stay safe!

It's really beautiful 🤩 A place worth visiting multiple times 🧑‍🏫: Compared to Wugong Mountain, Sanguan Peak, and Daan Mountain, which are purely alpine meadows, Jilong Peak offers a variety of landscapes, including grasslands with cattle, forests, lakes, streams, valleys, and sea of clouds. Highly recommend it to every friend 👍 🙋: I'm even a bit envious of the 🐃 and 🐶 at Jilong Peak We are just visitors, while they are the permanent residents of Jilong Peak 🥹 . 📍Navigation Location Location: Qixing Village (Qixing Stream), Shuangjiao Town, Yangchun City, Guangdong Province 🚌 Recommended to drive yourself, or you can join our team for the trip~ . 🚶Hiking Difficulty ✅ Route Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Total Distance: About 10 kilometers ✅ Total Ascent: About 900 meters . 🗺 Hiking Route 👉 The main routes of Jilong Peak are the crossing line and the loop line 👉 For beginners, the crossing line is recommended: crossing from Xinyi to Yangchun, which is relatively easier than the loop line, with wider roads and more beautiful scenery 👉 Hiking Road Conditions: The uphill road is mainly tractor road and mountain path, while the downhill road is mainly mountain path and some cement road . ⭕ Hiking Time TIPS 🍃 The best state is from April to July 🍃 Jilong Peak starts to turn green at the end of April each year. In April and May, you can see wild peonies in full bloom, and the 60-70 thousand acres of green meadows are very healing. ⭕ About Accommodation 1⃣ Inns at the foot of Jilong Peak, with limited accommodation conditions 2⃣ Public bathrooms, need to bring your own toiletries . 🧳 Hiking Gear Suggestions 1. Trekking poles, gloves, knee pads 2. Headlamp (essential), power bank 3. Backpack, rain cover, rain gear 4. Quick-dry clothes, spare clothes, warm jacket 5. Hiking shoes or trekking shoes (high heels and flat shoes are not recommended) 6. Bring your own dry food (essential), 2-3 liters of drinking water, energy-boosting food (beef jerky, energy bars, pickles, etc.) 7. Mosquito repellent, other personal special medicines . Welcome to join us for a trip to Jilong Peak from Guangzhou! Experience the spring scenery of the vast grasslands in western Guangdong!

Don't go to Xinjiang anymore! This small Altay near Shenzhen is absolutely beautiful. Compared to the crowded Altay in Xinjiang, I prefer this western Guangdong prairie near Shenzhen- Ten thousand acres of alpine meadows, green grass, cattle dotted in the mountains, and dense clouds, just like being in the Xinjiang prairie It only takes 3 hours to reach the top, even novices can try it~ Go up the mountain on weekends to "wash off the smell of class" Save this guide before you go! Location Self-driving navigation: Qixing Village (Qixingyong), Shuangjiao Town, Yangchun City, Guangdong Province Friends who are too lazy to drive or don't have a car can also charter a car together~ Hiking difficulty Route difficulty: Total distance: about 10 kilometers cumulative climb : about 900 meters. Hiking time: about 7 hours. Highest altitude: 1280 meters. It is recommended to go for two days and one night to avoid crowds. Hiking route The Jilongding route is mainly divided into a crossing route and a loop route. The crossing route: from Xinyi to Yangchun, it is less difficult than the loop route, the road is wider, and the scenery is more beautiful. Hiking road conditions: the road conditions up the mountain are mainly mechanized farming roads + mountain roads, and the road conditions down the mountain are mainly mountain roads + some cement roads. Local accommodation Jilongding foot inn, limited accommodation conditions, public bathroom, you need to bring your own toiletries. Brief itinerary DAY1: Guangzhou/Shenzhen-Jilongding foot B&B-dinner-rest DAY2: Gathering - Go to the trailhead - Climbing - Reach the top of the mountain - Go down the mountain to eat at the farm - Disband Equipment recommendations 1. Trekking poles, gloves, knee pads; 2. Headlights, power banks; 3. Backpacks, rain covers, rain gear; 4. Quick-drying clothes, replacement clothes, cold-proof jackets; 5. Bring your own dry food, it is recommended to bring 2-3 liters of drinking water, dry food for meals, fruits, and energy-replenishing foods; 6. Hiking shoes or hiking shoes (those wearing high heels and flat shoes are advised not to wear them); 7. Mosquito repellent, other personal special medicines: For outdoor hiking, please travel with an experienced person! Or go with a professional team, safety first ! Protect the environment and travel civilized, please take your own garbage with you~

The prairie on top of the chicken coop in Yangchun will dominate the pyq of outdoor people. Located at the junction of Xinyi, Gaozhou and Yangchun The highest altitude of the main peak is 1280 meters Thousands of acres of alpine meadows, wild azaleas in full bloom Dotted with cattle on the mountain, it looks like a miniature version of Hulunbuir This is the prairie of western Guangdong - the top of the chicken coop in Yangchun, Guangdong [TIPS for flower viewing on foot] Rhododendron season broadcast: It is currently about one-third open, and the best viewing period is from early April to mid-April. Flower variety: Delicate pink rhododendron Green prairie on the top of the chicken coop: green in mid-April every year, recommended to go from April to July [Recommended hiking routes] At present, the main routes are small loop lines and crossing lines. : Small Ring Line Starting point: Yangchun Jiucedi Village Hiking: 12km Difficulty: Suitable for novices There is no direct public transportation, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car. Self-driving cars can park in the village. :crossing line Starting point: Yangchun Old House Village End point: Xinyi Luhu Manor Hiking: 15km Difficulty: Suitable for those with outdoor hiking experience There is no direct public transportation, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car. The driving distance from the starting point to the end point requires a long detour, so pay attention to driving safety when driving. 【Itinerary suggestions】 DAY1 night departure: Guangzhou/Foshan-Accommodation at the foot of the mountain DAY2: Hiking starting point - Jilongding Prairie - going down the mountain - returning to Guangzhou, Guangzhou/Foshan. The one-way distance from Jilongding is about 300km. It is recommended that a one-day and one-night itinerary is more reasonable. 【Accommodation Guide】 There is a B&B at the foot of Jilongding Mountain with average accommodation conditions. 【Meal situation】 Bring your own dry food or stay at the farmhouse in the village Hiking Tips Please download the route track before departure There are locusts in the grass, so we need to take precautions (such as applying cooling oil on the trouser legs) Check the weather before departure and download the track to prevent getting lost and encountering bad weather. Notice The entire hike is a wild mountain route. Inexperienced beginners are advised to follow professional organizations or companions with climbing suggestions. You are not allowed to enter the mountain without permission. Please care for the environment, respect nature, and take away any garbage you generate~