Where is this? A corner overlooking the city

🌲 Foshan Xiqiao Mountain｜Free Admission! Unlock the Lesser-Known Ways to Enjoy the Famous Mountain of Southern Guangdong
Xiqiao Mountain is now free to enter!
This famous mountain of Southern Guangdong, on par with Luofu Mountain, can now be explored to your heart’s content for free!
🌟【Itinerary Overview】
🌍 Destination: Foshan Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
💰 Cost: Ticket 0 yuan (original price 55 yuan) + Transportation 20 yuan + Cable car/sightseeing bus optional
🕒 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM)
🚇 Transportation: Guangfo Metro Line 2, Nanzhuang Station Exit A → transfer to bus 832/226 to North Hub Station
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1️⃣【Must-Visit Attractions — Enjoy for Free!】
👉 Nanhai Guanyin Statue — The World’s Tallest Bronze Seated Statue
• The 61.9-meter-high Guanyin statue is majestic and awe-inspiring, overlooking the forest and sea of clouds from the viewing platform
• Photo tip: Shoot the statue from below with blue sky, wide-angle lens enhances the sacred feeling 📸
👉 Baofeng Temple — A 600-Year-Old Ancient Temple for Peace of Mind
• A Ming Dynasty temple with continuous incense burning, red walls and bamboo shadows perfect for photos
• Rhododendron garden inside blooms like a brocade in spring
👉 Baiyun Cave — A Secret Realm of the Three Teachings
• A blessed place where Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism coexist, with 24 scenic spots that look like paintings at every step
• The “Flying Waterfall” is one of the eight scenic spots of Qing Dynasty Yangcheng
👉 Cuiyan — Full of Canyon Exploration Thrills
• Qing Dynasty cliff inscriptions + exquisite trails + waterfall-viewing pavilion, walking through a primitive wooden plank path
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2️⃣【Lazy-Friendly Routes — Walk Without Getting Tired!】
🚶‍♀️ Classic Panorama Route (5-6 hours)
Enter from North Gate → Baiyun Cave → Tianhu Park (watch lion dance) → Baofeng Temple → Nanhai Guanyin → Sifang Bamboo Garden → Cuiyan → Exit North Gate
🚡 Easy and Effort-Saving Route (3 hours)
Take sightseeing bus from North Gate → Baofeng Temple → Nanhai Guanyin → Tianhu Park → Cable car down the mountain (round trip 30 yuan)
📸 Photo Route (4 hours)
Baiyun Cave (Hanfu photo shoot) → Tianhu (lake reflections) → Guanyin Statue (grand scene) → Sifang Bamboo Garden (green wonderland)
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3️⃣【Hidden Tips & Thoughtful Advice】
💰 Money-Saving Secrets
✅ Free admission (advance reservation required)
✅ Direct bus access, sharing a taxi is more cost-effective
✅ Bring your own snacks and water, food inside the scenic area is expensive
⚠️ Notes
• Cable car is quite old, not recommended for those afraid of heights
• Wear non-slip shoes, some stone steps are slippery
• Bring mosquito repellent + power bank (easy to run out of battery in the scenic area)
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💬 Interaction Time
“Do you know any other places with free admission?👇
Treasure travel destinations worth visiting again and again”