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Wugong Mountain, East China's "Outdoor Mecca," is now at its peak season! Here's a hiking guide!

Preface

Recently, a new way of traveling has emerged!

You Xiaoxia has been saturated with the "college student special forces" travel trend! They visit dozens of attractions a day, sleep only a few hours at night, walk 80,000 steps a day, and have to bring a 512G stomach. The main thing is to "have been there"!

You know what, this is a "new thing" that is completely different from the comfortable, relaxing and vacation-style travel advocated before.

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But everything new comes for a reason. In today's fast-paced world, with busy work schedules and short vacations, the urge to travel can't be swayed. So even if there's no time, they still squeeze in some fun, no matter how tiring it may be. This is the true portrayal of today's young people's travel habits.

If you're planning a trip soon, I'd like to recommend a place you can visit for two days—guaranteed to have a blast! You won't have to walk 80,000 steps a day, and it's cheap! The scenery is incredible! And the value for money is incredible!

Walking here feels like walking in the sky, strolling across grasslands in the sky, surrounded by seas of clouds, and under the boundless starry sky... It's like "a southern grassland feast, a worldly paradise." All your worries instantly vanish! It's like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki anime!

Photography @Wang Liuqing

This is one of the must-visit destinations in your lifetime! Wugong Mountain in Jiangxi, the "East China Outdoor Holy Land" coveted by countless outdoor enthusiasts.

The May Day holiday is just a week away! Whether you're looking for a 48-hour "Commando-style" trip or a light-hearted, three-day itinerary, we've got you covered!

P.S. There is also a nanny-level mountain climbing guide at the end of the article~

The most beautiful season of Wugong Mountain has arrived!

{📍Green meadows, rising clouds, and dazzling stars}

Why do we recommend you go now? Because spring and summer are the most beautiful seasons in Wugong Mountain.

A vast sea of ​​white clouds floats within reach, and the lush green meadows are like a green gem that has fallen into the earth.

On spring and summer nights, the starry sky twinkles and the Milky Way shines brightly. When the weather is fine, you may even encounter a meteor shower, and the romantic atmosphere reaches the ceiling!

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Why is Wugong Mountain considered an outdoor holy land in East China?

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370 years ago, Xu Xiake, a renowned Ming Dynasty travel blogger, hiked for over ten days, leaving behind a rare written record of this "nameless mountain." He wrote: "A thousand peaks rise like emerald jade hairpins, the Five Ridges rival Wugong Mountain; the sun-drenched scenery resembles gold at the smelting mill, while travelers walk amidst the shimmering clouds."

When Xu Xiake climbed to the top of the Golden Summit, he discovered the incredible grassland in the clouds and the sea of ​​clouds on the mountain top, and he felt a lot of beauty and shock.

Healing green meadow

Nearly 100,000 mu (approximately 1,600 acres) of alpine meadows dot the ridges of Wugong Mountain, which has an average elevation of over 1,600 meters. Every spring and summer, the lush meadows transform into thick green grass, blanketing the landscape in vibrant greenery.

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The continuous mountains and undulating peaks outline breathtaking arcs. The clouds are within reach, the sky is spotless, and the eyes are full of green. It is really super healing!

In the vast meadow, take a deep breath of fresh mountain air and temporarily forget the fatigue and worries in the city.

Soak in the soft sea of ​​clouds

The sea of ​​clouds is formed by the accumulation of clouds and mist over hundreds of square kilometers in Wugong Mountain. The clouds and mist are like the elves of Wugong Mountain. With them, Wugong Mountain is full of aura, vitality and mystery.

From November to May of the following year, it is the ideal season to view the sea of ​​clouds in Wugong Mountain. At this time, the probability of encountering the sea of ​​clouds in Wugong Mountain is very high.

The boundless clouds are like being at the shore of the sea, and the rolling sea of ​​clouds is right beside you. You have definitely never experienced the experience of soaking in the sea of ​​clouds.

The romance of sunrise and sunset

The setting sun lingered in the distant valley, radiating its unique brilliance to the earth at this time. The sunlight was crimson, with a hint of yellow. The distant mountains were framed with a golden edge by the setting sun, which was particularly beautiful against the dark mountains.

