Day trip · Nanhai
Xiqiao Mountain
Foshan's classic green escape sits in Nanhai — an extinct-volcano scenic area of lakes, waterfalls and temples, crowned by the 77 m (62 m statue + 15 m pedestal)Nanhai Guanyin statue. It's a half- to full-day trip out of the city.
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What to expect
The mountain is a national scenic area, so expect walking trails, cable-car options and busy weekends. The towering Guanyin statue is the headline sight; allow most of a day if you want to do it justice.
Opening hours — verify before you go
Published hours are roughly ~08:00–17:30, but they differ by source and entry product. Differs by source / entry product — verify before visiting. The reported values:
- 08:00–17:30
- 07:30–17:30
Sources: China Discovery · Wikipedia
Getting there
There's no metro to the mountain itself. Most visitors reach Nanhai by the Guangfo Line and finish the trip by taxi, DiDi or bus. See the metro guide and the Nanhai district guide.
Common questions
- Where is Xiqiao Mountain?
- In Nanhai District, Foshan — a national scenic area that makes a half- to full-day trip from the city. There's no metro station at the mountain itself, so plan on a taxi, DiDi or bus for the last stretch.
- How tall is the Guanyin statue on Xiqiao Mountain?
- The Nanhai Guanyin statue stands 77 metres tall in total — a 62-metre figure on a 15-metre pedestal.
- What are Xiqiao Mountain's opening hours?
- Roughly 08:00–17:30, but sources and entry products differ, so verify the current hours before you go.