Shantou hiking enthusiasts, gather up! Finally checked in at Shantou's highest point

Nan'ao Dajianshan! 588 meters elevation + 14KM wild trail, nicknamed Shantou's "MacLehose Trail" by netizens. Tested personally, even beginners can make it, the scenery is so stunning it leaves you speechless 😭 🌿【Basic Hiking Information】​ ▫️Elevation: 588 meters (Shantou's highest peak!)​ ▫️Total distance: 14KM (up and down)​ ▫️Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️ (wild trail but friendly conditions, no cliffs, see the last few pictures)​ ▫️Duration: We took 7+ hours including photos and breaks, normally 5-6 hours is enough​ ▫️Highlights: Half forest oxygen bar + half coastal views, every shot looks like a masterpiece!​ 📍【Detailed Itinerary】​ 8:30 Cross Nan'ao Bridge (recommend starting early to avoid crowds and midday sun)​ 9:15 Park at Qian'ao Bay Tourist Resort 💰20/car (convenient parking, 5 min walk to trailhead)​ 9:30 Official start of the climb (follow the pre-downloaded offline track, almost no signal in the mountains!)​ → First 3KM: forest trail, lots of shade, soft soil + gravel underfoot​ → Mid 6KM: gradually opens up, views of the distant sea and island groups​ → Summit section: last 1KM has some uphill, 360° unobstructed views of Nan'ao after reaching the top​ → Descent: walk downhill on paved road to Nan'ao Bridge toll gate, recommend wearing shoes one size larger for comfort and knee pads for protection, never boring!​ 🎒【Essential Gear List】 (beginners copy this directly)​ ✔️ Clothing: hiking shoes (non-slip! essential for wild trails), long pants (mosquito and scratch protection), sun hat + sunscreen (strong UV by the sea), gloves (better grip), knee pads (protect knees, helpful for descent)​ ✔️ Supplies: 3 bottles of electrolyte water (sweat a lot, electrolytes better than plain water), energy snacks (beef jerky, nuts, rice balls, chocolate, rely on these for lunch)​ ✔️ Others: trekking poles (energy saver!), power bank (photos drain battery fast), offline map (download in advance, crucial!)