Foshan's Green Surprise: Xiqiao Mountain, a natural wonderland that will make you scream

🌳 Foshan, a city known for its delicious food and skyscrapers, hides a stunning green treasure. Join us in exploring Xiqiao Mountain for an unexpected journey into nature. 📍 Address: Huan Shan Avenue, Xiqiao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Spot". 🚇 Public Transport: Take Foshan Line 2 to Nanzhuang Station Exit A, then take a taxi. 🎟 Ticket: ¥55/person, sightseeing car ¥78/person (discounts available for certain groups). ⏰ Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30. 🅿 Parking Information: Parking lots are available near the west, south, and north gates 🚩 Entrance Choices: 🏞️ North Gate: Close to most tourist accommodations, preferred for hiking, near the shopping district, convenient for dining. Free parking for early self-drivers, but limited spaces. 🎬 South Gate: Adjacent to the National Arts Film and TV City, Nanhai Museum. Self-drivers should park on the third floor, with pedestrian overpass direct access to the scenic area. Sightseeing car preferred at the south gate. 🚠 West Gate: Hiking entrance, take the cable car to navigate to Xiqiao Mountain West Gate Visitor Service Center. Note, no sightseeing car at the west gate. 🛤️ Recommended Hiking Routes: 🚗 Self-driving route: Enter from South Gate - Sifang Bamboo Garden - Jiguan Peak - Cuiyan - Wuye Well - Baofeng Temple - Tianhu Park - Shiyanyan - Exit from South Gate - Baiyundong. 👟 Hiking route: Enter from North Gate - Biyundong - Cuiyan - Wuye Well - Shiyanyan - Jiulongyan - Sifang Bamboo Garden - Jiguan Peak - Baofeng Temple - Tianhu Park - Baiyundong - Exit from West Gate. 🏞 Xiqiao Mountain Attractions: 🏰 Baofeng Temple: Over six hundred years of history, Ming Dynasty style architecture, simple and elegant. 🗿 Nanhai Guanyin Statue: A 61.9-meter-tall statue, surrounded by water on a lotus base, symbolizing the pure land in all directions. 🎍 Sifang Bamboo Garden: Unique to Xiqiao Mountain, square bamboo with rounded corners, unique to the touch. 📚 Sanhu Academy: Lin Zexu's handwriting, Kang Youwei's reading place, rich cultural atmosphere. 🕍 Yunquan Xian Guan: Qing Dynasty architecture, exquisite brick carvings and murals, rich in cultural relics inside. 🍽️ Dining Recommendations: Taste authentic farmhouse dishes, recommended restaurants such as Happy Farmhouse Food. 💡 Tips for Visiting: 🛍️ Ritual supplies must be purchased within the scenic area. 🌞 Take sun protection measures 🌿 Prepare for mosquito prevention 🔥 It is strictly forbidden to bring fire into the mountain, protect the natural environment. 👚 Bring extra clothing to cope with weather changes. 🚻 Note that there are restrooms and kiosks in the scenic area, but they are spread out.