Wuzhi Mountain (Five Finger Mountain)
五指山
Hainan's highest peak, five summits lined up like outstretched fingers. Reaching the top is a demanding hike through untouched tropical rainforest.
Wuzhi Mountain lies in Shuiman Township, Wuzhishan City, in central Hainan. Its main peak, the Second Finger, rises to 1,867 m, the highest point on the island. The five peaks, linked together, look like a hand, hence the name. The mountain is the core of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park and the source of the Wanquan and Changhua rivers, known as Hainan's mother rivers. The route starts at the scenic-area entrance in Shuiman Township and passes through tropical montane rainforest and mossy dwarf forest to the summits of the First and Second Fingers. The round trip is about 10 km with about 1,100 m of elevation gain and takes 6 to 8 hours. The trail is slippery, with tangled roots, and some steep sections require rope climbing, so it suits experienced hikers. On clear days you can see cloud seas and mountain ranges from the summit. Tips: set off before 8 am, and bring plenty of water, a raincoat and gloves. If you don't want to reach the top, walk the rainforest trail at the foot of the mountain. Entry and climbing registration follow current rules from the national park and scenic area. Getting there: buses from Haikou or Sanya reach Wuzhishan City in about 2.5 or 1.5 hours, then a taxi takes about 40 minutes to Shuiman Township. Note: don't continue climbing after 4 pm, and climbing is suspended on rainy days.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00; start early to reach the summit