Mount Xiqiao Mountain

Volcanic hill range in Guangdong with historic temples

Near Foshan, Mount Xiqiao is an extinct volcanic park of forested peaks, historic temples and village trails-visited for short hikes, rock formations and local cultural sites.

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Mount Xiqiao at a Glance#

Address: Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China (approx. 22.9542°N, 112.9699°E)

About Mount Xiqiao#

Mount Xiqiao is a volcanic cluster and scenic area in Guangdong province, China, located near the city of Foshan. The site has been developed as a park with walking trails, temples and lakes and is a popular regional recreational destination.

Visitors use established paths and viewing points to explore rock formations, cultural sites and pond-side garden areas within the park. The area is managed for tourism and local recreation rather than for alpine climbing.

Historically the hills have been a focus for local cultural and religious activity, and in modern times they have been incorporated into a protected park setting with facilities for visitors.

The cluster lies close to the urban area of Foshan in Guangdong and is accessible by road from surrounding cities in the Pearl River Delta.

  • Park and cultural attractions: A volcanic hill cluster converted into a public park and forest area near the city of Foshan, with temples, trails and lake features.

How to Get to Mount Xiqiao#

Xiqiao Mountain Park is a short drive from central Foshan and is reachable by public buses from Guangzhou and Foshan city centers. Taxis and ride-hailing are convenient; the park is also served by some local tourist shuttle services on weekends.

Tips for Visiting Mount Xiqiao#

  • Visit the Xiqiao Mountain National Forest Park early in the morning to avoid tour-bus crowds and to catch better light on the volcanic cones.
  • Take the east entrance near Nanhai District for a quieter route; there are short paved trails to most sights.
  • Look for the 16th-18th-century temples tucked among the trees - many visitors overlook them while focused on the peaks.

Best Time to Visit Mount Xiqiao#

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit to avoid summer humidity and winter haze; the park is an easy day trip from Guangzhou or Foshan.

Autumn
September-November · 18°C to 28°C
Clearer air and comfortable temperatures for walking the park's paved trails.
Spring
March-May · 18°C to 26°C
Lush vegetation and pleasant conditions for exploring temples and viewpoints.

Weather & Climate near Mount Xiqiao#

Climate

Mount Xiqiao's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1757 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 89 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 42 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.8h
February Good 12° - 18° 15° 63 mm overcast 73% 2.0 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.3h
March Good 15° - 21° 18° 99 mm overcast 74% 1.8 m/s 1.0 high 11.9h
April Good 20° - 25° 22° 186 mm overcast 78% 1.9 m/s 1.2 high 12.6h
May Good 23° - 29° 26° 292 mm overcast 83% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 13.1h
June Acceptable 25° - 31° 34° 270 mm overcast 88% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 13.4h
July Acceptable 26° - 33° 36° 241 mm overcast 87% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.2h
August Acceptable 25° - 32° 35° 248 mm overcast 86% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
September Good 24° - 31° 31° 157 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 21° - 28° 25° 80 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.9 m/s 1.3 high 11.5h
November Excellent 16° - 24° 20° 41 mm partly cloudy 73% 1.8 m/s 1.1 high 10.9h
December Very Good 11° - 20° 16° 38 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.7h