After meticulous planning and deployment, on November 8th, we finally embarked on our journey to conquer the summit of Seven Maidens Mountain with great excitement but a bit of worry. We were a group of seven, "Seven Maidens Mountain"! We gathered at the company at 6:00 AM and had a little breakfast before setting off. On the way, we were still organizing our gear and discussing the route. After more than an hour's drive, we arrived at the foot of Seven Maidens Mountain. From afar, this "maiden" was indeed very beautiful. The weather was good today, but there were many clouds and fog on the main peak, so we couldn't see where it was, but we already felt its grandeur - it was very high and large, and even had an aura of menace. But because of this, we started preparing three years ago, traversing big and small mountains, going through many places, but always thinking about Seven Maidens Mountain.
Today it was right in front of us, and there was indeed a feeling of wanting to conquer it, so no matter how dangerous it was, we had to go up! Many hiking enthusiasts have a sense of longing for its mystery and danger and want to catch a glimpse of its true face and subdue it. Locals often say that the main peak of Seven Maidens Mountain is usually covered by clouds and fog, and it is rarely seen in full view, so it is also called Shenzhen's "K2", famous for its danger and beauty, and is the second highest peak in Shenzhen. It has an altitude of 860 meters!
Due to the mountain being closed, after several twists and turns, we finally sneaked into the small path leading up the mountain. At first, the seven of us started climbing like any other mountain, nothing unusual. However, after going up less than 50 meters, someone couldn't keep up. He was a small fat guy, and I had been relatively worried about him before coming, but I never expected that as soon as we started, he said he couldn't do it. Someone was descending the mountain! Indeed, this also counts as ascending Seven Maidens Mountain. Six people continued upwards. Looking up, the fog and clouds did not dissipate, affecting our mood slightly, but we kept going. The road began to get steeper, and the sounds of panting increased. The second fat guy spoke up, saying he was very tired. I said, "We're not even 300 meters up yet." Apparently... Hmm! Walk a few meters, rest for a few minutes...! Finally, he couldn't take it anymore, "I can't do it," and the second fat guy chose to give up. He had climbed quite high, descended the mountain to meet up with the previous teammate, and should feel proud. His performance was good! To be honest, otherwise it would have been troublesome!!! Only five people remained! Keep going...
We felt tired... Maybe we chose a steeper route, going straight up... Very steep! In the middle section, we were constantly out of breath, walking a bit and resting for a long time. We didn't even have the strength to look at the scenery or take pictures. I thought this was problematic... Would everyone start descending one by one? Ha... Later, in the latter half, we felt much better. Perhaps climbing higher brought some wind and better air, making it easier to walk, or maybe we adapted! Gradually, we didn't feel as tired, and our rhythm improved! Soon, we reached a small peak, and looking down, it was truly beautiful, an unbeatable sea view! Unbelievable!! This gave us more confidence. We took a few photos and continued upward... The five of us went all the way up at once. Ahead, teammates said we had reached the top... We made it!!! It was amazing! The long-desired summit of Seven Maidens Mountain, we've arrived!! We were so happy that we forgot about the fatigue and shortness of breath, running around up there. The scenery was indescribable, one word - "perfect". It was very beautiful, surrounded by the sea. When we reached the summit, the main peak, which had always seemed shy, dispersed the clouds and fog to welcome us. We were so lucky. We felt like we were walking on clouds, a fairyland-like scene, too beautiful! Clouds sometimes floated past us! Truly riding the clouds and crossing the wind! We took out our cameras and went crazy taking photos, then celebrated on the main peak, having lunch, it was only 12 o'clock. We only took more than two hours to reach the top from 9:45 AM to 12 PM! Amazing!
After discussing and checking the terrain map and the time, we could traverse! Several of us agreed enthusiastically! After a brief rest, we set off again... From the Seven Maidens Peak to Triangle Peak! It was really tiring. The roads above were difficult to navigate, with trees and grass reaching above our heads, making it hard to walk. By the time we reached Triangle Peak, we were completely exhausted. Along the way, we thought about walking to Big Goose Peak, but considering the condition of the team members, we decided against it. Next time, we'll try Big Goose Peak! So, we obediently descended from Triangle Peak to Dongchong. We contacted two base support team members waiting below to pick us up! Otherwise, we wouldn't know what to do. After descending the mountain, we couldn't walk properly, and finding a car out of the mountain was a big problem. Therefore, their contributions were significant too! Actually, they were more tired than us, waiting all day at the foot of the mountain!
This time, we overachieved beyond our plan. Originally, we planned to climb straight up and down, which would have been satisfying enough! Unexpectedly, we could traverse too! It was truly fantastic! Next time, we will definitely aim for Big Goose Peak!
Reprinted from my teammate Killy.
The next day when I got up, my feet were a bit sore, but fortunately, it was just a little pain. On the third day, it got worse, making it difficult to go downstairs or squat.
Photo Description: Thanks to Eleven Lang for providing the map. The yellow line represents our route this time.
Photo Description: The Summit of Seven Maidens Mountain
Photo Description: The Summit of Seven Maidens Mountain
Photo Description: Seven Maidens Mountain