The sunset glow is changing colors, the clouds are changing shapes, the clouds are winding at sunset, and the sunset glow behind them is a testimony of love.

The sunrise is also well worth the wait! As the stars gradually fade in the eastern sky, a crack appears on the horizon, and a few rays of sunlight shoot into the sky. A golden arc breaks through the morning light and rises slowly from the horizon.

The vast red waves illuminate the universe, as if the meadow and the sky are burning fiercely!

Tips:

You can watch the sunrise from Fayunjie to Jinding.

Recommended locations for watching the sunrise: Fayunjie, Despair Slope, and Jinding

The vast Milky Way, where you can pick stars with your hands

After the sun sets, it does not mean that the day is over. The night in Wugong Mountain is still starry and charming enough.

When the weather is good, the Milky Way hangs above your head, and it seems as if you can touch the stars with your hand.

Under the romantic starry sky, in the hazy night, whether you are photographing star trails or lying on the meadow with your lover or good friends to watch the stars, in this moment, it seems as if you have all the romance of the universe and mountains and rivers.

Outdoor hiking and camping paradise

The highest peak of Wugong Mountain, Baihe Peak (Jinding), is 1918.3 meters above sea level. It is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts and an "outdoor holy land in East China."

From the most beginner to the most advanced outdoor enthusiasts, it can attract everyone.

It is said that "five out of every ten people who love the outdoors have been here, and three more are on their way; five out of every ten people who like to travel have heard of it and want to go here."

Not only that, there is also the largest, most extensive and distinctive outdoor tent camping camp in the country, the Wugong Mountain Meadow Starry Sky Outdoor Camp, where you can live in paradise on earth. Are you sure you don’t want to come and experience it?

(PS. This is not a luxury camping experience)

How to choose the Wugong Mountain route?

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Our product managers have tailored different routes for tourists with different physical strengths and needs. You can choose to travel light or hike with heavy equipment according to your physical condition.

01. Lightly Traveled · Wugong Mountain

Tips:

📍 Duration: 2 days and 1 night / 3 days and 2 nights

📅Route type: Outdoor hiking, about 20KM in total

⭐Suitable for the crowd: entry level

⛰Difficulty level: 2-day ★★/3-day ★★★

👍Itinerary:

🔸Dongjiang Village - Liangjiangkou - Ancient Tea Pavilion - Barefoot Ao - Haohanpo - Juewupo - Diaomazhuang - Jinding - Fuxing Valley (2-day route)

🔸Longshan Village - Yangjiaojian - Fayunjie - Qianzhangyan - Haohanpo - Juewupo - Diaomazhuang - Jinding - Fuxing Valley (3-day route)

The difficulty of the regular Wugong Mountain routes discourages many people with average stamina but a passion for the outdoors. So our outdoor product managers kept thinking, how can we plan a route that offers both scenic views and a less demanding experience?

Therefore, a 2-3 day itinerary was designed, including round trip high-speed rail, easy hiking on the ancient trail, and accommodation at a mountaintop inn. China-TravelNote's original "Light Travel · Wugong Mountain" tour, suitable for the general public of outdoor enthusiasts, came into being.

Experience light hiking with beautiful scenery and magnificent sea of ​​clouds along the way, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of walking on the green meadow and the joy of walking.

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02. Journey to Wugong Mountain 100

Tips:

📍 Duration: 3 days and 2 nights

📅Route type: Strong donkey crossing, the whole journey is about 30km

⭐Suitable for the crowd: Hall of Fame

⛰Difficulty level: ★★★★+

👍Itinerary: Shenzi Village - Jiulong Mountain - Tieti Peak - Jinding - Diaoma Village - Juewupo Slope - Qianzhang Rock - Fayunjie - Shen Family Compound - Yangshimu - Mingyue Mountain

Wugong in the south, Taibai in the north. The hiking route from Wugong Mountain to Mingyue Mountain is known as the "East China Pilgrimage Road."

Fayunjie, named after the phenomenon of clouds rising into the sky when rain is about to fall, is the best spot to view the sea of ​​clouds on Wugong Mountain. From 100,000 mu of alpine meadows to towering peaks, sunrises over seas of clouds, and a romantic starry sky, you can enjoy the scenery.

It's a true experience of "eyes in heaven, body in hell". You should have such an experience once in your life!

