2025 Shangli Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

🚄Transportation guide: The two of us took a high-speed train🚅 from Wuhan and arrived at Pingxiang North Station at noon. After eating something, we took a bus for 27💰 to the tourist service center near Mount Wugong, which took about 70 minutes. [One]The tourist service center has milk tea shops, restaurants, a library (decently decorated), and shops selling hiking poles. We bought one for 5💰 (there were also bamboo ones for 2💰). The hiking poles look great in photos—some people even borrowed ours to take pictures[Grin]. 🏨Accommodation guide: We stayed at Cloud Inn (Mount Wugong Golden Summit Branch). Before coming, I read online that it's a 10-minute walk from the Golden Summit and quiet. But in reality, it took me about half an hour after climbing for hours to reach the Golden Summit, and then another half-hour down the stairs to the inn. Other than that, it was fine. We booked a mini stargazing room—the bed was big enough for two, and they provided slippers, toothpaste, and toothbrushes (nothing else). If you don’t want to be too far from the Golden Summit, just stay there, though it might be noisy at night due to hikers (weekdays are better). Another option is Zhong'an Hotel (Zhong'an Zijigong Branch) halfway up the mountain—ideal if you don’t care about sunrise/sunset views and want better accommodation. It’s about 3 hours from the Golden Summit. [Scenic]Route guide: There are three routes. The shortest (and steepest) passes through Lovers' Gallery—quite challenging. You can take the Zhong'an Cable Car (65💰) partway. The Golden Summit also has a cable car (25💰). We only took the Zhong'an Cable Car uphill. For the descent, take the Hero's Slope route—the longest but most scenic, with beautiful alpine meadows perfect for photos. [1:00]Sunrise/sunset times: Vary by weather. This season, sunrise is around 5:30 AM and sunset around 7 PM. Plan your climb or cable car ride accordingly if you want to catch them—ideally start hiking before noon. [ShoppingBag]Essentials: A hiking hat (windproof, for sun protection)—sold at the base for 20💰 (compare prices from different vendors). We didn’t need the disposable raincoat (weather was clear), but bring one if you want to see sea of clouds (requires rainy-to-sunny conditions). Cash wasn’t necessary—signal was decent. Other items: sunscreen, windbreaker (medium thickness), quick-dry T-shirt/pants, facial wipes, travel-sized makeup remover, power bank. Disposable slippers weren’t needed, but bring disposable bedsheets (pillows at the summit were moldy). The room had an electric blanket—warm enough, but nighttime winds were loud. Food: instant noodles, bread, chocolate, electrolyte drinks (one bottle wasn’t enough). Summit water costs 10💰; meals are 60–70💰 per dish—better to eat at the base or bring your own. 💰Total cost: Round-trip train 460💰, accommodation 489💰 (for two), one-way Zhong'an Cable Car 65💰, two-way descent cable cars 50+25💰, entrance ticket 70💰, round-trip bus 54💰 (27x2), food/drinks ~200–300💰. Total ~1200💰.

The following is a travel guide to Pingxiang: Attractions - Mount Wugong: Known for its alpine meadows, sea of clouds, and sunrise. The Golden Summit is 1918.3m above sea level. You can hike or take a cable car up the mountain. - Nielong Cave: A karst cave with stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes. - Anyuan Miners' Movement Memorial Hall: Showcases the glorious history of the Chinese workers' movement. - Mount Yangqi: The birthplace of the Yangqi sect, one of the seven schools of the five major schools of Buddhism Chan sect, with ancient sites such as Putong Temple. Food - Pingxiang Stir-fried Pork: Spicy and appetizing, with tender pork slices. - Lotus Blood Duck: Reddish in color, spicy and delicious. - Ai Mi Guo: Made with mugwort, available in sweet and savory flavors. - Pingxiang Rice Noodles: Smooth and chewy, with a delicious soup. Accommodation - Near Mount Wugong Scenic Area: Convenient for climbing the mountain to watch the sunrise and sunset, such as Narada Resort & Spa Wugong Mountain. - Downtown area: Convenient for transportation and dining, such as Pingxiang Runda International Hotel. Itinerary - One-day tour: Climb Mount Wugong in the morning to enjoy the meadow and sea of clouds; go to the city for food in the afternoon after descending the mountain. - Two-day tour: Day 1: Anyuan Miners' Movement Memorial Hall → Nielong Cave; Day 2: Mount Yangqi → Mount Wugong.

