Xiqiao, Guangdong
22°56′04″N 112°57′53″E / 22.934464°N 112.964773°E
| Xiqiao, Guangdong | |
|---|---|
Hanyu Pinyin | Xīqiáozhèn |
| Wade–Giles | Hsi-ch'iao-chen |
| Yue: Cantonese | |
| Jyutping | sai1 ciu4 zan3 |
Xiqiao Town (
textiles are the main industries in the town. Xiqiao Mountain (Chinese: 西樵山), a famous mountain and scenic spot in Southern Guangdong, is also located at Xiqiao.[1][2]
Tourism
Xiqiao Mountain is a beautiful scenic spot boasting of a massive metallic sitting Buddha Statue (called the Nanhai Guanyin Bhusa). It can be reached by an hour's hike from the foot of the hill or by car. Evening times are less crowded, and cheaper to visit. It is especially beautiful when illuminated in the dark.
See also
References
- ^ Xiqiao Town Archived January 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Xiqiao about the past and present? Archived July 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
External links
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