Lion Peak & Qingliang Terrace
狮子峰·清凉台
A key viewpoint in the Beihai area. Lion Peak looks like a crouching lion, and Qingliang Terrace on its flank is one of Huangshan's classic spots for sunrise and sea of clouds.
Lion Peak stands at 1,690 m, west of the Beihai Hotel. Its shape resembles a crouching lion. From the summit, Qingliang Terrace on the mountainside, and the nearby Danxia Peak, the views are wide, taking in the Beihai peaks and rocks such as “Monkey Watching the Sea.” Qingliang Terrace is open on three sides and is one of Huangshan's most famous sunrise viewpoints. Guests staying in hotels near Beihai can walk 15 to 20 minutes there before dawn, but in peak season you need to claim a spot early. Temperatures before sunrise are very low, so bring a down jacket and a headlamp.
Opening hours
Open all day (guests staying on the mountain can go early in the morning)
Nearby sights
- Shixin Peak
- Flying-over Rock
- Xihai Grand Canyon (West Sea Canyon)
- Huangshan Scenic Area
- Furong Valley
- Lotus Peak
- Tiandu Peak
- Huangshan Hot Springs