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🏔️【Zhongshan Shitou Mountain Travel Guide】📍Location: Shitou Mountain, Wuguishan, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province (search "Zhongshan Shitou Mountain" for navigation) Want to escape the city's hustle and bustle? Shitou Mountain in Zhongshan is definitely your weekend treasure! 🌿 The mountains are lush and green, with unique rock formations. The hiking difficulty is low and the scenery is stunning, so even beginners can easily conquer it~ Save this guide and let's go! 🎒【Essential Items List】 1️⃣ Non-slip sports shoes 👟: The mountain path has many loose stones, safety first! 2️⃣ Lightweight backpack 🎒: To carry water and snacks, freeing your hands. 3️⃣ Drinking water + energy food 💧🍫: There are supply points along the way (ice mineral water), recommended to bring 2 bottles of water + chocolate. 4️⃣ Sun protection gear ☀️: Hat, arm sleeves, sunscreen (the summit is very sunny!). 5️⃣ Mosquito repellent 🦟: Lots of mosquitoes in the forest, must-have! 6️⃣ Phone + power bank 📱: Taking photos along the way consumes power quickly, signal is weak at the summit. 7️⃣ Wet wipes/towel 💦: Very useful for wiping sweat or cleaning dirt! ❗❗❗ Although the mountain is basic, beginners should still bring a trekking pole. 🌄【Must-visit Spots】 1️⃣ "Lion's Open Mouth" Giant Rock 🦁 A natural giant rock at the summit shaped like a lion’s open mouth, a signature photo spot! Stand on it for a "conquer the peak" photo, guaranteed to impress your friends! 📸 2️⃣ 360° Viewing Platform 🌅 Overlook Zhongshan city and the Pearl River Estuary from the top. At sunset, the sky is filled with clouds and colors, breathtakingly beautiful! 🌇 (Recommended to arrive before 4 PM) 3️⃣ Bamboo Forest Secret Spot 🎋 Cool bamboo forest at the foot of the mountain, the starting point of the hike, perfect for shooting ancient-style or forest-themed photos. --- ⚠️【Notes】 ✅ Free admission, no ticket required! ✅ Recommended hiking time: 3-4 hours (morning or evening is more comfortable). ✅ There are ropes to assist on steep parts of the trail, be sure to hold on tight! ❌ Do not litter, bring your own trash bag~ ♻️ 【Ending】 Though Shitou Mountain is small, it holds endless surprises! Quickly invite your friends, measure nature with your steps, and capture moments with your camera~ 🏞️✨ 💡Tip: After descending, you can stop by a farmhouse near Wuguishan to try the signature "Hanging Roast Chicken" 🍗, a perfect ending!
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