Maoer Mountain
猫儿山
A Danxia peak on the southern stretch of Dajin Lake; the summit viewing platform overlooks the winding bays and a panorama of Danxia islands.
Maoer Mountain sits on the southern section of Dajin Lake. Its shape resembles a crouching cat, hence the name, and it is one of the best viewpoints for the full sweep of Dajin Lake. After the tour boat docks at the Maoer Mountain pier, a stone-step climb of about 30–40 minutes leads to the summit platform. From there you can look out over the winding lake and the red-cliff islands scattered across the water, a scene often called “water-borne Danxia.” Mist often hangs over the lake in the early morning. The mountain is usually included in Dajin Lake boat routes, and docking depends on the day’s route. The steps are steep, so pace yourself.
Opening hours
Open with Dajin Lake boat tours
Nearby sights
- Ganlu Rock Temple
- Dajin Lake
- Zhaixia Grand Canyon
- Taining Old Town
- Shangshudi Ming Residence
- Ming-Qing Garden
- Zhuangyuan Rock
- Jiulong Pool