The Nankun Mountain-Luofu Mountain area in Huizhou, Guangdong, has been selected as one of China's premier high-quality outdoor sports destinations, earning national support for its rich natural resources and diverse activities.
Huizhou's 218-kilometer scenic tourist route
Luofu Mountain: Culture and Wellness in Nature
Luofu Mountain, long admired as the "First Mountain in Lingnan," combines outdoor activities with cultural depth. Its slopes feature upgraded trails leading to peaks like Feiyunding, a popular spot for sunrise views. The mountain's deep ties to traditional Chinese medicine, including the legacy of Ge Hong, a Taoist scholar and alchemist born in 283, enrich activities like herbal-themed walks and forest meditation. These elements, combined with family-friendly hikes and nighttime trips to see seas of clouds, make Luofu Mountain a place where physical challenge meets cultural rejuvenation.
Tourists greet the sunrise at Luofu Mountain.
Feiyunding of Luofu Mountain
Nankun Mountain: Adventure and Energy
Nankun Mountain, known as the "Oasis on the Tropic of Cancer," attracts thrill-seekers with its pristine forests, waterfalls, and natural hot springs. Designated a world-class forest hot spring conservation area, it offers paragliding, mountain racing, and rugged cycling, alongside more accessible activities like lakeside walks and bamboo forest trails. The area's vast landscape provides a perfect setting for both high-energy sports and peaceful nature escapes.
Nankun Mountain
Linking these two mountains is a 218-kilometer route equipped with service stations and connecting over 200 scenic spots and 59 villages. This corridor serves as the backbone for cycling, self-driving tours, and long-distance hiking, forming a vibrant "sports and leisure loop."
Huizhou 218-km scenic route cycling event
Layout of Henghe outdoor sports town
Xuanbi Lake Greenway
The area hosts over 300 annual activities, such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao drone racing competition and the Nanyue Ancient Trail orienteering challenge, attracting more than 17 million participants and spectators, including international visitors.
Author | Feng Huiting
Photo | Huizhou Daily
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
