Been to Ji'an Wugong Mountain 4 times, and finally figured it out!

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

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