Dahuang Feng

Dahuang Feng

Photo: Bird’s Eye View in Bipeng Valley, Sichuan, China by Joey T.

🏔️ Overview

Dahuang Feng (大黄峰), also known as Mount Dahuang and Logshen Roda, is a remote 5,922-meter (19,429-foot) mountain in western Sichuan Province, China. It rises in the Qionglai Mountains, a rugged eastern component of the broader Hengduan Mountains system near the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

Although considerably lower than the famous 8,000-meter mountains farther west, Dahuang Feng is a substantial and geographically distinct peak. Its 1,230 meters (4,035 feet) of topographic prominence and steep relief above surrounding valleys make it one of the more significant high mountains of the Qionglai region.

Dahuang Feng is particularly notable for its remoteness. The mountain rises among deep valleys, high ridges, glaciers, snowfields, and numerous subsidiary summits. Unlike nearby Mount Siguniang, which has become one of Sichuan’s best-known mountaineering destinations, Dahuang Feng remains relatively obscure outside specialist climbing circles.

The mountain is also located within an ecologically extraordinary part of Sichuan associated with the Wolong National Nature Reserve and the greater Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries.

⚡ Fast Facts

Fact	Details
Continent	Asia
Country	China
State/Province	Sichuan
County/Region	Li County / Wenchuan County area
Mountain Range	Qionglai Mountains, within the broader Hengduan Mountains
Parent Peak	Yaomei Feng
Elevation	5,922 m / 19,429 ft
Prominence	1,230 m / 4,035 ft
Isolation	Approximately 25.4 km / 15.8 mi
Nearest Higher Neighbor (NHN)	Yaomei Feng
Coordinates	Approximately 31.3155° N, 103.0174° E
Alternate Names	Mount Dahuang, Dàihuáng Fēng, Logshen Roda
Reported First Ascent	2006, by a Chinese team

📍 Location

Dahuang Feng rises in Sichuan Province in southwestern China, at approximately 31.3155° N, 103.0174° E.

The mountain lies in the Qionglai Mountains, a north–south-trending range separating the highlands of eastern Tibet from the lower Sichuan Basin. The Qionglai Mountains form part of the much larger Hengduan Mountains, one of the most rugged mountain regions in Asia.

Local mountaineering sources describe Dahuang as standing between the Jiasikou Dao Valley, Taizi Valley, and Bipeng Valley. These deep valleys help create the mountain’s impressive vertical relief.

The region is characterized by an abrupt transition from comparatively low forested valleys to snow-covered peaks approaching and exceeding 6,000 meters.

Dahuang Feng is also relatively close to the Mount Siguniang massif. The highest summit of that massif, Yaomei Feng, reaches approximately 6,250 meters under traditional measurements and is the nearest mountain that rises higher than Dahuang Feng.

📏 Elevation & Prominence

Dahuang Feng reaches an elevation of:

5,922 meters / 19,429 feet

Its topographic prominence is approximately:

1,230 meters / 4,035 feet

That prominence is substantial, although it falls short of the 1,500-meter threshold required for classification as an ultra-prominent peak.

Topographic prominence measures how far a mountain rises independently above the lowest connecting saddle leading to higher terrain. Dahuang Feng’s 1,230 meters of prominence demonstrates that it is much more than a minor subsidiary summit.

Its key col lies roughly southwest of the summit at an elevation of approximately 4,692 meters.

Isolation

Dahuang Feng has approximately:

25.4 kilometers / 15.8 miles of topographic isolation

This means a climber would need to travel about 25 kilometers from the summit before encountering terrain higher than Dahuang Feng.

The higher terrain belongs to the Mount Siguniang massif.

Nearest Higher Neighbor

Dahuang Feng’s nearest higher neighbor is Yaomei Feng, the highest summit of Mount Siguniang and the Qionglai Mountains.

Yaomei Feng lies roughly south-southwest of Dahuang Feng.

The two mountains demonstrate just how concentrated the high terrain of western Sichuan can be: within a relatively short distance, several extremely rugged summits rise above 5,500 and 6,000 meters.

🪨 Geology

Dahuang Feng belongs to the complex mountain landscape along the eastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau.

The Qionglai Mountains occupy an important transition between the elevated Tibetan highlands to the west and the Sichuan Basin to the east. The broader region has been profoundly influenced by the long geological history associated with the collision of the Indian and Eurasian continental plates.

