Bawangling
Surrounded by tropical primeval forest stretching for dozens of kilometres, Bawangling is home to more than 1,400 species of precious trees.…
Bawangling, Central and Western Hainan
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥50
- Time needed
- 0.5–3 days
- Getting there
- Bawangling is 28 km from Changjiang Li Autonomous County and can be reached by hired car.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2578. Open in Google Maps
About Bawangling
Surrounded by tropical primeval forest stretching for dozens of kilometres, Bawangling is home to more than 1,400 species of precious trees. Some of the timber used for the Tiananmen Gate Tower in Beijing came from here. The area also abounds in tropical orchids, such as the five-lip orchid, ivory orchid and winter wind orchid.
Tips from the guidebook
- Nature Reserve: Near Bawangling is the Futou Mountain Nature Reserve (斧头山自然保护区), which is similarly blanketed by forest as far as the eye can see. It is also home to the endangered Hainan black crested gibbon.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bawangling cost?
Admission to Bawangling is ¥50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Bawangling?
Bawangling is 28 km from Changjiang Li Autonomous County and can be reached by hired car.
How long should I spend at Bawangling?
Plan on 0.5–3 days for Bawangling.
Where is Bawangling?
Bawangling is in Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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