[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jizhen Mountain (Updated Aug)

Mount Jizhen with 1175 m height is the second highest mountain in Guangzhou. Started from an amazingly beautiful and refreshing bamboo forest, lots of mosquitos😅 though. There's a steep incline in the middle of the mountain when climbing up, a little bit out of breath, but after it, you can glimpse the other side of Mount Jizhen, kinda rewarding, isn't it? There are two peaks in Mount Jizhen. If you still have strength, strongly recommend to go for both. From the not so famous peak, you can see Five Finger Mountain（五指山）😂 and a reservoir too, of course the famous Mount Jizhen peak which was a little bit lower. And I also like the trail we went down, like some really and wild forest, and then back to bamboo forest again and ended up with local garden with persimmon trees, orange trees… Nice hike and I rewarded myself with a delicious chicken dinner in a local farm restaurant😋 📍广州市从化区良口镇东星村 #naturaloxygenbar#naturalwonders#hiking

👋 I'm Qingkong, a hiking enthusiast captivated by the rhythm of the wilderness, specializing in short trails that offer diverse experiences. ⛰️ Why Hike Guangzhou's Jizhen Mountain? Located in the Jizhen Mountain Loop, Liangkou Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, this 8-kilometer wild trail is nestled deep within Liuxi River National Park. With an elevation gain of 612 meters, it ascends like a giant's stone staircase. The entire mountain is wrapped in pristine secondary forests, with granite outcrops exposed on steep slopes, forming natural climbing points. From the summit, enjoy a 360° view of the Liuxi River Reservoir, scattered like shattered jade. Ideal for: Advanced hikers seeking a one-day challenge | Wild adventurers who love rock climbing | Canyon photography enthusiasts chasing light and shadow. 🎒 Life-Saving Anti-Slip Gear ✔️ Deep-tread hiking boots + leg gaiters (hidden granite gravel under leaves can be slippery) ✔️ Half-finger anti-slip gloves (needed for gripping rock crevices during the summit climb) ✔️ Waist pack essentials: Salted olives (prevents cramps), band-aids (for rock scrapes), cooling spray (for ankle relief during breaks) 🚶 Wild Rhythm Strategy Xingxi Farm (starting point) → Tractor road (1km warm-up) → Rock climbing section (core challenge) → Summit platform (panoramic rest stop) → Forest steep descent (knee test) → Liuxi River tributary (cool-down finish) Time management: Spend no more than 30 minutes on the tractor road to conserve energy; allocate 1.5 hours for the rock climbing section, taking it steady; limit summit stay to under 20 minutes (fog often rolls in after noon). 🧗 Rock Conquest Guide ▫️ Choose diagonal crevices for footholds On 45° slopes, look for horizontal rock cracks, wedge your toes in, and push up (gripping protrusions for stability). ▫️ Shift weight forward with your backpack On 70° smooth rock surfaces, lean forward and let the backpack's weight counterbalance to prevent tipping backward. ▫️ Teamwork momentum transfer On steep sections, brace against your teammate's steps and pass momentum hand-to-hand. ⚠️ Hard-Earned Lessons → The rock climbing section has no shade—pass through before 10 AM for an easier climb. → Use dual trekking poles on the steep descent to save 30% knee strain (bamboo poles by the stream can serve in a pinch). → No supplies at the summit—bring 1.5L of water + energy gels. 🌿 Hidden Wilderness Gems • Pick wild bayberries along the tractor road in May (pair with salted olives for a refreshing tang). • Collect pinecones as coasters during the forest descent (choose ones with intact scales). • Soak your feet in the stream at the finish line (cold water stimulates arches to prevent soreness). ------ Energy Replenishment Stops › Start/end farmhouse: Claypot rice with cured meats (25 RMB) › Summit self-supply: Electrolyte powder mixed with stream water (bring a filtered straw) › Riverside grandma's stall: Grass jelly (5 RMB/bowl to beat the heat) Note: Granite remains slippery for 12 hours after rain; descend crab-style on moss-covered roots; last Conghua Bus #4 departs at 17:50; open flames prohibited during forest fire season. Trivia: The summit's weathered rocks hide golden dog ferns (a nationally protected species—do not pick). Green bamboo snakes inhabit Liuxi River tributaries—avoid flipping rocks. After 11:00 AM, villagers offer paid motorcycle rides on the tractor road (bargain down to 15 RMB/person).

