Gulong Hand

[Yamila Comejo]

Thegiant hand also looks like a freshly opened lotus flower, which can accommodate two to three people. Standing on it, you can overlook the whole gulong canyon, surrounded by mountains and green trees, with thousands of walls and deep canyons, and feel the shocking visual experience.

Qingyuan Gulong Canyon Forest Adventure Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a national sports tourism demonstration base, an international drifting competition venue, and a designated track by the General Administration of Sport of China.

The scenic area is located in the Binjiang Canyon of Qingxin District, Qingyuan City, approximately 68 kilometers from downtown Guangzhou. Positioned at the intersection of the Guangqing Expressway, Qinglian Expressway (Xuguang Expressway), and Shan-Zhan Expressway, it lies beneath the towering peaks of a thousand-meter-high cliff group.

Gulong Grand Canyon integrates waterfalls, deep pools, peculiar rocks, and jungles, with cliffs facing each other, extraordinary peaks rising, and silver waterfalls splashing. With numerous beaches and swift waters, the pristine rainforest covers the sky throughout the year, providing a refreshing and pleasant environment.

Qingyuan Gulongxia, a breathtaking spectacle that astonishes the world! Leveraging the unique topography of grand canyons, vast forests, and majestic waterfalls, the Gulongxia Scenic Area has developed five major project clusters within the cliff-lined dense forest with a vertical drop of one kilometer: Sky Glasswalk, Aerial Adventure, Grand Waterfall Group, International Drifting, and the trending Valley of Influencers. Notably, it has secured 12 world record certifications.

Long-distance Buses: There are buses from various provinces to Qingyuan. Upon reaching Qingyuan city, transfer to a public bus to Mingdu Bus Station and take the dedicated bus to Gu Longxia. A taxi from the city to the scenic area costs approximately 50 yuan. It is recommended to choose buses departing from Qingyuan North Station, where a taxi to the scenic area costs only 30 yuan.

High-speed Train: There are high-speed trains from Shenzhen, Humen, Guangzhou, and Shaoguan to Qingyuan. Upon arriving at Qingyuan High-speed Railway Station, transfer to a public bus to Mingdu Bus Station and take the dedicated bus to Gu Longxia. A taxi from the high-speed railway station to the scenic area costs about 60 yuan.

1. The following individuals are strictly prohibited from touring: those carrying infants and their caregivers, pregnant women, individuals with mental disorders, heart conditions, hypertension, acrophobia, intoxicated individuals, and others unsuitable for the tour. Visitors aged 70 and above must sign a health commitment form before being allowed to tour.

2. Children under 1.2 meters tall enter free of charge and must be accompanied by an adult. Each paying adult is limited to one free-entry child. Children above 1.2 meters tall must purchase adult tickets.

3. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the scenic area, and bringing pets, sharp objects, blunt instruments, drones, flammable, explosive, and other dangerous items is prohibited. Large items must not be carried, except for small personal bags (wallets, handbags, waist bags) and mobile phones, which can be stored at the visitor center.

6. Obey the instructions of staff, queue up to access the bridge/platform, avoid crowding, pushing, playing in water, and leaning on railings. Do not engage in rough play, chasing, jumping, or throwing objects to prevent accidents.

8. In case of inclement weather, the scenic area may temporarily close. Please promptly handle ticket refunds or rescheduling. In emergency situations, follow staff commands to evacuate to safe areas in an orderly manner.

Harrison freshman Gulong Craft finishes off the 4x100 relay team's win on Saturday May20, 2023 at the CHSAA State Track and Field Championships. The group won by 38 seconds over second-place Northridge.

The Panthers, made of seniors Jamison Taylor, Jordan Davis-Voss, Cameron Champagnie and freshman Gulong Craft, exacted their revenge in the 4A boys' 4x100 relay on Saturday at Jefferson County Stadium with a winning, 42.46-second mark.

Delayed warm-ups for the 4x200 on Friday came because of Taylor jumping and others participating in events and dealing with injuries. The hand-offs weren't smooth enough and the lack of preparation time directly preceding the race took a toll.

"We just didn't get it together quick enough yesterday and we messed up during the race. The schedule (of events) was tight," Taylor said. "We knew today would be different. We came into today thinking we were going to win."

The Buddha's Hand in China is an awe-inspiring, heaven-reaching rock formation that spans tens of meters along a cliff several hundred meters above sea level. Resembling a giant lotus throne, this attraction complements the nearby "Stairway to Heaven."

