[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zheng Guo Hu Xin Island Scenic Area (Updated May)

🌿 Basic Information Xiqiao Mountain is the only ancient volcano site in the Pearl River Delta. At 346 meters above sea level, it is lush year-round, making it a veritable "oxygen bar" for Foshan residents! Here, you'll find the world's largest seated Guanyin statue, the ruins of a 600-year-old quarry, and families of wild macaques that might pop up at any moment. During the summer and autumn, it's recommended to arrive before 8am to avoid the crowds and experience the magical morning mist. The scenic area is open year-round from 7:30am to 5:30pm. 📍 Detailed Address North Gate: Shannan Road, Huanshan Avenue, Xiqiao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City / South Gate: Xiqiao Mountain South Gate Entrance. Important❗️ If you want to see the Nanhai Guanyin statue, enter through the North Gate. If you prefer hiking trails, choose the South Gate. Shuttle buses are available at both entrances. 🎫 Tickets Ticket Price: Free from October 2024!!! Sightseeing Bus: 20 round-trip; Cable Car: 30 round-trip, 20 one-way. 🚌 Transportation By Car: Navigate to "Xiqiao Mountain South/North Parking Lot." Parking can be difficult on weekends, so arrive before 9am. By Bus: From Guangzhou, take the Guangfo Line to Kuiqi Road Station, then transfer to Tourism Bus Line 1 to the North Gate. Within Foshan City, take Bus 226/227 to Dengshan Avenue Entrance. 🛵 Scooter: Shared electric scooters are available at the foot of the mountain. Enjoy a breezy ride around the mountain for 2 yuan/15 minutes. ✨ Must-See Attractions 1️⃣ Baofeng Temple + Nanhai Guanyin Statue The gleaming, 61.9-meter-tall seated Guanyin statue is so large that three adults could lie down on a single lotus petal of its base! Remember to circle the statue clockwise three times—it's said to be very effective for finding love. The 500-year-old bodhi tree in the temple is stunning in autumn, with golden leaves covering the ground, perfect for capturing photos with an ancient vibe. 2️⃣ Shiyan Rock An underwater palace left behind by ancient quarry workers! Take a boat inside to see chisel marks from the Song Dynasty and crystal-clear water revealing schools of stonefish below. The newly developed AR glasses experience is super cool, allowing you to see virtual miners at work. 3️⃣ Tianhu Park A mirror-like lake formed in a volcanic crater, with water and light shows daily at 10:30am and 3pm. On the island in the center of the lake, you'll find the "Cloud Tea House," where you can enjoy cloud-mist tea and watch egrets fishing for 38 yuan. 4️⃣ Jiulong Rock Home to wild macaques! Keep your snacks hidden—one of the monkeys is known to open backpack zippers. Visit in spring to see the cascading wisteria flowers, with purple vines taller than people. ⚠️ Helpful Tips • Vending machines are available midway up the mountain, but prices are high. Bring your own water and snacks. • Wear non-slip shoes! The mossy stone paths can quickly turn into an ice rink. • The Guanyin statue undergoes routine maintenance every Wednesday morning and may be temporarily closed. • Drone use requires prior registration through the "Xiqiao Mountain Tourism" mini-program. 🐾 Hidden Gem Try the "reverse tour" route: Enter through the South Gate → Cuiyan → Shiyan Rock → Tianhu → Guanyin Statue → Exit through the North Gate. This downhill route saves 70% of the effort! Visit Baiyun Cave at 5pm to see the sunset, with the pink and purple sky reflected on the eaves of the ancient academy—your phone will capture wallpaper-worthy photos effortlessly.

