Have you ever visited Jinggangshan Scenic Area? The most must-visit spots
by ShoeFishBallCake
Jul 25, 2025
Embark on a journey of red cultural immersion 🔥, step into Jinggangshan - the cradle of revolution, where breathtaking landscapes intertwine with profound historical significance ✨
🚶♂️ Classic 3-Day Itinerary
Day1:
📍 Ciping Revolutionary Sites: Visit Mao Zedong's former residence, Red Army Hospital and other revolutionary relics to experience the arduous years of revolutionary martyrs (Ciping Town, Jinggangshan City)
📍 Jinggangshan Revolution Museum: Systematically learn about the revolutionary history (Free admission 8:30-17:00)
📍 Tianjie Night Market: Sample local farmhouse cuisine, recommended dishes include red rice and pumpkin soup from Red Army meals (about ¥50 per person)
Day2:
📍 Huangyangjie Pass: Ascend the "Five Well Stronghold" and overlook the sea of clouds from the vantage point described in Mao Zedong's poetry (Best for sunrise before 7am)
📍 Longtan Waterfalls: Five cascading waterfalls creating a "three-thousand-foot silver ribbon" spectacle (Non-slip shoes essential)
📍 Mao Zedong's Former Residence in Dajing: "The First Revolutionary Village" with well-preserved revolutionary artifacts
Day3:
📍 Octagonal Tower: Where Mao Zedong wrote "The Struggle in Jinggang Mountains" (Advance booking required)
📍 Bijia Mountain: Take the cable car to admire the "Ten-Mile Azalea Corridor" (Best in spring)
📍 Jinggangshan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery: Pay tribute to revolutionary martyrs
🍜 Must-Try Foods:
✅ Red rice: Staple food during revolution, now served with farmhouse cured meat
✅ Pumpkin soup: Sweet yet light, carrying revolutionary memories
✅ Jinggangshan smoked bamboo shoots: Local mountain delicacy with unique texture
✅ Red rice wine: Specialty of revolutionary base area, mellow with moderate alcohol
🏡 Accommodation Tips:
① Ciping Town offers most convenience with hotels of all levels
② Experience revolutionary atmosphere at B&Bs converted from Red Army barracks
③ Book 1 week in advance during peak season (May-October)
✨ Practical Tips:
1. Scenic area pass ¥190/person valid for 5 days
2. Bring a jacket even in summer due to temperature differences
3. Wear comfortable sneakers for steep sections
4. Respect revolutionary sites - no loud noises in exhibition areas
Post by ShoeFishBallCake | Jul 25, 2025













