Wugong Mountain|Measure the 1300-meter elevation difference on foot, from morning mist to the romantic Milky Way
by ButterflyDreamer
Aug 22, 2025
The "Sky Prairie" here is absolutely stunning! I've visited this fairyland meadow countless times!! A paradise for hiking and photography enthusiasts, where Taoist culture perfectly blends with natural wonders✨
📍【Location Navigation】
Northwest Anfu County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province (spanning Qianshan, Taishan, and Zhangzhuang townships)
🚌【Transportation Guide】
🔸High-speed rail travelers:
- From Ji'an: Arrive at Ji'an West Station → Take Bus Line 601 (20 RMB/person, departs daily at 7:30/9:30)
- From Pingxiang: Arrive at Pingxiang North Station → Take Express Bus Line 1 direct (27 RMB/1.5h)
✈️By plane: Transfer from Jinggangshan Airport by train to Ji'an Station
🚗By car: Navigate to "Wugong Mountain Visitor Center" which has free parking and charging stations
🌈【Must-try Experiences】
1️⃣ Golden Summit Cloud Meadow (Altitude 1918.3 meters!)
🔹Thousands of acres of meadow change with the seasons: lush green from April to October, turning into a snowy field from November to March❄️
🔹70% chance to see sea of clouds and sunrise! Recommended to stay in mountain-top tents (150 RMB/tent), starry sky rooms are also breathtaking
2️⃣ Taoist Secret Realm Hiking
🏮Wuxian Temple → Fuquan Route: Wild azalea sea in April-May! A prime spot for ancient-style photography
⛩️Taoist ruins and flower sea in one frame, about 3 hours total
3️⃣ Milky Way Night Climb Guide
🌌Start from Visitor Center at 11 PM → Reach summit by 3 AM to watch the starry Milky Way
💡Gear: windbreaker + trekking poles + thermos (hot water available at the summit)
4️⃣ Soak in Selenium-rich Hot Springs
♨️Recommended: Rongyuan/Wugong Mountain Hot Spring Resort, about 100 RMB per person, very relaxing
🍜【Culinary Delights】
✔️Anfu Ham: Century-old intangible heritage craft, perfect for stews
✔️Wugong Smoked Bamboo Shoots: Charcoal-smoked "bamboo forest sea cucumber"
✔️Purple Red Rice Steamed Pork: A nourishing specialty dish
🔥At the foot of the mountain, "Koufulou" is a must-visit for authentic Wugong-style cured meat hotpot!
🚩【Itinerary Suggestions】
▪️One-day trip: Take cable car up to Golden Summit → hike down
▪️Two-day trip: Day 1 climb + hot springs; Day 2 hike Yangshimu
📌Best seasons:
Azalea sea in April-May | Cool and star-gazing from June to October | Snowy secret realm from November to March
💎【Hidden Tips】
✨Residents of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau get free admission! (Remember your ID)
✨Recommended to buy shuttle bus ticket for 30 RMB + one-way cable car ticket for 45 RMB
✨Bring your own self-heating food (you know the prices up there)
Nearby extras:
🏔️Yangshimu "Little Huangshan" with spectacular peak plank roads
💦Wild Ox Waterfall Grand Canyon with super high negative oxygen ions
🎣Boating and fishing at Wugong Lake for ultimate relaxation
🌟【Traveler Tips】
Visibility of sea of clouds is MAX after rain❗
Dress warmly for night climbs!
Avoid peak times for a better experience!
For more info, follow the "Ji'an Wugong Mountain Scenic Area" official WeChat account~
Post by Emily Donovan93 | Jul 24, 2025













