This is Lotus Hill, which is about an hour's journey from Guangzhou. It is located near Shilou in the Panyu District, in a somewhat remote area. We took the metro to a distant station and then a bus to our destination. From the bus stop to the scenic area, there is still a bit of a walk before you can purchase tickets to enter.
We chose to visit on a weekday, so there weren't many people, and we didn't have to wait in line. When buying tickets, you can choose to walk or take a sightseeing car to the main areas. Since we like to take our time appreciating the sights, we opted to walk. The entire scenic area takes about half a day to explore, as we enjoy a leisurely pace.
At the Lotus Hill Scenic Area, you can see the ancient quarry ruins, Guanyin Statue, Pagoda, and ancient walls. Each place is rich in history and interest. We stayed for half a day until the scenic area was about to close before we left. We recommend this scenic area to friends who enjoy exploring freely and at...
Read moreThe place was very clean and peaceful. We were there before the rain came so they weren’t many people. A couple of shops were open but not as much as the last time I visited (5-6 years ago, before...
Read moreOne of the beautiful places in Guangzhou...Statues, scenery, temples, towers, castle; its all there...Definitely better than Baiyun Mountain...Paid entry fee of 54 yuan, but it was...
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