Huxiao Rock
虎啸岩
A sheer red-rock monolith on the south bank of the Second Bend of the Nine-Bend Stream. Climb the Hero's Slope to the top for views of the Tiancheng Zen Temple built into the cliff and the panorama of the Nine-Bend Stream.
Huxiao Rock, or Tiger Roar Rock, is a massive red-rock formation with steep walls on the south bank of the Second Bend of the Nine-Bend Stream. It gets its name from the tiger-like roar the mountain wind makes as it rushes through its caves. The climb to the top follows the Hero's Slope, about 700 steep steps. Along the way are Yuer Spring, the Tiancheng Zen Temple (built against the cliff face, with only half a roof), Bulang Boat, Binxi Cave and Jiyun Teahouse. From the summit you can look out over the First and Second Bends and the whole resort area. The round trip takes about 2 hours. It is included in the main Wuyi Mountain scenic area ticket, and sightseeing shuttles stop at the Huxiao Rock station. It is often scheduled in the same morning as Yixiantian, 1 km away. The Hero's Slope is steep, so older visitors should go at their own pace, and be careful of slippery steps on rainy days.
Opening hours
07:00–17:00