Weekend Escape Plan|Jiangshan, an Underrated Destination in the Northern Low Valley
by LILLIAN LITTLE
Sep 17, 2025
Tired of the city's hustle and bustle and looking for a less crowded place to relax? You definitely can't miss Quzhou Jiangshan! This seriously underrated hidden gem city is full of surprises.
🚗 Transportation Guide
- High-speed rail: Direct to Jiangshan Station, taxi or bus from the station to attractions.
- Self-driving: Navigate from nearby cities, enjoy scenic views along the way.
🌈 Must-Visit Attractions
- Jianglang Mountain: A World Natural Heritage site, famous for the extraordinary "Three Cliffs" and "One Line Sky," visited three times by Xu Xiake.
- Nianbadu Ancient Town: Located at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, featuring Ming and Qing architecture, 13 dialects, and a live-action Monopoly game.
- Qingyang Village: A thousand-year-old farming and study village with white walls and black tiles reflecting in lotus ponds, exploring the Mao family culture.
- Fugai Mountain: A giant rock cave park where you can "see three provinces at a glance," perfect for adventure.
- Xianxia Pass: An ancient pass with a thousand-year-old trail through bamboo forests, showcasing steepness and historical atmosphere.
🍱 Specialty Foods
- Signature dishes: Wanyao Reservoir big fish head, Jianglang medicinal winter white goose, Qingyang Mao family braised pork.
- Snacks: Bookish Wang family Dacheng noodles, Border Town ancient town gongluo cake, Jiangshan salted vegetable fresh meat zongzi.
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations
- Luxury: Jiangshan Jinling Hotel (river view), Junlan Jiangshan International Resort Hotel (garden enjoyment).
- Boutique homestays: Huazhu Luxury Xuanjingge (with pool and lawn), Feiniaoji X Zao Xue Jiayin (at the foot of Jianglang Mountain), Xipo Jiangshan (surrounded by terraced fields).
Take advantage of the weekend to escape the city's chaos, come to Jiangshan for a peaceful and fulfilling trip, and encounter a different kind of beauty!
Post by LILLIAN LITTLE | Sep 17, 2025












