A scenic area themed on stone scenery and Buddhist culture - Zao Yang Guanyin Cave Scenic Area

Zao Yang Guanyin Cave Scenic Area is located in Xinshi Town, Zaoyang City, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. It is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty and Buddhist culture. 📍Attraction introduction The main feature of Guanyin Cave Scenic Area is its rich stone scenery and Buddhist culture. There are many pictographic stones and mythological stones in the scenic area, such as Mushroom Stone, Liang Zhu Stone, and Broken Nose Elephant, which are of various shapes and have great ornamental value. In addition, there are religious buildings such as Guanyin Cave, Niangniang Temple, and Caishen Temple in the scenic area. Every year on the 19th day of the second lunar month, a grand temple fair is held here, attracting pilgrims from four counties in two provinces. 📍Natural landscape The Guanyin Cave Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains and forests, with a forest coverage rate of 88%. The main vegetation is green pines and bamboos, and the environment is quiet. The mountains are high and the forests are dense, and the streams are gurgling, making it an ideal place for hiking and getting close to nature. There are also spectacular waterfalls and mysterious canyons in the scenic area, which are excellent places for photography and sightseeing. 📍Transportation information Since Guanyin Cave Scenic Area is far from Xiangyang City, there is no direct public transportation. It is recommended that tourists choose to drive by themselves. Starting from Xiangyang, take S303, Erguang Expressway, Fuyin Expressway, X045, and G316 to reach the destination. 📍Ticket🎫: CNY 30 📍Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 📍Address: 8 km from Xinshi Town, Zaoyang City 📍Accommodation recommendation Since Guanyin Cave Scenic Area is located in a mountainous area, the surrounding accommodation conditions are limited. It is recommended that tourists plan their accommodation in advance. You can choose to stay in the surrounding towns such as Xiangyang City, and then choose to drive to the scenic area. ⚠️ Notes ✅Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking in the mountains. ✅Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. ✅Respect local religious and cultural customs.