Limushan (Limu Mountain)
Limu Mountain has been revered since ancient times as the sacred mountain of the Li people. It is one of Hainan's three major mountain ranges and is regarded as the ancestral mountain of the Li peopl…
Limushan (Limu Mountain), Central and Western Hainan
Key facts
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 4 hours
- Getting there
- 1. From Haikou West Station (海口西站), take an ordinary bus bound for Nada to the entrance of the forest park. 2. Take a bus from Haikou to Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County and get off at Wushi Town (乌石镇). The fare is ¥60 and the journey takes about 2 hours. From Wushi Town, transfer to a minibus bound for Nada, which goes to the forest park gate, about 19 km away. 3. From the forest park gate to the management office is another 16 km, which can only be covered by motorbike taxi.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2581. Open in Google Maps
About Limushan (Limu Mountain)
Limu Mountain has been revered since ancient times as the sacred mountain of the Li people. It is one of Hainan's three major mountain ranges and is regarded as the ancestral mountain of the Li people. It is especially famous for its many waterfalls. The scenic area is divided into five zones, each largely primeval forest. Every morning, countless streams cascade down from the heights above 1,000 metres. Some fall like strings of jade beads, others plunge like the Milky Way, and the roar sounds like drums. The sight is extraordinary.
Tips from the guidebook
- Limu Temple: Limu Temple stands on Limu Mountain and enshrines a statue of Mother Limu. During the Sanyuesan (Third Day of the Third Lunar Month) festival, Li people from across Hainan make pilgrimages up Limu Mountain to worship her. This annual gathering in the deep mountains makes Limu Mountain truly unique.
- Diaodeng Ridge Waterfall (吊灯岭瀑布), Limu Mountain
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Limushan (Limu Mountain)?
Limushan (Limu Mountain) is open 8：00—17：00.
How do I get to Limushan (Limu Mountain)?
1. From Haikou West Station (海口西站), take an ordinary bus bound for Nada to the entrance of the forest park. 2. Take a bus from Haikou to Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County and get off at Wushi Town (乌石镇). The fare is ¥60 and the journey takes about 2 hours. From Wushi Town, transfer to a minibus bound for Nada, which goes to the forest park gate, about 19 km away. 3. From the forest park gate to the management office is another 16 km, which can only be covered by motorbike taxi.
How long should I spend at Limushan (Limu Mountain)?
Plan on 4 hours for Limushan (Limu Mountain).
Where is Limushan (Limu Mountain)?
Limushan (Limu Mountain) is in Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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