03. Mountain Coming-of-Age Ceremony · Wugong Mountain

Tips:

📍 Duration: 3 days and 2 nights

📅Route type: Parent-child hiking, about 20KM in total

⭐Suitable for: Entry-level parent-child families (8 years old and above)

Difficulty: ★★

👍Itinerary: Dongjiang Village - Fengchekou - Qianzhangyan - Haohanpo - Jueqipo - Diaomazhuang - Jinding - Fuxing Valley

Many parents must have asked, "Wugong Mountain is so intense, can my child walk on it?"

Let our professional product manager tell you that as long as children have participated in outdoor mountaineering activities and are 8 years old or above, they can participate if accompanied by their parents!

This parent-child line encompasses the highlights of Wugong Mountain while reducing the difficulty level to meet the travel needs of parents and children, allowing children to enjoy a more relaxed, comfortable and natural outdoor hiking experience.

We have also prepared special windmills and kites for the young tourists on the grasslands in the clouds, and one walkie-talkie for every three families to escort the trip. As long as you pass the final test, you will also receive a Brave Youth Outdoor Honor Certificate!

Simply immerse yourself in nature and you're guaranteed to be rewarded with unforgettable experiences. Stunning sunsets, vast seas of clouds, unforgettable travel experiences... Just plunge into the vast meadows, towering peaks, and starry sky of Wugong Mountain. Take your children on an ultimate adventure!

Please keep the nanny-level guide to Wugong Mountain!

{📍Get everything done in one step! Full of practical information}

Tips:

Q1/ How to get to Wugong Mountain?

👉 High-speed rail: Arrive at Pingxiang North Station the morning of the same day or the night before. Suitable for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, the Pearl River Delta, Hunan, etc.

👉Ordinary train: You can take a sleeper to Pingxiang Station, which is cost-effective.

👉Flight: You can take the high-speed train to Changsha Huanghua Airport and Pingxiang North Station. Alternatively, you can take the high-speed train to Yichun Mingyueshan Airport and transfer to Wugongshan.

Q2/ How do you bring your mountain climbing gear?

👉Mountaineering backpack/leisure backpack: about 30L, but can hold all items.

👉When climbing: sports pants (long pants) + quick-drying clothes + sun protection clothes (or sun protection sleeves) + hiking shoes (preferably waterproof and non-slip, the mountain inn provides slippers for bathing).

👉Morning and evening: Jacket + pants.

👉 Bring one or two sets of quick-drying clothes + underwear, and one or two extra pairs of dry socks.

👉Please pack items that get wet easily in waterproof bags.

Q3/ What are the necessary items to prepare?

👉Self-protection: masks (at least 4).

👉Electronic products: mobile phone + power bank + data cable + charging head + camera, etc. (the inn will generate electricity for about 4 hours at night on the mountain, which can be charged).

👉Document: ID card.

👉Toiletries: It is recommended to bring a travel set of personal toiletries, such as towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other commonly used cosmetics.

👉Other items:

● Trekking poles: If you don’t have any, you can buy bamboo poles at the foot of the mountain instead, 2 yuan each.

● Sunscreen + hat (strongly recommended).

● Raincoat, you can bring a disposable spare one.

● Environmentally friendly garbage bags (recommended, littering along the way is strictly prohibited).

👉Items that are not needed when going up the mountain can be left at the hotel at the foot of the mountain and picked up after going down the mountain.

Q4/ Do I need to bring food?

👉You can bring a thermos cup (filled with hot water) + functional drinks. It is recommended to bring two bottles of water + a bottle of functional drinks when going up the mountain.

👉Snacks to replenish energy: such as Maltesers, chocolate, Snickers, etc.

👉Meals: Breakfast is included in the hotel, and lunch and dinner can be eaten at the hotel or in some small restaurants along the way.

Q5/ Do I need to prepare cash?

👉You can prepare about 300 yuan in cash. When the signal is poor on the mountain, you need to use cash. When there is a signal in other places, you can use Alipay/WeChat payment.

Conclusion

Whether it's the weekend or May Day, now is the best time to go to Wugong Mountain! It's neither cruel nor painful. Come and see it with your own eyes, and you will understand what "heaven on earth" means.