South China
Hong Kong
Hong Kong may be known as a bustling and crowded city, but in actuality, it is a climber’s paradise. The city is built on steep cliffs, and there are over 200 climbing lines within city limits. Farther out from the city center, HK’s seaside crags are known for technical climbing and stiff grades. The guys at hongkongclimbing.com offer the latest information on the area and are a great resource for climbing material. Don’t miss the chance to climb in Hong Kong; you will regret it!
Yangshuo
If there is a place in China made for climbing, Yangshuo is it. The karst topography makes the area perfect for limestone climbing. With a vibrant climbing community and easily accessible crags (by bike), Yangshuo is the center of climbing in China for good reason.
Qingyuan (also known as Yingxi)
Qingyuan is quickly becoming one of the best places to climb limestone in southern China. Only 3 hours from Guangzhou and 4 hours from Hong Kong, Qingyuan offers great climbing in a rural village setting. While Qingyuan is still in the beginning stages of development, a number of new routes have been bolted by local climbers. If a quiet location with great limestone appeals to you, head to Qingyuan.
GetuIn the far reaches of the Guizhou province lie massive limestone arches and features that one needs to see to believe. A few visionaries transformed this location from a geological oddity into a climber’s dream. This is one of the the only locations in the world where massive arches, long multi-pitches, and unforgettable climbing can be found within one square mile. In 2011, Petzl sponsored a Roc Trip that led to the development of over 300 routes. Today, the government is making major moves to turn this location into a tourist hotbed. Many of these modifications will permenantly change the face of the rock. As time goes on, the rural experience that Getu once offered will fade away.