Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area lies in Nanhai District of Foshan, in the heart of the Pearl River Delta. It is a national 5A scenic area, national forest park and national geopark, famed as one of the Four Great Mountains of Guangdong and “the Lighthouse of Pearl River Civilization”. Formed by ancient volcanic activity over 45 million years ago, the mountain has 72 peaks, 36 caves, hundreds of springs and waterfalls.
It boasts profound Lingnan culture. It was an ancient stone tool manufacturing site dating back to prehistoric times. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it became a famous Neo-Confucian mountain with many academies including Sanhu Academy. Baofeng Temple is one of the renowned Buddhist temples in Lingnan, crowned by the grand Nanhai Guanyin Statue on the mountain top. Xiqiao Mountain is also the hometown of Wong Fei-hung, where visitors can enjoy southern lion dance and martial arts shows. The scenic area perfectly blends volcanic natural scenery, ancient academy culture, Buddhism and Cantonese martial heritage.