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People like to describe the natural beauty
of Guangzhou as the "pearl sea and white cloud". White Cloud
Mountain refers to the mountain range located 7.5 km northeast of Guangzhou.
As an offshoot of Dayu Ling, the main mountain range of Guangdong province.
White Cloud Mountain consists of some 30 peaks, covering an area of 28
square meters. The highest peak, Moxing Ridge (Star- scraping Ridge) stands
in the center of White Cloud Mountain, and is 382 meters high, and regarded
as "the First Peak under the Southern Sky".
The name of the mountain is derived from the white clouds that fly over
it and gather around its base. The magnificent scenery and abundance of
historical relics have made this a famous scenic spot in Guangzhou since
ancient times.
White Cloud Mountain is a park with natural hills and waters, ideal for
sightseeing and as a summer resort, with a history of development of over
1,000 years. Locations such as Wind Soughing in the Pines on White Cloud
Mountain, Pujian Spring, and Looking Afar in the Evening from White Cloud
Mountain, the Returned Monk at Jingtai, the Splendid Mountain of Cloud,
etc. are all famous scenic spots in this mountain. Renowned poets and
scholars of past dynasties, such as Sushi, Yang Wanli, Wang Shizhen and
others once came here and recorded their experiences in poetry and prose
for posterity.
Described as the premier spectacle of Guangzhou by some brochures, the
site is also widely known for the well ordered traffic conditions. In
good weather, traveling there is really rewarding and peaceful for those
who choose to walk.
In recent times new tourist attractions have been created and these include
facilities for water sports, a golf course, botanical gardens and a sculpture
park
Admission Fee: RMB 18
Opening Hours: 06:00 to 17:00
Recommended Time for a Visit: Half a day
Bus Route: Take 11 then walk up to the mountain or take 24 then transfer
to a ropeway
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