Shaofeng Peak
韶峰
The highest peak in Shaoshan, about 518 m above sea level, where legend says Emperor Shun played the Shao music that drew phoenixes, with views over the entire Shaoshan Chong from the summit.
Shaofeng Peak is the main summit of the 72 peaks of Shaoshan, rising about 518 m. Legend says that during his southern tour in ancient times, Emperor Shun played the Shao music here, attracting birds and phoenixes, which gave Shaoshan its name. "Shaofeng Towering Green" is one of the famous scenic sights of central Hunan. The scenic area has hiking paths and a cable car. The summit is home to Shaofeng Temple, a viewing platform and a stone forest of inscriptions of Mao Zedong's poems. On clear days you can see Shaoshan Chong, the Xiang River plain and rolling hills. Taking the cable car up takes about 10 minutes, the hike takes about an hour and a visit to the summit about an hour. Admission and the cable car are charged separately, following the on-site notices. Take a bus from the visitor centre to the Shaofeng entrance, or drive. The stone steps are steep and slippery after rain, and summer sun at the top is strong, so bring water and a sun hat.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Mao Zedong Square & Bronze Statue
- Dishui Cave
- Mao Ancestral Hall
- Shaoshan Mao Zedong Memorial Museum
- Nan'an Private School
- Former Residence of Mao Zedong
- "China Produced a Mao Zedong" Live Show
- Former Residence of Liu Shaoqi (Huaminglou)