XiQiao Mountain: Evergreen Realm of Guanying Goddess

#chinaattractions Xiqiao Mountain is located in the southwest of Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. It is one of the four famous mountains in Guangdong and the earliest stone tool manufacturing site in the prehistoric period of South China. It enjoys many honors such as national 5A-level tourist attractions, national forest parks, national geoparks, and national key scenic spots. Historical background Xiqiao Mountain is an ancient extinct volcano with a history of 40 to 50 million years. Its formation is related to multiple volcanic eruptions in the middle and late Cretaceous Period.This was once the birthplace of the Pearl River civilization, forming a unique “Xiqiao Mountain Culture” and creating a precedent for the Pearl River civilization.Since the Ming Dynasty, Xiqiao Mountain has had many famous Confucians founding colleges here, so it is also known as the ”Famous Mountain of Science". Introduction to attractions The peaks of Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area are listed, uneven and orderly. The biggest feature is “there are lakes in the mountains and mountains in the lakes, and the water is in the mountains and the mountains are in the water.”The main attractions include： Yunquan Fairy Pavilion, Baiyun Cave, Nanhai Guanyin Cultural Garden, etc., Among them, Baiyun Cave is known as the first of Xiqiao's “Thirty-six Caves” and has the reputation of Xiqiao Mountain Landscape. Baofeng Temple: As the main temple of the whole mountain, it was built in the second year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1995. It covers an area of 22,000 square meters and is magnificent. Nanhai Guanyin: The 61.9-meter-high bronze seated statue of Guanyin is one of the largest seated statues of Guanyin in the world. It is located at the top of Daxian Peak at an altitude of 292 meters. In addition, there are peaks such as Jiulong Rock, Mushroom Rock, Shiyan Rock, as well as 232 springs, 28 waterfalls and other natural landscapes, which constitute the rich natural scenery of Xiqiao Mountain. Routes Visitors can arrange different play routes according to their interests and time.Generally speaking, you can choose to start at the foot of the mountain, gradually climb along the mountain road, enjoy the scenery along the way, and visit various attractions at the same time.You can also choose to take a cable car or a sightseeing bus to quickly reach the top of the mountain, and then gradually explore the mountain.The specific play route can be planned according to the tour guide map of the scenic area or by consulting the staff. Transportation and accommodation Xiqiao Mountain has convenient transportation, only 45 kilometers from Guangzhou City and 27 kilometers from Foshan.Tourists can choose from a variety of transportation methods such as self-driving, bus or subway.Regarding accommodation, there are many hotels and bed and breakfasts to choose from around the scenic area to meet the accommodation needs of different tourists.Specific transportation and accommodation information can be learned through the Internet or by consulting a travel agency before traveling. In general, Xiqiao Mountain is a famous mountain integrating natural scenery, history and culture, and religious beliefs. It is a good place for tourists to travel, relax, and pray for blessings.