Dabanshi Rock (Fengkai)
封开大斑石
A giant granite monolith in Fengkai's national geopark, its rock face covered in natural markings. Known as the 'First Stone Under Heaven,' it can be climbed for views from the top.
Dabanshi lies in Heerkou Town, Fengkai County, and is the signature landscape of the Fengkai section of the World Geopark. It is a single granite dome about 200 m high, its surface covered in patterns formed by weathering, and it has been called the 'First Stone Under Heaven.' A trail along the rock face leads to the top in about an hour, with wide views from the summit. The rock face is steep, and slippery when wet, so do not attempt the climb in rain. Admission follows the scenic area's posted rates. Transport: cross the West River from Wuzhou to Fengkai county town, then head north. The drive takes about an hour, and it can be combined with Qianceng Peak as a day trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Qianceng Peak (Fengkai)
- Panlong Gorge
- Deqing Confucian Academy
- Yuecheng Longmu Ancestral Temple
- Bao Gong Cultural Park
- Mei'an Temple
- Zhaoqing Song City Wall
- Liqiao Tower