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
🗺️ Pingxiang 3-Day Tour | Classic Combo of Wugong Mountain Sea of Clouds and Anyuan Red History・Suitable for All Groups
🌅 Day 1: Grassland in the Clouds · Summit of Wugong Mountain
📍 Wugong Mountain (5A)
Core Highlights: "Grassland in the Clouds" with tens of thousands of acres of meadows, sunrise sea of clouds like a fairyland, hiking to breathe fresh air and cleanse lungs. Elderly can take the cable car (65 RMB up, 50 RMB down) to Zhong'an, then take a sightseeing bus to the summit for an easy panoramic view of the peaks.
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30
💰 Ticket: 70 RMB (free for 60+ years old, free for children under 1.2 meters)
📸 Photo Spot: Summit viewing platform (when the sea of clouds surges, standing at the edge feels like stepping into a fairyland)
🍖 Lunch: Mountain inn’s stir-fried rice noodles with cured meat (25 RMB per person), recommended to bring self-heating rice packs just in case
💡 Tips: It’s windy on the summit, bring a light jacket even in summer; for elderly and children, it’s recommended to stay at the summit inn (400-600 RMB/night) for easy sunrise viewing
🔴 Day 2: Red Memories · Anyuan Exploration
📍 Anyuan Road Miner’s Movement Memorial Hall (4A)
Core Highlights: The cradle of China’s workers’ movement, with real-life restored mine tunnels, historical photos, and artifacts. Great for kids to learn revolutionary history; elderly can rest and listen to explanations in the rest area.
🕙 Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays)
💰 Cost: Free
📸 Photo Spot: In front of the memorial hall’s main gate sculpture (“Pioneers” group sculpture framed with red buildings)
📍 Anyuan Ancient Town
Core Highlights: Preserved late Qing and early Republican architecture, stone-paved roads, old shops, try the "Anyuan Three Treasures" (cured meat, fermented tofu, rice wine).
🍜 Dinner: Lotus Blood Duck at an old town restaurant (50 RMB per person, mildly spicy and suitable for most), Ai Mi Guo (3 RMB each, with mugwort fragrance)
💡 Tips: The memorial hall offers free guided tours (10:00/14:00), highly recommended to join
🏞️ Day 3: Cave Wonders · Exploring Nielong Cave
📍 Nielong Cave (4A)
Core Highlights: "Underground Art Gallery," with stalactites in various shapes, the "Heavenly Waterfall" is a spectacular sight. The cave maintains a constant 18°C, perfect for summer cooling and magical exploration.
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00
💰 Ticket: 68 RMB (half price for elderly and children)
📸 Photo Spot: Waterfall Hall (under lighting, the waterfall and stalactites reflect like a crystal palace)
💡 Tips: The cave path is gentle and suitable for the whole family; bring a flashlight to illuminate dark spots for more stunning photos
✨ Pingxiang Survival Guide
1️⃣ Transportation: Taxi starting fare in the city is 6 RMB. Wugong Mountain is 1 hour from the city; it’s recommended to charter a car (200 RMB/day) or take the tourist shuttle (20 RMB/person). Anyuan attractions are accessible by bus; Nielong Cave requires a taxi (about 30 RMB).
2️⃣ Clothing: Wugong Mountain has a big temperature difference between day and night; bring a jacket in spring and autumn, and sun protection clothing in summer; wear thin long sleeves in Nielong Cave (to prevent chill).
3️⃣ Prohibitions: No open flames on Wugong Mountain meadows; do not touch stalactites in Nielong Cave (it affects growth); keep quiet inside the memorial hall.
4️⃣ Accommodation: Choose near Qiushou Square in the city (e.g., Grand Skylight International Hotel, 300-500 RMB/night, close to shopping areas) for convenient dining and shopping.
🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs
① Wugong Mountain Cloud Mist Tea (60 RMB/box)
② Vacuum-packed Lotus Blood Duck (45 RMB/bag)
③ Anyuan Ham (50 RMB/jin)
④ Nielong Cave Cultural Crystal Ornaments (35 RMB each)
Ending Interaction
Pingxiang’s sea of clouds "walks," red stories "speak," and the cave hides a "crystal waterfall." If you come, would you most want to take your family to climb Wugong Mountain to chase the sea of clouds, or go to Anyuan to listen to echoes of history?
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