China is a marvellous country to travel in and it's great to get off the beaten track so it was time to head to the north of the Guangdong Province on a special trip. There's a location known as Penis Rock - it's basically a rock in the shape of a man's willy that you can hike up past and admire! Yes it really looks like a big dick! []
What is Penis Rock? (in Chinese "Yang Yuan Stone")
It is a rock in the shape of a man's willy! You can call it whatever you want but it looks like a big dick in the landscape and that's exactly why it's famous!
It has easy access if you happen to be Chinese. If you're not get ready for a mega adventure trying to find this special rock!
Head firstly to the city called Shaoguan which is in the northern part of China's Guangdong Province. High speed train connects Shaoguan with the rest of China - an option is coming in through Shenzhen. You'll then need a bus from the city of Shaoguan out to the Danxia mountains.
You can stay in the mountain village of Yao Tang near a river and coupled with another mountain village called Jin Jiang. From here it's only a 20 - 30 minute walk to view the rock that looks like a penis. You'll get a cheap hotel there.
On the way to the Danxia mountains you need to get an entrance ticket. They will be valid for a total of 48 hours and cost 120 RMB from the ticket office before the entrance to the National Park.
A map of the area of Danxiashan. I don't think English ones are available as there are simply no English speaking people about, nor any non-Chinese people. But then why should they have English maps? This is China don't forget! You don't see a map of my hometown of Bangor in Northern Ireland translated into Chinese now do you?
The best thing to do is the hike to the Pavilion and fortress which are even higher than penis rock. You will walk up past the big willy on your way up so can grab your comedy photos there and then.
What is there? A rock that is shaped like a huge willy!
Why visit? Amazing sunset, odd shaped rocks, cheap drinks, decent hiking and fantastic views.
Rough daily cost - Under $10 US
What is Penis Rock? (in Chinese "Yang Yuan Stone")
It is a rock in the shape of a man's willy! You can call it whatever you want but it looks like a big dick in the landscape and that's exactly why it's famous!
It has easy access if you happen to be Chinese. If you're not get ready for a mega adventure trying to find this special rock!
Head firstly to the city called Shaoguan which is in the northern part of China's Guangdong Province. High speed train connects Shaoguan with the rest of China - an option is coming in through Shenzhen. You'll then need a bus from the city of Shaoguan out to the Danxia mountains.
You can stay in the mountain village of Yao Tang near a river and coupled with another mountain village called Jin Jiang. From here it's only a 20 - 30 minute walk to view the rock that looks like a penis. You'll get a cheap hotel there.
On the way to the Danxia mountains you need to get an entrance ticket. They will be valid for a total of 48 hours and cost 120 RMB from the ticket office before the entrance to the National Park.
A map of the area of Danxiashan. I don't think English ones are available as there are simply no English speaking people about, nor any non-Chinese people. But then why should they have English maps? This is China don't forget! You don't see a map of my hometown of Bangor in Northern Ireland translated into Chinese now do you?
The best thing to do is the hike to the Pavilion and fortress which are even higher than penis rock. You will walk up past the big willy on your way up so can grab your comedy photos there and then.
What is there? A rock that is shaped like a huge willy!
Why visit? Amazing sunset, odd shaped rocks, cheap drinks, decent hiking and fantastic views.
Rough daily cost - Under $10 US
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