[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Lianhua Shan Gucaishichang Ruins (Updated May)

❤In the digital temple of Nanhai Guanyin, young people holding electronic incense are experiencing a dual pilgrimage. They both burn incense in the cloud and seek divine guidance among server clusters—behind the QR code for fortune slips, AI algorithms calculate with million-times-per-second probability, translating thousand-year-old oracle texts into contemporary survival guides. ❤The algorithmic fortune interpretation system devours a database of hundreds of thousands of oracle poems, breaking down the imagery through natural language processing, then combines the user's geographic location, social media profile, and even fitness tracker data to generate modern prophecies like "Career favors defense over offense" or "Romance will begin from the northwest." The AI manifestation of the cloud-based Guanyin reveals a cyborg smile amid the data streams. ❤Young worshippers complete their digital fasting while tapping on electronic wooden fish apps, both devoutly sharing their AI fortune interpretations to social media and playfully discussing the "enlightenment progress" of large language models. This dissociative faith unique to digital natives resembles maintaining both devotion and doubt simultaneously in a quantum state. ❤As ancient divination dons the robes of neural networks, cyber pilgrims replace full prostration with finger swipes. The ultimate mysticism of the algorithmic age may be this: we both deconstruct mystery through code and rebuild new temples on silicon chips. Travel Guide: I. Scenic Area Overview Location: Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou Features: Natural scenery, historical sites (ancient quarry), religious culture (Wanghai Guanyin statue) Recommended visit time: 4-6 hours II. Transportation Guide 1. Public Transportation Subway + Bus: Take Metro Line 4 to Shiqi Station → Transfer to Bus Fan 92/Fan 93 to "Lotus Mountain Station" Direct Bus: Take "Panyu Tourism Special Line" from Shiqiao Bus Station/Panyu Plaza Station 2. Self-driving Navigation: Guangzhou Lotus Mountain Tourism Area West Gate/Main Gate Parking: Parking lots available at the entrance, 10-20 yuan/day III. Must-See Attractions Wanghai Guanyin Statue (Guanyin Sacred Realm) The world's tallest gold-foil Guanyin statue (40.88 meters), climb for blessings and overlook the Pearl River estuary. Lotus Pagoda Ming Dynasty ancient tower, climb for views of Pearl River and Lion Ocean, experience the fusion of history and nature. Ancient Quarry Site Over 2,000-year-old quarry, strange rocks resembling "stone carvings," perfect for photos. Lotus Lake Summer lotus blooms, lakeside pavilion ideal for strolling, boat rentals available. Egret Nature Reserve Bird-watching paradise, flocks of egrets return at dusk, great for ecological photography. Peach Blossom Forest (Spring limited) Peach blossoms from January to March, suitable for traditional or romantic photography. IV. Dining Recommendations Inside the scenic area: Vegetarian Restaurant (near Guanyin Pavilion) offers vegetarian cuisine, recommended "Arhat Vegetarian Dish" and "Vegetarian Dumplings." Nearby farm cuisine: Try Panyu specialties after descending, such as braised lotus root with meat and Shawan ginger milk curd. Self-preparation suggestion: Bring sufficient drinking water and snacks, as convenience stores are limited in the scenic area. V. Itinerary Suggestions Half-day Tour (Compact Version) Morning: Enter from West Gate → Guanyin Sacred Realm → Lotus Pagoda → Ancient Quarry → Lotus Lake → Return Afternoon: Enter from East Gate → Egret Reserve → Peach Blossom Forest (seasonal) → Quarry Site → Guanyin Statue at sunset Full-day Tour (In-depth Version) Morning: Guanyin Sacred Realm blessing → Lotus Pagoda → Ancient Quarry exploration Noon: Lunch at Vegetarian Restaurant Afternoon: Boating on Lotus Lake → Bird watching at Egret Reserve → Stroll through Peach Blossom Forest Evening: Watch Pearl River sunset from the mountaintop, end tour VI. Practical Tips Admission: 54 yuan/person (online purchase may offer discounts), no additional charges inside. Attire: Comfortable athletic shoes (mountain climbing required), sun hat/umbrella, mosquito repellent in summer. Religious etiquette: Avoid noise in the Guanyin statue area, incense offerings are voluntary. Special periods: Spring Festival/Guanyin Festival (Lunar February 19, June 19, September 19): Large blessing events, crowded. Lotus Festival (June-August): Lotus Lake full of flowers, photographer's first choice. VII. Nearby Attractions En route visits: Seagull Island (20-minute drive): Cycling, seafood, view of Pearl River estuary. Yuyin Mountain Villa (Qing Dynasty Lingnan Garden, 30-minute drive).

