The Guangzhou district is very often described with the words ‘white clouds and pearl sea’. What is meant by White Clouds is the hills known as the White Clouds hills. It is considered to be an extension of the Jiulian mountain range in the south. The mountain range is found in the north eastern side of Guangzhou and it is approximately 17 kilometers away from the main city centre. The area spans more than 28 square kilometers and the region has more than thirty peaks and hills. Amongst them is the highest peak known as the Moxing Ridge, which literally translates to the ridge that scrapes the stars which is located right at the centre of the mountain range.
At a height of 382 meters it is considered to be “the First Peak under the Southern Sky”. In the season of autumn the white clouds that hover above these mountains create a breathtaking scenery, which have also been responsible for giving the region its name.
There are natural waterfalls, streams and hillocks in the area. There are also a vast variety of historical relics located in the vicinity. Thus, it is indeed a great place for nature lovers to go sightseeing and to relax, rest and explore the wilderness. For those who love to photograph scenery and take long walks and just relax and enjoy the beauty of nature this is indeed a great place to go to unwind. Amongst the key scenic regions here are North Hill, Luhu Lake and Mountain Peak.
Lately many entrepreneurs have set up a number of facilities for the visitors who come here and they include botanical gardens, sculpture parks, golf grounds as well as water parks. For foreigners or even out of towners living at the many Guangzhou serviced apartments, hotels or even in Guangzhou long stay accommodation such as Springdale Serviced Residence Guangzhou a weekend getaway to the White Cloud Hills Scenic Region would be a welcome break away from the city life and the hustle and bustle. Having spent a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend close to nature and its beautiful surroundings would prepare one to take on the challenges of city life with new vigour.
