Jinggangshan—The Revolutionary Base of China

Jinggangshan One-Day Classic Tour Route and Cost Guide (Per Person Budget 188-500 RMB)

Classic Route Recommendation

Route: Ciping Mao Zedong Former Residence → Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum → Huangyangjie → Longtan Waterfalls → Wuzhifeng

Route Highlights: Combines red culture and natural scenery, suitable for families and history enthusiasts, balancing classic and lesser-known attractions.

Itinerary Details

07:30-09:00 Departure to Jinggangshan

• Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car (about 3 hours from Nanchang to Jinggangshan, 220 km).

• Tip: It is recommended to book vehicles in advance to avoid holiday traffic jams.

09:00-10:00 Ciping Mao Zedong Former Residence

• Attraction: Ciping Mao Zedong Former Residence (free, reservation required), showcasing Mao Zedong’s life traces from 1927-1929, with a focus on the "Red Army Supply Station" exhibit.

• Tip: Red Army uniforms available for rent for photos (30 RMB/set).

10:00-11:30 Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum

• Attraction: Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum (free, closed on Mondays), tells revolutionary history through artifacts and scene restorations; guided tours recommended (50 RMB/group).

• Highlights: Pay attention to the "Zhu-Mao Meeting" sculpture and the "Octagonal Building Lighting" exhibition area.

11:30-13:00 Huangyangjie Battle Site

• Transportation: Scenic area shuttle bus (60 RMB/person, round trip included).

• Attraction: Huangyangjie Outpost (ticket included in combo ticket), visit the stone carving "A single spark can start a prairie fire," and experience the boldness of "After crossing Huangyangjie, no need to fear danger."

• Activity: Optional "Grain Carrying Trail" experience (voluntary, about 1 km).

13:00-14:30 Lunch (Ciping Town)

• Recommended Restaurants:

• Jinggangshan Revolutionary Cuisine Restaurant: Red rice wine (15 RMB/cup), stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork (38 RMB/serving), pumpkin soup (10 RMB/bowl).

• Ciping Farmhouse Cuisine: Smoked bamboo shoots with cured meat (45 RMB/serving), Jinggangshan tofu skin (20 RMB/serving).

• Budget: 40-60 RMB per person.

14:30-16:00 Longtan Waterfall Group

• Transportation: Cable car round trip (70 RMB/person, 50 RMB one way).

• Attraction: Five waterfalls of Longtan (Biyu Pool, Lock Dragon Pool, Pearl Pool, etc.), recommended to walk down (about 1 hour), enjoying waterfalls and primeval forest along the way.

• Tip: Wear non-slip shoes and bring a raincoat (mountain weather is changeable).

16:00-17:30 Wuzhifeng (Shuikou Scenic Area)

• Transportation: Scenic area shuttle bus (included in combo ticket).

• Attraction: Wuzhifeng (featured on the fourth series 100 RMB banknote background), hike the "Rainbow Plank Road" (about 40 minutes), overlooking the entire Jinggangshan.

• Activity: Participate in the "Shout Spring" (10 RMB/time), the louder the shout, the higher the spring water.

17:30-19:00 Return Trip

• Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car back to Nanchang (about 3 hours), or take high-speed train to Ji’an (1 hour, second class seat 60 RMB).

Cost Breakdown (Per Person)

【Table】
Item Description Budget (RMB)
Tickets Jinggangshan Combo Ticket (includes Huangyangjie, Longtan, Wuzhifeng, etc.) 165 + Shuttle Bus 60 + Cable Car 70 = 295 295
Transportation Self-driving fuel/toll 150 + Parking 20 ≈ 170 (Chartered car about 500/day) 170
Meals Breakfast 20 + Lunch 60 + Snacks 10 ≈ 90 90
Others Red Army uniform rental 30 + Guide 50 ≈ 80 80
Total 635

Budget Option:

• Skip cable car (save 70 RMB), walk around Longtan (about 2 hours).

• Choose fast food in Ciping for lunch (save 30 RMB), such as Jinggangshan fried rice noodles (15 RMB/serving).

• Minimum budget: 165 (combo ticket) + 60 (shuttle bus) + 150 (transportation) + 90 (meals) = 465 RMB.

Premium Upgrade:

• Chartered 7-seat business vehicle 800 RMB/day, add Jinggangshan helicopter experience (special price for two 1200 RMB).

• Dinner at Jinggangshan Red Army Banquet (150 RMB per person), including red rice wine, bamboo tube rice, smoked bamboo shoots with cured meat.

• Accommodation at Jinggangshan Ciping Tianjie Hotel (588 RMB/night), with panoramic balcony of Jinggangshan. Total budget can reach 1500 RMB.

Seasonal Recommendations

• March-May: Longtan Waterfalls have abundant water, Wuzhifeng often shrouded in mist, recommend entering the park at 8 AM to avoid crowds.

• June-August: Cool off at Huangyangjie, rafting at Shuikou Scenic Area (120 RMB/person), recommended night live show "Jinggangshan" (198 RMB/person).

• September-November: Wuzhifeng red leaves, Ciping Town ginkgo avenue, great for photography.

• December-February: Huangyangjie snow scenery, Jinggangshan hot springs (98 RMB/person), experience Shaanbei New Year customs.

Tips: Jinggangshan combo tickets must be purchased online in advance; Huangyangjie is at high altitude, bring windproof jacket; Longtan trails are slippery, wear non-slip shoes; Red Army uniform rental can be bargained down to 20 RMB/set.