Lingyun Mountain
凌云山
A high mountain in northern Ningdu, with open grassland ridges and sea-of-clouds views. Locals come here to hike and watch the sunrise.
Lingyun Mountain lies in the north of Ningdu County, linked to the mountain ranges shared with Guangchang and Shicheng. Its main peak rises more than 1,000 m above sea level. The ridge is covered in open grassland and hiking trails. On clear days you can see layers of mountains in the distance, and early mornings often bring sea-of-clouds views. There are temples and hiking paths on the mountain, and it draws more visitors in spring, when azaleas bloom. A round trip takes about half a day. There is no shelter at the summit, so take care with sun protection and be wary of thunderstorms. It is about 60 km from the county seat, so driving is recommended.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Xiaobu Revolutionary Sites
- Ningdu Conference Site
- Cuiwei Peak
- Ningdu Uprising HQ Site & Ningdu Museum
- Donglong Ancient Village