Daming Mountain
大明山
A national nature reserve whose main peak, Longtou Peak, rises to 1,760 meters. Cloud seas, sunrises, primeval forest and cool air make it a summer retreat for Nanning residents.
Daming Mountain sits in the north of Nanning, on the border between Wuming District and the counties of Shanglin and Mashan. Its main summit, Longtou Peak, rises to 1,760 meters. It is one of the highest peaks in central Guangxi and a national nature reserve. Large areas of subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest and moss-covered dwarf woodland survive on the mountain, and it is often wrapped in mist. In summer, the summit is about 10°C cooler than the city, which makes it the most popular cool-weather escape near Nanning. In the early morning, you can see cloud seas and sunrises. In autumn and winter, clear days offer views of layered mountain ridges, and during cold snaps you may see rime ice and icicles. A winding mountain road leads to the summit area, which has boardwalks and viewing platforms. You can stay at a hotel on the mountain to watch the sunrise. Entry fees and shuttle costs follow the scenic area's official announcements. Getting there: the drive from downtown Nanning is about 100 km and takes about 2 hours. The mountain roads have many sharp bends, so drive slowly in rain or fog.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:30 (check scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Kunlun Pass Battle Site
- Yiling Cave
- Huahua World Flower Park
- Guangxi Medicinal Botanical Garden
- Jianzheng Road Night Market
- Nanning People's Park & Zhenning Fort
- Golden Camellia Park
- Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center