Departing from Shenzhen North, it takes 2 hours by high-speed rail to arrive, with an average cost of 900 per person for two days and one night.
Yunfu is truly an underrated Zen cultural small city, with few people, beautiful scenery, and suitable temperatures.
In summer, you can go to Tianlu Mountain for mountain and water activities, and in winter, you can enjoy hot springs.
Itinerary:
Tianlu Mountain Resort - Guoen Temple - Zen Town
DAY1: Tianlu Mountain Scenic Area
▪8:34 Depart from Shenzhen North, arrive at Yunfu East at 10:30, and take a 1.5-hour car ride to Tianlu Mountain Scenic Area (86KM)
12:00 Arrive at Tianlu Mountain Scenic Area, check into a cabin halfway up the mountain with a view of the entire valley
14:00 Start exploring Tianlu Mountain Scenic Area
Tianlu Mountain Scenic Area: A natural oxygen bar hidden in the deep mountains, with several recreational areas including rafting, hot springs, and a small train. The basic ticket is 46R, and most recreational activities are charged separately. You can spend a whole day here, suitable for family trips. Suggested order of activities:
Zen Dragon Gorge Rafting: About 40 minutes of rafting, as thrilling as the Qingyuan Glass Bridge Rafting: Quite unique, generally fun Glass Bridge: A glass walkway spanning two mountains! Mountain Train
Others: Buddha Hand Picking Flowers, Meixi Ancient Town
Southern Medicine Hot Springs: Hot springs and swimming pools halfway up the mountain
DAY2: Guoen Temple - Longtan Lake Wetland Park - Zen Town - Return
▪11:00 Check out from Tianlu Mountain, take a 20KM half-hour ride to Niuyi Mud Baked Chicken for lunch
Niuyi Mud Baked Chicken: A farmhouse restaurant recommended by local friends, the baked chicken is very tender
■13:00 Guoen Temple (Hometown of the Sixth Patriarch)
The hometown of the Sixth Patriarch Huineng, known as the Zen Capital of China, the first sacred place in Lingnan, the birthplace of Zen, with over 1300 years of Zen culture. The temple is bustling with incense, shaded by green trees, and you can see the thousand-year-old Buddha lychee, very powerful
14:30 Longtan Lake Wetland Park
Right behind Guoen Temple, it's quiet with few people, blue skies, white clouds, and meadows. After burning incense, it's comfortable to take a walk around
16:00 Zen Town
A commercial street featuring Zen culture, with performances and some Zen cultural shops where you can experience activities like copying scriptures. The nearby Southern Medicine Hot Springs are also worth a visit
·18:00 Head to Yunfu East Station, take the high-speed rail back to Shenzhen at 19:34
TIPS
Yunfu East Station is far from the downtown area of Xinxing, so self-driving is recommended!
Olivia Rivera_30
Tianlu Mountain in Yunfu Hiking Guide
☁️🏔️ Yunfu Tianlu Mountain Guide ☁️🏔️
📍 Located in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, Tianlu Mountain is a mountain range full of mystery and natural beauty. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the embrace of nature, come and explore this little paradise with me! 🌿🌲
🌅 In the morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the top of the mountain, you will be amazed by the beautiful sunrise. Standing on the top of the mountain, it's like being in a fairyland, overlooking the continuous mountains, the clouds and mist, as if you are in a fairy tale world. It makes you linger and forget to return, as if time has stopped.
🚶 To explore the charm of Tianlu Mountain, you can choose to hike. Along the winding mountain road, feel the fresh air, listen to the singing of birds, and feel the gift of nature. Between the mountains and rivers, there are many unique landscapes hidden, such as fairyland-like waterfalls, picture-like cliffs, which make people yearn for.
📸 To record the beautiful moments you leave on Tianlu Mountain, don't forget to pick up the camera. Whether it's the happy figure jumping in the mountains, or the careful observation of small animals shuttling through the mountains, every frame is worth remembering. Share these beautiful moments and let more people feel the charm of Tianlu Mountain.
🥘 During the journey, a delicious lunch is essential. The local special food here will definitely make your taste buds happy. Try a bite of local farmhouse dishes, taste the aroma of the mountains, it will definitely make you appetite, and return with a full load.
⛺️ Tianlu Mountain also has comfortable camping conditions, allowing you to get close to nature. The night of Tianlu Mountain is a world of stars, the starry sky is so close, as if it can be reached. Sitting by the bonfire, sharing stories with friends, talking about life, and spending an unforgettable night.
✨ Whether you want to find a peace, or seek an adventure, Yunfu Tianlu Mountain will meet your expectations. Come to Yunfu Tianlu Mountain, embrace nature, and release your soul.
Penelope.Rogers.64
Tianlu Mountain
Time well spent is how I would describe this trip. Tianlu mountain is located in Yunfu, Guangdong province. It offers a variety of activities to keep you entertained such as, hiking to top to see the view then a mini train ride down (additional fee) amusements rides, tube water slide, glass bridge plus more. All are at additional costs separate from the entrance fee. #guangdong #travel #fun #freehotelstay