Location: No. 28, Ximen Road, Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City
Rating: AAAA
Sightseeing Theme: Arts&History / History&Heritage
Opening Hours: 8:00 – 18:30
Admission: RMB 50 per ticket
Key Words: Religion, Leisure, Family
About: Lotus Mountain，covering an area of 2.33 square kilometers and standing 108 meters above sea level, is situated by the shore of Lion Sea which is the estuary of Pearl River, and thus blessed with a superior location and easy transportation. As a scenic spot combining the ancient ruggedness with the modern grace, it was awarded laureate titles such as “National AAAA Tourist Attraction”, “Provincial Scenic Spot”, “National Preserved Cultural Relic” and “Top 8 Tourist Attractions of the New Century in Guangzhou”. The Ancient Stone Quarry is well known for its unique spectacle which goes by the comment of “manpower exceeded nature’s engineering” .The Lotus Pagoda and Lotus Wall are both Provincial Preserved Cultural Relics. Remarkably, the 40.88 meters high Guan-yin (Avalokitesvara) Statue is the highest gold-foiled bronze statue in the world and is visited and worshipped by millions of pilgrims annually. Furthermore, various self-contained service facilities are waiting for visitors in GD Hotel & Resort. Lotus Mountain is an ideal place for relaxation and holiday, second to none.
Transportation:Bus: Take a bus at Guangzhou Dajitou, or Passenger Transport Station of Guangzhou, or Guangzhou Dongpu Bus Station, or any bus station near Guangzhou East Railway Station to get to Shiqiao in Panyu District, then transfer to “Shiqiao-Lianhua Mountain” Bus to get to Lianhua Mountain. Metro: Take Metro Line 3 and get off at Shiqiao, or take Metro Line 4 and get off at Shiqi, then transfer to “Shiqiao-Lianhua Mountain” Bus to get to Lianhua Mountain.