Wugong Mountain is located in Luxi County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province. It is one of China's famous Taoist mountains, known for its unique peaks, sea of clouds, sunrise, and waterfalls. The best time to visit is from April to October, with pleasant weather in spring and autumn, a cool summer, and snowy scenery in winter. 🚗 Transportation: 1. Train: Take the high-speed train to Pingxiang North Station, then transfer to a bus directly to the Wugong Mountain Visitor Center (approx. 1.5 hours). 2. Self-driving: Navigate to "Wugong Mountain Visitor Center." The scenic area has a large parking lot. 🎫 Ticket Information: Peak Season (Apr–Oct): CNY 70/person Off-Season (Nov–Mar): CNY 60/person Cable Car Tickets: First-stage cable car: CNY 65 (uphill), CNY 50 (downhill); second-stage cable car: CNY 45 (uphill), CNY 35 (downhill) 🚏 Recommended Routes: 1. Classic Day Trip: Visitor Center → Shigu Temple → First-Stage Cable Car → Ziji Palace → Wishing Bridge → Second-Stage Cable Car → Golden Summit (approx. 4–5 hours) 2. Two-Day Hike: D1: Visitor Center → Shigu Temple → Good Man Slope → Diaoma Stake → Starry Sky Boardwalk → Golden Summit (stay overnight at the Golden Summit) D2: Golden Summit Sunrise → Wugong Divine Fist → Baihe Peak → Second-Stage Cable Car Downhill 🛤️ Must-Visit Attractions: 1. Golden Summit: 1,918.3m above sea level, the best place to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds 2. Starry Sky Boardwalk: 2,888m long, suspended on a thousand-meter cliff 3. Wugong Mountain Meadow: 100,000 acres of alpine meadow with different scenery in each season 4. Jiulong Mountain: Nine connected peaks resembling a giant dragon 5. Hongyangu Waterfall Group: More than ten waterfalls of varying sizes, a cool summer retreat 🏩 Accommodation Recommendations: 1. Golden Summit Area: Yunzhihai, Golden Summit Inn, and other inns, convenient for watching the sunrise (CNY 200–400/night) 2. Guanyin Tang: Tent camping site, experience stargazing camping (CNY 150–300/tent) 3. Hotels at the Foot of the Mountain: Hot spring resort hotels, suitable for family travelers (CNY 300–800/night) 🥯 Featured Food: 1. Pingxiang Fried Noodles: Local specialty, chewy rice noodles 2. Wugong Mountain Bamboo Shoots: Fresh bamboo shoots fried with cured meat in spring 3. Smoked Cured Meat: Homemade by farmers, unique flavor 4. Rice Wine: Traditionally brewed, sweet and mellow 5. Alpine Cloud Tea: Produced in tea gardens near the Golden Summit 👀 Precautions: 1. The temperature on the mountain varies greatly, so bring a windproof jacket. 2. Wear non-slip hiking shoes for hiking. 3. Book accommodation in advance during the peak season. 4. Prepare rain gear, as the weather is changeable. 5. Protect the environment and do not litter. 6. The cable car stops running at 17:00, so pay attention to the time. 🚴 Equipment Suggestions: 1. Essentials: Hiking poles, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses 2. Optional: Camera, power bank, knee pads 3. Food: Energy bars, chocolate, and other portable foods ⛰️ Nearby Attractions: 1. Mingyue Mountain: 1.5-hour drive, a hot spring resort 2. Nielong Cave: Karst cave landscape 3. Pingxiang Anyuan Memorial Hall: Red tourism attraction 🤔 Budget Reference (2 Days and 1 Night): Ticket 70 + Cable Car 110 + Accommodation 300 + Food 150 = Approx. CNY 630/person ‼️ Tips: The weather on Wugong Mountain changes quickly, so it is recommended to check the weather forecast before traveling, and pay attention to slip prevention during the rainy season. The signs in the scenic area are clear, and you can choose a route according to your physical strength. The wind is strong in the Golden Summit area, so you need to reserve a spot in advance to take photos of the sunrise.

