Wutong Mountain梧桐山
Shenzhen's highest peak at 943.7 m, with six marked trails from Luohu and Yantian
Wutong Mountain is the forested ridge on the eastern edge of central Shenzhen, straddling Luohu, Yantian and Longgang. It has been a national scenic area since 2009 and covers 42 km². Its summit, Big Wutong (大梧桐), is the highest point in the city at 943.7 m. From the top you look down over Shenzhen on one side and across to Hong Kong's hills and Mirs Bay on the other.
The ridge has three main peaks: Little Wutong (692 m, topped by the Shenzhen TV tower), Doufutou and Big Wutong. Forest covers nearly 90% of the area, so the city calls it Shenzhen's lungs. Wild boar, leopard cats and macaques live here, and in March and April the slopes are covered in pink and white azaleas.
This is the city's standard serious hike. Six official trails go up from different sides, from a gentle paved road to a staircase with a 70-degree pitch. Expect to spend half a day or more, and expect company on fine weekends and holidays.
What to see and do
Big Wutong summit
The 943.7 m top of Shenzhen, marked with a large 'Pengcheng First Peak' boulder and a man-made 'heavenly pool'. It is reached by the steep 1.1 km Haohan Slope (好汉坡) from the mid-mountain plaza.
Taishan Stream (泰山涧)
The oldest and most popular trail, about 5.5 km from the north gate following a shaded stream with pools and small cascades. It is the coolest way up in summer.
Lingyun Trail (凌云道)
The steepest route: 2.1 km of near-vertical stone steps from the Xiantong Sports Park side up to Little Wutong, with pavilions looking toward Hong Kong.
Azalea Valley and spring flowers
North of Little Wutong Plaza, Azalea Valley holds the largest wild stands of Rhododendron moulmainense in Shenzhen, in bloom around March. The 2026 azalea festival ran 20–31 March and was free.
Wutong Pavilion (梧桐阁)
A visitor centre beside the TV tower at 694 m with a 360-degree viewing deck, nature exhibits, a book bar and a café. It opened in March 2025, is free with real-name advance booking and closes on Tuesdays.
Visiting
- Hours
- Daily 06:00–19:00; closed during thunderstorms, typhoons and heavy fog
- Tickets
- Free; no booking needed to hike
- Getting there
- Metro Line 2/8 Wutongshan South, exit A or D (about 1 km walk to the Lingyun Trail). Liantang station is closest to the Dengyun Trail; Haishan for the Bitong Trail; Shenwai Senior High School for the Xiutong Trail. Bus 211 to Wutongshan terminus or M445 to Wutongshan Market for the north gate (North Road and Taishan Stream).
- Address
- 2076 Luosha Road, Liantang Subdistrict, Luohu District (深圳市罗湖区罗沙路2076号)
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day. One-way climbs take 1–2 hours (Lingyun, Xiutong) to 3–4 hours (Taishan Stream, Bitong)
- Phone
- 0755-25708918
- Night hiking is prohibited. The scenic area is open 06:00–19:00 only, so start early enough to be down before closing.
- Fires, smoking, camping and cooking are all banned on the mountain. Use a rain poncho rather than an umbrella on exposed ridges.
- Take the metro or a bus rather than driving to the north gate. Wangtong Road is a two-lane bottleneck, the car park has about 300 spaces, and traffic police close it at peak times.
- Pick your trail by fitness: North Road (about 7.8 km, paved, no bikes or cars) is the easiest; Lingyun is the steepest; Xiutong is the quickest route to Big Wutong; Taishan Stream is the shadiest.
- The trails link up at the top, so you can go up one side and down another. Check which metro station sits near your descent route before you set off.
FAQ
How long does it take to climb Wutong Mountain?
It depends on the trail: about 1–2 hours one way on the Lingyun or Xiutong trails, and 3–4 hours on Taishan Stream or Bitong. Allow half a day or more for the round trip.
Can you hike Wutong Mountain at night?
No. The scenic area is open only from 06:00 to 19:00, and night hiking is banned.
Do you need to book or pay to hike Wutong Mountain?
No. Hiking is free and needs no booking. Only Wutong Pavilion near the summit needs a free real-name booking.
Which metro station is best for Wutong Mountain?
Wutongshan South (Lines 2/8) for the Lingyun Trail, Liantang for the Dengyun Trail, Haishan for Bitong and Shenwai Senior High School for Xiutong.
How high is Wutong Mountain?
Big Wutong, the main peak, is 943.7 m, the highest point in Shenzhen. Little Wutong, with the TV tower, is 692 m.
Sources: Shenzhen Urban Management Bureau (city parks): Wutong Mountain Scenic Area page, hours, peaks, sights · Bendibao: Wutong Mountain hiking routes, trailheads and times, May 2026 · Bendibao: Wutong Mountain visitor page (hours, free entry, metro), 2026 · Bendibao: is Wutong Mountain open 24 hours (no night hiking) · Bendibao: Wutong Pavilion booking rules, Mar 2025 · checked 2026-10-04