Rather than being a volcanic mountain, Dahuang Feng is part of a tectonically uplifted mountain system subsequently reshaped by erosion and glaciation.

Over immense spans of geological time, several processes have contributed to the landscape visible today:

Crustal compression and deformation
Regional uplift
River erosion
Glacial carving
Freeze-thaw weathering
Rockfall and mass wasting

High-altitude glaciers and permanent snow have further sculpted the mountain’s upper slopes.

The dramatic difference in elevation between valley floors—often near or below 3,000 meters—and summits approaching 6,000 meters creates exceptionally steep relief.

🌿 Flora & Fauna

Dahuang Feng rises within one of China’s most biologically important mountain regions.

The Qionglai Mountains support a remarkable transition of ecosystems as elevation increases. Lower and middle mountain elevations can contain temperate forests, bamboo, rhododendrons, conifers, and rich understory vegetation. These eventually give way to alpine meadows, rocky slopes, snowfields, and glacial terrain.

The wider region forms part of the landscape protected by the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries – Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage property.

UNESCO describes these sanctuaries as the largest remaining contiguous habitat for the giant panda.

Other wildlife found within the broader protected mountain ecosystem includes species such as:

Giant pandas
Red pandas
Snow leopards
Takin
Golden snub-nosed monkeys
Numerous alpine and forest bird species

The summit itself is far above the forest zone and supports little permanent vegetation. Most of the region’s remarkable biodiversity occurs on the forested lower slopes and valleys surrounding the high mountains.

🥾 Hiking & Climbing Routes

Dahuang Feng should not be regarded as an ordinary hiking mountain.

Its altitude, remoteness, steep terrain, snow and ice, difficult approach, and lack of established recreational infrastructure make it an expedition-level mountaineering objective.

Local climbing information describes the mountain as having three principal ridge systems extending roughly:

Northeast
Northwest
South

Several subsidiary summits exceeding 5,600 meters rise along these ridges.

Reported neighboring or subsidiary elevations include peaks of approximately:

5,716 meters
5,714 meters
5,696 meters
5,674 meters
5,291 meters

The 5,716-meter northern subsidiary peak lies only about one kilometer from the main summit.

First Ascent

Sichuan Mountain Guide reports that Dahuang Feng was attempted after the region became accessible to mountaineers but remained unclimbed for some time.

The first reported successful ascent took place in 2006 by a Chinese team.

Because comparatively little detailed expedition documentation is readily available in English, Dahuang Feng remains much less documented than nearby Yaomei Feng and other major Sichuan climbing peaks.

A Serious Expedition Mountain

Any attempt on Dahuang Feng would require expertise appropriate for remote high-altitude mountaineering. Depending on route and conditions, hazards may include:

Severe altitude
Avalanche terrain
Crevasses
Steep snow and ice
Unstable rock
Rockfall
Rapidly changing weather
Route-finding difficulties
Extremely limited rescue options

Climbers should also investigate current access rules and permit requirements before planning an expedition.

🏔️ Field Guide Tip: Dahuang Feng is a remote expedition peak rather than a trekking destination. Anyone considering an ascent should work with experienced local mountaineering professionals and confirm current permits, route conditions, weather, and protected-area restrictions before traveling.

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Local mountaineering information identifies spring and autumn as the principal climbing seasons for Dahuang Feng.

However, there is no reliably easy season.

Spring

Spring can bring substantial snow and strong winds. Snowpack stability and avalanche conditions can therefore be significant concerns.

Summer

The period from roughly May through August receives much of the region’s annual precipitation because of the Asian monsoon.

Heavy rain at lower elevations can combine with snowfall, poor visibility, unstable slopes, and difficult glacier conditions higher on the mountain.

Autumn

Autumn can provide comparatively favorable expedition windows after the wettest part of the monsoon season. Temperatures remain cold, however, and snow or storms are possible at any time.

Winter

Winter conditions are extremely cold. Periods of relatively stable weather can occur, but low temperatures and high-altitude winter conditions substantially increase the seriousness of any climb.

There is therefore no simple “tourist season” for Dahuang Feng. Expedition timing should depend on current mountain conditions rather than calendar dates alone.

🧭 Nearby Mountains & Attractions

Dahuang Feng stands in an exceptionally mountainous part of western Sichuan.

