Leigong Mountain
雷公山
The main peak of the Miao Mountains at 2,178 m, a national nature reserve with well-preserved primeval forest and Taiwania groves, regarded by the Miao as an ancestral mountain.
Leigong Mountain lies in Leishan County. It is the main peak of the Miao Mountains and the watershed between the Qingshui and Duliu rivers. It holds large areas of primeval evergreen broadleaf forest and rare Taiwania groves, and it is a national nature reserve. You can drive up the winding mountain road almost to the summit and then walk the last stretch. On clear days you can see sunrise and seas of clouds, and in winter, rime frost sparkles across the trees. Many unspoiled Miao villages are scattered around the foot of the mountain. Getting there: about 1.5 hours by car from the Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village. Notes: the summit is about 10°C colder than the foot of the mountain. The roads are narrow and winding and may ice over or close in winter, so check whether they are open before setting out.
Opening hours
Open all day (winter depends on road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
- Kongbai Silversmith Village
- Langde Upper Miao Village
- Nanhua Miao Village
- Taipan Village (Village BA)
- Shiqiao Ancient Papermaking Village
- Xiasi Ancient Town
- Danzhai Wanda Town