Yinping Mountain, Dongguan

📍Yinping Mountain, Dongguan｜Free ascent to the "Highest Peak in Dongguan" at 898m! One-day full guide to the Sky Mirror + Guanyin Lotus Stone + Sea of Clouds Ladies! Stop only chasing Songshan Lake! Xiegang, Dongguan hides the "city's green lung ceiling"—Yinping Mountain: 898m highest peak, Guanyin Lotus stone, sea of clouds + waterfall all in one shot, best of all, free all day, metro-style bus access, first 2 hours parking only 5 RMB! Let’s go! ✨ 🌟【Basic Information】 📍Address: Xiegang Scenic Area, Yinping Mountain Forest Park, Xiegang Town, Dongguan City (Navigate directly to "Yinping Mountain Forest Park Xiegang Scenic Area") 🎫Tickets: Free! (Open 24 hours, no reservation needed; parking 5 RMB for the first hour, then 1 RMB/hour) ⏰Hours: 06:30-18:00 (No summit access after 15:30); best sea of clouds before 09:00; waterfall flows year-round 🚇Transport: No metro; take bus to "Xiegang South Road Intersection" stop → 5.3 km walk or taxi to P1 parking lot; self-driving can reach P1 directly, sightseeing bus 10 RMB/person to second parking lot (optional) 📸【Must-Shoot Spots】 1️⃣ "898m Dongguan’s Highest Peak" 🏔️ Summit rock platform + "Dongguan’s Highest Peak" stone carving, stand on cliff for 0.5x wide-angle shot, one photo gets the "city cover" 2️⃣ "Guanyin Lotus Stone" 🪷 Natural stone seat on summit cliff, side light shot of "stone seat + sea of clouds," comes with a "Guanyin miracle" filter 3️⃣ "Sky Mirror Shigu Reservoir" 🌊 Shigu Reservoir’s high gorge and flat lake, place phone close to water for "lake + sky" reflection, blue hour instantly creates "Sky Mirror" 4️⃣ "Yinping Waterfall + Rainbow" 💦 Large water flow in spring and summer, side light shot of "waterfall + rainbow," comes with a "rainforest filter" 5️⃣ "Sea of Clouds + Flying Clouds Over the Ridge" ☁️ Sea of clouds close before 09:00, record 15s "flying clouds crossing" epic video, likes will soar 🍜【Food & Snack List Along the Way】 ▪️ "Xiegang Roast Goose": 25 RMB/half at park entrance cart, crispy skin and tender meat, snap photos before tearing ▪️ "Shigu Reservoir Fish": 20 RMB each, can fish and have it cooked fresh, catch and eat on site ▪️ "Yinping Mountain Tofu Pudding": 5 RMB/bowl, made with mountain spring water, snap photos before eating ▪️ "Cup Fresh Fruit Juice": 10 RMB iced kumquat, Xiegang exclusive, sip while walking 💡【Safety Tips】 ✅ Best route: 07:00 start from Water Bridge uphill → 09:00 Guanyin Lotus Stone → 10:30 Highest Peak → 14:00 Shigu Reservoir → 16:00 Red Lotus Pavilion descent, one-way no backtracking ✅ Outfit: Light-colored long dress + straw hat = perfect mountain look; vintage denim + waterfall = striking contrast, sports shoes essential for all stairs ✅ Sun protection: No shade on summit, hat + sunglasses + sunscreen to avoid "panda arms" ✅ Photography: Use wide-angle for sea of clouds; wipe lens for waterfall shots; record 10s "flying clouds over ridge" time-lapse, likes will explode ✅ Payment: WeChat/Alipay accepted throughout; cash needed at small stalls, recommend exchanging 20 RMB in small bills ✅ Stamps: Free "Yinping Mountain" passport at visitor center, 6 stamps (Highest Peak + Guanyin Lotus + Shigu Reservoir + Waterfall + Sea of Clouds + Roast Goose), collect all for a "Dongguan Highest Peak" sticker! 🚶【15min Group Tour Link】 • Changping Baihua Times Square: 10 min drive, continue night tour, perfect ending • Yinxian Mountain Villa: 15 min drive, continue night tour, keep shooting "urban nightscape" 💎【One Sentence Summary】 Yinping Mountain, Dongguan = free 898m highest peak + Guanyin Lotus + Sky Mirror Shigu Reservoir, rush this week! Get the "Dongguan Highest Peak" cover shot! 🏔️