Lianhua Mountain (Gansu)
莲花山
The “Western Kongtong,” about 15 km east of Yeliguan, with a main peak at 3,578 m whose shape resembles a lotus; it is also the venue of the famous Hua'er song festival.
Lianhua Mountain sits at the junction of Lintan, Kangle and Zhuoni counties, about 15 km from Yeliguan town. It is a national nature reserve. The main peak rises to 3,578 m, and from afar its peaks look like a blooming lotus, earning it the name “Western Kongtong.” A complex of Taoist temple buildings stands on the mountain. Reaching the summit is a demanding climb that takes half a day round trip, and below the mountainside you will find primeval forest and alpine meadows. The Lianhua Mountain Hua'er Festival, held in early sixth lunar month each year, is one of the best-known folk song gatherings in the Northwest and is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. The summit is windy and cold, so bring windproof clothing. The coordinates are for the center of the reserve, not the main peak.
Opening hours
All day (subject to reserve management)