Rising from the Pearl River Delta’s eastern edge, Guangzhou Lotus Hill (Lianhua Shan) is where divine grace and human toil intertwine. Dominated by the 40.88-meter-tall Sea-Gazing Guanyin (望海观音), the world’s tallest outdoor bronze statue of the Buddhist goddess , this site merges spiritual awe with geological drama. Though 45km from Guangzhou’s center, its Ming-era relics, lotus-blanketed lakes, and China’s only artificial Danxia cliffs justify the journey.
Visit during Guanyin’s Birthday (19th day of lunar February, June, or September) for flower offerings and ceremonial dances.
A Stonemason’s Legacy: China’s Only Artificial Danxia
Abandoned quarries here whisper tales from the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC–24 AD), where generations of masons sculpted scarlet sandstone into sheer precipices, labyrinthine grottoes, and phoenix-winged outcrops.
The Quarry’s Secret: China’s Man-Made Danxia
For over 2,000 years, masons carved crimson sandstone here to build Guangzhou.The cliffs now stun with:
Swallow Rock (Yànzi Yán): A knife-edge overhang where birds nest in pockmarked hollows.
Eagle Cliff (Fēiyīng Yá): A sheer face resembling spread wings—climb its stairs for Guanyin-eye views.
Hidden Grottoes: Cool, moss-lined tunnels whispering of dynastic laborers.
Blooms & Beliefs: Seasonal Magic
June–August: The Lotus Festival floods terraces with 100+ varieties, including rare double-petal sacred blooms.
Spring: Peach blossoms frame Guanyin’s statue, creating a pink-hued pilgrimage path.
📍 ADDRESS & TRANSPORT
🏠 Address: No. 18 Ximen Road, Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou
广州市番禺区石楼镇西门路18号番禺莲花山旅游区 (Lotus Hill, Panyu, Guangzhou)
How to Get to Guangzhou Lotus Hill
From downtown Guangzhou, Lotus Hill is a bit far away, but there is one easy way to get there.
🚇 By Metro (Most Recommended)
Take Metro Line 4 to Shiqi Station (Exit B ).
Transfer to Bus Panyu 92 (番92路) at Exit B
Fare: ¥2 (cash only)
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Operating hours: 5:40-22:30 (full route)
Alternative option:
Bus Panyu 93 (番93路, short-term service 7:00-18:30)
Taxi/Didi from Shiqi Station: ¥15-20 (15-min ride)
Final stretch: 5-minute walk from bus stop to main gate.
🚖 By Taxi/Didi
Show the driver this Chinese text: “番禺莲花山” (pronounced: Liánhuā Shān) or the full address above.
Example fare: From Guangzhou Tower to Lotus Hill costs around ¥80–100, depending on traffic congestion.
🎫 TICKET & HOURS
💰 Admission: ￥ 54
💳 Payment:
Cash (￥10/￥20 bills preferred)
Mobile Pay: WeChat/Alipay （requires China-linked bank card)
⏰ Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🚶 SUGGESTED ITINERARY
⏱️ Short Visit (4 hrs)