## Jiangxi Pingxiang poor travel strategy: fireworks and fairy spirit coexist treasure town Pingxiang, this low-key small town in western Jiangxi, has both the cloud grassland of Wugong Mountain and the delicious fireworks in the market alleys. More importantly, the consumption is friendly to the people, super suitable for poor travel! The following tips will help you play around Pingxiang with the least amount of money: **A.Save Money Accommodation Guide** * 🍃 B&B value for money: ** Matian Town at the foot of Wugong Mountain has many farmers' homestays, non-peak season standard room 80-120 yuan 💰 / night, recommended "Wugong Shan Bamboo Forest Courtyard", clean and warm. ***Pingxiang Fried Noodles: ** The soul lies in chili and bean sprouts, recommend "Laoping Lane Fried Noodles" (Jumping North Road Store), with eggs and meat for less than 10 yuan. ***Lotus Blood Duck: ** The duck meat is tender and addictive! "Mao Family Restaurant" (Bayi East Road) Small portion 58 yuan 💰 enough for 2 people to eat. **🥓 Teppanyaki: ** Mobile stall in the back alley of the pedestrian street, tofu, potatoes, tenderloin must order, 15 yuan per person 💰 enough to eat. **3.Essential Attractions (Low Cost Play)** *🌾*Kung Fu Mountain (2 days 1 night classic poor tour route)** **Anyuan Road Miners Movement Memorial Hall: **Red history check-in, the architecture is very dated. *🍀City bus full route 2 yuan💰, taxi starting price 6 yuan💰. * 🌾 Wugong Mountain weather changeable, bring a windproof jacket (top rent a coat 50 💰 yuan is not cost-effective). The beauty of Pingxiang lies in its contrast - the top of the mountain is a fairyland, the bottom of the mountain is the boiling life. Bring this guide to experience the mountains and rivers and fireworks with great value for money! 🐑🍃

✨Tickets: Ticket price is 68 yuan. 🚉Transportation guide: 1. Driving by car: You can go there through navigation software. There is a parking lot in the scenic area. ✨ 2. Public transportation: You can first go to Pingxiang City and take a tourist bus or bus to the Nielong Cave Scenic Area at Pingxiang North Station or Pingxiang Long-distance Bus Station, or you can choose a taxi. ✨ 🍲Dish recommendations: 1. Pingxiang bacon: After being pickled and smoked, it has a red color and mellow taste. It can be fried with various vegetables. 2. Pingxiang Stir-fried Pork: A local specialty with fresh and tender meat and spicy peppers, it goes very well with rice. 📸Check-in attractions: ①Colorful Rope Bridge: It connects both sides of the valley. Walking on the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valley. It is also a good place to take pictures. ②Fireworks Main Theme Park: Shows the characteristics and history of the local fireworks culture, and has various display and experience projects related to fireworks. ③Lianyundian: A spacious hall in the cave. The stalactites on the top are as spectacular as clouds. Under the light, it feels like you are in the mythical heavenly palace. ④Rain hits banana leaves: The stalactites here are as lifelike as rain hitting banana leaves, making people marvel at the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.

