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Climb to the top of Asia’s largest equestrian statue!

Recommended by friends from Quanzhou, the “Climb the Mountain and Get Rich” park—does reaching the top really mean “instant success”? Tested it myself! The 38-meter-tall bronze statue at the summit is taller than a 12-story building. When the sunlight hits it, it shines golden, instantly bringing to mind the image of Zheng Chenggong galloping on horseback! (Bought a lottery ticket right after coming down the mountain, though I only won five yuan 😂) You’re not climbing a mountain, but the “Minnan version of Hogwarts”🏰 1. Asia’s No.1 horse statue: Zheng Chenggong on horseback is even taller than the Statue of Liberty! I cracked the superstition about coins in the statue’s ears—it’s actually moss! Recommend coming early morning to shoot the “instant success” backlit masterpiece; your social media likes will skyrocket~ ​ 2. Comes with a typhoon barrier: Locals say that since the statue was built, no typhoon has landed directly in Quanzhou! The wind at the summit is super strong, turning skirts into Batman capes (pants are recommended) ​ 3. Free cycling paradise: The newly built rainbow trail is perfect for riding shared bikes! There’s even a vending machine halfway up the mountain—grab a bottle of winter melon tea and sip while riding, it’s pure bliss~ 🍗 Farmhouse food at the foot of the mountain that will make your pupils shake 1. 80,000 Leisure House Firewood Chicken: A must-order! Freshly slaughtered Hetian chicken stewed over a firewood stove for 40 minutes, the chicken soaks up a secret sauce, and even the side dish potatoes are so soft they can be a staple food (kids at the next table grabbed them right away) ​ 2. Forty-year master’s braised pig trotters: Limited to 20 servings daily! Braised in angelica sauce until tender, packed with collagen that could stick to your phone screen, goes perfectly with rice—you could eat three bowls! ​ 3. Dapingshan homegrown bok choy: So crispy you can hear the “crack”! Stir-fried with pork cracklings, even more fragrant than meat (the owner says there’s a Zheng Chenggong legend buried in the vegetable field—eating it makes you smarter 🤣) 🚶‍♀️ Real experience walking 20,000 steps ✅ Recommended route: - Daytime: Zheng Chenggong statue → Rainbow trail → Wanchunzai ruins (see Song Dynasty ancient cannon) ​ - Evening: Eat firewood chicken at 80,000 Leisure House → Watch sunset at the summit (bring binoculars to see Jinjiang Bridge) ​ - Night climb: Bring a flashlight! The night view from the summit looks like a ground full of oyster omelets, super soothing~ ⚠️ Real complaints: - No toilets at the summit! Suggest using facilities at the foot of the mountain ​ - Parking is so difficult it makes you want to curse, recommend riding shared electric scooters ​ - Firewood chicken must be pre-ordered, or you might miss out Summary📣 Quanzhou’s most fun park! You can climb the mountain to attract good luck and also feast on braised pig trotters to recharge your energy~ Posting this now, I’m afraid it’ll become a viral check-in spot (don’t ask, just know I’ve been scared off by the parking situation) 😂 Local secret: after reaching the top, circle the statue three times clockwise, then buy a lottery ticket on the way down—the superstition effect is maxed out!
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Posted: Oct 19, 2025
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