Lotus Mountain, Panyu, Guangzhou, Introduction

Guangzhou Panyu Lotus Mountain Tourist Scenic Area is located on the Shizi River at the Pearl River Estuary in Panyu District, about 30 kilometers away from Guangzhou City. It is a scenic tourist area that combines ancient ruggedness and modern beauty. In 2002, Lianhua Mountain was rated as a 4A-level scenic spot by the National Tourism Administration.

Lianhua Mountain has beautiful mountains, clear waters and outstanding people. It is divided into four major scenic spots: Lotus Tower Scenic Area, Lotus City Scenic Area, Guanyin Scenic Area and Stone Scenic Area.

The stone scenic area headed by it is the ruins of an ancient quarry founded in the Western Han Dynasty. It has steep cliffs, strange rocks and caves, and uncanny workmanship. It is famous for its "man-made and unintentional" stone landscape wonders. It is the only "artificial stone landscape" seen in China. "Artificial Danxia" miracle;

The Lotus Tower, built in the 40th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1612 AD), is the representative of the Lotus Tower scenic spot. Lotus Tower, also known as Wenchang Tower, is known as the "Huabiao of the Provincial Capital". Stopping on the tower, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery on all sides;

The Lotus City was built in the third year of Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (AD 1664). It was originally used by the Qing government to fortify the Pearl River Estuary. The vicissitudes of history are condensed in the ancient cities, which makes people look back on the past more than a hundred years ago;

In the Guanyin scenic spot, lotus flowers bloom, "emerging from the mud but not stained, washing the water" "Clear but not demonic", coupled with the golden statue of Guanyin looking at the sea, it is indeed extraordinary and makes people feel like they have entered the "pure land" and feel a sense of awe.

In addition, in Lianhua Mountain, you can not only appreciate the beautiful natural scenery and ancient cultural landscape, but also fully enjoy the joy and excitement brought by modern entertainment. There is a large water park in the Lotus Tower Scenic Area with various water activities. You can also barbecue and camp on the shore for a pleasant experience.

Tips for tourist attractions

Tickets: 30 yuan/person; 2 yuan/person to climb the Lotus Tower and 3 yuan/person to enter the Lotus City.

How to get there: There is a direct bus from Guangzhou Bus Station. You can take a bus from Dajitou or Guangzhou Avenue in Haizhu District to Panyu Shiqiao, and then transfer to a special bus to get there. You can also take a boat directly from Xidi Pier.

Best travel time: Go in spring, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms in full bloom; go to Lianhua Mountain from June to August, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lianhua Mountain with lush green trees, but also enjoy the beauty of Lianhua Mountain. You can play and play in the water park, and at the same time, you can enjoy the grand beauty of thousands of lotuses blooming at the "Lotus Festival".

Food: Lianhuashan tourist area has better restaurants, where you can taste Cantonese-style dishes, Panyu snacks and other famous dishes. You can also have self-service barbecues with different tastes.

Accommodation: There are many resort hotels with elegant environment in the Lianhua Mountain Scenic Area, which are convenient for tourists to stay and rest.