Baiyun Mountain
Baiyun Mountain (Baiyun shan) is the nearest mountain retreat that makes it a pleasant half-day trip away from the traffic and congestion of Guangzhou. The Mountain (known locally as White Clouds Mountain) is approximately 15km north of the city and is part of the Kun Shan Mountain range.

This is an attractive spot with pagodas, monasteries and teahouses dotted about the mountain park. The mountain has pleasant surroundings and is refreshingly lush and green.It can get busy here and the citydwellers are particularly keen on climbing this mountain to escape the hustle and bustle. The peak, "Star-touching hill" (Moxing Ling) is a three-hour walk from the base and provides spectacular views over the surrounding countryside and city. The view at sunset is especially enjoyable.

Orchid Park
The Orchid Park (Lan Pu) is a spectacular and unique sight in the summer months when there are over 100 different types of Orchid on display. This cool and quiet garden is elegantly designed with winding paths, pools, pavilions and flowerbeds. It is a traditional Chinese style garden and is the perfect place to seek relief from summer heat.