Qiniangshan, Mountain summit in Dapeng Peninsula, China

Qiniangshan is a mountain on Dapeng Peninsula that rises to 869 meters, making it the second highest peak in Shenzhen. Several hiking trails wind through forests on the way to the summit.

The Jiaqing-era Xin'an County Gazetteer (1819) records the mountain under two names: Dapeng Shan, after the Dapeng garrison town it overlooked, and Qiniangshan, from a legend of seven immortal maidens who visited the peak. The same entry notes a Dragon Pool with the four characters 'Chuan Yue Zhong Ling' carved on its rock, plus Deer Lake, Sheep Pond and stone chambers among its landmarks.

The name comes from a legend recorded in the 1819 Jiaqing edition of the Xin'an County Gazetteer: seven immortal maidens once visited the mountain, which also resembles a peng (roc) crouching over the sea, hence the alternate name Dapengshan. The same gazetteer notes a Dragon Pool with the four characters "Chuan Yue Zhong Ling" carved on its rock.

The mountain has several trails with different difficulty levels, so visitors can choose based on their fitness level. From the top, you can see Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and the South China Sea.

The mountain sits within Dapeng National Geopark, which protects distinctive geological structures and hosts rare native plant varieties. This natural diversity makes it appealing for nature lovers.