Wuzhishan

 Wuzhishan was formerly the capital city of Hainan Li and Miao Autonomous Region. Founded in 1987 (under the name Tongza, the name was changed to Wuzhishan City on August 18, 2001), it covers an area of 1169 sq. km. It is named for the nearby mountain, the highest in Hainan. Wuzhishan has a typical tropical climate, with an average temperature of 22.4º C (72.3º F). It’s around 25º C (77º F) in the summer and 17º C (62.6º F) in January. The area is a natural oxygen bar. It’s cool in summer and warm in winter, which is rare to find not only in Hainan, but also in China. Wushishan means “Five Finger Mountain” and the views of the nearby mountain are breathtaking. The Li and Miao minority groups are concentrated here, and it's the best place to learn more about their unique ways of life.

Wuzhishan not only has four different seasons a year, it can have four different seasons in a day; a cool morning, hot midday, warm afternoon, and cold night. Wuzhishan is a great place to escape the heat or cold, and a great choice for holidays and recreation.

City Information

Best Travel Season: All year round

Climate: Wuzhishan has a comfortable climate, warm in winter and cool in summer. The fresh oxygen filled air is rejuvenating. The city has been called a "Natural Air Conditioner", the "Summer Palace of the South", a "Cool Resort in Tropical Zone", a "Natural Oxygen Bar", "Jade Mountain City", a "Green Treasure House", "Nature's Garden", "Fairyland on Earth, Earthly Paradise" and "Health Preservation City of China". Wuzhishan National Nature Reserve Park is a large area of protected land to explore.

Notes:

Tourist information and complaint hotline: 86+0898—86623023 12301 (24-hour servicice)

Wuzhishan Bus Passenger Terminal: 86622857　

Tour Price Info Hotline: 12315

Traffic Information

Roads:

Central Expressway: Haikou-Qiongzhong-Wuzhi Mountain, 213km

East line: Haikou-Sanya-Wuzhishan, 328km


West line: Haikou- Danzhou-Baisha-Sheyun-Wuzhishan, 328km
Sanya-Wuzhisjan, 65.9km

Travel Tips

It's important to be able to speak Chinese or have a guide who can in Wuzhishan, as very few locals speak English.

River Rafting tours are available:
Wuzhishan Tianhu Rafting Company:
http://www.dxgpl.com/
Telephone: 0898 8655 9288

If you plan to climb the mountain, be sure to start early in the morning in order to have enough time to reach the top and return before dark. You should carry plenty of water and snacks for energy with you. The mountain is 1,867m (6,125 feet) high, so this climb is fairly rigorous and should only be attempted by active and healthy climbers.

The Hainan Minority Museum in Wuzhishan City is not well known, but is worth visiting. There are no admission fees and the exhibits showcase the tools, clothing, art, and lifestyles of Hainan's minority groups.

Five Footed Pig（五脚猪）：Five Footed Pig, also called Aromatic Pig, is a type of small Wuzhi Mountain pig. These pigs have short legs and don't weigh much, and have a long pointy snout that they use to forage. Since the snout is constantly pressed to the ground, the pig seems to have five feet, instead of the traditional four. Thick-skinned with firm flesh, the pork is aromatic, tender and flavorful. No matter how it is prepared, this dish is sure to please.


Li and Miao Ant Chicken（黎苗蚂蚁鸡）：Ant Chickens are a breed of especially small chickens raised by Li and Miao minorities in the Wuzhi Mountain area. Due to their small size, locals call them “ant chickens.” The chickens forage on the mountainside, giving them tender and sweet smelling meat, similar to wild fowl. The chicken is not only good tasting, but also very nutritious.