Yaoshan (Shiren Mountain)
尧山（石人山）
A famous mountain of granite peaks at the eastern end of the Funiu Mountains, with a main summit at 2,153 m. It is a national 5A scenic area known for its peaks, waterfalls, azaleas and autumn foliage.
Yaoshan, formerly known as Shiren Mountain, is said to have been named after Liu Lei, a descendant of Emperor Yao, who built a shrine to Yao here. It belongs to the Funiu Mountains World Geopark. The scenic area is divided into zones including Dongling Tan, Shiren Peak, Bainiu City and Yuhuang Peak. Granite peaks stand in formation like rows of stone figures, and waterfalls and deep pools link together in the valleys. The mountain has primeval forest and extensive areas of azaleas. You can take a cable car up the mountain, and the classic loop along the boardwalks takes about 5-6 hours. Weather at the summit changes quickly, so bring a jacket. Yaoshan and the Central Plains Great Buddha form one 5A scenic area, and admission and cable car fees follow official announcements. It is about 1 hour's drive from Lushan County town.
Opening hours
07:30–17:30 (check official notices)
Nearby sights
- Yaoshan Grand Canyon Rafting
- Huamei Valley
- Liuyang Mountain & Tongtian River
- Spring Temple Buddha
- Lushan Hot Springs
- Zhaoping Lake
- Fengxue Temple
- Three Sus Tombs Garden