Explore China’s 100 must-visit mountain wonders, where sacred peaks, breathtaking views, and timeless legends inspire awe and adventure.
1.Mount Everest
Mount Everest is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest mountain in the world, with a rock height of 8,844.43 meters and an elevation of 8,848.86 meters.
Majestic, sacred, and towering, Mount Everest rises above the Tibetan Plateau like a goddess touching the sky. Standing at the “roof of the world,” under pure blue skies and drifting clouds, one feels both awe and reverence. For centuries, this snow-covered peak has been admired as an eternal legend of nature.
Majestic, sacred, and towering, Mount Everest rises above the Tibetan Plateau like a goddess touching the sky. Standing at the “roof of the world,” under pure blue skies and drifting clouds, one feels both awe and reverence. For centuries, this snow-covered peak has been admired as an eternal legend of nature.
2.Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)
The main peak of Gongga Mountain, with an elevation of 7,508.9 meters, is the highest mountain in Sichuan Province and is known as the “King of Sichuan Mountains”.
In Tibetan, “Gong” means snow and “Ga” means white—together forming the name “Pure White Snow Peak.” Located on the border of Sichuan and Tibet, it is the highest peak of the Hengduan Mountain range at 7,556 meters. Surrounded by more than 145 ice-capped peaks, its beauty is breathtaking.
In Tibetan, “Gong” means snow and “Ga” means white—together forming the name “Pure White Snow Peak.” Located on the border of Sichuan and Tibet, it is the highest peak of the Hengduan Mountain range at 7,556 meters. Surrounded by more than 145 ice-capped peaks, its beauty is breathtaking.
3.Bogda Peak
Bogda Peak is located in Fukang City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The highest peak in the eastern Tianshan Mountains, Bogda stands 5,445 meters tall,a total length of over 300 kilometers.Its name in Mongolian means “God of All Mountains.” With three sharp summits rising together and year-round snow, it is known as the “Sea of Snow.”
The highest peak in the eastern Tianshan Mountains, Bogda stands 5,445 meters tall,a total length of over 300 kilometers.Its name in Mongolian means “God of All Mountains.” With three sharp summits rising together and year-round snow, it is known as the “Sea of Snow.”
4.Meili Snow Mountain
The Meili Snow Mountain is located in Dêqên County, Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It features thirteen peaks with an average elevation exceeding 6,000 meters, collectively known as the “Thirteen Prince Peaks.” The main peak, Kawagarbo, stands at an elevation of 6,740 meters.
The main peak, Kawagebo, means “God of Snow Mountains” in Tibetan. It is a holy pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists and considered the most sacred of the eight great Tibetan mountains. Every autumn and winter, pilgrims from Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Gansu travel long distances to worship here.
The main peak, Kawagebo, means “God of Snow Mountains” in Tibetan. It is a holy pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists and considered the most sacred of the eight great Tibetan mountains. Every autumn and winter, pilgrims from Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Gansu travel long distances to worship here.
5.Mount Tai (Taishan)
Located in Tai’an City, Shandong Province, it covers a total area of 25,000 hectares. The main peak, Jade Emperor Peak, has an elevation of approximately 1,545 meters.
Mount Tai is not only magnificent in scenery but also rich in thousands of years of cultural and spiritual heritage. Legend says that when Pangu created the world, his head became Mount Tai, making it the most supreme of all mountains. It has long been honored as the “First Mountain Under Heaven.”
Mount Tai is not only magnificent in scenery but also rich in thousands of years of cultural and spiritual heritage. Legend says that when Pangu created the world, his head became Mount Tai, making it the most supreme of all mountains. It has long been honored as the “First Mountain Under Heaven.”
6.Mount Hua (Huashan)
Mount Hua, historically known as the “Western Peak”, is located in Huayin City, Weinan, Shaanxi Province. It covers a total area of 148.4 square kilometers, and its main peak, South Peak, has an elevation of 2,154.9 meters.
Often called “the most dangerous mountain in China,” Huashan is famous for its sheer cliffs and thrilling paths. The knife-like ridges, the sky-high plank walk, and the dizzying “Swallow Cliff Turn” test even the bravest climbers.
Often called “the most dangerous mountain in China,” Huashan is famous for its sheer cliffs and thrilling paths. The knife-like ridges, the sky-high plank walk, and the dizzying “Swallow Cliff Turn” test even the bravest climbers.
7.Mount Emei
Located in the Sichuan Basin of China, its main peak is Da’e Mountain. It covers an area of 154 square kilometers, and its highest peak, Wanfo Summit, has an elevation of 3,099 meters.
Since ancient times, it has been praised as “the most elegant mountain under heaven.” Its name comes from its graceful silhouette, resembling a woman’s eyebrows. Known for its beauty and spirituality, Mount Emei has enchanted travelers for centuries.
Since ancient times, it has been praised as “the most elegant mountain under heaven.” Its name comes from its graceful silhouette, resembling a woman’s eyebrows. Known for its beauty and spirituality, Mount Emei has enchanted travelers for centuries.
8.Mount Wutai
Located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, it is one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Chinese Buddhism.
One of the most sacred Buddhist mountains in China, Wutai is believed to be the home of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. With ancient temples, a long history, and grand scale, it holds an important place in Buddhism not only in China but also in Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Nepal.
One of the most sacred Buddhist mountains in China, Wutai is believed to be the home of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. With ancient temples, a long history, and grand scale, it holds an important place in Buddhism not only in China but also in Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Nepal.
9.Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, it extends approximately 40 kilometers from north to south and 30 kilometers from east to west, covering a total area of about 1,200 square kilometers.
There’s a saying: “After visiting the Five Great Mountains, you no longer want to see other mountains; after visiting Huangshan, you no longer want to see even the Five Great Mountains.” Known as the “most unique mountain in the world,” Huangshan combines pine trees, strange rocks, clouds, waterfalls, and lakes into endless wonders.
There’s a saying: “After visiting the Five Great Mountains, you no longer want to see other mountains; after visiting Huangshan, you no longer want to see even the Five Great Mountains.” Known as the “most unique mountain in the world,” Huangshan combines pine trees, strange rocks, clouds, waterfalls, and lakes into endless wonders.
10.Mount Wuyi
Covering a total area of 99,975 hectares, it is situated at the border between northwestern Fujian Province and Jiangxi Province. As the highest mountain range in southeastern China, it is known as the “Roof of East China”. It features over 110 peaks exceeding 1,000 meters in elevation, with its highest peak, Huanggang Peak, reaching 2,158 meters.
“Three times three streams of clear jade waters, six times six peaks touching the sky.” The nine-bend river winds gently between thirty-six green peaks, forming one of China’s most beautiful landscapes. Nature has carved Wuyi into a masterpiece of rivers and mountains.
“Three times three streams of clear jade waters, six times six peaks touching the sky.” The nine-bend river winds gently between thirty-six green peaks, forming one of China’s most beautiful landscapes. Nature has carved Wuyi into a masterpiece of rivers and mountains.
