Wanfenglin ( Forest of Ten Thousands Peaks) in Xingyi

Wanfenglin ( Forest of Ten Thousands Peaks) in Xingyi

Attractions Overview

In 2008, Wan Fenglin was approved as a national 4A scenic spot by the National Tourist Attraction Quality Rating Committee. It is a national scenic spot, [2] a national AAAA scenic spot, China's five most beautiful peak forests, and the country's first batch of industrial and agricultural tourism demonstration areas.

English Name: Wanfenglin ( Forest of Ten Thousands Peaks) in Xingyi
Type: Xingyi Scenic Area, Xingyi famous spots & Xingyi attractions
Best Time: All Year Around
Recommended Visiting Hours: 2-3 hours
Location:Wan Fenglin is located in the southeast of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province

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Why is Wanfenglin So Special?

Wan Fenglin, commonly known as Wan Fenglin, is one of the five most beautiful peak forests in China and one of the three karst landforms in southwest China. It is located in Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, about 45 kilometers (30 miles) and consists of eastern and western peak forests with different landscapes. East peak forest is characterized by karst peak clusters, while west peak forest is a typical karst plateau landscape. At present, the main tourist area in Wan Fenglin is Xifeng Forest, which has beautiful peaks surrounded by green fields, winding rivers and quaint villages.

Where is Wanfenglin

Wan Fenglin is located in the southeast of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, with its southern tip bordering Guangxi, and its west to Sanjiangkou, the junction of Yunnan, Guangxi and Guizhou provinces (regions), and its north to the main peak of Wumeng Mountain, with a total area of 2,000 square kilometers. Wan Fenglin, more than 200 kilometers long and 30-50 kilometers wide, is one of the three major karst landforms in southwest China.

Main Attraction of Wanfenglin

Array-like Peak Forest (Liezhen Peak Forest)

This is the densest and strangest peak forest in Wan Fenglin. In front of the “array” is a mountain, which looks like a general proudly called “mountain general”. Generally speaking, it has two small peaks, which seem to protect it on the left and right sides.

A Myriad of Stars Surrounded the Moon

A small peak surrounded by many mountains looks like a bonsai forest on the top of the mountain. Compared with the surrounding majestic mountains, this mountain is very beautiful and delicate.

Dashun Peaks

Greater shun feng is the most representative mountain in Wan Fenglin. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the six conical peaks are high and steep. Six is a lucky number in China, double six means everything goes well. So these six peaks are named Great shun feng, which means well-off peak.

Eight-Trigram Field

It looks like a saucer-shaped funnel and is a landmark attraction in Wan Fenglin. It is formed by partial collapse of groundwater flow and infiltration of surface water. The villagers planted crops around the funnel. The ridge was built on the basis of the original terrain to divide the land into circular areas. Curved ridges have become rhythmic lines, and a wonderful pattern that looks like gossip has been formed on the earth.

Nahui River

At the foot of the western mountain forest, there is a winding river flowing slowly from south to west in the farmland. It is like a rope winding several Buyi villages. It is also like a clothesline, hanging a huge picture of strange peaks and villages.

In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are several quaint Buyi villages, such as Er Zhai, Li Le, Shuang Sheng, Yulong and Nahui, where people can experience Buyi customs and culture.

How to Visit Wanfenglin

  •  Tourists can take sightseeing buses running along the hillside. The whole journey takes about 2 hours and the ticket price is CNY 50. In addition, a tour guide introduces the scenic spots on the sightseeing bus. When they run at higher altitudes, the viewing angle will be better.
  • Tourists can also rent bicycles to ride along the country roads. The rent is usually 10-15 yuan RMB per hour. It is suggested to open a bar. After the counter-offer, the fee is about 40-50 CNY per day. Tourists can enjoy various mountain peaks in close range by riding along the country roads.

Best Time to Travel Wanfenglin

The best travel time is From early February to early April.

From early February to early April, 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles) of rape flowers were in full bloom, stretching for dozens of miles, like a sea of golden waves, forming a beautiful picture in Wan Fenglin.

How To Get  There

  • Take the bus line 19 from Xinyi City and get off at Wanfenglin Scenic Area Station.

Useful Travel Tips

March to November December to February
Admission Fee CNY 70 CNY 60
Free for children below 1.2 meters (4.0 feet)
Opening Hours 08:00-18:00; admission stops at 17:30  08:00-17:30; admission stops at 17:00

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Edited by Doreen/张洋