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Guifeng (Turtle Peak) Mountain Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2024

Guifeng (Turtle Peak) Mountain Tourism Area

黄冈市麻城龟峰山景区

Hubei, Huanggang★ 4.0Designated 2024·30.6777°N, 114.2453°E
Ticket Price
CNY 110
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.0 / 5.0
Designated
2024

About Guifeng (Turtle Peak) Mountain Tourism Area

Guifeng Mountain in Macheng, Hubei, is named for its turtle-shaped summit and is renowned for vast stands of azaleas that bloom across its slopes each spring. Hiking trails lead through the flower-covered ridges.

Highlights

Ancient wild ginkgo forest (100,000+ trees, peak mid-Nov), the mountaintop 'Ten-thousand-blossom Azalea', the 'Null Void' crevice and Turtle Peak stone.

Suggested Route

Take the sightseeing bus to the summit, walk the ring trail through the ginkgo/azalea areas, then descend; allow 4-5 hours.

Food & Lodging

Macheng native chicken, chestnuts and wild vegetables at foot-of-mountain farmhouses; lodging in Macheng city (~1h) or mountain guesthouses.

Facilities

Sightseeing buses, cable car, restrooms and stalls along the trail; paved and step paths with partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

No metro in Huanggang; nearest HSR Macheng North Railway Station (~35 km); ~120 km from Wuhan Tianhe Int'l Airport.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 110 (≈ $15)

Address

Hubei Province Huanggang City Macheng City Guishan Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
黄冈市麻城龟峰山景区

湖北省黄冈市麻城市龟山镇

Hubei Province Huanggang City Macheng City Guishan Town

30.6777, 114.2453

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