Baiyun Mountain (白云山)

Baiyun Mountain (白云山) is Guangzhou's beloved urban mountain, rising to 382m within the city limits and offering a network of family-friendly hiking trails, cable car rides (CNY 50 one-way), botanical gardens, and lakeside picnic areas. The mountain is covered in tropical vegetation and is particularly beautiful in autumn when clouds swirl around the peaks. Cable car to the main summit (摩星岭) takes 8 minutes; the easy Star Pond trail is suitable for children over 4. Entry to the mountain park is CNY 5; cable car separate. Mafengwo: 4.5/5 from 180,000+ reviews — one of the most-reviewed attractions in Guangdong. A 20-minute taxi from Guangzhou Zoo.