Dinghu Shan Mountain

Address: Dinghu Mountain (Dinghu Shan) Nature Reserve, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China

Dinghu Shan is a mountain and nature reserve in Dinghu District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China. It is a nationally protected forest area and is listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The site features streams, waterfalls, shaded trails and dense subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest that attract day visitors and botanists. Trails and boardwalks link several scenic valleys and waterfall viewpoints, with short walking routes suited to most visitors.

Conservation measures have long been in place to protect plant and animal communities; the area is managed as a nature reserve with visitor facilities and interpretive trails. Historical records and formal protection strengthened in the 20th century as scientific interest in the local flora grew.

The reserve sits within the administrative area of Zhaoqing city in northwestern Guangdong province, south China, and is accessible from the regional road network and from the nearby city of Zhaoqing.

• Protection status: Located within Dinghu District of Zhaoqing city, the reserve is one of Guangdong’s best-known forested mountain areas and has long been protected for its subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest.

• Start at the park entrance early to experience the subtropical forest in cooler, quieter conditions - bird and plant activity is strongest in the morning.
• Give yourself time to walk beyond the main waterfall viewpoints to the reserve's older‑growth trails, where the biodiversity that earned Dinghu Shan UNESCO recognition is most apparent.
• If visiting during peak holiday periods, buy entry tickets in advance when possible and expect shuttle or route queuing at popular viewpoints.