Just returned from Jiujiang, sharing some honest truths

Friends! I've discovered a hidden gem city embraced by the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake 🌿
Jiujiang has both the vibrant atmosphere of a thousand-year-old city and the soul of "Kuanglu's magnificent" mountains and waters
Follow this guide to unlock a healing journey of "half lakes and half mountains" ~

🌟【Old City Vibes: A Thousand Years by Xuanyang Tower】

Start your morning with a bowl of "clear soup cake" 🍲
The aroma already wafts from the time-honored "Four Sisters Radish Pancake" on Dazhong Road's arcade street
Freshly fried radish pancakes are crispy outside and tender inside, dipped in local spicy sauce - absolutely amazing! 😋

✅Must-visit spots:
▪️"Xuanyang Tower" - climb up for Yangtze River views! Ancient-style pavilions with "Water Margin" murals, watching the sunset turn the river red is breathtaking 🌇
▪️"Gantang Lake" - rent a boat to feed koi fish 🚣‍♀️ Gently floating boats for 30 yuan/hour, the Smoke and Water Pavilion in the middle is perfect for traditional-style photos~
▪️"Yu Liang South Road" - night tour of Lantern Street! Explore the old concession area, taste sugar art, and experience the romance of "Nine Branches of Xuanyang County, clearly like a painting"

💡Tips: Visit "Dock Four Market" at 9am! Freshly steamed Aimi Guo (mugwort rice balls) for 2 yuan each, with deliciously fragrant peanut and sesame filling~

🌿【West Sea Secret Realm: Claiming an Entire Lake of Emerald Waves】

Drive 1 hour to "Lushan West Sea" 🚗
Recommended activities:
❶ "West Sea Star Glass Tower" - climb to the 40-meter high summit! Overlook thousands of islands, a "cloud romance" challenge even for those afraid of heights 🌌
❷ "Flower Valley" - take a boat to find flower seas! Tulips in April, pink muhly grass in October, every casual photo is wallpaper-worthy 🌸
❸ "Kayaking adventure" to uninhabited islands! Rent a boat for 80 yuan/hour, see fish swimming in the crystal-clear water, maximum healing vibes~

🍽️Must-try foods:
▪️"Clay pot fish head" with milk-white broth! Tender fish meat without any fishy taste, paired with a bowl of mustard greens rice - so delicious you'll stamp your feet~
▪️"Xiushui Whistle" with mushroom filling wrapped in glutinous rice skin! Steamed to chewy perfection, freshly wrapped and steamed by local aunties~

🍜【Jiujiang Flavors: The Spicy and Satisfying Code of Jiangxi Cuisine】

Local restaurant must-order list 👇
🌶️"Old Jiujiang Three-Cup Chicken": Fragrant tender chicken with a wine aroma, moderately spicy - you'll eat three bowls of rice!
🌶️"Stir-fried Peppers with Pork": Jiujiang's version of the "national side dish"! Crisp and tender local peppers, flavorful meat that's not dry~
❄️"Tofu Pudding Ice Jelly": Unnamed stall near Third Middle School! Brown sugar + lotus seeds + hawthorn, the ultimate spice-relief solution~

💡Souvenir recommendation: "Jiujiang Tea Cake" with flaky pastry wrapped around osmanthus filling, conveniently available at Liansheng Supermarket~

🏞️【Forest Oxygen Bar: Slow Time in Academies and Canyons】

▪️"White Deer Cave Academy" to explore cultural heritage 🌿
One of China's four great academies! Read the "Three Character Classic" stone tablets under ancient trees, let children experience the atmosphere of "farming and studying as family traditions"~
▪️"Donglin Grand Canyon" hiking for fresh air 🌲
Follow the Longxi trail to see layered waterfalls, enjoy a 2-yuan old Lushan popsicle by the Woyun Waterfall at the end point - all summer heat vanishes~

🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】

✅City river view rooms: "Xinhua Jianguo Hotel," watch Yangtze River sunsets from bed, 5-minute walk to Xuanyang Tower~
✅West Sea lakeside villas: "Hilton Curio Collection," open your window to thousand-island views, first choice for families with children~

📝【Practical Tips】

🚄Transportation: Take high-speed rail to "Jiujiang Station," 10 yuan taxi to downtown, self-driving recommended for West Sea
👟Outfits: Canvas shoes for the old town, non-slip shoes for mountain areas, sun hats for summer~
⚠️Note: Weekend boat tours at West Sea require early queuing, recommended to bring your own snacks~