Dinghu Mountain

Introduction to Dinghu Mountain（鼎湖山）

Dinghu Mountain is located in 18 kilometers northeast from the city of Zhaoqing. Along with Danxia Mountain, Luofu Mountain, Xiqiao Mountain, they are known as four famous mountains in Guangdong Province. The mountain was also among the first group of designated scientific research stations of the UNESCO "Man and Natural Biosphere" in 1979.

The mountain is a home to more than 1,700 plant species and is a great attraction for nature lovers who want to learn more about rare plant species and want to experience the great outdoors in Zhaoqing.

For visitors who want to get to grips with Chinese culture visiting the temples will be a real eye opener. The Qingyun Temple is one of Four Famous Temples in Guangdong Province. There are other temples that are also worth visiting they are: Baiyun Temple, Yuelong Nunnery and Lianhua Nunnery.

Location

Dinghu District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, China

Main Sights

Butterflies Valley, the Ancient Temple of Qingyun, Baoding Park, the Flying Waterpool

Travel Information

Entrance: CNY78 （excluding admission to attractions sites)

Ferry service: CNY25

Sightseeing car: CNY20/person (round-way) ; CNY10 for children under 1.4m

Sightseeing boat ride in Butterfly Valley: CNY35

Opening Hours: 07:30AM - 05:30PM

Sightseeing boat in Butterfly Valley: 09:00AM - 04:30PM

Transportation 

From Zhaoqing downtown, take buses No.3,21,15,23,24, get off at Dinghu Keng Kou
From Guicheng, Dinghu District, take buses No.3,15,23,24, get off at Dinghu Keng Kou

Travel Tips 

1. Recommended length of visit: half or one day

Tour including Visiting Dinghu Mountain

Guangzhou Foshan and Zhaoqing 3 Days Tour