Mount Huaying (Baoding & Stone Forest)
华蓥山（宝鼎·石林）
The highest mountain in eastern Sichuan. Baoding, karst stone forests and Red Rock guerrilla sites make up the most popular mountain scenic area in Huaying City.
The Mount Huaying scenic area lies in eastern Huaying City, at an elevation of about 1,500 meters. Its main highlights include the Baoding Guangming Temple, the karst stone forest around the Heavenly Pool, views from Gaodeng Mountain, and odd rock formations such as 'Stones in Bloom.' The guerrilla stories of the Mount Huaying fighters from the novel Red Rock, including the 'Double-Gun Old Lady,' are set here. Admission costs about 95 yuan, including a sightseeing shuttle. Most of the route is on boardwalks, and a full day is recommended. It is about 1 hour's drive from Guang'an city. The mountaintop is 5 to 8°C cooler than the city, and foggy weather makes the roads slippery.
Opening hours
08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Tianyi Valley
- An Bing Family Tombs
- Tianchi Lake, Huaying
- Shenlongshan Ba People's Stone City
- White Pagoda of Guang'an
- Siyuan Square
- Deng Xiaoping's Hometown
- Baiping-Feilong Rural Resort