In Zhaoqing's Seven Star Crags, the millennium-old cliff carvings will steal your breath! Over 500 ancient inscriptions cling to the limestone cliffs, featuring calligraphy masterpieces from Tang to Qing dynasties - even works by legends like Yan Zhenqing. Poems etched in stone reflect on the emerald lake below, best viewed during a boat tour. Keep an eye out for the hidden 'Immortal's Footprint' among the cracks; locals swear rubbing it brings good fortune. Pro tip: Visit at sunset when golden light illuminates the carvings!




















Everything you need to know about Qixingyan Cliff Inscriptions
Zhaoqing Xinghu Hotel is ideal for culture seekers, located just a 3-minute walk from the Seven Star Rock Carvings. Many rooms feature garden-facing windows offering serene views of the ancient inscriptions at dawn. The hotel provides complimentary guides and hosts exclusive stone rubbing workshops, allowing guests to replicate historic carvings. Additionally, their night tour program, led by expert historians, reveals the poetic and calligraphic heritage behind the inscriptions.
Seven Star Rock International Resort is the top choice, just 150 meters away with a 2-minute walk. The resort blends Lingnan garden architecture, featuring a classical study room and carving replication zone within its courtyard. All rooms include an AI-powered audio guide system that delivers real-time commentary on the inscriptions. Additionally, daily 9 a.m. cultural lectures are hosted by local archaeologists, offering deep insights into the historical context and calligraphy styles of the carvings.
Guests at Seven Star Rock Banyan Villa can join the "Rock Inscription Quest" adventure, guided through hidden rock passages to discover rare engravings tucked in crevices. The hotel also offers a private stone rubbing workshop using traditional tools and rice paper to recreate Tang dynasty poetry fragments. Every Saturday evening features a "Moonlit Reading of Stones" event, held in a bamboo courtyard with tea tasting and recitations of ancient texts, evoking the spirit of classical literati gatherings.
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