Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park (Diaoluo Mountain / Bawang Ridge / Wuzhi Mountain)
China's most concentrated, best-preserved contiguous tropical rainforest (sole habitat of the Hainan gibbon); hiking on Wuzhi Mountain (1,867m, Hainan's highest peak)
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free or small fee
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
China's most concentrated, best-preserved contiguous tropical rainforest (sole habitat of the Hainan gibbon), with hiking on Wuzhi Mountain (1,867m, Hainan's highest peak). This tropical rainforest national park in the mountains of central-southern Hainan Island holds China's most concentrated, best-preserved tropical rainforest with the largest contiguous area, and is the sole habitat of the globally critically endangered Hainan gibbon. Diaoluo Mountain is known for the Fengguoshan waterfall cluster and rainforest boardwalks, while Bawang Ridge is famed for its gibbon research trails and valley rainforests; Wuzhi Mountain, at 1,867m, is Hainan's highest peak, its five-fingered silhouette the spiritual totem of the island—climbing routes require a guide and advance registration. The national park is open free of charge or for a small fee overall, ideal for in-depth self-drive trips; hikers must comply with reserve management regulations.
Getting there: mainly by self-drive
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