Spanning about 180 square kilometers, the scenic area comprises 42 attractions across five zones: Laoshan Mountain, Nanwen River, Dawang Rock, Xiaojinchang and Xinzhai.
Major sights include the Laoshan Self-Defense Counterattack Site, vast primeval forests, mysterious karst cave clusters, Maomaotiao Gorge, ever-changing sea of clouds, rare plants and Tianbao Border Trade Port. It is an ideal destination for border trade shopping, cross-border travel, geological research and biodiversity observation.
Ticket: Free admission
Opening Hours: Daytime
Address: Mengdong Township, south of Malipo County
Transportation:
Wenshan to Malipo: 80 km. Coaches depart every 20 minutes. Travel time: around 2 hours, fare: ¥19 (including ¥1 insurance).
Malipo County to Tianbao Port: 40 km. Take a shared van to Chuantou (old name of Tianbao Port). Fare: ¥10, travel time: about 1 hour.
Tianbao Port to Laoshan Scenic Area: 30 km of mountain road. Charter a shared van for around ¥200, travel time: 1.5 hours.