Baishanzu Mountain
百山祖
The second-highest peak in Zhejiang at 1,856 m, in Qingyuan County, with primeval forest where only a handful of Baishanzu firs survive worldwide.
Baishanzu lies in the northeast of Qingyuan County and forms the core area of Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu National Park. The Ou, Min and Qiantang rivers all have tributaries rising here. It is known for its subtropical primeval forest and the critically endangered Baishanzu fir, of which only three are believed to survive in the wild, within a protected core zone that is closed to the public.
Visitors can walk the forest trails around Baishanzu town and enjoy sea-of-clouds views and azaleas. Check the national park's access rules before planning any summit route. It is about an hour's drive from Qingyuan County seat and can be linked with Fengyang Mountain. Mountain weather changes quickly, so bring warm and waterproof clothing.
Opening hours
Follow national park management hours
Nearby sights
- Lanxi Covered Bridge
- Fengyang Mountain & Huangmaojian Peak
- Dayao Longquan Kiln Site
- Daji Village
- Yueshan Village & Rulong Covered Bridge
- Former Site of Zhejiang University Longquan Branch
- Longquan Celadon Museum
- Longquan Sword Town & Jianchi Lake