The 6 Most Famous Mountains in China Worth Visiting

If you love mountains, snow, and moors, stay with us and discover the best mountain ranges to meet your travel needs. This article covers the most famous mountains in China worth exploring during a tour of China. Each peak has its own specialty. Here is the list of the top six mountains.

#1: Yellow Mountain

Also called Mount Huangshan, it has four natural pillars that make it one of the best tourist attractions and, for sure, one of the most famous mountains in China.

• Randomly shaped rocks: the first thing that draws attention. The rocks here have odd shapes, sometimes resembling an animal or a human. The angle from which you view them is always stunning.
• Clouds: clouds float around the peak, creating an unprecedented scene that calls travelers to take a long look.
• Hot springs: found here, originally built for the Yellow Emperor, one of the earliest rulers of China.
• Pine trees: this range is renowned for its wild pine trees, some protruding from the peak, others hanging over the cliffs. Epic for nature lovers.

Location: Huangshan, Anhui Province. Best time to visit: throughout the year. Opening hours: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm (Mar to Nov); 7 am to 4:30 pm (Dec to Jan).

#2: Mount Song

This place is famous among participants and believers of Taoism. Chinese Buddhist Zen was born here, and the Shaolin Temple here is sacred to many because Wushu, or Kung Fu, originated here. To grasp self-defense skills along with martial arts, step into this temple. Other attractions on this mountain include:

• Shaolin Pagoda Forest, the largest of its kind in the country
• Songyue Temple Pagoda
• The oldest cypress in China
• One of the oldest star-observation platforms in China

Location: Henan Province. Best time to visit: spring or autumn. Opening hours: 7 am to 6:30 pm.

#3: Mount Hua

The Chinese name of this mountain is Mount Huashan. It stands 2,155 meters tall and is famous for one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. Here’s a snippet about this mountain for adventure junkies:

• East peak: the best sunrise
• North peak: the best sea of white and gray clouds
• South peak: the highest peak of this mountain
• West peak: home to a giant rock formed into the shape of a lotus

Location: Shaanxi Province. Best time to visit: throughout the year. Opening hours: 7 am to 7 pm.

#4: Mount Tai

If you want to connect with nature and history together, do not hesitate to visit Mount Tai. Emperors who ruled China came here for meditation and mental peace. Among the famous mountains in China, this one is a living symbol of the Chinese spirit for over 2,000 years. When you hike here, you’ll find a holy combination of Buddhist culture and Taoism. Around 20 ancient buildings and 2,200 relics are present on this mountain. Jade Emperor Peak and Bixia Temple are not to be missed, the former is famous for clear sunrises and orange sunsets, while the latter is home to a Taoist goddess from whom devotees seek blessings.

Location: Shandong Province. Best time to visit: summer. Opening hours: all day.

#5: Mount Lu

This is a summer paradise for hikers, young lovers, and solo travelers. This range is not as risky as others. Its natural jewels make it a great hike, for example, the three-tier waterfall is a go-to place for first-time travelers, cascading down through three levels of rocks. The gushing waterfall, with nothing but snow-covered hills around, makes a perfect picnic spot for couples. Another thing that sets Mount Lu apart is its religious diversity; devotees practice six different religions here, with proper places of worship for:

• Buddhists
• Taoists
• Catholics
• Protestants
• Eastern Orthodox
• Muslims

Location: Jiangxi Province. Best time to visit: summer. Opening hours: all day, but tickets are sold from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

#6: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

When you look at this mountain from a distance, it looks like icicles popping out of the earth. It is famous for the crystallized snow sheets covering its surface. Landscape features here include waterfalls, meadows like the Ganhaizi Meadow, and the White River. On the eastern side, around the Ganhaizi Meadow, you can witness at least 13 snow-clad peaks. The White River is famous because its riverbed color changes with the season, during the rainy season, the white river turns blue.

Location: Lijiang, Yunnan Province. Best time to visit: Nov to March. Opening hours: 9 am to 6 pm.

Conclusion

The famous mountains in China covered here are visited throughout the year. Some shine brighter in summer, others are best in spring. When you wish to discover the inner beauty of China, pick any one of them. Each day will be a new chapter in your travelogue. These peaks hold many jewels, we could only cover some of them.