Five Goats Statue is situated in Yuexiu Park. It is the sign of Guangzhou and the origin of the name "Yangcheng". Five Goats Statue comes from a wonderful legend. It is said that Guangzhou was extremely absurd and people cannot get enough food or clothing. Five immortals who rode five sheep with corn ears flew here. They left corn ears to Guangzhou people and wished that there would be good harvests every year. Afterward they drove the clouds and left. In the wake of their leaving, the five sheep turned into stones. Since then, Guangzhou has been a ripe land.
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Show More ReviewsThe Five Goats Stone Sculpture is located in Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou, and is the city symbol of Guangzhou. It was built in 1959 by famous sculptors Yin Jichang, Chen Benzong, and Kong Fanwei. The stone sculpture is 11 meters high, weighs 53 tons, and is carved from more than 130 pieces of granite. The Five Goats Stone Sculpture symbolizes a good harvest and a peaceful and prosperous country. Its creation was inspired by an ancient legend in Guangzhou - the Five Goats brought blessings, wishing Guangzhou never to have famine.