Shaoguan Danxia: I rarely use the word "awe-inspiring" to describe a place!!

Once you gain enlightenment, life becomes effortless. There’s a particularly amusing anecdote: "I hate hiking with people who only care about reaching the destination. I love hiking with those who don’t mind pausing to examine rotting wood, photograph butterflies and spiders, or gaze at a passing cloud. If everyone just rushes to the summit, with brief stops only for eating or drinking, it’d be so dull. The ideal travel companions are animal experts, plant experts, insect enthusiasts, and the endlessly curious." Hiking is the same— it’s about feeling the world, staying endlessly curious!! We chose a bamboo forest meditation trail, where scenes from *Black Myth: Wukong* came to life. Upon entering Danxia Mountain’s gate, the crimson rocks loomed faintly through the mist. At the foot of Yangyuan Stone, we craned our necks to see the russet pillar piercing the sky, marveling at nature’s craftsmanship. From the Elder Peak viewpoint, the distant landscape looked like spilled paint—streaks of red and shadow, breathtakingly beautiful. 📍Location: Wild Danxia Mountain, Shaoguan Duration: Two days, one night; ~14km hike Intensity: ★★★☆ (Requires carrying 10-15kg gear + 3L water) 🚘 🚄: High-speed rail to Shaoguan Station (1.5h from Guangzhou). Direct shuttle buses 🚌 are available at the entrance. 🚗: Self-drive from Guangzhou takes ~2h to Danxia Mountain.