The Dapeng Peninsula National Geopark, Shenzhen’s only national-level geological park, issued an official notice yesterday evening to seal off the area around Wanglanggui Peak. The move came after a hiker died suddenly in the area on Sunday, reportedly due to exhaustion.

A view of the sea from Wanglanggui Peak.

“Wanglanggui Peak and its surrounding areas are undeveloped and not officially open to hiking. The terrain is complex and poses potential hazards,” the notice stated. “The park has therefore closed the area in accordance with national geopark management regulations. For your own safety, please do not enter.”

Recent photos posted by internet users on social media show trails leading to the peak already blocked with barbed wire.

Often compared to Hong Kong’s Amah Rock, Wanglanggui — whose name means “Gazing‑Out‑to‑Sea Woman” — is said to resemble the figure of a woman looking toward the ocean. Legend holds that a village woman from ancient times, forever awaiting her fisherman husband, turned into this peak. Surrounded on three sides by dramatic sea views, it overlooks Sanmen Island and several smaller islets in the distance.