Day 1 Shanghai → Shangrao Station → Hotel
All day
Today is the gathering day
The holiday season is here, and it begins with the throngs of people at Shanghai South Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
High-speed rail meeting place: Shanghai South Railway Station/Shanghai Hongqiao waiting area, etc., see the China-TravelNote banner for meeting. For those booking other train tickets, we will meet at Shangrao Station (in principle, we can meet at Shangrao Station).
Meet at the China-TravelNote banner at Shangrao Station. Our tour leader will be waiting for you at 2:40 PM and will escort you to your hotel promptly at 3:00 PM. (The hotel is located near the high-speed rail station; tourists can also arrive early and check in at the China-TravelNote banner.)
Self-drive: Navigate to downtown Shangrao for food and drinks. Alternatively, you can proceed to your hotel and check in via China-TravelNote Shanghai.
Recommended high-speed trains: G615: 11:25 Shanghai Hongqiao Station - 14:20 Shangrao Station / G1333: 11:37 Shanghai Hongqiao Station - 14:29 Shangrao Station. (Currently, there are no direct trains from Yiyang Station to Shanghai, so we will meet at Shangrao Station.)
Friends who arrive early can go shopping in Shangrao city and taste local food (recommended attractions: Jinlonggang, Dongmen Street, Xinjiang Academy, etc.).
Day 2 Shangrao → Guifeng → Yiyang Reclining Buddha → Shangrao
08:30
【Good morning, the beauty of morning】
The happiness of a small town is a bowl of steaming hot breakfast in the alley in the morning! Early risers can find a place to eat.
Around 08:30, gather and head to the Loudi Tiankeng hiking starting point (about 1.5 hours by car)
10:00
[Wonderful World - Guifeng]
Arriving at the entrance to Guifeng, a mountain even the ancient travel blogger Xu Xiake visited twice, Guifeng boasts breathtaking Danxia landforms and unusual peaks and rocks. It's also a World Heritage Site, boasting a picturesque scene at every step. After a quick refreshment, let's journey into this otherworldly wonder!
10:30
Start from the visitor center and walk to the Osmanthus Garden and then go up the mountain.
11:30
We arrived at the Southern Sky Pillar, one of the most iconic sights of Turtle Peak. It's dozens of meters tall, wide in the middle and narrow at both ends, and stands upside down on the cliff. It's a unique sight and worth taking a photo. There are few supplies in the scenic area, so we brought our own lunch and enjoyed it at noon.
13:00
Camel Peak is one of the highest peaks in the scenic area, and it is very steep. Some sections of the climb to Camel Peak are very dangerous, such as the almost vertical iron ladder at the top of the peak. Be sure to pay attention to safety and do it according to your ability. From the Camel Peak Observation Deck, you can overlook the magnificent view of the Turtle Peak Danxia Landform. If the weather conditions are right, the sea of clouds after the rain is even more stunning.
3:00 PM
After descending from Camel Peak, we headed to Qingshuitang. After returning to the scenic area entrance, we headed to the Reclining Buddha Scenic Area (approximately a 20-minute drive).
3:30 PM
We arrived at the world's largest reclining Buddha scenic area; this is a neglected or under-promoted attraction! Just imagine, a mountain over 400 meters long and over 60 meters high carved into a Buddha. The exquisite craftsmanship, profound cultural heritage, and stunning visual effects... It's hard to describe.
5:00 PM
At the end of the tour, return to Shangrao City (about 1.5 hours by car)
6:30 PM
【Shangrao Night Time】
Arriving in Shangrao, we can have a meal at our own convenience, and then we can go shopping in groups to enjoy the night view of Shangrao.
Day 3 Shangrao → Loudi Tiankeng → Caving → Shangrao Station
08:00
【Good morning, the beauty of morning】
The happiness of a small town is a bowl of steaming hot breakfast in the alley in the morning! Early risers can find a place to eat.
Around 08:30, gather and head to the Loudi Tiankeng hiking starting point (approximately 2 hours by car)
10:00
[Cave Code - Leaky Tiankeng]
Arrived at the starting point of Loudi Tiankeng, which is located in Yushan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province. It is a typical karst collapse tiankeng with a diameter of about 200 meters and a depth of more than 90 meters. It is shaped like a giant funnel, hence the name "Loudi". After a brief tidying up, we set out to explore the cave!
11:00
As you slowly descend into the cave, you'll discover steep walls and lush vegetation. The bottom retains its pristine ecology, creating a unique microclimate. The cenote is surrounded by karst landforms, with underground rivers crisscrossing the ground. During the rainy season, you'll witness spectacular waterfalls.
12:00
Find a place, sit on the ground and enjoy the delicious moments of outdoor road meals
1:30 PM
The adventure is over, we'll see you off at the station~
3:30 PM
Arriving at Shangrao Station, everyone kissed goodbye with tears! Traffic jams may occur during holidays, so it is recommended to buy a train after 16:30 for the return trip (e.g. G1378: Shangrao 16:31-19:18 Shanghai Hongqiao)
