There is an open balcony on each floor of the pavilion where you could view the scenic panorama of the mountain. Along the edge of the Buddhist pavilion is avenue of shops selling religious ornaments of various sizes. The place is visited by people who offer prayers for fortune. In front of the temple, gigantic joss sticks are presented to the gods and devotees pray before them.
On top of the hill, you could see a stunning view with green plantations and paddy fields below.
Pilgrimaging road, with the Guanyin statue in the middle, is wide and straight paved with bluestone.
Lion rock is located at the eastern foot of Lianhua mountain. Because it looks like a lion lying at the cliff facing toward the east and roaring toward the mouth of the pearl river, it is called lion rock. According to archeologists, the mountain was originally an island, however, because of the subsiding and rising of sea water, the island became hills and the sea level became land. Lion rock was one of the rocks that retained its current shape through millions of years of beating and weathering. It has been a watcher of the mountain ever since.
100 blessings stone, “baifu”. The locals believe if you take a photo here, you will live with 100 blessings.
Lianhuashan is well known for its spectacular lotus flowers that makes it become an exotic sightseeing destination. Two grand festivals related to flowers often held by the local people in Lianhua mountain are Lotus Festival and Peach Blossoms Festival. The Lotus Festival takes place from June to August every year. During this festival, 4000 jars and 100 species of lotus flowers decorate the Guanyin area, which is a rare occasion when over than 100.000 lotus flowers are in full bloom. Lotus flower is a special flower to Buddhists for its purity. In the Peach Blossom Festival, thousands of peach blossom to welcome the spring. So, if you would like to see thousands of blooming lotus flowers, come and visit Lianhuashan mountain during the lotus festival. I could guarantee visiting the mountain is a great travel experience you will never forget.
