Bataishan Mountain
八台山
A National 4A mountain scenic area in Wanyuan City, famous for cliffs at Duxiu Peak, cloud seas, Buddha’s Glory halos and the Longtan River gorge in eastern Sichuan.
Bataishan lies in Bataishan Town, Wanyuan City, about 30 kilometers in a straight line from the Bashan Grand Canyon. It comprises several areas, including Bataishan and the Longtan River. Its most iconic features are the terraced, plateau-like mountains around the main peak and the cliffs of Duxiu Peak. The area has a glass skywalk and alpine meadows, and you can see sea of clouds, sunrise and Buddha’s Glory halos. A ski resort operates in winter. Admission costs about 80 yuan in peak season and about 50 yuan in the off-season. Hours are roughly 8:00 to 17:30, with longer hours on public holidays. It is windy and cold at the summit, so bring a warm jacket.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30 (holidays 07:30–18:00)