Nanshan Guanyin of the South China Sea | May the Divine Favor You, Let Joy Begin

Many visitors only know to go hug the Buddha's feet, but end up missing so many free experiences—what a shame! I've been here countless times, and this time I've organized the most practical route and details for you. I suggest saving this guide! 🚌Recommended Route: 🔸The Only Entrance (Main Gate) This is where you officially enter the park. I recommend arriving early so you can enjoy the entire route at a leisurely pace. 🔸108-meter Sea Guanyin Statue You can get three free incense sticks from either side Right side: Leads to the main hall where you can listen to monks chanting and hug the Buddha's feet Left side: Line up to get a 50kg Buddha seal impression to take home as a souvenir (staff will help carry it; consider preparing some small change for the donation box) 🔸Nanshan Branch Temple Free fortune slips/interpretations (recommend going in the morning as the masters have limited time) Merit books are available for registration, requiring a donation of about 100 yuan, cash accepted on-site 🔸Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall Free sutra copying for blessings 🔸The Fortune God Temple is at the back; after worship, you can circle to the front entrance and see the Guanyin mural along the way 🔸Nanshan Temple Maitreya Buddha is at the entrance, where you can get your first Buddha card Other Buddha cards can be collected from machines throughout the temple (four cards total) - ✅Don't miss these free activities: 🔸Free Buddha seal stamping on the left side of Yuantong Treasure Hall 🔸Fortune slips and interpretations at Nanshan Branch Temple: arrive early to meet the masters, fortune slips are free 🔸Free sutra copying at Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall: perfect for making wishes and calming your mind 🔸Fortune God Temple (behind the Guanyin Hall): remember to prepare a donation when worshipping 🔸Four free Buddha cards: Medicine Buddha Card, Manjusri Card, Guanyin Card, and Fortune God Card 🔸Free incense is available at the entrance of each hall, no need to buy extra - ✅Tips 1️⃣The scenic area is huge; I recommend buying a sightseeing car ticket (30 yuan), otherwise your feet will be sore 2️⃣Hugging the Buddha's feet requires climbing to the 7th floor, but the elevator only goes to the 4th floor—elderly and children should consider carefully 3️⃣Mind your etiquette when entering halls: don't step on thresholds, don't take photos casually, don't blow out incense with your mouth 4️⃣When taking photos, Buddha statues should not appear above your head or on your shoulders, and don't make peace signs 5️⃣Luggage storage is available at the entrance, with medium and large lockers charged by the hour 6️⃣Ticket prices: Adults 122 yuan, students and seniors over 60 half-price, children under 1.2m free 7️⃣Active military personnel, people with disabilities, Buddhists, and seniors over 70 get free admission with ID 8️⃣Online tickets must be purchased at least 2 hours in advance, no immediate use of tickets purchased on-site 9️⃣Pets are not allowed in the scenic area, no entry after 5 PM, and the last sightseeing car departs at 18:30 🔟You can park in the scenic area parking lot, which has plenty of spaces for 8 yuan/day There's limited food in the scenic area. If you want a proper meal, try Buzai Ke Seafood and Hainan cuisine along the river at Coconut Dream Corridor, and afterward you can catch the sunset there