This is not Danxia Mountain, but a small town on the northern border of Guangdong, just 3 hours away by train

Unexpectedly, there is such a treasure town in the northern border of Guangdong - Pingshi Town. You can see the ancient merchant ports, old streets, ancient buildings, grey tiles, green bricks, and wooden wall fences everywhere. This place once prospered because of the train🚂, serving as an important hub connecting Hunan and Guangdong. The town is situated at the foot of the Danxia landform mountains🏜, with attractions like Jinji Ridge, Yizi Peak, and Paigang Stone Forest... The unique Danxia landform scenery coexists with the old street blocks. If you drive from Guangzhou to Chenzhou for a trip, you will pass by on the Yueguang Expressway. - 🏜Travel Tips 1️⃣Jinji Ridge ☑️Part of the Danxia landform scenic area - Danxia Mountain Pingshi branch, named after the giant rock that resembles a rooster, ☑️The best viewing spot is at the top of the mountain, with Jinji Ridge on one side and Yizi Peak (the sheer cliff of Danxia looks like a huge barrier) on the other, offering a panoramic view of the entire town; ☑️The overall visiting time is about 3h, and there are also caves, pavilions, and towers in the scenic area; 📌Jinji Ridge East Gate Parking Lot (about a 10-minute walk from the train station), ⏰8:30-17:00, 🎫40r; ‼️Directly opposite the entrance to Jinji Ridge scenic area is Paigang Stone Forest (free of charge) - 2️⃣Pingnan Station 📌: Lechang City Nanping Gourmet Shop (turn right facing the gourmet shop and walk 50 meters to a gate that you can enter, about a 17-minute walk from Pingshi Station, just on the way to visit Pingshi Town) ☑️It is an abandoned train track, once the starting and ending point for countless people, with old houses, yellowed signs, rusted rails, and crossing barriers that will never be lowered again, and there are 2 diesel locomotive heads parked, where you can take photos freely; - 3️⃣Pingshi Town ☑️Straight out of the train station is the town, reminiscent of the small town atmosphere of childhood memories, with sunlight shining on mottled walls like a painting of life through time, and looking up to see the beauty of the Danxia landform blending with old buildings. There are no chain stores here, only local specialty food shops, and many farmers selling agricultural products by the roadside. - 🚂Train round trip: Guangzhou Station - Pingshi Station (about 3.5 hours one way, ticket price 46.5r) - 📝Travel TIPS ✅The part of the mountain climbing to the top is quite steep, it is recommended to wear light sports shoes and pay attention to sun protection; ✅If you have time, you can take a stroll on Pingshi Old Street, and if you're lucky, you might come across a market day;