Zhaoqing Xinghu Scenic Area

Spot Facts

1. East Gate

   Start · Entrance
2. Qixingyan Rocks

   about 1680 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Enter Seven Star Crags through the East Gate and climb Shishi Rock—the highest of the seven crags. From the top you overlook mirror-like Star Lake and the arrayed peaks; the cave holds over 800 cliff inscriptions dating back to the Tang Dynasty. About 1.5 hours. Why this route: Shishi Rock is the high point of Seven Star Crags, with a full lake-and-mountain view from the top, while the inscriptions reflect a thousand years of culture.
3. Xinghu Pier

   about 510 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Take a boat through Star Lake and look up at the seven crags reflected in the blue water, lake and hills enhancing each other; the boat passes close to each peak's shape. About 40 minutes. Why this route: The on-water view reveals the complete pattern of the seven crags scattered like the Big Dipper across the lake—the soul of the Seven Star Crags experience.
4. Feishui Pool

   about 12810 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Transfer to Dinghu Mountain: first see the Flying Water Pool waterfall (where Sun Yat-sen once swam), then visit Qingyun Temple, a famous Lingnan monastery built against the mountain amid towering ancient trees; the mountain air is rich in negative ions, a natural oxygen bar. About 2 hours. Why this route: Dinghu Mountain is known for its greenery; the Flying Water Pool and Qingyun Temple show the blend of nature and culture, complementing the striking peaks of Seven Star Crags.
5. Qingyun Temple

   about 450 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

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