Lianhua Mountain (Lotus Mountain)
The ancient quarry site on Lianhua Mountain (Lotus Mountain) in Panyu: quarried for over 2,000 years since the Western Han dynasty, its sheer cliffs and strange rocks such as Swallow Rock (Yanziyan) and Lotus Stone form a landscape co-created by man and nature — a living specimen of ancient mining history
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:30-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 54
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The ancient quarry site on Lianhua Mountain (Lotus Mountain) in Panyu: quarried for over 2,000 years since the Western Han dynasty, its sheer cliffs and strange rocks such as Swallow Rock (Yanziyan) and Lotus Stone form a landscape co-created by man and nature — a living specimen of ancient mining history; the 40-meter gold-foil statue of the Sea-Watching Guanyin (Wanghai Guanyin) atop the mountain is a landmark of the Pearl River estuary, and during the Lotus Festival (June-August) the lotus ponds are in full bloom. Admission CNY 54; reachable by Metro Line 4 plus bus or self-drive, and it pairs well with a day trip toward Nansha.
Getting there: Metro Line 4, transfer to bus / self-drive
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