Foshan Sanshui Forest Park | Enjoy the natural oxygen bar for free

The park has large areas of water cypress, perfect for taking photos! There is also a large reclining Buddha in the park, with a strong Confucian cultural atmosphere, making it a great spot for check-ins.

Crocodile Lake Zoo has many crocodiles in the pool that can be viewed through a net. The zoo also has slides and other entertainment facilities, as well as many pigeons that can be fed and interacted with, making it a great place to bring children during holidays.

📍Address: Yundonghai Avenue, Sanshui District, Foshan City
🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Sanshui Forest Park parking lot
🅿️Parking: Free
🎫Tickets: Free (some attractions charge separately)
🕰️Opening hours: 08:30-17:30

1️⃣ Sanshui Reclining Buddha
The reclining Buddha is 108 meters long and 16 meters high, carved from a single piece of rock, with 60 tons of bronze. In front of it is the Blessing Bridge. On the first floor opposite the Buddha is a corridor with painted stories of the Buddha, and on the second floor is the Worship Platform, where you can get a panoramic view of the Buddha.
2️⃣ Benhuan Temple
Built by the famous monk Elder Benhuan and continued by his disciple Master Yishun, the temple commemorates the 109th birthday of Elder Benhuan. The temple complex includes the Mahavira Hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Guanyin Hall, and the Bell and Drum Tower.
3️⃣ Confucius Park
The largest Confucius Temple in South China, designed as a miniature version of the Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong. A large statue of Confucius is placed in the Dacheng Hall, and statues of Confucius' seventy-two disciples are set up in the side halls.
4️⃣ Crocodile Lake
Covering an area of over 200 acres, Crocodile Lake has introduced Thai Gulf crocodiles three times and also has peacocks, monkeys, emus, and other animals, making it suitable for family outings.
5️⃣ Epoch Tower
Located in the Sanshui District Museum, it is the landmark building of Sanshui Forest Park. The tower is 68 meters high and octagonal in shape, modeled after a pavilion-style brick and stone tower. Each floor of the tower is embedded with 24 reliefs.
6️⃣ Declaration Square
The square is located in the middle of Mandarin Duck Lake, built facing the mountain, with many lawns for camping, picnicking, and kite flying. The square has a landmark boulder - Declaration Stone, symbolizing a couple's declaration of love.
7️⃣ Forest Racing Club
A national five-star go-kart track, the track is designed to international standards, with a total length of 1200 meters, capable of hosting international C-level and national A-level championships. The club offers entertainment projects: 80CC mini karts, 100CC mini karts, and double-seat high karts.

⚠️Tips
1. South Lake in the forest park is great for hiking/cycling, taking 1-2 hours to circle the lake.
2. If you have enough time, you can bring a camping mat and lie on the small lawn by the lake.
3. You can get three free incense sticks inside Benhuan Temple, and couples can hang red ropes.
4. There are many mosquitoes in the forest, so be sure to take precautions.
5. It's hot in summer, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun.

Post by Naturetrip2235 | Aug 21, 2024

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