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Here is a travel guide for Nielong Cave: 1. Basic Information • Location: Nielong Cave is located in Qingxi Village, Futian Town, Shangli County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province, about 13 km from downtown Pingxiang. • Formation Time: This is a natural karst cave formed 180 million years ago. • Features: The cave is 4.2 km long, winding and twisting, with streams flowing through it. 2. Opening Hours and Tickets • Opening Hours: 08:30–16:30 all year round. • Ticket Prices: • Adult Ticket: CNY 62. • Ticket + Hanfu Experience: CNY 78. • Ticket + Karst Cave Rafting: CNY 80. • Free Admission: Children 1.2 m and under, people with disabilities, military personnel, journalists, and tour guides. 3. Tour Route • Recommended Route: Nielong Cave Entrance - Zhenjun Stone - Longxian Pool - Dinghai Shenzhen - Longfeng Chengxiang - Tongtian Stone Pillar - Yuda Banana - Dongtian Waterfall - Qianren Hall - Qingtianzhu - Baxian Guohai - Mengbi Shenghua - Exit. 4. Main Attractions • Dongtian Waterfall: One of the most spectacular attractions in the cave, the waterfall cascades down from the top of the cave, splashing water like a hanging Milky Way. • Qianren Hall: The cave hall is 30 m high and can accommodate thousands of people. • Stalagmites, Stone Flowers, and Stone Curtains: Exquisite and varied, forming a spectacular natural sculpture art gallery. 5. Travel Experience • Summer Resort: The cave is a constant 18°C all year round, warm in winter and cool in summer, making it a must-visit place for summer vacation. • Cave Exploration: There are more than 100 attractions in the cave, and walking through it is like entering a dreamlike fairyland. 6. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: You can reach Nielong Cave directly via National Highway 319. • Bus: You can take a bus in Pingxiang City. Please consult the local bus company for specific routes. 7. Tips • Clothing: The temperature in the cave is low, so it is recommended to bring a coat to keep warm. • Walking: The cave is long, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. • Rain Gear: It often rains near Nielong Cave, so it is recommended to bring a raincoat to keep dry. We hope this guide will help you have a pleasant travel experience in Nielong Cave!

Come and see the first cave in the world - Nielong Cave! 😍 Walking into Nielong Cave is like stepping into a mysterious underground world. The colorful lights illuminate the strangely shaped stalactites, some of which look like fairies descending to the earth, and some like dragons coiling around. It's amazing! 💖🧚‍♀️🐉 The temperature in the cave is cool and pleasant all year round, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. Walking through it, you can feel the magic of nature, as if you are on a magical adventure. 💖🌳 Nielong Cave not only has spectacular natural scenery, but also has a long history and legends. Listening to the guide's explanation, you can travel through time and space and return to the past. 📜👀 Come to Nielong Cave and start an unforgettable exploration journey! 💕

Pingxiang Yangqi Temple | Mindful Forest Path Yangqi Temple, originally named Guangli Zen Temple, is located on Yangqi Mountain, a national 4A-level tourist attraction in Shangli County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province. It covers an area of 7,600 square meters, with an original building area of 2,500 square meters and a current building area of 1,200 square meters. It is 25 kilometers from downtown Pingxiang. Yangqi Temple was built on Yangqi Mountain, with layers rising higher and higher, ancient and majestic. Yangqi Temple is the birthplace of the Yangqi sect of the Linji school of Zen Buddhism, one of the five schools and seven sects of Chinese Buddhism. Yangqi Temple was first founded by Master Chengguang in the 12th year of Tang Bao (753). During the Song Dynasty, Master Fanghui founded the Yangqi sect here and renamed Guangli Zen Temple to Yangqi Temple. P Navigation Address: Pingxiang Yangqi Temple Parking Lot Vegetarian buffet: CNY 15/person, served at 12:00 Cafe: Yangqi Coffee, a place to rest and read The forest behind the temple is perfect for a leisurely stroll and great for photos. You can also find the tombstone of Wen Tingshi, a famous thinker and poet of the Qing Dynasty. Perfect for mindful walking No climbing difficulty, suitable for beginners.

