Wanfo Mountain
万佛山
A typical Danxia landform in southwestern Hunan, with red peaks, stone pillars and Dong villages; a national scenic area.
Wanfo Mountain lies about 20 km northeast of the county seat. Its hillsides of red stone peaks are said to resemble ten thousand Buddhas, which gave it its name. It is the core of the national scenic area 'Wanfo Mountain–Dong Villages' and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The scenic area has hiking trails and boardwalks that climb to the summit, offering views of the Danxia peak clusters, the Sky Slot (Yixiantian) and stone pillar groups. Dong villages such as Mujiao lie at the foot of the mountain. The round trip takes about 3 to 4 hours, and the steps are steep. Entry fees and cable car operation follow the scenic area's announcements. The boardwalks are slippery in wet weather, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yutou Dong Village
- Huangdu Dong Village
- Tongdao Turning Point Memorial (Gongcheng Academy)
- Hengling Dong Village
- Pingtan Wind-and-Rain Bridges
- Gaobu Dong Village
- Dupo Eight Villages