📍Fromhua, the second peak of Guangzhou, one of the ten ascents of Jizhenshan The plum blossoms are beautiful, and the whole mountain is full of them. If you climb the mountain, bring an extra set of clothes, it is best to wear a Hanfu, skirt!!! You can't take enough beautiful photos 🧭: Navigate to Jizhenshan Farm/Decheng Farm 🅿️: Parking fee is 20 yuan, which can be waived if you eat Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jizhen Mountain is located next to Liuxihe National Forest Park in Conghua, with an altitude of over 1,100 meters. It is the second highest peak in Guangzhou. Around New Year's Day, white plum blossoms bloom like snowflakes hanging on the branches, looking particularly fresh and refined among the green mountains and rivers. The best viewing spot is near Jizhen Mountain Farm. We came here to enjoy the flowers and taste delicious food. It was great. Jizhen Mountain

👒Let me start by saying: It is worthy of being called "Liu Xi Xiang Xue", it is really beautiful! It’s worth the trip, really! - 🌸Flower viewing period: January, with the peak bloom period in mid-January and the flowers are expected to wither around the Spring Festival. 📍Navigation: Liuxi Xiangxue Parking Lot In fact, if you look at the navigation, starting from entering 👉🏻"Liuxi Ring Road", you will see many plum and peach trees on both sides, on the mountains or by the lake. The general route is from ✔️Wuzhi Mountain-Jizhen Mountain-Xitou Village The entrance to Wuzhishan Scenic Area, which is the main viewing point, requires a ticket of 30 yuan per person. From the pavilion on the mountainside, walk along the stone steps into the plum forest, and then stroll along the lake. It is basically enough for 2-3 hours. Of course, you don’t necessarily have to come in to see the plum blossoms. There are also some viewing spots along the way, but you may encounter private parking fees. In addition, I would like to remind everyone that the road is narrow and there are many cars. Don’t park your car casually or climb over the guardrail just to take a photo! - After viewing the plum blossoms, you can go to Xitou Ancient Village to stroll around, eat farm food, and buy local specialties. Basically, a half-day trip is OK~

I have always heard that the plum blossoms in Jizhenshan this year are bigger and denser than those in Liuxi Xiangxue, and they are still 🆓. I finally came to check in today! The flowering period is probably about to end. Because some plum blossoms are beginning to wither, The very popular red maple leaves are beginning to fall. So friends who want to check in, hurry up! ⚠️On weekends, there are more people and traffic jams start after noon, so it is better to come in the morning. Otherwise, there may be no parking spaces in the afternoon. You can navigate to "Jihanshan Farm", which is the shooting location of red maple leaves and plum blossoms. Generally, there are no parking spaces in the afternoon. You can park at a place selling agricultural products near the time of arrival for a fee of 10 yuan/time. Parking on the roadside is not recommended as it will increase congestion. ⛺️There were also people camping and picnicking under the plum trees. 📷Seat sharing: Walking down from the red maple tree, you will see a slope road, where you can take a panoramic view of the plum blossom forest and red maple tree. When you walk into the plum blossom forest, you can take pictures of the lush scenery. Go down the stairs next to the red maple tree and walk towards the vegetable field. There is a stone at a location where you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery of plum blossom viewing under the tree. 🌟Remember to care for the environment when appreciating the flowers, don’t break the plum blossoms and don’t leave garbage behind. Be a civilized flower appreciator. ❤️I am Azi, a mother and a photography enthusiast. Continuous updates will take you to interesting and niche places.

Listen to me, don't go to Nanshan Meishe anymore! The flowering period has passed and tickets are required this year🎫 This year, I recommend this beautiful plum viewing spot in Conghua👉🏻Jizhen Mountain～There are also large areas of plum blossom sea here, and it's free🆓! There are many plum viewing spots along the way, and you can stop and take pictures📸 whenever you see one. 🌞If the weather is good on the weekend, you must rush before it rains👌🏻 📷The plum blossoms are now in the 'second wave' period, very dense～ 🍁There are also yellow maple leaves on the road🍁You can take a picture with a casual shot! ⏰The flowering period can't wait for people, you have to appreciate the flowers early! 📍Destination location: Jizhen Mountain Farm 📸Photo shooting time: 2024-1-4 - I am Sydney🍐 I will continue to share more play and photo spots❤️