Starting at the Yangyuan Stone area, climb the ruined Ximei Fortress on Yangyuan Mountain, loop the Elder Peak ridge, an...
Danxia Mountain
Starting at the Yangyuan Stone area, climb the ruined Ximei Fortress on Yangyuan Mountain, loop the Elder Peak ridge, and return along the Jinjiang ri...
高山穿越
2 days 🟡 Moderate Oct–Marmo
Route Introduction
- Starting at the Yangyuan Stone area, climb the ruined Ximei Fortress on Yangyuan Mountain, loop the Elder Peak ridge, and return along the Jinjiang riverside path — about 12 km with 600 m of ascent.
- As the type locality of Danxia landforms, the site is famed for the Yangyuan and Yinyuan stones, and sunrise over the Jinjiang River from Elder Peak is unforgettable.
- Stay inside the park to enjoy empty trails and soft morning light; stone stairs dominate and summer is hot, so carry water and start at dawn.
Key data
| Suggested days | 2 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟡 Moderate |
| Best months | Oct–Marmo |
| Provinces | Guangdong |
| Waypoint | 5 |
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Danxia Mountain
Yangyuan Stone Scenic Area · Ximei Fortress · Zhanglao Peak · Jinjiang Riverside Trail · Danxia Mountain Gate
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Yangyuan Stone Scenic Area | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Ximei Fortress | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Zhanglao Peak | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Jinjiang Riverside Trail | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Danxia Mountain Gate | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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