Eighteen Arhats Mountain Forest Park

⚠️Taken on March 27th Unexpectedly, just after going to see the cherry blossoms, Guangzhou experienced severe convective weather. I guess by now the cherry blossoms on Eighteen Arhats Mountain have all been washed away by the heavy rain, so it's really true that I caught the last train. For those friends who didn't get to see them in time, you'll just have to make sure to do so next year! 📍Eighteen Arhats Mountain Forest Park 🎫Free🆓, no admission ticket required 🌸For those who don't want to climb the mountain, enter through the north gate; for those who want to exercise a bit, enter through the main gate. 🚌Take the subway to Panyu Square Station, then transfer to bus Panyu 65 🚗Parking is concentrated at the main gate; it's probably hard to find a spot at the north gate, so it's recommended to park nearby and walk up.

🌸 The annual cherry blossom season has arrived, and the cherry blossoms on Eighteen Arhats Mountain in Dagang Town, Nansha, Guangzhou, are in full bloom. A cherry blossom festival themed 'A Century's Promise, Blossoming with You' is currently being held. Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and the perfect temperature to embark on a cherry blossom viewing hike. ✔️ Eighteen Arhats Mountain is a forest park characterized by Danxia landforms. It is named for the eighteen boulders on the mountain that are arranged in a row and resemble arhats. The mountain was historically known as Lion Mountain, and it is said that the 18 lieutenants under Chen Sheng and Wu Guang once fled here, were transformed into immortals by a sage, and these boulders are their incarnations. ✔️ Upon arriving at the park's entrance, you'll find it has been newly decorated and a pink archway has been erected to welcome visitors from all directions. The distance to the cherry blossom garden is quite far, requiring a hike over the mountain where the Arhat Tower is located to complete a mountaineering exercise. If you don't want to exert too much effort, you can also take the scenic area's sightseeing car, which will take you to the Arhat Tower, and then it's just a short walk to the garden. ✔️ I've seen the cherry blossoms on Eighteen Arhats Mountain several times, and this time I found that the cherry trees have not grown taller; they still look like small trees. It seems that these cherry trees have a long growth period, and it's hard for them to grow into big trees without a decade or so. ✔️ The weather in Guangdong this spring has not been very good, with wave after wave of cold fronts and continuous rainfall, resulting in lower temperatures. The blooming of the cherry blossoms is probably also affected, and they do not look as beautiful as last year. However, with good weather and being surrounded by nature, the mood is good. People stroll, take photos, and sit leisurely among the flowers, enjoying the beautiful springtime, with laughter and joy everywhere. ✔️ To enhance the festive atmosphere, the scenic area has also set up a snack street next to the cherry blossom garden, gathering delicacies from the north and south. In addition to viewing flowers, it's unexpected that in this forest park, one can also enjoy the freedom of milk tea and stinky tofu. Next to it is a quiet place with towering ancient trees, where you can sit and rest, enjoying a peaceful holiday. It's truly a leisurely half-day stolen from life. ✔️ The area of Eighteen Arhats Mountain is very large. After viewing the cherry blossoms, you can also climb the Arhat Tower to get a panoramic view of Nansha's beauty. The Arhat Ridge deep in the scenic area is also a place not to be missed, where the legendary Eighteen Arhats Stones are located. After descending the mountain, don't hurry to leave; you can drive around to the fairy temple at the foot of the mountain on the south side, where the roast chicken is famous far and wide. 📍 Address: Fāngróng Road, Dagang Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou 👍🏻 Recommended: Cherry Blossom Garden, Snack Street, Eighteen Arhats Tower, Eighteen Arhats Stones, Fairy Temple Roast Chicken 💰 Cost: The park is open to the public for free

The winter in Guangzhou is absorbed into the autumn like water, and melts into the spring like rain. Therefore, under the influence of such a climate that is neither cold nor hot, everyone's enthusiasm for winter travel is unprecedentedly high. And those large and small, different types and scales of parks scattered and distributed in various jurisdictions are also one of the frequent destinations for Guangzhou citizens. Today, let's take you into the Eighteen Arhats Mountain Park located on Prosperity Road, Dagang Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, to see what different sceneries are here. There is an old amusement park in the park, which is a good place to take pictures in Guangzhou. In the amusement park, many of the projects that children used to play have been abandoned. The huge Ferris wheel is hidden in a shade of green, and some beautiful retro photos can be taken against this background. However, many tourists are likely to be curious and curious about it, that is, why was it abandoned? Guangzhou Eighteen Arhats Mountain Amusement Park officially started operations in March 2015. Its arrival also made Dagang the first town in Nansha with an amusement park, and it was once sought after by surrounding neighborhoods and even many Guangzhou people. The park, which once had a large number of visitors and a passenger flow of over 10,000, has become deserted in just a few years, and has even been crowned with the name of abandonment. Those once colorful equipment have gradually lost their luster.

Nansha Eighteen Arhats Mountain Park is located in the beautiful Nansha District, a scenic spot that combines natural scenery, cultural landscape, and mountain climbing fitness. Here the mountains undulate, the trees are lush, the air is fresh, the natural scenery is beautiful, and it is refreshing. The park has attractions such as the Eighteen Arhats sculpture, Buyun Bridge, Guanyin Cave, Arhat Temple and Eighteen Arhats Tower, each of which contains a deep cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it an excellent place for mountain climbing enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts. Mountain climbing route South Gate Route: Starting from the south gate, the mountain road winds up, where you can enjoy the Arhat sculptures, green woods, and charming mountain views. Passing by the Buyun Bridge, you can overlook the entire mountain, which is the best angle for taking landscape photos. North Gate Route: Choosing the North Gate route, you can hike along the ridge and enjoy a wider mountain view, and you can also see the Arhat sculptures and Guanyin Cave from different angles. 🌟Featured attractions: Eighteen Arhats sculpture: Along the way, you can enjoy the Arhat sculptures, each of which is unique and a great photo check-in point. Buyun Bridge: On the Buyun Bridge, you can overlook the entire park and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery from a 360-degree angle without dead ends, which is the best position for taking landscape photos. Guanyin Cave: The mysterious and deep Guanyin Cave is a good place for exploration and shooting. The light at the entrance of the cave can create a mysterious and magnificent scene. Eighteen Arhats Tower: This simple and elegant tower is one of the iconic buildings in the park and a great place for tourists to appreciate history and art. 👍Flower viewing strategy: Spring is the most beautiful season in Nansha Eighteen Arhats Mountain Park. Various flowers in the mountains are in full bloom, especially the cherry blossoms are even more beautiful. When shooting flowers, you can try different angles and light, such as backlighting, close-ups, etc., to highlight the details and beauty of the flowers. Shooting in the early morning or dusk will have soft light and charming colors, and the effect is better. 🍲Food recommendation: After climbing the mountain, you can taste local snacks or taste authentic Nansha cuisine in nearby restaurants, such as fresh seafood, grilled fish, etc., to satisfy the double enjoyment of the body and taste buds. 🚉Traffic strategy: Public transportation: Exit C of Panyu Square Metro Station and then take bus No. 65 or 66. Self-driving: If you choose to drive by yourself, you can navigate to Eighteen Arhats Mountain or Dagang Middle School, and you can park outside the north gate.