A single phrase to the clouds and I arrived at Wugong Mountain

Wugong Mountain Comprehensive Travel Guide Core Highlights at a Glance Geographical Coordinates: Luxi County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province; the main peak Jinding stands at 1918.3 meters, the essence of the northern section of the Luoxiao Mountains. Qualifications and Honors: National 5A-level scenic area, World Geopark, featuring alpine meadows, sea of clouds sunrises, spectacular peaks, and waterfalls. Special Experiences: Stargazing tent camping, hiking, cable car sightseeing, hot spring wellness. Transportation Guide External Transportation High-speed Rail/Train Pingxiang North Station/Pingxiang Station: After exiting, walk 3 minutes to the bus station and transfer to the direct bus to Wugong Mountain Scenic Area (about 90 minutes, fare 22 RMB). Direct bus schedule to Wugong Mountain Scenic Area: 06:30-17:00, every 30 minutes. Yichun Station (Alternative): From Yichun High-speed Rail Station East Bus Station, take the direct tourist bus to Ji'an Wugong Mountain Visitor Center (about 70-80 minutes, fare 20 RMB). Airplane Changsha Huanghua Airport: About 170 km from Wugong Mountain; transfer to the airport shuttle bus to Pingxiang Bus Station, then change to the scenic area bus. Internal Transportation Scenic Area Shuttle Bus: From Visitor Center to Shigu Temple Zhong'an Cableway Station (about 20 minutes, included in ticket price). Cableway System: Zhong'an Cableway (Level 1): Upward 65 RMB, downward 50 RMB, about 10 minutes one way. Jinding Cableway (Level 2): Upward 35 RMB, downward 25 RMB, about 8 minutes one way. Accommodation Recommendations Mountain Top Accommodation Jinding Area: Yunzhihai Resort: Private bathroom, hairdryer, hot water card (10 minutes per card), scenic standard room about 800 RMB/night. Jinding Station: Closest to Jinding, dormitory beds about 200 RMB/person, breakfast included. Hefeng Inn: Rooms for 4/6/8 people, bunk beds, breakfast included. Xingman Tent Hotel: Transparent tent top for stargazing, 600 RMB/tent (includes moisture-proof mat and sleeping bag). Fayunjie Area: Inn Cluster: Tent rentals available (110-300 RMB/tent), with shared bathrooms and restaurant. Mountain Base Accommodation Near Scenic Area Entrance: Wugong Mountain Kaiyuan Mingtin Resort Hotel: 6000 sqm lawn, bonfire parties, mountain view rooms, average 500 RMB/night. Wugong Mountain Tangzhixinguan: Infinity pool with views, floating bathtub, boutique homestay, average 800 RMB/night. Pingxiang City Center: Vienna Hotel: 2 km from Pingxiang Station, dense commercial area nearby, average 300 RMB/night. Lavande Hotel: Near Wugong Mountain Visitor Center, offers free parking and buffet breakfast, average 350 RMB/night. Essential Items Checklist Hiking Gear: Backpack: 30L capacity with rain cover. Trekking Poles: Double poles for stability; simple bamboo poles can be bought at the base (2 RMB each). Knee Pads: Protect knees, essential for downhill. Shoes: Mid-cut hiking boots, slip-resistant and waterproof. Clothing: Three-layer dressing method: Quick-dry shirt (base layer) + fleece (mid-layer) + shell jacket (outer layer). Sun Protection: Sun hat, headscarf, sunglasses. Winter Gear: Warm down jacket, anti-slip crampons. Camping Gear: Tent: Lightweight, windproof, and waterproof. Sleeping Bag: Rated below 0°C (due to low temperatures at the summit at night). Moisture-proof Mat: Essential. Others: Offline Maps: Some sections have no signal. Power Bank: Limited charging facilities at the summit. Cash: Some areas have poor signal and cannot use electronic payments. Food: Bring high-calorie snacks (food prices are high at the summit). Best Travel Time Hiking Peak Season: May to October, green meadows and pleasant climate. Photography Golden Period: September to October, golden meadows and frequent sea of clouds. Stargazing: All year round, avoid the full moon (15th lunar day) to reduce moonlight interference. Special Events: Wugong Mountain Tent Festival: Every September, includes weighted hiking, mountain racing, bonfire parties. Winter Hiking: December to February, snow and frost scenery, requires professional gear. Ticket Prices Adult Ticket: 70 RMB (includes scenic area entrance). Student Ticket: 50 RMB (valid ID required). Combo Tickets: Entrance + Zhong'an Cableway (round trip): 185 RMB. Entrance + Zhong'an + Jinding Cableway (round trip): 235 RMB. Discount Policies: Visitors born in the Year of the Snake: Free entrance ticket during birthday month. Children/Elderly: Free for under 1.2 meters or over 65 years old. Notes Safety Tips: Do not climb Jinding during thunderstorms (risk of lightning strikes). Signal is weak from Diaomazhuang to Fayunjie; recommended to travel in groups or carry walkie-talkies. Environmental Requirements: Carry out all trash; recycling points are available throughout the scenic area. Picking wild plants is prohibited. Others: Book accommodation in advance (especially during holidays). Summit prices: bottled water 10 RMB, instant noodles 15 RMB. Medical Points: Emergency stations at Jinding and Zhong'an Cableway stations.