Jiucailing (Dupang Mountains)
都庞岭·韭菜岭
The main peak of the Dupang Mountains, at 2,009 m, a well-known camping spot for climbers in southern Hunan. You can watch sunrise, sea of clouds and the starry sky.
Jiucailing is the main peak of the Dupang Mountains, on the border between Daoxian and Jiangyong. At about 2,009 m, its summit is an open meadow, and its name comes from the wild leeks that cover the hillsides. It is a popular route for outdoor enthusiasts from southern Hunan and northern Guangxi. Common itineraries take two days and one night, with a summit camp to watch the sunrise, the sea of clouds and the Milky Way. Along the way you pass primeval forest and the Dupang Mountains National Nature Reserve. The climbing sections are steep, so you should be experienced or hire a local guide, and you must observe fire safety and reserve rules. It is about 30 km from Jiangyong county seat.
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