#Guangzhou Itinerary “Is this really Guangzhou?!” "How did you find the same one in Zhangjiajie!" I have been asked for a guide 10086 times, and now I will give it to you without reservation👇 Located at the ancient quarry site of Lianhua Mountain in Panyu, this is a miracle that was artificially excavated more than 2,000 years ago. ️It is also the only "artificial Danxia" wonder in the country! The jagged red rocks, green vines, and deep pools give you a sense of martial arts movies in every shot🗡 🗺️【Travel route】 West Gate of the scenic area → Park at the parking lot next to Lotus Lake → Lotus Secret Realm → Ancient Quarry → Swallow Rock via Jianmen → Guanyin Rock → Eight Immortals Rock → Lotus Wonderland → Yuantong Hall → Climb Lotus Tower → Visit Lotus City → Hundred Flowers Garden → Lotus Lake 📸【Guide to the Holy Land of Film Production】 🔹Wanghai Guanyin, Lotus Temple The world's tallest gilt-copper Guanyin overlooks the entire South China Sea and is said to be very effective in praying for love! 🔹Lotus City 270° overlooking of the Pearl River Estuary🌊, and on a clear day you can see the Humen Bridge in Dongguan from afar! 🔹Lotus Pond Summer-only beauty! The lotus flowers are in full bloom covering the entire pond, and the aerial footage is extremely stunning. 🔹Swallow Cliff Standing on the suspended plank road and taking a bird's-eye view 🏞, the Stonehenge is arranged in an orderly manner. Use a wide-angle lens to shoot it, and it will instantly look like the cover of National Geographic magazine! 🔹Remains of the ancient quarry The giant stone wall is covered with moss. Looking down, the atmosphere of the cliff is completely overwhelming! 📌Attractions: Panyu Lianhuashan Tourist Area 🎫Tickets: 54r (half price for students and seniors🎫) ⏰Opening hours: 7:00-17:00 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 4, Shiqi Station, Exit A, 15 minutes by taxi 🅿️Parking: 10r/day #ExchangeSpring #ourspring #Photograph the spring in ancient poetry #SpringPhoto

Each visit to Lotus Mountain has always been about hiking, sea-gazing, and paying homage to Buddha. This time, I discovered that it also conceals a mysterious ancient city🍃. It has withstood 400 years of wind and rain, offering a panoramic view of the entire Pearl River Estuary and Lion Ocean, and even a distant view of Dongguan. It's utterly breathtaking‼️‼️ 🔶Tour Route: West Gate of the Scenic Area → Parking lot next to Lotus Lake → Lotus Secret → Ancient Quarry → Swallow Rock through Sword Gate → Guanyin Rock → Eight Immortals Rock → Lotus Scenic Spot → Yuantong Treasure Hall → Ascend Lotus Tower → Stroll around Lotus City → Hundred Flower Garden → Lotus Lake. 📸Photography Spots: 🔻South Gate: Use the city gate as the foreground, shoot through the door frame. 🔻On the City Wall: Use the door hole as the foreground, you can take a photo with the distant Guanyin. 🌴Must-Visit Attractions: 🔹Sea-viewing Guanyin, Lotus Zen Temple: The world's tallest gilded bronze Guanyin, overlooking the entire South Sea, said to be extremely efficacious in seeking marriage. 🔹Lotus City: Overlooking the entire Pearl River Estuary and Lion Ocean, even a distant view of Dongguan, utterly breathtaking. 🔹Lotus Pond: Lotus flowers fill the pond, aerial photography is very shocking. 🔹Swallow Cliff: Overlooking the entire Stone Mountain. 🔹Ancient Quarry Ruins: Looking down gives a feeling of a cliff, composed of many large stones forming a stone array. ‼️Tour Tips: 1. The scenic area is very large, it takes two hours to walk around, there are also sightseeing cars in the scenic area. 2. There are snack bars in the scenic area, and vegetarian meals are available🉑. 3. It is recommended to wear a pair of comfortable shoes and prepare for sun protection. 4. Recommended tour duration is 3-4 hours. 📍Location: Lotus Mountain, Panyu District, Guangzhou City. 🚇Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. - -  ——————— 🎨Color Grading: LR, PS ‍🧑🏻‍💻Welcome photography enthusiasts to exchange and learn together~