Yaomei Feng

Yaomei Feng is the highest summit of Mount Siguniang and the Qionglai Mountains. It is also Dahuang Feng’s nearest higher neighbor.

Its traditional elevation is approximately 6,250 meters, although China’s modern official measurement gives the Mount Siguniang main summit as 6,247.8 meters.

Mount Siguniang

Mount Siguniang—often translated as Four Sisters Mountain—is one of Sichuan’s best-known alpine landscapes.

Four major peaks dominate the massif, with Yaomei Feng forming the highest and most technically demanding summit.

Bipeng Valley

Bipeng Valley lies near Dahuang Feng and provides a far more accessible way for visitors to experience the scenery of western Sichuan.

The valley is known for forests, alpine lakes, waterfalls, autumn colors, snowy mountains, and high-altitude landscapes.

Wolong

Wolong is internationally associated with giant panda conservation and forms part of the vast protected ecosystem of the Qionglai Mountains.

Hengduan Mountains

The broader Hengduan system contains some of China’s most spectacular mountains, including deep river valleys and isolated snow peaks stretching across western Sichuan, northwestern Yunnan, and eastern Tibet.

Visitors interested in exploring the country’s wider mountain geography can also see our complete guide to the Mountains in China.

💡 Fun Facts

Dahuang Feng rises to 5,922 meters, making it nearly 6,000 meters high.
It is also known as Mount Dahuang and Logshen Roda.
Its nearest higher neighbor is Yaomei Feng, the highest summit of Mount Siguniang.
Dahuang Feng has 1,230 meters of prominence, giving it considerable geographic independence.
The mountain’s isolation is about 25.4 kilometers.
Several subsidiary summits around Dahuang exceed 5,600 meters.
Local climbing records report that its first successful ascent occurred only in 2006.
Dahuang Feng belongs to the Qionglai Mountains, one of the eastern ranges of the massive Hengduan mountain system.
The surrounding Qionglai landscape contains internationally important habitat for the giant panda.
Despite its enormous elevation, Dahuang Feng remains far less famous internationally than nearby Mount Siguniang.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How high is Dahuang Feng?

Dahuang Feng reaches 5,922 meters (19,429 feet) above sea level.

Where is Dahuang Feng?

Dahuang Feng is located in Sichuan Province, China, in the Qionglai Mountains near the eastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau.

What mountain range is Dahuang Feng in?

The mountain belongs to the Qionglai Mountains, which form part of the broader Hengduan Mountains system.

What is Dahuang Feng’s prominence?

Dahuang Feng has approximately 1,230 meters (4,035 feet) of topographic prominence.

Is Dahuang Feng an ultra-prominent mountain?

No. An ultra-prominent mountain requires at least 1,500 meters of topographic prominence. Dahuang Feng has approximately 1,230 meters.

What is Dahuang Feng’s isolation?

Its topographic isolation is approximately 25.4 kilometers (15.8 miles).

What is Dahuang Feng’s nearest higher neighbor?

The nearest higher mountain is Yaomei Feng, the highest summit of Mount Siguniang.

Has Dahuang Feng been climbed?

Yes. Local mountaineering records report that a Chinese team made the mountain’s first successful ascent in 2006.

Is Dahuang Feng suitable for hiking?

Not as an ordinary recreational hike. Dahuang Feng is a remote, high-altitude mountaineering objective involving serious alpine terrain and expedition logistics.

Are there giant pandas near Dahuang Feng?

Giant pandas inhabit protected forest ecosystems in the broader Qionglai Mountains. The region includes the Wolong component of the UNESCO-listed Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries. The high summit zone itself is far above normal panda habitat.

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📚 Sources

PeakVisor — Dàihuáng Fēng — Topographic data for elevation, prominence, coordinates, isolation, key col, parent peak, and nearest higher neighbor.
Sichuan Mountain Guide — Mt. Dahuang — Regional location, alternate name, ridge system, subsidiary peaks, climbing conditions, and reported 2006 first ascent.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries — Authoritative information on Wolong, Mount Siguniang, the Qionglai Mountains, biodiversity, and giant panda habitat.
World Ribus — Tibet & Central China — Independent cross-check of Dahuang Feng’s 5,922-meter elevation, 1,230-meter prominence, and coordinates.
Sichuan Mountain Guide — Qionglai Shan Range — Regional geographic context for the Qionglai Mountains and their relationship to the Hengduan Mountains and Tibetan Plateau.

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