五仙观
"羊城"得名传说地：相传周代五位仙人骑五色羊携一茎六出的谷穗降临楚庭，赠穗祝福后仙羊化为石，广州由此别称"羊城""穗城"
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00·周一闭馆
- Ticket
- 免费
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
"羊城"得名传说地：相传周代五位仙人骑五色羊携一茎六出的谷穗降临楚庭，赠穗祝福后仙羊化为石，广州由此别称"羊城""穗城"；观内明代岭南第一楼悬挂重达万斤的禁钟，平时悬挂不敲故名"禁钟"。后殿为明代建筑遗构，坡山"仙人拇迹"为古珠江侵蚀遗迹；免费开放、周一闭馆，是理解广州城市起源神话的原点。
Getting there：地铁1号线西门口站
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