Mazu Rock (Mazuyan)
马祖岩
A red sandstone hill on the east bank of the Gong River. Legend says the Tang-dynasty Zen master Mazu Daoyi meditated here, and cliff carvings from the Song dynasty survive. Across the river you can see the old city walls and the pontoon bridge.
Mazu Rock sits on the east bank of the Gong River in Zhanggong District. It is a small hill of red sandstone, named after Mazu Daoyi, a Tang-dynasty Chan Buddhist master who is said to have built a hermitage here. Across the water stand Bajing Terrace and Yugu Terrace. The hill has temples, old pavilions and cliff inscriptions dating from the Song and Ming dynasties onward. The walk to the top takes about 20 minutes, and from the summit you can see the full panorama of the Gong River, Ganzhou's ancient city walls and the Jianchun Gate pontoon bridge. Sunset from here is especially good. Admission is free. From the old pontoon bridge, cross the river and then walk or take a taxi for about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ganzhou Ancient Pontoon Bridge
- Zaoer Lane & Yaoyaqian
- Fushou Ditch Museum
- Bajing Terrace & Song Dynasty City Wall
- Ciyun Pagoda
- Ganzhou Confucian Temple
- Former Residence of Chiang Ching-kuo
- Yugu Terrace