Baihualing Scenic Area
The main peak of Baihualing rises more than 1,100 metres, and Baihua Waterfall drops 300 metres in three tiers, a truly spectacular sight.
Baihualing Scenic Area, Central and Western Hainan
Key facts
- Admission
- Standard ticket price (free admission for children under 1.2 m; free admission for those aged 70 and over; student discounts; free for military personnel, etc.)
- Opening hours
- 09:00-18:00
- Time needed
- 0.5-1 day
- Getting there
- Hire a car or take a motorbike taxi from Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County town.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2581. Open in Google Maps
About Baihualing Scenic Area
The main peak of Baihualing rises more than 1,100 metres, and Baihua Waterfall drops 300 metres in three tiers, a truly spectacular sight.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Baihualing Scenic Area cost?
Admission to Baihualing Scenic Area is Standard ticket price (free admission for children under 1.2 m; free admission for those aged 70 and over; student discounts; free for military personnel, etc.), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Baihualing Scenic Area?
Baihualing Scenic Area is open 09:00-18:00.
How do I get to Baihualing Scenic Area?
Hire a car or take a motorbike taxi from Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County town.
How long should I spend at Baihualing Scenic Area?
Plan on 0.5-1 day for Baihualing Scenic Area.
Where is Baihualing Scenic Area?
Baihualing Scenic Area is in Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province, in the South China of China. 7 km southeast of Yinggen Town, Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County
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