Longnan, Ganzhou, a perfect hidden gem for family trips!

Discover a treasure spot ideal for family-oriented niche travel — Longnan, Ganzhou!

✅ World Capital of Walled Hakka Villages: 376 Hakka walled villages carrying rich historical and cultural heritage, great for educating kids.
✅ Off-the-beaten-path and Free: Almost all walled villages have free admission, not crowded even during holidays, enjoy a relaxed family time.
✅ Ecological Wonderland: Over 85% forest coverage, like a paradise on earth, embrace nature with your children.

📍 This is Longnan, Ganzhou

👉 Travel Guide
🏯 Explore the Walled Villages — Journey through a century-old Hakka epic
1️⃣ Guanxi Walled Village
Guanxi Xinwei: The world’s largest square walled village, 282 rooms forming a “national” character maze, exquisite wood carvings and paintings, as if stepping into an ancient mysterious world.
Walled Village “Dream Team”: Eight walled villages including Xichangwei and Tianxinwei, each with unique styles, see Hakka architectural art all at once, broaden your children’s horizons.
Tip: Tickets 60 RMB (half price on holidays), enter before 4 PM to avoid rush before closing.
2️⃣ Selected Free Walled Villages (Authentic and Uncommercialized):
Yanyiwei: The tallest existing walled village (4 floors), decorated with red lanterns and couplets, chance to see villagers’ dragon dance, very festive atmosphere.
Wushiwai: 400 years old with a “square front, round back” layout, lifelike lion and elephant sculptures on the roof, sure to captivate kids.
Longguangwei: The only granite walled village, former base of guerrilla fighters during the war, tell your kids about that passionate history.
3️⃣ Yuzaitan Walled Village (Hakka Wine Fortress)
Free to visit, once stored thousands of jin of wine, taste authentic Hakka rice wine, experience unique wine culture, let kids learn about different folk customs.
4️⃣⛰️ Natural Scenery — Danxia Secret Realm and Forest Oxygen Bar

Nanwudang: Danxia landform with 99 peaks towering, 219-meter glass plank road, U-shaped glass viewing platform: the largest cliff-viewing platform in Ganzhou and Guangdong, clouds within reach, challenge yourself with your kids.
Jiulianshan Primeval Forest: Free! Subtropical primeval forest, hike to explore rare plants and animals, start a natural science journey.

🤤 Food
Must-try Hakka dishes: Braised pork with preserved vegetables, stuffed tofu, salt-baked chicken, delicious and nutritious.
Snack recommendations: Lei tea, Huangyuan rice cake, Aimi cake, unique flavors that will make kids love the local food.

➡️ Suggested Itinerary (2 - 3 days)
Day 1 Walled Village Culture Line: Guanxi Walled Village Scenic Area (3h) → Yanyiwei (free, 1h) → Wushiwai (free, 1h) → Stay at Shuangziwei Homestay
Day 2 Nature Adventure Line: Longguangwei → Nanwudang Mountain (4h) → Jiulianshan Forest Hiking (2h)

🚘 Best by self-driving (scattered attractions)
🚄 Take high-speed rail to “Longnan East Station,” transfer to bus 205/22 to Guanxi Walled Village
⚠️ Courtesy Reminder: Most walled villages are national protected cultural relics, please do not touch or carve, protect cultural heritage.