The first stop of the Dragon Boat Festival mini-holiday - Nie Long Cave Scenic Area in Pingxiang, Jiangxi, to experience a glimpse of a billion years. ⏳Tour Route and Duration: Visitor Center → Jiangxi Yangqi Mountain Geological Museum (15 minutes) → Enter the cave, walk inside the cave (2 hours) → Exit the cave, walk up the mountain path (15 minutes) → Reach the free sightseeing car stop, take the car to the Visitor Center parking lot. Total duration of the visit is about 4 hours 💰Ticket Price: Adult ticket is 62 RMB (price found on Ctrip). Since it is included in the Jiangxi Cultural Tourism Card, there is no need to exchange a ticket, just scan the code to enter. Free sightseeing car service is available at the cave exit. 🌟Highlights: 👍1. Suitable for walking. There are very few steps inside the cave, mostly flat ground, the ground is a bit wet but won't wet your shoes, but be careful of slipping. Especially in summer, it's very cool to tour the cave. Both the elderly and children can walk easily inside the cave without feeling tired. 👍2. Beautiful cave scenery. It's one of the longer caves I've visited (normally takes one and a half hours to walk through), and it's quite large (looking up, the cave feels very deep). There are especially many stalactites inside the cave, you can see them all the way, and it feels like there are too many to take in at once, a real feast for the eyes. It truly deserves the title of "the number one cave in the world". 👍3. River inside the cave. There is a river running from the exit to the entrance inside the cave, and you can see this river almost all the way. When passing through a flat area, the water droplets falling on the rocks and dripping into the river make a pleasant 'ding dong' sound, which is particularly delightful to hear. 👍4. Jiangxi Yangqi Mountain Geological Museum. This is located at the Visitor Center, and you can visit it before entering the cave. It has two floors. The first floor has various minerals and an earthquake model that you can experience, while the second floor introduces Zen culture and Nuo culture, and there's also a fun Nie Long dragon-fighting motion-sensing game. ✅Finally, here are some travel TIPS: 📍1. The cave is cool, so if you are afraid of the cold, you can wear a thin coat, and it is recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes. 📍2. Take the free sightseeing car. There is a fork in the road from the cave exit, one way leads to the farmhouses, and the other goes up the mountain to the sightseeing car stop, with clear signs, so be sure to look carefully and not go the wrong way. In short, just follow the mountain path. 📍3. The mountain path from the cave exit to the sightseeing car stop is mostly stairs, which may be a bit challenging for the elderly. We took it slow, and it took about 15 minutes. 📍4. At the free sightseeing car stop, the car runs every half hour or when there are 30 passengers. There are plenty of vehicles, but because there are few visitors to the site, it takes some time to wait for 30 people. The waiting area is in a pavilion with ceiling fans. 📍5. There are no toilets after entering the cave, so if you need to use the restroom, make sure to go before entering. Our little one had an accident in their pants. 📍6. Bring some filling snacks (there is a snack stall inside the cave). We entered the cave after 10:30 am, and regretted not buying the 3 RMB tea eggs at the entrance. Even worse, when looking for a place to eat at noon, since it was after 14:00, several restaurants were no longer serving, and we ended up eating at KFC. It is only when one travels alone that one can hear one's own voice, which tells you that the world is wider than you imagine (from 'Kiki's Delivery Service'). The first stop of the Dragon Boat trip ends with a flourish. 🌸🌸🌸

Nie Long Cave is located in Qingxi Village, Futian Town, Shangli County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province. It is situated within the Yangqi Mountain Scenic Area and is directly accessible via National Highway 319, 13 kilometers from the center of Pingxiang City. The cave is a natural landscape dominated by natural karst formations, formed 180 million years ago. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a malevolent dragon in Poyang Lake that attempted to turn Jiangxi into a marshland, causing havoc and harming the people. Later, it was subdued by the Taoist immortal Xu Zhenjun and confined in a cave under Yangqi Mountain in Pingxiang, hence the name Nie Long Cave. The cave stretches for 4 kilometers, winding and turning with a stream flowing alongside. The water moves with the cave, and the cave comes alive with the water. The interconnected halls within the cave include the largest hall that reaches up to 30 meters in height and can accommodate nearly a thousand people. The main attractions inside the cave include the 'Thousand People Hall', 'Rain Hitting Banana Leaves', 'Child Kneeling to Guanyin', and especially the 'Cave Heaven Waterfall', which resembles the Milky Way pouring down. It plunges into a pool below, a rare spectacle among domestic caves.

The Yangqi Pu Tong Temple After crossing mountains and ridges, you arrive at the picturesque Yangqi Pu Tong Temple tourist spot, embarking on a spring outing with the family. Since we left home a bit late in the morning, we got to the temple around 11 o'clock and headed straight for the cafeteria to have a vegetarian meal. There was a wide variety of dishes, and the taste was quite good. It cost 15 yuan per person, and the owner was very nice, charging us only 45 yuan for two adults and two children . After the meal, we went to the neighboring coffee shop for a cup of Pu Tong coffee to refresh ourselves. The juice in the shop also tasted great. In the afternoon, we visited the Pu Tong Temple. The temple is not very large, but it has its unique characteristics. You can climb the mountain behind the temple to explore. We didn't have enough time to go up this time, but we'll make plans to visit again

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