Day 1 Shanghai → Ganzhou West Railway Station
·morning
Note: September to November (peak cloud sea period)
The first day is a full-day gathering day . Tourists will go to the gathering hotel according to their arrival time and report "China-Travel Note + Name" at the front desk to check in.
The team leader will arrange a brief pre-trip meeting on this day to receive a small gift pack exclusive to this route (China-TravelNote headscarf, route-specific badge, camping titanium fork, 230g alpine gas tank...), break the ice, inform the team of precautions, check the equipment for climbing the mountain and the itinerary introduction, etc.
Ganzhou is a famous treasure town in Jiangxi. Tourists can arrive early, buy extra gas tanks as needed, stroll around, rest, and experience Ganzhou customs through various snacks and attractions.
Recommended places to visit in Ganzhou: Bajingtai, Songchao Never-Sleeping City, Yugutai, Wei Family Courtyard, Tongtianyan, etc.
Ganzhou recommends local delicacies: Ningdu Meatballs, Xinfeng Radish Dumplings, Gannan Stir-fried Fish, Xingguo Rice Noodle Fish, and Braised Duck.
·afternoon
Tourists departing from Shanghai recommend the following shuttle buses:
High-speed rail (arriving at Ganzhou West Station): G1305 (5.5h), G3073 (6h), G3073 (6h), G997 (6h), G799 (5h);
Hard sleeper trains (arriving at Ganzhou Station on the day of assembly): T211, T169, T101;
Hard sleeper train 🚞 (arrives at Ganzhou Station, more favorable price, can meet on the second day of the trip): K469
Note: Tourists who choose K469 to meet on the second day need to make a note to have the first night's room rate waived.
Flights ✈️ Pay attention to the price and choose by yourself~
Day 2 Ganzhou → Qiyun Mountain
08:30
We packed our bags at the hotel and had breakfast 🍽️
09:00
After breakfast, check out and get ready to set off----Qiyun Mountain⛰️!
Note: If tourists do not take the K469 train to meet at the hotel today, we will depart 1 hour earlier. The specific time will be notified by the tour leader on the evening of the meeting day.
11:30
Arrive at the foot of [Guanggushan Farm], do warm-up exercises to activate your body, and pack your luggage for the heavy hike (lunch will be on the way, please bring your own in advance).
Note: The farm provides porter service at 15 yuan per pound (round trip, slightly adjusted during holidays, the price is based on the day).
The rental tent is on the top of the mountain, and sleeping bags are provided, so you don't need to carry them, so you can travel light.
4:00 PM
Today's mileage is about 6KM, the altitude climb is about 1000 meters, and it takes 4-5 hours (including rest).
Along the way, you will pass through bamboo forests, streams, and primitive shrubs, and you can also see a large number of rare plants.
Arriving at the challenging section of "Haohanpo", tourists helped each other to climb, and the moment they reached the top, the view suddenly opened up - thousands of acres of alpine meadows came into view !
4:30 PM
Arrive at the camp , unload your backpack, and head to the summit of Qiyun Mountain (2061 meters) to check in at the sunset and sea of clouds, and take as many photos as you want.
Set up camp and build tents 🏕️, the team leader will give simple instructions on how to set up tents
Note: You can bring your own tent or rent one at the top of the mountain. There are limited tents at the top of the mountain camp, so please book in advance. Check the tent option at 60 yuan per person. It is a double tent type, including 1 sleeping bag and a thin aluminum film moisture-proof pad. The tent is made of the same sex. If you need to live in a single tent, please check two options.
6:00 PM
The sunset returns to the mountains and seas, which hold profound meanings.
Qiyun Mountain has stunning scenery, but few people visit it.
Everyone started preparing dinner
The sunset is right beside you, and the sun is beginning to set.
At this moment, all the hard work along the way has long been forgotten, and all that remains is the beauty that nature brings you! ! !
As time goes by,
The light illuminates everyone's face, warm and friendly.
There was silence all around, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the sound of breeze rustling the leaves.
We held our breath and seemed to hear the ticking of time in our ears🌌.
On this quiet night, our heartbeats are synchronized with the pulse of the universe, admiring the gorgeous starry sky✨.
Day 3 Qiyun Mountain → Ganzhou West Railway Station → Shanghai
04:00
Sunrise over the sea of clouds: Waiting for the morning spectacle
As the night slowly fades away, the world is immersed in tranquility.
The stars gradually disappeared, and the sky changed from dark blue to light gray, heralding the arrival of a new day.
Hike for 15 minutes to the Qiyun Mountain Stele and take a 360° panoramic photo overlooking the vast mountains at the junction of Hunan, Jiangxi and Guangdong provinces.
We stood on the top of Qiyun Mountain, breathing the first breath of air in the morning, feeling the peace and tranquility of nature.
The sunrise and sea of clouds at the top of Qiyun Mountain are truly breathtaking. Everyone took some beautiful photos at the top and prepared to slowly descend the mountain. The road down is quite slow.
08:00
We ate some breakfast and started to move out of camp.
Then clean up the trash around you and tidy up the tent (very important~)
Fulfill the LNT rule for every outdoor person.
No trace camping, no trace in the mountains!!
We took the garbage down the mountain
We broke camp and started to go down the mountain. The whole way was a gentle downhill walk. The scenery was outstanding, with meadows and sea of clouds all along the way.
13:00
Go down the mountain for about 7 km, passing by granite wonders such as "The Immortal Pointing the Way" and "The Divine Turtle Looking at the Sea"
Everyone arrived at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain one after another.
The bus has been waiting at the foot of the mountain for a long time. You can get on the bus after the AA group meal at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain and start your journey back to Shanghai.
On the way back, we have time to reminisce about every detail of our journey.
The people we met, the scenery we saw, and the stories we experienced have all become our precious memories, replaying one by one in our minds as the bus travels.
On the way back, we will stop at a service area for everyone to replenish supplies, use the toilet, and relieve fatigue from the journey.
4:00 PM
Let’s go to Ganzhou West Station first to end our heavy-loading journey, kiss goodbye with tears, and make an appointment for the next one!
Note: Ganzhou has excellent geographical conditions and is very close to famous cities in three provinces: Guangzhou, Changsha, and Xiamen. The high-speed rail journey takes about 3 to 5 hours.
