Mao'er Mountain
猫儿山
The highest peak in South China at 2,141 meters, the source of the Li River, with primeval forests, alpine wetlands, and spectacular cloud-sea sunrises.
Mao’er Mountain sits on the border of Xing’an, Ziyuan, and Longsheng counties. Its main peak is about 2,141 meters, making it the highest mountain in South China. It is the source of the Li, Zijiang, and Xunjiang rivers and is a national nature reserve. The mountain has primeval forests, alpine azaleas, hemlock forests, and alpine wetlands. From the summit you can see the cloud sea and the sunrise, and in winter rime frost and ice formations occasionally appear. Halfway up is a memorial site for the wreckage of a World War II US military aircraft. Vehicles can take visitors up the mountain; check official sources for tickets and shuttle buses. It is about 100 km from Guilin, so a day trip is tight. It is better to stay overnight on the mountain, where temperatures are about 10°C lower than in the city, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Jiangtouzhou Ancient Village
- Merryland Resort, Guilin
- Lingqu Canal
- Yao Mountain
- Tombs of the Jingjiang Princes
- Yushan Park, Guilin
- Haiyang Ginkgo Villages
- Reed Flute Cave