Ancient City Wall with Lingnan Charm
by UrbanAdventurer*
Oct 25, 2025
 A must-visit in Panyu, Guangzhou: the "Ancient City Wall" of Lotus Hill, the big reveal! 🔍
⚠️ Important clarification:
This is not an ancient city wall in the traditional sense! It is actually the Lotus Ancient City, a Qing Dynasty military fortress 🏰 Although it has been restored in modern times, its historical and cultural value is MAX!
📍 Location:
Inside Lotus Hill Scenic Area, Panyu District, Guangzhou
(Suggest driving or taking Metro Line 4 to Shiqi Station and then transferring to a bus 🚌)
✨ Past and present:
· 🏗 Built in 1664 (Kangxi era)
· 🛡 Important Qing Dynasty coastal defense military site
· 🔨 Restored in 1983
📸 Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Majestic city walls + unbeatable river view (perfect for photos!)
2️⃣ Exhibition of ancient and modern military equipment (from red-coated cannons to fighter jets ✈️)
3️⃣ Stunning ancient quarry site (2,000 years of history!)
💡 Fun fact:
This was once an ancient quarry! The quarry came first, then the military city was built, perfectly blending the two~
⏰ Opening hours:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (recommended visit time: 2-3 hours)
🚗 Transportation tips:
Recommend driving with navigation to "Guangzhou Lotus Hill Tourist Area"
or take Metro Line 4 to Shiqi Station and then taxi
📝 Visiting tips:
· Come in the morning for fewer crowds and better photos
· Wearing Hanfu makes for amazing shots!
· Be sure to go up the city wall to see the full view of the Pearl River 🌊
💰 Ticket price reference:
54 RMB/person (super worth it!)
Post by LIBERTY INGRAM | Oct 26, 2025













