Ganzhou | A Three-Day, Two-Night Fun Trip to the Hidden Hakka Ancient City
by cassius_alex_fiorentino
Oct 2, 2025
【Title】Ganzhou Travel is a Hidden Gem! This Low-Key Millennial Song Dynasty City is Quieter than Changsha and More Rustic than Fenghuang!
🌟 **Top 5 Must-Visit Spots**  
1️⃣ **Yugu Pavilion**: The "unblockable green mountains" described by Xin Qiji, offering panoramic views of the Zhang and Gong Rivers merging  
2️⃣ **Ancient City Wall**: The only surviving Song Dynasty brick wall in China, perfect for an evening stroll with time-travel vibes  
3️⃣ **Zao'er Alley**: Ming-Qing architecture food street, don't miss the fried fish with gravy at Dongfu Restaurant!  
4️⃣ **Tongtianyan Grottoes**: Jiangnan's premier rock carvings featuring Northern Song cliff statues + Danxia landforms  
5️⃣ **Floating Bridge**: An 800-year-old swaying pontoon bridge - watching fishermen cast nets at dawn is pure therapy  
🚶 **Classic 2-Day Itinerary**  
Day1: Breakfast at Zao'er Alley → Yugu Pavilion → Ancient City Wall → Bajing Tower → Floating Bridge sunset  
Day2: Tongtianyan Grottoes → Ganzhou Museum → Yuwangli Food Street  
🍜 **Foodie Hit List**  
✔️ Gannan Navel Oranges (3kg for ¥10!)  
✔️ Ningdu Meatballs + Ruijin Beef Soup  
✔️ Xinfeng Radish Dumplings + Nankang Steamed Pork in Lotus Leaf  
✔️ Hakka Stuffed Tofu + Three-Cup Chicken  
💡 **Local Tips**  
① Arrive at Ganzhou West HSR Station - rent e-bikes for old town exploration  
② Yugu Pavilion night views are stunning! Light shows every Fri/Sat  
③ Floating Bridge may be removed May-Jun for flood control - check notices  
④ Visit Oct-Nov for orange harvest season with picking experiences  
📣 "Ganzhou has more hidden treasures! Follow me for next week's Longnan Hakka Tulou adventure~"  
✨ **Short Video Script**  
"Underrated Jiangxi ancient city! Spend 2 days wandering Song Dynasty walls, eating authentic Hakka meals for ¥20/person - save this Ganzhou guide now!"  
(298 characters total, highlights Song Dynasty heritage + Hakka cuisine, ideal with drone footage of ancient city panorama)
Post by charlietravel | Jun 4, 2025













