Abstract: Based on the POI data of high-quality scenic spots in Wuling Mountain Area, the spatial distribution pattern and influencing factors of high-quality scenic spots in Wuling Mountain Area were explored by means of the Nearest Neighbor Index, Kernel Density Analysis and spatial overlay analysis. The results show that:（1) The high-quality scenic spots in Wuling Mountain Area show an overall clustering and distribution trend, at the level of sub-area, high-quality scenic spots are concentrated in Hubei and Hunan sub-area, while at the level of prefecture city, high-quality scenic spots are mainly distributed in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Huaihua City, Southeast Chongqing Area, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Zhangjiajie City and Tongren City.（2) There is a significant spatial difference in the density of high-quality scenic spots in Wuling Mountain Area. Moreover, typical “core-edge” structure is presented in Hubei and Hunan sub-area. Additionally, the core density in Guizhou and Chongqing sub-area shows a gradient decrease from east to west.（3) The spatial distribution pattern of high-quality scenic spots in the Wuling Mountain Area is significantly influenced by natural and human factors. Topographical features, river system and air quality are not only important landscape elements, but also important internal driving forces for the spatial distribution of high-quality scenic spots. Regional economy, transportation accessibility, tourism development capacity and policy supporting have obvious effects on external regulation.