Laozhai Hill
老寨山
A small hill behind Xingping Town. Climb more than a thousand steps to the Friendship Pavilion on the summit for views of the great bend of the Li River and the whole of Xingping.
Laozhai Hill sits right beside Xingping Ancient Town, about 300 meters above sea level. A stone-step path, built by a Japanese elderly man together with local villagers, leads to the Friendship Pavilion on the summit. From there you can overlook the great bend of the Li River at Xingping and the surrounding karst peaks. Sunrise and sunset are both spectacular. The climb takes about 40 minutes, and the steps are steep and narrow, with some sections requiring hands and feet. The entrance is a short walk from Xingping Old Street. A small maintenance fee (about 10 to 20 yuan) is usually charged. Bring a headlamp to watch the sunrise, and wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Xingping Ancient Town
- Huangbu Shoal Reflection
- Yucun Fishing Village
- Nine Horse Fresco Hill
- Xianggong Hill
- Li River
- Langshi Village
- Yangdi