Yuntai Mountain, Shibing
云台山
A World Natural Heritage site in the 'South China Karst' series, with rare dolomite karst peak clusters and gorges. From the summit you can see forests of peaks and seas of clouds.
Yuntai Mountain in Shibing is about 13 km north of Shibing County town. In 2014 it was included as part of the second phase of the World Natural Heritage 'South China Karst' listing. It is known for well-developed dolomite karst landforms, where peak clusters, gorges and primeval forest intertwine. The scenic area has hiking trails and a cable car. At the summit are Yuntai Temple and several viewpoints overlooking endless ranges of peaks, often with clouds below on clear days. Admission follows the scenic area's official announcement. The full visit takes about 3–4 hours. Getting there: a taxi from Shibing town takes about 20 minutes, and the visit can be combined with Shanmu River rafting on the same day. Notes: the trails are steep, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shanmu River Rafting
- Zhenyuan Heping Village (WWII POW Camp Site)
- Wuyang River Scenic Area
- Zhusheng Bridge
- Zhenyuan Ancient Town
- Qinglongdong Ancient Architectural Complex
- Shiping Mountain
- Shidong Town