Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area, a renowned religious and longevity culture scenic spot in our country, offers visitors the opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of mountains and seas, visit numerous Buddhist sacred sites, and witness the world-famous ‘Nanshan Sea Guanyin’. This area provides a spiritual cleansing from Buddhist culture and the joy of returning to the essence of nature.
The Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area is a treasure trove of Buddhist sculpture art and majestic architecture. The 108-meter-tall Nanshan Sea Guanyin is both solemn and spectacular, while the Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall and Nanshan Temple house meticulously carved Buddhist statues. Praying for blessings and seeking peace, the ancient Chinese saying “Blessings as vast as the East Sea, and life as long as the Southern Mountain” encapsulates the long-standing connection between Nanshan and the culture of longevity and blessings, making it an excellent place for Buddhist prayers.
Recommended route for a visit includes: The Non-Dual Gate, Nanshan Temple, Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall, and finally, the Nanshan Sea Guanyin. The Non-Dual Gate serves as the main entrance of the scenic area, symbolizing the great wisdom of Buddhism and marking the beginning of the Buddhist pilgrimage. A few hundred meters away, visitors can board the scenic area’s shuttle bus to continue their journey. Both Nanshan Temple and Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall are popular attractions, and the Nanshan Sea Guanyin is an absolute must-see.
Nanshan Sea Guanyin stands tall at 108 meters on the South China Sea, serving as a landmark of the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area and a pilgrimage site for many Buddhist believers. The Guanyin statue is majestic, featuring three integrated statues holding beads, a casket, and a lotus, symbolizing compassion, wisdom, and peace. Visitors can view the statue from afar and up close, or even take an elevator or walk up to the lotus base to touch the Buddha’s feet and pray sincerely.
Nanshan Temple is a grand, large-scale temple in the style of the Tang Dynasty, unmatched in scale in the South China region. The Golden Gate (Mahavira Hall), Tusita Palace, and Renwang Gate are must-visit places within the temple. Free incense is offered for sincere worship.
Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Guanyin group statues. Enshrining the thirty-three transformation bodies of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, the hall features various shapes and a resplendent golden appearance, making it very worth seeing. Here, visitors can also copy scriptures for free, experiencing the purification of Buddhist culture.
The entire scenic area is open all year round from 08:00 to 17:00, after which the indoor and temple landscapes are closed.
Admission policies include:
– Children under 1.2 meters (including) and under 6 years old (with household registration book or ID card) have free admission; children from 1.2 meters (not including) to 1.4 meters (including) and minors from 7 to 18 years old (with household registration book or ID card) enjoy discounted tickets. High season 65 yuan/person, low season 54 yuan/person.
– Elderly people aged 70 and above (with valid ID or senior citizen’s preferential certificate) have free admission; those aged 60 to 69 (with valid ID or senior citizen’s preferential certificate) can enjoy senior citizen discounted tickets. High season 65 yuan/person, low season 54 yuan/person.
– Admission is free for those with a disability certificate issued by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation.
– Journalists with a press card issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television enjoy free admission.
– Active military personnel with specific IDs enjoy free admission, as do firefighters with a national comprehensive fire and rescue personnel certificate or a fire and rescue academy student ID.
– Buddhists (with precepts certificate or conversion certificate issued by the religious association) can enjoy free admission.
– Students (including students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, excluding adult education, with a valid full-time registered student ID) can enjoy student discounted tickets.**Entrance Fees:**
– High season: 65 yuan/person
– Low season: 54 yuan/person
Note: Graduate students and doctoral students do not enjoy this discount. The high season runs from October 1st to April 30th each year, while the low season is from May 1st to September 30th. Please check the specific information disclosed by the scenic area on the day of your visit for the most accurate pricing.
**Service Facilities:**
**Parking Lot:**
– Location: Nanshan Parking Lot, at the entrance of the scenic area
– Pricing: Small vehicles ¥8/day; medium/large vehicles charging standards are subject to the actual situation at the scenic spot
– Spaces: Subject to the actual situation at the scenic spot
**Luggage Storage:**
– Pricing: Small locker 15 yuan/occasion, medium locker 20 yuan/occasion, large locker 25 yuan/occasion
– Location: Tourist Center
– Storage time: 15 hours, with an additional charge for exceeding 15 hours
**Transportation within the Park:**
– Pricing: Round trip 30 yuan/person
– Location: 100 meters ahead of the Second Gate
– Operation: From the Second Gate to Nanshan Temple
**Stroller Rental:**
– Pricing: Deposit 298 yuan/stroller, rental fee 10 yuan/hour, exceeding 6 hours will be charged as 6 hours
– Location: Tourist Center
**Wheelchair Rental:**
– Pricing: Deposit 800 yuan/wheelchair, free of charge
– Location: Tourist Center
**Restrooms:**
– Located within the scenic area, with clear signs at the entrance and other places
**Nursing Rooms:**
– Location: Available in the scenic area restrooms
**Dining:**
– Multiple restaurants are available within the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area; specific locations can be inquired from staff or selected according to the guide signs.
**Vending Machines:**
– Multiple vending machines are available within the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area, accepting Alipay/WeChat Pay.
**Convenience Stores:**
– Multiple convenience stores are available within the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area, accepting Alipay/WeChat Pay.