| A natural oxygen bar in the CBD, a hidden gem. Hey guys, I've discovered a stunning spot hidden in the Guangzhou CBD—Haizhu Lake, truly the "Green Heart of the City"😍! 📍【Address】168 Xinzhou Middle Road, Haizhu District (inside Haizhu National Wetland Park) 🚇【Transportation】 Take Subway Line 3 to Datang Station, Exit B, which leads directly to the North Gate; take the bus to Jude West Road Crossing Station; if driving, you can park in the parking lot at the South Gate, but parking spaces are limited, so arrive early~ 🕙【Opening Hours】7:30am - 6:30pm (last entry at 5:30pm, closed on Mondays!) 🎫【Tickets】Free, but you need to book in advance on the official WeChat account "Haizhu Wetland"~ 🎯【Recommended Route】 Enter from the North Gate, take a leisurely stroll around the lake, then head to the Bird Watching Pavilion to see the lovely birds, then go to the Four Seasons Flower Sea to experience the colorful scenery, step onto the Lake Heart Island to admire the beautiful view, and finally exit from the South Gate. The whole journey takes 2–3 hrs, about 4 km, all flat roads, no pressure~ If you want to take it easy, you can rent an electric car or a shared bike at the North Gate, cycling around the lake is super comfortable😎. 📸【Top 5 Photo Spots】 Four Seasons Flower Sea: In spring, there are rapeseed flower fields, in summer, sunflowers and sulfur cosmos are in full bloom, in autumn, pink muhly grass is extremely romantic, and in winter, Gesang flowers are also super beautiful. Wear a light-colored dress, find a small path reserved in the flower sea, take photos from a low angle, and easily capture the "person in the flowers" vibe🤩. Lake Heart Island: 360-degree lake view, wooden boardwalk, reed marshes, and bald cypress forests. On sunny days, the lake reflects the blue sky, picturesque! After 4pm, the light is soft, standing on the waterside stone slabs to take photos of your back or silhouette is amazing👍. Bird Watching Trail: Egrets, night herons, cormorants, and various other birds, it's a paradise for bird lovers! Bring a telephoto lens, and the autumn and winter migratory bird seasons are even more spectacular🕊. Lingnan Arch Bridge: The iconic red arch bridge, with its reflection in the water, wear Hanfu or New Chinese style clothing to take photos, super photogenic📷. Reed Maze (near the South Gate): Reed clusters taller than people, rustling in the wind, super healing! Suitable for shooting Japanese-style movies or emotional blockbusters🎞. 🤩【Unique Activities Tips】 For families with children, you can book ecological courses at the Nature Education Center near the North Gate, such as insect observation and plant rubbing, super interesting. For those who like morning jogging or cycling, there are fewer people before 8am, and the lake is shrouded in mist, like a fairyland. There is also the Xizhao Ping near the South Gate, where you can watch the sunset glow over the lake, full of romance💕. 🚫【Things to Avoid】 Don't wear high heels, some gravel roads and wooden boardwalks are not easy to walk on. Fishing, barbecuing, and drones are prohibited in the park, and security will stop you. Remember to bring mosquito repellent in summer, as there are quite a few mosquitoes. If you want to take photos of flower seas without people, it is recommended to go on a working day morning~ Guys, come and experience the beauty of nature at Haizhu Lake🥰!

Nanchang... Monet Garden hidden on the island 🤍I was amazed by the newly opened garden on the island in Nanchang... The restaurant on Aixi Lake Island is beautifully decorated, Surrounded by green trees and flowers, it's really beautiful! It's great for taking photos with your girlfriends! 🤍Located on a small island in Aixi Lake, you can enjoy a whole lake view, green plants and flower garden It really looks like a scene from a French movie~ You can stay here all day for afternoon tea and a romantic dinner... 🤍Yes, it's the ONLYONE that is popular in Xiamen, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Guangzhou, and Zhangzhou~ They opened a new store in Nanchang again...! This time the western restaurant is mainly a southern French garden style, located on an independent island in Aixi Lake, surrounded by lakes, comparable to "Erhai" ✅The restaurant has two floors The huge French arched floor-to-ceiling doors and windows offer unlimited beautiful views 🔹The first floor is an open space, every layout is carefully designed 🔹Each private room on the second floor can accommodate 8-20 people for birthday parties ONLYONE·Lake Heart Island (formerly Ai Qing Island) Monet's Back Garden💐 Unique geographical location, top design team, heavy gold build The entire restaurant island is full of romance~ Main business: ☕Coffee, 🍝Western food, 🥗Fusion cuisine, 🫖Afternoon tea, 🧁Dessert (Dishes are updated from time to time) ⏰Time: 10:00-22:00 (Day Coffee Night Wine) 📍Location: Navigation search ONLYONE·Lake Heart Island (formerly Ai Qing Island) 🅿️Parking space: Opposite Nanchang Ocean Park