Situated in Guangdong Province just outside the city of Guangzhou, this spectacular mountain range offers some of the best views in the entire region.
The White Cloud Hills is a very popular spot with visitors to this part of the world and there are a number of temples and monasteries scattered across the peaks as well as tourist attractions and diversions such as the Mingchuan Valley Aviary. Exploring is easy as there is a cable car located at the bottom of the hill near Luhu Park to take visitors to the top.
The White Cloud Hills consist of more than thirty peaks, and at 382 meters Star Touching Peak is the highest. The main mountain here is rectangular, covering seven kilometers from north to south and four kilometers from east to west.
Because the White Cloud Hills are located so close to the large and vibrant city of Guangzhou, visiting on a daytrip is easy and rewarding. It is a good idea to leave in the morning and allow several hours to explore. However, the sunsets from the top of the White Cloud Hills are spectacular and many people also arrive in time to watch the sun slowly sink behind the horizon.
Getting There & Away
Access is from the city of Guangzhou, where there is an international airport as well as good connections to the rest of China via train and bus. White Cloud Hills are located just 17kms from the city and buses run straight from Guangzhou’s bus station to the park entrance (30 minutes).