Lotus Mountain

On the far south of Guangzhou is a treasure indeed!  We took the metro to the most southern tip where the metro that serves 20 million people runs out.  Then we took bus 93 for a few more miles and ended up at a park called Lotus Mountain.  The lotus is significant in China, every Buddha that I have seen, and I have seen a few dozen, either stands or sits on a lotus then projects to many different heights and width.  We have seen the sleeping Buddha, the jade Buddha, the tallest Buddha, Buddhas in Thailand, VietNam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and across China all with their accompanying Lotus bed. 

Lotus Mountain has its own Buddha and lotus but there is much more to that park.  Part of it was once called “The Quarry.”  There are great tall rock slabs with greenery growing out of the granite rocks.  It is really a sight to behold. 

This late November day was 100% humidity with intermittent rain and constant fog and mist at 86 degrees.  Hot rain is a concept that my brain must adjust to; I always associate rain with cold temperatures. This was a rainforest day that provided cover and drizzle perfect for this park.  An umbrella was a must during parts of the visit, when it rains it is a water deluge that cannot be avoided. That may have contributed to so few people at the park.  We literally enjoyed the park without the massive crowds that usually are ever-present on a weekend in Guangzhou.