Discover Guangzhou's cliff forest, comparable to Zhangjiajie, with the same kind of sheer cliffs

hiding a "Little Zhangjiajie"?! Right in Panyu Lotus Mountain!
This cliff wonder, carved by a thousand years of human effort and natural sculpting,
is accessible by bus and subway 🚌 and can be fully explored in just one day!

【Stunning Aerial Views】
📍 Lotus Mountain Ancient Quarry Site
As a national cultural protection unit within a 4A scenic area,
the towering red sandstone cliffs reach dozens of meters high,
with dense stone pillars and deep quarry pits,
perfect for capturing cinematic photos in no time 📸

【Popular Check-in Spots】
▪️ Impressive red cliff clusters: the parallel textures carved by hand are great for photos
▪️ Stone pillar groups: show gradient red tones under sunlight
▪️ Quarry pits: every shot gives a deep and mysterious vibe
Interplay of light and shadow during the day, mist and clouds on rainy days ☁️
It really feels like Zhangjiajie!

【Why is it so breathtaking?】
The red sandstone gravel has been mined for 2,200 years,
from the Western Han dynasty to the Qing dynasty.
There are 48 low sandstone hills in total,
with the highest elevation only 108 meters but full of secrets,
known as the "Source of Yingcheng" 🏗️

【Nearby Must-Visit Spots】
✔ Sea-Viewing Guanyin Statue: 40 meters tall! Made with 180 taels of gold
✔ Lotus Wonderland: absolutely stunning in summer
✔ Lotus Tower: 50-meter-tall ancient tower from the Ming dynasty
✔ Lotus City: Qing dynasty coastal defense site with great atmosphere

【Practical Information】
🎫 Ticket: 54 RMB (Ancient Quarry Site charges separately)
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 3/4 transfer to bus 92/93 in Panyu
⏰ Recommended visit time: 4-6 hours
📷 Best photo times: before 10 AM / after 4 PM

【Outfit Suggestions】
▪️ Red/black long dresses look amazing in photos
▪️ Wear sneakers (there’s uphill climbing)
▪️ Bring sunscreen and a sun hat

This hidden treasure in Guangzhou has been around for a thousand years,
and there aren’t many visitors yet!
Quickly save this for the weekend and go for it 💨