Huolu Mountain
Tianhe District's "urban green lung": a granite hill beside the South China Expressway, where giant boulders such as Zhutou Rock (Pig Head Rock) pile up in playful formations; from the summit you can gaze at the Zhujiang New Town skyline and Canton Tower—"watching Canton Tower (Xiaomanyao, 'Slim Waist') from Huolu Mountain" is a popular photo angle
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Tianhe District's "urban green lung": a granite hill beside the South China Expressway, where giant boulders such as Zhutou Rock (Pig Head Rock) pile up in playful formations; the summit overlooks the Zhujiang New Town skyline and Canton Tower—"watching Canton Tower (Xiaomanyao, 'Slim Waist') from Huolu Mountain" is a popular photo angle. With well-maintained trails and free entry, it draws crowds of morning exercisers and night climbers—the easiest escape into nature for CBD office workers.
Getting there: Bus / self-drive
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