Qixianling Scenic Area

　　   It is 10 kilometers from Baoting County and is the largest hot spring tourism area in Hainan.

　　   The charm of this place lies in its hot springs, unique peaks, ethnic culture, and tropical countryside scenery. The hot springs of Qizhi Ridge are widely renowned, with over 40 springs of various sizes in the area, producing 4,200 tons of water daily and reaching a maximum temperature of 93°C. Two of the most captivating spots in the hot spring area are the hot spring lake to the north, which covers an area of about 3 mu (approximately 0.2 hectares) with a depth of around 1 meter, where warm steam rises gently from the surface, and the “Shina Stream,” locally known as Mandarin Duck Creek. This stream is formed by the convergence of a cold and a hot stream, and if you stand with your legs straddling the meeting point, you can feel one leg in cold water and the other in hot — quite an interesting experience.

　　   Qixianling, also known as Qizhi Ridge, gets its name from its seven peaks that resemble outstretched fingers. These steep, naturally sheer peaks are a great destination for rock climbing. It is situated in the northeast of Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County and is a well-known tourist attraction in Hainan Province. The area enjoys an average annual temperature of around 23°C, with the hottest month averaging 27°C and the coldest month about 18°C. Annual rainfall reaches 1,900 millimeters.

　　   Qixianling features seven peaks that stand like human fingers pointing toward the sky. The front peak is the tallest, rising 1,107 meters above sea level, while the six behind it are slightly smaller and cluster close together. When morning mist hovers over the range, the distant view of Qixianling resembles seven sisters draped in gauzy veils, standing gracefully and elegantly. By noon, when the fog dissipates, the peaks take on the appearance of seven sharp swords thrusting into the clouds, exuding a majestic and powerful aura — making it one of the famous mountains of Hainan Island.