Understand
[edit]China's southern mountain range, divides Hunan and Guangdong.
History
[edit]Landscape
[edit]Mountainous.
Flora and fauna
[edit]Pine trees.
Climate
[edit]Temperate.
Get in
[edit]Take a train to Shaoguan East. On the left of the station square, there is a bus to Nanling National Forest Park. It runs three times a day: 07:45, 11:15, 15:15; coming back at 07:30, 11:30, 15:30, on a route through Ruyuan County. The bus ride will take about 2 hours.
Fees and permits
[edit]¥60 entrance fee. Students get half off. Ticket is only valid for one day, if you are staying in Orange House, it then is valid for two.
Get around
[edit]You can negotiate your own vehicle, or hire a taxi. Taxis if taken with you as the only passenger can be as expensive (¥100), so any foreigner should use a Chinese person to agree on a price. Drivers will give you a business card and you can call them, or try to flag down a taxi.
See
[edit]Little Yellow Mountain, Rufeng Waterfall Group, Qinshui Valley, Guangdong's Highest Peak.
Do
[edit]Hiking or swimming. There are 3 main hiking paths. These paths are stone with railing and stairs. The trail to the mountain is closed (summer 2012).
Buy
[edit]Dried mushrooms.
Eat
[edit]Air-dried sausages, wild mushrooms, local fish and chicken.
Drink
[edit]Water from the mountain streams.
Sleep
[edit]Orange House. ¥238 for a triple room without a/c, ¥328 for standard room with a/c on weekends. Prices vary depending on time of visit. Walk straight ahead where bus drops you off, turn right, cross the bridge, you will see Orange House on your left.
Lodging
[edit]There is an inn up the hill immediately before the park entrance. Rooms are rustic yet clean, a peaceful place. Rooms are around ¥150. However, the Orange Hotel is the only place that will stamp your park admission for an additional day.
Camping
[edit]Camping in the mountain requires a prearranged permit.
Backcountry
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]Beware of stray dogs at night.
Go next
[edit]Ruyuan County. There's an ancient tower downtown, you will see it on the bus.