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| BaiYun Mountain Welcomes You! |
On this trip to China, one thing we have found pleasantly surprised is how convenient the subway system is in the city of Guangzhou.
We were planning to join some local tours to visit some famous attractions close by the city.
As we took the subway for the past few days, we found that we could reach many of these attractions by taking the Guangzhou Metro and buses as well.
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| The front entrance to BaiYun Mountain |
That was exactly how we got to BaiYun Mountain, one of the eight most famous scenic attractions in Guangzhou.
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| A lily pond on BaiYun Mountain |
We took the Metro but made the mistake of getting off at Baiyun Square, one station earlier. The station we should have got off was Baiyun Park Station. We re-entered the station, got off at the right station and caught the 424 bus outside the park. ( 2 Yuan each)
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| Visitors can either hike up the mountain or take the tour car |
The bus stop was only steps from the BaiYun Mountain.
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| We saw huge trees and leaves on the mountain |
We heard so much about this mountain when we were children.
I could not believe we were finally here!!
We read about it in poems, school text books, magazines, stories and classical novels, heard about it from TV shows and movies etc.
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| Beautiful trails leading up to the mountain! |
I often thought of visiting the BaiYun Mountain; this time while visiting Guangzhou, we took advantage of the opportunity.
There was a very small charge for the Baiyun Park admission. ( 5 Yuen only)
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| Map of the trails leading up to Bai Yun Mountain |
Though we did climb Mt. Fuji a couple of years ago but as we looked at the map of the park, we realized that it would not be easy for us to hike up to the top of the mountain on such a hot day.
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| We went up to the mountain on a tour cart. |
We were relieved to learn that visitors could either hike or for a small charge, take the tour car instead of climbing the 3.5 km trail.
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| I love the scenery and the tall majestic trees on BaiYun Mountain! |
The scenery was beautiful!
I wish we had the energy to hike up the trail.
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| The trails were shaded by majestic mature trees |
As the tour car drove up the mountain trail, we passed by dense emerald green hundred year old tall majestic trees lining the winding but well paved trail.
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| Chinese pavilions tug deep in the woods. |
As the drive continued, we were surprised to catch glimpses of a few Chinese houses or pavilions tugged deep in the forest.
Once a while there would be an opening in the thick trees and an awesome view of some part of the city opened up and wowed us all in the tour car.
I just wished that there had been some photo stops scheduled into the tour drive on this 3.5 km trail.
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| Taking a break at one of the outdoor cafes on BaiYun Mountain |
At the end of the drive, we took a break at the outdoor snack shop enjoying the rest and cool mountain air. While S. enjoyed his rest, I went around with my camera exploring the area on my own.
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| A full service restaurant serving hot meals at the first stop of BaiYun Mt. |
I discovered another restaurant on the mountain where visitors cold have full service meals.
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| Hundreds of goldfish swimming in the pond |
Not far from the restaurant, there were a lot of visitors gathered at the edge of a pond. They were doing something.
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| Tourists feeding the gold fish by the pond. |
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| Some of the gold fish leap to the surface of the pond to get their feed |
People were feeding the fish with fish food!
There was a large number of gold fish swimming out of the water, almost leaping up fighting to be fed.
It was quite a scene!
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| Shading Square - at the top of BaiYun Mountain |
We took another cart and were taken 7km higher onto the mountain.
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| Statutes of Confucius & his students at the top of BaiYun Mountain |
We reached the Shanding Square where a number of statues were on display.
It was interesting reading and learning about a little bit of Chinese history and culture through these public displays.
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| BaiYun Dusk Viewing Spot |
Not far from the Shanding Square, we climbed the stairs leading to the BaiYun Viewing Platform.
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| View from the top of BaiYun Mountain, Guangzhou, China |
Built in 1964, this viewing platform has become one of the most popular places for people to go for sunset views in the city of Guangzhou.
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| View of Guangzhou City from the top of BaiYun Mountain |
We saw the entire city of Guangzhou in front of us! It gave us an excellent view of the city and was worth the trip!
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| McDonald on BaiYun Mountain, China |
We were delighted to find a McDonald tucked away in a quiet corner on the top of the BaiYun Mountain.
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| Enjoying a cold coffee at Mcdonald's, Guangzhou |
A little home sick, we went in for an ice coffee. It cost us 24 Yuan! ( almost 6 Canadian bucks, much more dear than the coffee we get from McDonald at home!)
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| Going down the BaiYun Mountain via cable cars |
Going down the mountain, we chose a different route by taking the cable car.
It was a comfortable ride and enjoyed a spectacular scenery as we descended from the most famous mountain in China!
We finally visited one of China's most famous mountains!
R.T.
BaiYun Mountain
Guangzhou, China
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