Just 30 minutes from downtown Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain (literally “White Cloud Mountain” Chineese”Baiyun Shan白云山 ) offers the perfect urban escape. This sprawling green paradise—28 square kilometers of forested peaks and winding trails—has been Guangzhou’s favorite weekend retreat for over 1,000 years.
Why Visitors Love It:
🏞️ Breathtaking Views: From the 382-meter-high Moxing Summit , you’ll see all of Guangzhou spread below
🌳 Easy Nature Access: Well-paved paths pass waterfalls, bamboo forests, and hidden temples
🚡 Must-Do Cable Car : Glide above the treetops in 7 minutes (see transport section below)
🍵 Local Vibe: Watch retirees practicing tai chi, families picnicking, and artists painting
🌅 Guangzhou’s Morning Culture (Don’t Miss!)
As dawn breaks, Baiyun Mountain comes alive with Guangzhou’s most authentic local traditions – a magical time when:
“Silver-Haired Hikers” conquer the trails before breakfast, their portable radios broadcasting Cantonese opera classics
Colorful Dance Squads take over plazas – grandmothers in floral dresses moving gracefully to folk-pop fusion beats (Visitors often get pulled in to dance!)
Mountain Tea Masters gather at stone tables, brewing prized Tieguanyin tea while playing intense chess matches
Why this matters: More than exercise, these 30+ year traditions showcase how Guangzhou’s elders stay connected through nature. For visitors, it’s a heartwarming window into local life.
Best Experience:
⏰ 5:30-7:30 AM (Weekends most lively)
📍 Hotspots: Summit Plaza & Mingzhu Tower area
Don’t Miss:
Mingchun Valley: Walk through Asia’s largest birdcage with colorful pheasants
Sunrise at Moxing Ridge: Join locals tying red ribbons on ancient pines (a 1,300-year tradition)
Yuntai Garden: Rainbow flower terraces perfect for photos
The Unmissable Cable Car (Station located at Yuntai Garden’s east side (5-min walk from Metro Exit C2))
For first-time visitors, the cable car isn’t just transport – it’s Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain’s signature experience. Here’s why you can’t miss it:
What Makes It Special?
🚡 Panoramic Journey: 1,617m ride soaring over emerald valleys (7 minutes duration)
🌄 Best Views: Perfect vantage point to see Guangzhou’s skyline and the mountain’s lush forests
⏱ Time-Saver: Reaches the summit in 1/3 the time of hiking
📸 Photo Goldmine: Glass cabins ideal for aerial photography
Practical Info:
Location: Starts at Yuntai Garden (southern foot ,Cable Car)
Fares:
- Single Ascent: ¥25
- Descent: ¥15
- Round-Trip: ¥40 (saves ¥5)
Capacity: 8-person cabins departing every 20 seconds
Eco-Friendly Shuttle Buses
Glide through the mountain’s lush landscapes in quiet electric shuttles – the most convenient way to explore. Four distinct routes cater to different interests:
Uphill: ¥25 (includes park entry)
Downhill: ¥20
Walking Routes (Free Options)
For active travelers:
Heritage Trail (South Gate → Mingzhu Tower)
45-minute stone-paved path following ancient pilgrim routes
Nature Path (West Gate → Bee World)
Shady bamboo corridor alive with birdsong
📍 ADDRESS & TRANSPORT
🏠 Address: No. 801, Guangyuan Middle Road, Tonghe Subdistrict, Baiyun District, Guangzhou
广州市白云区同和街道广园中路801号
How to get to Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain
🚇 By Metro: Line 11 , Yuntai Garden Station , From Exit C2, follow signs to Yuntai Garden (5-min walk) where cable car station is clearly marked.
🚖 By Taxi/Didi:
Show drivers 白云山索道’ (Baiyun Mountain Cable Car) to avoid confusion with other entrances.
🎫 TICKET & HOURS
💰 Admission: ￥ 5
💳 Payment:
Cash (￥10/￥20 bills preferred)
Mobile Pay: WeChat/Alipay (requires China-linked bank card)
⏰ Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🚶 SUGGESTED ITINERARY
⏱️ Short Visit (2 hrs):
🌅 Half-Day Trip (3-4 hrs):
Combine with Yuntai Garden
🌍 NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS
✨ If you have extra time, consider these nearby spots:
🏯 Yuntai Garden: Best combined with cable car ride – visit before ascending for perfect floral photo ops.
