Park of ChinaOverview
| Designation | UNESCO World Heritage (natural, 2010) National Park of China (fourth batch) |
| Province | Hunan |
| Location | Xinning County, south-west Hunan |
| Latitude, longitude | 26.4, 110.8 Google Maps |
| Highlights | Danxia landform |
| Top sights | The natural bridge, General Rock |
| Area | 110 km² |
| Nearby cities | Shaoyang (Hunan), Guilin (Guangxi) |
| Nearby sites | Ziquejie Terraces 146km, Guilin and the Li River 164km, Jiuyi Mountain and Mausoleum of Emperor Shun 164km, Liping Dong Villages 171km, Meishan Dragon Palace 179km Search nearby |
| Themes | Red Rock, Mountain, Forest, Arch, River, Peak, Rafting & boat trips |
About
Langshan, in Xinning County in south-west Hunan, is a large Danxia landform area of 110 km² in six parts: Zixiadong, the Fuyi River, Chilli Peak, Tianyixiang, the Natural Bridge and Bajiaozhai.
Its character is mountains, water, forest and caves. The main sights are the natural bridge, said to be the largest in Asia, General Rock on the Fuyi River, the “whales in the sea” of Bajiaozhai, Camel Peak and Chilli Peak. The climate is mild, averaging about 16 °C.
It is in the fourth batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2002.
Travel tips
Getting there: Langshan lies near the town of Xinning, which has no railway station. Go first to Shaoyang, take a bus to Xinning, then a local bus or taxi to the individual areas. The six areas are far apart, so a car or a hired car is convenient.
Bajiaozhai: in the north of the area, near the border with Guangxi. From the top you look down on the cluster of red peaks called the Whales Playing in the Sea. The steps are steep; allow two to three hours up and down.
Fuyi River: bamboo rafts drift down the river past General Rock and other riverside sights.
Tianyi Lane: a long, narrow slot between cliffs; at its narrowest one person can just pass sideways.
Chili Pepper Peak and the Natural Bridge: Chili Pepper Peak is seen from below or from viewpoints opposite; the Natural Bridge is reached by a walk on mountain paths.
Time: allow two to three days for the main areas.
Season: spring and autumn are best; summer is hot and rainy, and some paths may close after heavy rain.
Where to stay: in Xinning town, or in village guesthouses around Bajiaozhai and Langshan town.
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Nearby
| World Heritage | Guilin and the Li River 164km, Guilin Karst - Putao Fenling Karst Section 170km, Wuyang River 257km, Fanjingshan 268km |
| National parks | Nanshan Scenic Area 75km, Mount Wanfo and the Dong Villages 97km, Baishui Cave 112km, Mount Huxing and the Huayao 127km |
| AAAAA attractions | Chengyang Eight Villages Scenic Area 128km, Solitary Beauty Peak and Prince Jingjiang's Palace Scenic Area 134km, Two Rivers and Four Lakes 135km, Elephant Trunk Hill 136km |
| AAAA attractions | Shunhuang Mountain 21km, Bajiaozhai 25km |
| Historic cities | Yongzhou 81km |
| National geoparks | Ziyuan National Geopark 42km |
| Nature reserves | Shunhuangshan National Nature Reserve 21km, Mao'ershan National Nature Reserve 71km, Yangmingshan National Nature Reserve 110km, Qianjiadong National Nature Reserve 115km |