Guanyin Ridge & Shuiyue Palace
观音岭·水月宫
A coastal ridge on the border of Jieshi and Jinxiang, where the Ming-era Shuiyue Palace enshrines Guanyin. From the ridge you can overlook Jinxiang Beach and Jieshi Bay.
Guanyin Ridge lies on the border between Jieshi town to the north and Jinxiang town. It is named after Shuiyue Palace (the Guanyin meditation hall), built in the Ming dynasty. Below the ridge is the Jinxiang Beach coastline. From the top you can see a crescent-shaped bay, reefs and the sea of Jieshi Bay, where waves, strange rocks and temples combine into the 'divine peak, sea, sand and stone' scenery. Shuiyue Palace is a popular place of worship and is especially busy during the Spring Festival and on Guanyin's birthday. The climb takes about half an hour on foot. Visit early or late in the day to avoid the sun.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jinxiang Beach
- Jieshi Garrison City
- Jieshi Xuanwu Mountain & Yuanshan Temple
- Qingyun Mountain & Dingguang Temple
- Jiazi Fishing Port
- Daidu Mountain