Cuiwei Peak
翠微峰
A group of Danxia peaks northwest of Ningdu County seat. The red cliffs rise straight up and can only be climbed through a single rock crevice. Nine scholars of the Yitang academy once lived here as hermits and taught.
Cuiwei Peak, also known as Jinjing Mountain, is made up of more than ten red sandstone and conglomerate peaks. The main peak has steep walls and can only be climbed by stone steps cut into a rock crevice. It is known as the "Number One Danxia Peak." In the late Ming dynasty, Wei Xi and the other "Nine Masters of Yitang" lived in seclusion here and taught. In 1949, the Battle of Cuiwei Peak was fought here, and it was later adapted into the film Red Flag on Cuigang. The scenic area closed in November 2022 to prepare for a 5A-level rating and reopened in October 2025. Admission and opening hours follow the official announcements from the scenic area. The final climb is steep and narrow, so people who are afraid of heights should be careful.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:30; check the site's notices
Nearby sights
- Ningdu Uprising HQ Site & Ningdu Museum
- Donglong Ancient Village
- Ningdu Conference Site
- Xiaobu Revolutionary Sites
- Lingyun Mountain