Poyang Lake Grassland Horse Riding Experience

Poyang Lake 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB)

1. Itinerary

Day 1:

Morning:

Take a high-speed train or bullet train from your departure location to Jiujiang Station (ticket price varies depending on departure location, booking in advance is recommended, budget about 300-500 RMB/person).
After arriving at Jiujiang Station, take a taxi or bus to Jiujiang Bus Station (taxi about 20 RMB, bus about 2 RMB/person).
At Jiujiang Bus Station, take a shuttle bus to Poyang County (ticket about 50 RMB/person, about 2 hours travel time).

Noon:

After arriving in Poyang County, check into a hotel (recommended Poyang Lake Hotel or Poyang Lake Holiday Hotel, price about 300-400 RMB/night).
Taste local specialties near the hotel, such as Poyang Lake silver fish and stir-fried bacon with amaranth (about 50 RMB per person).

Afternoon:

Go to Poyang Lake National Wetland Park (entrance fee about 100 RMB/person, including boat tour).
Take a boat tour of Poyang Lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and watch migratory birds (depending on the season).
Visit the science popularization center in the wetland park to learn about the ecological environment of Poyang Lake.

Evening:

Return to the hotel to rest, or stroll around the county town and try local snacks (about 30 RMB per person).

Day 2:

Morning:

Go to Poyang Lake Grassland Scenic Area (entrance fee about 80 RMB/person).
Experience the grassland scenery, horse riding, archery, and other activities (self-paid, optional based on personal interest).

Noon:

Have lunch in the scenic area or return to the county town (about 50 RMB per person).

Afternoon:

Visit Poyang Lake fishing village to experience fishermen’s life and taste fresh lake seafood (about 100 RMB per person).
Buy some local specialties, such as Poyang Lake silver fish and dried shrimp (budget about 100 RMB).

Evening:

Return to Jiujiang city and take a high-speed train or bullet train back (ticket about 300-500 RMB/person).

2. Budget Details

Transportation: about 700-1000 RMB/person (depending on departure location)
Accommodation: about 300-400 RMB/night
Meals: about 230 RMB/person
Entrance fees: about 180 RMB/person
Others: about 100 RMB/person (specialties, souvenirs, etc.)

Total: about 1500-2000 RMB/person

3. Travel Tips

Best travel time: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November), pleasant climate, suitable for bird watching.
Precautions:

Poyang Lake has vast waters, please pay attention to safety and do not enter the water without permission.
Protect the environment, do not litter.
Respect local customs and traditions.

Other suggestions:

You can book hotels and tickets online in advance to enjoy discounts.
If time permits, you can extend your trip to visit nearby attractions such as Lushan Mountain and Jingdezhen.

4. Optional Itinerary

Wucheng Waterway: If you have enough time, you can visit Wucheng Waterway to experience the charm of the "most beautiful waterway in China" (self-driving or chartered car required).
Shizhong Mountain: Located in Hukou County, it offers a spectacular view overlooking the confluence of Poyang Lake and the Yangtze River.

5. Summary

The above itinerary and budget are for reference only. You can adjust according to your actual situation. We hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Poyang Lake!