Hidden Trail Hiking, Jilongding

**Hidden Trail Hiking | The Ultimate Guide to Yangchun's Jilongding** Alpine Meadows × Sea of Clouds & Rhododendrons × Stargazing Camping **📍Location** Shuangjiao Town, Yangchun City, Guangdong Province. Located in the core area of the Yunkaishan Mountain Range in western Guangdong, with an elevation of 1,280 meters, it spans the borders of Yangjiang, Maoming, and Yunfu cities. **🌺Best Seasons** ✔️ **Early May**: Peak bloom of alpine rhododendrons (a sea of pink-purple flowers covers the mountains) ✔️ **November**: Golden meadow season ⚠️Avoid June-August rainy season (slippery trails and frequent fog) **🚗Transport Guide** ▫️Self-drive navigation: "Qixing Village, Yangchun City" ▫️About 4 hours from Guangzhou; free parking available at the village entrance ▫️Transfer to local motorcycles (¥30/person) to the mid-mountain hiking starting point **⛰️Classic Hiking Routes** 1️⃣ **Loop Trail** (~12km/5h) Qixing Village → Grassland Campsite → Crocodile Rock → Mother Earth Peak → Jilongding Stone Monument → Flower Trail → Reservoir Return ✨Must-visit: 360° summit viewpoint (panoramic views of three cities) 2️⃣ **Light Experience Route** (3h) Direct to alpine grassland campsite for picnics, camping, and flower viewing **🎒Essential Gear** ▪️Non-slip hiking shoes (rocky paths + steep slopes) ▪️Windproof jacket (strong winds and temperature drops at the summit) ▪️Hiking poles & gloves (for rocky climbing sections) ▪️2L water + energy snacks (no supply points) ▪️Trash bags (leave no trace!) **🌄Unmissable Experiences** ✅ **Summit at Dawn**: Witness the sea of clouds and sunrise (arrive before 5:30 AM) ✅ **Stargazing Camping**: Pitch a tent at the grassland campsite (bring your own gear) ✅ **Explore Rock Formations**: Crocodile Rock / Yuanbao Stone / Twin Peaks ✅ **Photography**: May flower fields + November reed marshes **📌Tips** ① No entrance fee! But register fire safety info at the village committee ② Spotty phone signal—download offline maps in advance ③ Caution in rainy season! Some sections require stream crossings ④ Recommended local eatery: Qixing Village's "Mountain Wild Homestyle" firewood chicken > **"Standing on Lingnan's largest alpine grassland, watching the clouds roll by as acres of rhododendrons blaze below—this is Guangdong's closest paradise."** --- **✨Itinerary Suggestions** Day 1: Arrive at Qixing Village in the afternoon → Hike to grassland campsite Day 2: Summit for sunrise → Loop trail hike → Return in the afternoon (Guide word count: 498)