Zen Danxia Mountain - Morning Journey to Jinyan

[Introduction]: Autumn is the best season to capture the beauty of Danxia Mountain. Outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers should not miss it. 🕘[Opening Hours]: Open all day 💴[Ticket Price]: 100 yuan per adult ⛺[Activities]: Danxia Mountain has two scenic areas (Changlao Peak Scenic Area and Yangyuan Scenic Area). Changlao Peak Scenic Area is the largest Danxia landform mountain, with large exposed red sandstone rocks offering a stunning visual effect. Don't miss the iconic Yangyuan Stone and the breathtaking Danxia sunset from the steep Jiutian Ladder. 🚌[Transportation Guide]: You can drive (15 yuan parking fee) or take a high-speed train to Shaoguan Station and transfer to a tourist bus (both minibuses and small buses are available). From Shaoguan East Station, take a tourist bus directly to Danxia Mountain Station (the final stop is Renhua County Station, don't miss your stop). There is also a Danxia Mountain Train Station (with fewer trains, and you need to take a taxi to Danxia Mountain after getting off). 👉[Itinerary]: It's best to book a homestay in advance (contact the homestay owner directly for convenience). Confirm the type of room you want (note the price changes at different times), and confirm the check-in and check-out times with the owner. Discuss the scenic routes with the homestay owner to find the one that suits you best (whether you prefer pure hiking, a more relaxed pace, or just enjoying the scenery). Try not to miss the two major scenic areas of Danxia Mountain (Changlao Peak in the morning - challenge the Danxia sunrise: wake up at 5 AM, sunrise at 6:35 AM 🌅; Yangyuan Scenic Area in the afternoon - mainly for Yangyuan Stone and Jiutian Ladder sunset at 6:15 PM). Both areas feature massive red sandstone mountains, offering unique National Geographic-level landscapes. There is also the Xianglong Lake Scenic Area, which is mainly a leisure trail with beautiful lake and mountain views - you can also see the curious Yin Yuan Stone. 🧡[Preparation]: Bring enough water, and prepare several sets of clothes (hiking is physically demanding and you'll sweat a lot). Homestays offer free laundry and drying facilities. Be prepared for mosquitoes and sun protection.