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Xiqiao Mountain is one of the four famous mountains of Guangdong Province

Xiqiao Mountain is one of the four famous mountains of Guangdong Province. It is endowed with both picturesque scenery and rich cultural resources. It was approved as a national-level scenic area and a national forest park by the State Council. 463
Mount Xiqiao is a 40-50 million year old dormant volcano situated in the south west of the Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China some 68 km (42 mi) from Guangzhou. The mountain is an important scenic area and designated as a national forest park and national geological park. Covering an area of 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi), the area features a total of 72 peaks with the highest, Dacheng Peak (大秤峰), rising to346 m (1,135 ft). Welcome to Xiqiao Mountain for a trip when you come to Guangzhou for Canton trade fair, HRC also provide China tour guide and Indochina tour packages, welcome to order.
Xiqiao Mountain is an extinct ancient volcano that as created several natural masterpieces such as spectacular waterfalls, limpid lakes, strange hollows and steep cliffs over the entire area. It is known to be the emerald of South Guangdong with 36 hollows and 72 peaks. The hollows are serene and deep while the peaks are very high. The major scenic areas in the Xiqiao Mountain are Wushu Hall of the Lion Skull of Huang Feihong, Yellow Holy Immortal Garden, South China Sea Kwan yin Cultural Garden, Scenic Spot of Green Rock, Scenic Spot of Jasper Hallow and Scenic Spot of the White Cloud Hollow.

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As a National Forest Park, Xiqiao Mountain is outstanding for its green culture. Due to its pleasant ecological environment and competitive geographic location, Xiqiao Mountain is regarded as the “front garden” of the Pearl River Delta. For the people of south Guangdong who have been urbanized with the development of economy after the reform and opening up, Xiqiao Mountain is also a place of happiness where they can flee from noises and back to the nature. Visitors can feast their eyes on Xiqiao Mountain in emerald color, breathe in the fresh air endowed with the spirits of the nature and better their spiritual status during the vacation and relaxation. Being healthy and having a long life has already become an attraction of the “Green Culture” of Xiqiao Mountain.