With fewer people than Changsha and cheaper than Wuyuan, how many surprises does this small city hide?
by Emma Simmons Emma:41
Apr 28, 2025
The following is a travel guide to Pingxiang:
Attractions
- Mount Wugong: Known for its alpine meadows, sea of clouds, and sunrise. The Golden Summit is 1918.3m above sea level. You can hike or take a cable car up the mountain.
- Nielong Cave: A karst cave with stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes.
- Anyuan Miners' Movement Memorial Hall: Showcases the glorious history of the Chinese workers' movement.
- Mount Yangqi: The birthplace of the Yangqi sect, one of the seven schools of the five major schools of Buddhism Chan sect, with ancient sites such as Putong Temple.
Food
- Pingxiang Stir-fried Pork: Spicy and appetizing, with tender pork slices.
- Lotus Blood Duck: Reddish in color, spicy and delicious.
- Ai Mi Guo: Made with mugwort, available in sweet and savory flavors.
- Pingxiang Rice Noodles: Smooth and chewy, with a delicious soup.
Accommodation
- Near Mount Wugong Scenic Area: Convenient for climbing the mountain to watch the sunrise and sunset, such as Narada Resort & Spa Wugong Mountain.
- Downtown area: Convenient for transportation and dining, such as Pingxiang Runda International Hotel.
Itinerary
- One-day tour: Climb Mount Wugong in the morning to enjoy the meadow and sea of clouds; go to the city for food in the afternoon after descending the mountain.
- Two-day tour: Day 1: Anyuan Miners' Movement Memorial Hall → Nielong Cave; Day 2: Mount Yangqi → Mount Wugong.
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