Nanzhai Mountain Stone Forest
南寨山
A granite stone forest of spheroidal weathering in Beicuo Town in southern Pingtan. Over 40 named rock formations shaped like figures and animals are scattered across the hills, with views over the Haitan Strait.
Nanzhai Mountain lies in Beicuo Town in southern Pingtan and forms part of the national Haitan Scenic Area. Large areas of granite have been spheroidally weathered over a long time, creating a “stone forest” landscape with more than 40 named rock formations, such as Stone Turtle, Stone Buddha and Stacked Stones. Paths and small rock caves wind among the stones, and from the higher ground you can see far across the Haitan Strait and surrounding villages. Facilities here are simple, and the site is mostly free. A visit takes about 1 to 2 hours. A drive from Tancheng takes about 20 minutes, and it can be paired with Sanshiliujiao Lake and Haitan Ancient City. Note: the mountain trails are mainly stone steps and dirt paths, so wear non-slip shoes and bring plenty of water in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sanshiliujiao Lake
- Tannan Bay
- Haitan Ancient City
- Jiangjun Mountain
- Longfengtou Beach (Pingtan)
- Aoqian Taiwan Town
- Pingtan Island
- Houyan Island (Pingtan)