It will be a great adventure to climb to the top and take cool photos standing in the palm of the Giant Buhha's hand. Travelers seeking excitement and unique experiences will like this spectacular site.

The platform's distinctive shape, evoking the image of a divine palm or lotus throne, makes it a popular destination for tourists and photographers seeking unparalleled photo opportunities. The breathtaking views from the platform captivate visitors, inspiring a sense of peace and tranquility akin to the calmness found in Zen meditation.

From Guangzhou, you can take a bullet train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Qingyuan Railway Station, with less than half an hour on the way. You can also take a direct bus from Guangzhou Bus Station to Qingyuan, which takes about an hour. Once you arrive at Qingyuan Railway Station or Qingyuan Bus Station, take a taxi to Gu Long Gorge's scenic area.

From the entrance, take a shuttle bus for about half an hour, which will take you midway up the mountain. Then, hike for about 30 minutes before taking the peak elevator once again. You have now arrived at the Buhha's Hand.

The Buddha's Hand is situated in the Gulong Gorge Scenic Area, which is a beautiful scenic spot known for its breathtaking landscapes, including caves, and waterfalls. It is the perfect travel place for outdoor adventures and nature exploration. Travelers can have rafting, rock climbing, spelunking, and camping there.

Gulongxia Glass Grand Canyon: There is a glass platform built on the cliff on the edge of a mountain range. It is an exciting and thrilling platform with a high-altitude viewing experience, better suited for adventurous tourists.

Gulong Gorge Waterfall: The waterfall features seven levels of falls, each with a different shape, size, and flow. With a total height of 318 meters, it resembles a magnificent silvery dragon leaping over the valley, making for a grand and breathtaking view.

After being framed for a civilian massacre, Yao Fei was deemed too dangerous for society by the Chinese government and became a prisoner of Lian Yu. There, he eventually encountered mercenary Edward Fyers, who aimed to make Yao Fei his scapegoat in shooting down Ferris Air Flight 637. However, Yao Fei escaped with the help of Slade and eventually found Oliver washed up on Lian Yu. He took in and trained Oliver for a brief time.

When Fyers kidnapped Shado, Yao Fei agreed to participate in the former's plans in order to protect his daughter. Fyers later murdered Yao Fei as his agenda was coming into fruition. However, Oliver, Slade, and Shado managed to save Flight 637 and foil Fyers' mission, ensuring that Yao Fei's death was not in vain.

Several years prior to 2007, the Chinese military massacred a large number of people, and Yao Fei was forcibly chosen as a scapegoat to take the blame. As a result, he was sentenced to exile on Lian Yu for the rest of his life.[2]

Yao Fei soon became a prisoner of Fyers, who wanted him to be the face of a war-related plan.[2] About a year after being captured by Fyers, Slade was put in a cell with him. Slade helped Yao Fei to escape from their cell. The two went to go find Slade's partner, Bill, only to find out that he had joined with Fyers. The two men then escaped Fyers's camp together. While it isn't known what exactly happened after that, Yao Fei and Slade made plans to escape the island together on a supply plane.[3]

One day in late 2007, Yao Fei came across Oliver Queen on Lian Yu and shot him with an arrow through the chest.[4] Afterwards, Yao Fei brought the unconscious Oliver to his hideout in a cave, where he tended to the wound. Oliver questioned why he had been shot, to which Yao Fei responded in Mandarin, "To protect you". After giving Oliver some island herbs, Yao Fei proceeded to remove the arrow from his chest. Later while Yao Fei slept, Oliver tried to run off but was caught in a snare. Yao Fei eventually found and scolded him before cutting down the net. Yao Fei warned Oliver that "they" would kill him and left, prompting Oliver to follow.[5]

A few days later, Yao Fei arrived at the cave to find Oliver staring at a photo of a woman. Deciding to begin teaching him, Yao Fei set down a cage with a bird besides Oliver, proclaiming "Shengcn" repeatedly as an explanation. Later as Yao Fei was roasting a bird's leg on a stick, Oliver awoke and attempted to grab at the stick, but Yao Fei single-handedly threw him aside and hinted at Oliver to get his own food by killing the bird. Oliver refused, citing he had never killed anything before, to which Yao Fei again replied, "Shengcn". He then watched as Oliver proceeded to kill and cook the bird. Speaking English to Oliver for the first time, Yao Fei revealed that "Shengcn" means "survive". Yao Fei went on to say that the bird would not be Oliver's last kill on Lian Yu and urged the latter to forget about the woman in his photo, pointing out he would not survive if he only thought about her all the time.[6]

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