Wanning Dongshan Ridge

　　   Dongshan Ridge is situated on the eastern coast of Hainan Province, 1.5 kilometers from Wanning County Town, covering an area of 10 square kilometers. It consists of three closely connected peaks, standing 184 meters above sea level, and boasts stunning natural scenery, unique landscapes, and extraordinary cultural sites. The mountain features grotesque rocks, deep caves, red cliffs and green walls, abundant springs, lush forests, blooming flowers all year round, and a rich variety of rock formations and scenic spots. It has long been known as the "Peach Blossom Spring Beyond the Seas" and the "Number One Mountain in Hainan." The spiritual essence of nature has created majestic and exquisite beauty here. The Eight Scenic Spots—Seven Valleys Nesting Clouds, Imperial Tablet Piercing the Sky, Immortal Boat Moored to the Shore, Penglai Fragrant Grotto, Jade Terrace Overlooking the Sea, Official Hats Flying in Rosy Clouds, Sea Eye Flowing Vermilion, and Azure Water Encircling the Dragon—are renowned both in China and abroad. The hike usually begins at the "First Step on the Cloudy Path," symbolizing a long and lofty journey.
　　Walking up along the granite-paved path, you’ll see towering peaks and sky-high rocky pillars. Along the way, mountain flowers bloom vibrantly, and the path twists and turns. Ancient and modern stone inscriptions are visible everywhere on the mountain, especially the more spectacular ones such as "Number One Mountain in Hainan," "Southern Sky Constellations," "Fairyland on Earth," and "Dongshan Soaring Green."
　　Dongshan Ridge is home to famous Buddhist temples, the most notable being Chaoyin Temple, which was built in honor of Li Gang, a celebrated anti-Jin general of the Southern Song Dynasty. It attracts visitors all year round with its flourishing incense offerings. Attractions such as Maitreya Palace, the Statue of Li Gang, and the Dragon Cave Labyrinth never fail to amaze tourists. Modern luxury hotels have been built on Dongshan Ridge, where visitors can also enjoy local delicacies such as Dongshan goat, Heluo crab, Hou’an mullet, Gangbei prawns, and Dongshan pancakes. Among the mountains of Hainan, Dongshan Ridge is not particularly high nor does it appear especially steep or secluded. However, since ancient times, no other mountain can rival its fame and the number of admirers. As early as the Jin Dynasty, literati left their inscriptions and carvings here. By the Ming Dynasty, Wanzhou Magistrate Zeng Guangzu wrote the words "Number One Mountain in Hainan," which were engraved on the mountain by artisans. Since then, this title has become synonymous with Dongshan Ridge.

　　 Wanning, Hainan