Wuzhishi Scenic Area
五指石
A Danxia mountain at the junction of Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Fujian. Five stone peaks stand side by side like fingers, and the mountain holds a stone forest temple and the ruins of an ancient mountain village.
Wuzhishi (Five Fingers Stone) lies in Chagan Town, Pingyuan County, at the junction of Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Fujian provinces. It is a national 4A-rated scenic area named after five Danxia stone peaks standing side by side like fingers. It combines Danxia peaks, forest, ancient villages, and temples. The area has hiking trails, boardwalks, and a cableway. On the mountainside stands Shilin Temple, and between the peaks are the ruins of ancient mountain villages. A round trip to the summit takes about half a day, and some steps are steep, so take care on rainy days. It is about 30 km from Pingyuan County seat, roughly a 40-minute drive.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Red Fourth Army Memorial & Renju Village
- Xiangsi Valley
- Changtan Lake Scenic Area
- Dahebei Scenic Area
- Former Residence of Qiu Fengjia
- Huangyoubi Mountain
- Former Residence of Xie Jinyuan
- Nantai Mountain (Reclining Buddha)