General Introduction to Wuzhi Mountain

Wuzhi Mountain is the highest mountain in Hainan and the symbol of Hainan Island. Stretching across central Hainan Island, its main peak stands at an altitude of 1,867 meters above sea level. Subjected to intense natural erosion and cutting over a long period of time, its peaks rise and fall in jagged shapes, hence the name "Wuzhi Mountain", literally meaning Five-Finger Mountain.

The mountain features cool mornings, hot noons, warm evenings and cold nights, giving rise to the local saying that it experiences four seasons within a single day. Precious wild animals such as gibbons and sika deer can be spotted during mountain excursions.

Among its five peaks, the Second Finger is the tallest at 1,867 meters, rising straight like a stone pillar — 343 meters higher than Mount Tai, the foremost of China’s Five Great Mountains. A deep valley separates the First and Second Fingers, which stand facing each other from afar. The Third, Fourth and Fifth Fingers wind and connect yet remain distinct, forming a magnificent landscape.

Wuzhi Mountain is also the source of most major rivers on Hainan Island. The interplay of clear waters and green mountains creates unique scenery that draws tourists from home and abroad.

To climb the main peak of Wuzhi Mountain, visitors may start from Maoyang north of Wuzhishan City. The hike takes roughly seven hours on foot, while a vehicle ride only takes about an hour to reach the foot of the peaks. Starting from the First Finger, trekkers cross a huge stone "sky bridge" to arrive at the tallest Second Finger. Standing atop the summit and overlooking Hainan Island below, one sees rolling mountain ranges surging amid sea of clouds, stirring a feeling akin to the ancient sentiment: "After climbing Wuzhi Mountain, all other mountains seem trivial beneath me."

The surrounding regions of Wuzhi Mountain have long been settlements of the Li ethnic minority. While visiting Li villages, guests can taste wild mango rice wine and Wuzhi Mountain tea.