Mount Qixian Hot Springs National Forest Park (Baoting county)

Li and Miao people gather at the Mount Qixian Hot Springs National Forest Park [Photo provided to govt.chinadaily.com.cn]

Mount Qixian Hot Springs National Forest Park is located in the northeast of Baoting Li and Miao autonomous county, covering an area of approximately 22 square kilometers, including a forest area and a hot spring area. The park is a national 4A level scenic spot; it attracts various tourists due to its hot springs, mountains, ethnic customs and tropical pastoral scenery. The park is divided into three different segments, namely, Mount Qixian national park experience trip, tropical rainforest adventure trip, and mountain climbing and expedition trip.

Mount Qixian Hot Springs National Forest Park [Photo provided to govt.chinadaily.com.cn]

The region has a mild climate, where the annual average temperature is about 23 C, while the annual rainfall is 1,900 mm. The whole mountain is densely covered with tropical rainforest, a natural kingdom of animals and plants. The scenic area has proven to have more than 500 kinds of rare plants and more than 500 species of wild animals.

Currently, the scenic area has built 2,300 meters of stone plank path, 850 meters of wooden sightseeing plank road, and 3,770 stone steps. At 2,200 meters away from the stone plank road, there is a natural place for freehand rock climbing, the angle of which is about 75 degrees. Meanwhile, there are four toilets and three wooden lounge kiosks.

Mount Qixian Hot Springs National Forest Park has been identified as Hainan's development project by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Tourism Administration. It has become a key construction project that drives Hainan's mid-line tourism and promotes the building of the golden triangle of Hainan's tourism. 

Scenic spot level: AAAA

Tel: +86-898-31833888

Ticket price: 60 yuan ($9.38)

Opening hours: 7:30-16:00

Transportation:

Depart from Sanya: from Sanya Bus Station to Baoting Bus Station (7:30-19:30; every 30 minutes; 21 yuan)

Depart from Haikou: take a coach from Haikou South Station to Baoting (7:45-18:35, every two hours, 61 yuan)

Depart from Baoting: take the bus No 2 to Mount Qixian or take the taxi to Mount Qixian