China offers endless travel possibilities and its well off the beaten track for the most part. There are not a lot of English speakers in the world's largest country but that doesn't matter - the place is fantastic. There's a really good scenic spot north of Shaoguan in the Guangdong Province that is worth checking out. It's a hike up to a rock shaped like a man's penis! Yes this is penis rock! []
What is dick rock/the yang yuan rock?
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!
Accessibility is easy if you're Chinese - if you're not, then get ready for a tiring adventure to find Penis Rock. Luckily with my girlfriend being fluent in both Chinese languages, it was easy for us to get to Penis Rock.
Start off by getting to Shaoguan city, this is a massive city in north Guangdong, the province in China. You can get there easily by high speed rail. China's high speed and normal train network is extensive so you will have no problems. The bus from Shaoguan out to the mountains will be the trickier journey.
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.
An entrance ticket is needed and you can get them at the ticket office in front of the gate - they cost 120 RMB. They are valid for 2 days.
Once you get inside the National Park try and buy a map so you can get your bearings. Danxiashan mountains are huge and a map will come in handy, but it will be in Chinese!
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 It? A rock shaped like a penis
Why Go? It's an unusual rock, a marvellous sunset, exceptional hike, cheap beers, great views.
Rough daily cost - Under $10 US
What is dick rock/the yang yuan rock?
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!
Accessibility is easy if you're Chinese - if you're not, then get ready for a tiring adventure to find Penis Rock. Luckily with my girlfriend being fluent in both Chinese languages, it was easy for us to get to Penis Rock.
Start off by getting to Shaoguan city, this is a massive city in north Guangdong, the province in China. You can get there easily by high speed rail. China's high speed and normal train network is extensive so you will have no problems. The bus from Shaoguan out to the mountains will be the trickier journey.
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.
An entrance ticket is needed and you can get them at the ticket office in front of the gate - they cost 120 RMB. They are valid for 2 days.
Once you get inside the National Park try and buy a map so you can get your bearings. Danxiashan mountains are huge and a map will come in handy, but it will be in Chinese!
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 It? A rock shaped like a penis
Why Go? It's an unusual rock, a marvellous sunset, exceptional hike, cheap beers, great views.
Rough daily cost - Under $10 US
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