Bamian Mountain
八面山
An "aerial grassland" of southern China at about 1,200 m, with cliffs, meadows and sea of clouds, offering horseback riding, camping and stargazing.
Bamian Mountain lies northwest of Liye Town on the Hunan–Chongqing border. Its summit is a vast high-altitude grassland surrounded by sheer cliffs, earning it the nickname "the pearl of southern China's grasslands". In summer the air is cool, making it ideal for horseback riding, camping, watching the sunrise and sea of clouds, and stargazing. The scenic area includes a cliffside hotel and an RV campsite, as well as karst caves such as Swallow Cave. Driving up from Liye Town takes about 40 minutes. The mountain road has tight bends, so drive carefully in foggy weather. Check the scenic area's announcements for admission fees.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Swallow Cave of Bamian Mountain
- Liye Qin Bamboo Slips Museum
- Liye Ancient City Site
- Liye Old Town
- Wulong Mountain Grand Canyon
- Rebala Tujia Village
- Xichehe Old Town
- Huoyan Karst Cave