Mount Mingtang
明堂山
A granite mountain scenic area in the heart of the Dabie Mountains in Yuexi County, known for its cliffside walkways, high-altitude glass attractions, and sea of clouds.
Mount Mingtang lies west of the Yuexi county seat, in the heart of the Dabie Mountains. It is a granite mountain with a main peak at about 1,700 meters. It is known for its strange peaks and boulders, cliffside walkways, and sunrises above the clouds. In spring, large areas of azaleas bloom on the summit, and in summer its cool weather makes it a popular escape from the heat for the surrounding area. The scenic area can be reached by cable car, and a loop along the walkways takes about half a day. There are also paid attractions such as a glass walkway and a high-altitude zipline. It is about 40 km from Tianzhu Mountain, about 1 hour by car, and is often visited together with Tianzhu Mountain and Mount Sikong. Ticket and cable car prices are subject to the scenic area's announcements. Walkways become slippery in rain or fog, so take care.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (subject to scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Mount Sikong
- Rainbow Waterfall (Yuexi)
- Tianzhu Peak
- Tianchi Peak & Duxian Bridge
- Mystery Valley
- Feilai Peak
- Zongguan Fortress & Hundred-step Ladder
- Statue of Lord Wan