Mount Luofu Mountains
Scenic mountain in Guangdong with Taoist temples
Near Guangdong's inland valleys Mount Luofu hosts Taoist temples and established trails; visitors come for pilgrimage routes, historic architecture and walks through subtropical forest near waterfalls.
Mount Luofu at a Glance#
Address: Mount Luofu area, Boluo County, Guangdong, China
Admission: Free (temples may have small donations)
How to Get to Mount Luofu#
Mount Luofu is accessed from Guangzhou or Huizhou by regional bus or car; Boluo County serves as a common access point. Local buses and taxis connect to popular temple areas and trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mount Luofu#
- Visit early morning to see Taoist and Buddhist pilgrims before tourist groups arrive.
- Hike the ridge trails connecting the mountain's many temples for quiet views and seasonal wildflowers.
- Local maps and Chinese-language signage help; hire a Cantonese-speaking guide if not fluent in Chinese.
Best Time to Visit Mount Luofu#
Best in autumn and spring for clearer skies and comfortable hiking; summer is hot and humid with frequent rain.
Weather & Climate near Mount Luofu#
Mount Luofu's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (2032 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5° - 13° | 8° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 9° | 86 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.7 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 10° - 16° | 13° | 125 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.9h |
| April | Acceptable | 14° - 20° | 17° | 218 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 17° - 23° | 20° | 322 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 19° - 25° | 22° | 336 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 254 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.3h |
| August | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 313 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 19° - 25° | 22° | 183 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.5h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.6h |