Qixianling Scenic Area
Qixianling Scenic Area is 10 km from the county town of Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County. It consists mainly of the Qixianling mountain range and the Qixianling hot springs.…
Qixianling Scenic Area, Central and Western Hainan · Anna Frodesiak · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Peak season ¥50, off-season ¥42; combined admission and hot spring ticket ¥128
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：30
- Getting there
- Bus from Baoting bus station to Qixianling Hot Spring Resort: ¥2. You can also take a fengcai minivan or a motorbike taxi to the hot spring area for ¥5 one way.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2580. Open in Google Maps
About Qixianling Scenic Area
Qixianling Scenic Area is 10 km from the county town of Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County. It consists mainly of the Qixianling mountain range and the Qixianling hot springs. Also known as Qizhiling (Seven Finger Ridge), Qixianling takes its name from its seven finger-shaped peaks and is one of Hainan Island's famous mountains. The seven peaks stand upright like the fingers of a hand, pointing at the sky. Their steep, sheer faces make them natural cliffs and a popular destination for rock climbing.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. The best time to climb is from November to April of the following year. Avoid the rainy season from May to October if possible.
- 2. The hot spring resort restaurant serves distinctive wild vegetables in many varieties, and the Li mountain orchid rice wine served here is quite authentic.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qixianling Scenic Area cost?
Admission to Qixianling Scenic Area is Peak season ¥50, off-season ¥42; combined admission and hot spring ticket ¥128, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Qixianling Scenic Area?
Qixianling Scenic Area is open 8：00—17：30.
How do I get to Qixianling Scenic Area?
Bus from Baoting bus station to Qixianling Hot Spring Resort: ¥2. You can also take a fengcai minivan or a motorbike taxi to the hot spring area for ¥5 one way.
Where is Qixianling Scenic Area?
Qixianling Scenic Area is in Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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