Shangrao will punish anyone who doesn't plan ahead

🚆 Transportation Guide:

🚉 High-speed Rail

◦ Shangrao Station: Main hub, towards Gexian Village/Sanqing Mountain/Poyang Lake

◦ Wuyuan Station: Focused on the Wuyuan area (Huangling, Wunvzhou), take Tourist Bus Route 520 directly to the scenic area after exiting the high-speed rail station

◦ Night arrivals: Difficult to get a taxi after 10 PM at Wuyuan Station, it is recommended to book a car in advance (Didi is faster than taxis)

🌟 Scenic Spot Shuttle

Wuyuan Station ➡️ Wunvzhou ➡️ Huangling ➡️ Shangrao Station ➡️ Gexian Village Shuttle ➡️ Sanqing Mountain Carpool ➡️ Shangrao Station ➡️ Wangxiangu Taxi ➡️ Poyang Lake Car Rental

🔖 Gexian Village Shuttle: Departs from Shangrao Station East Square at 9:00/14:00, 💰25 RMB/person (return trip latest at 17:30)

🔖 Sanqing Mountain Carpool: Carpool point at Shangrao Station exit, 💰50 RMB/person (look for blue license plate official cars)

🏡 Accommodation:

🏡 Wunvzhou Night Tour Convenience · Immersive Tang-style Night Scene No Dream Boutique Hotel (Waterfront Room) away from the bar street (noisy late at night)

🏡 Huangling Early Morning Exclusive Autumn Drying Scene Beautiful Stay (inside scenic area) Cable car out of service, no access after closure!

🏡 Wangxiangu Cliffside Homestay Night View Fairy Stay · View Lan Peak, book 30 days in advance during peak season

🏡 Sanqing Mountain Sunrise and Sea of Clouds Goddess Hotel (near Eastern Goddess) Supplies are expensive on the mountain, bring your own snacks

💡 Insider Tip: Book the "Tianjie Room" at Huangling Autumn Drying Beautiful Stay, window opens directly to the drying scene; stay in the Yanpu Street area at Wangxiangu to avoid climbing

📸 Scenic Spot Walking Guide (priority order)

【TOP1】Wuyuan Huangling · Autumn Color Ceiling

✓ Efficient route: Huaxi Water Street (morning mist) → Drying Workshop (9:00 autumn drying) → Wuguitang Viewing Platform → Tianjie Restaurant lunch → Terraced Field Cable Car → Red Cedar Forest

✓ In-depth play:

• Autumn drying scenes exist year-round, but chili/corn colors are most vivid in October-November

• Travel groups leave after 16:00, shoot sunset autumn drying + dragon dance lantern show (every Friday/Saturday 19:00)

🚌 Transport: Wuyuan Station → Scenic Area Bus (💰20 RMB/person · 30 minutes)｜⏰ 8:00-20:00｜🎫 140 RMB

【TOP2】Wangxiangu · Cliffside Immortal World

✓ Night tour route:

Baige Bridge (blue hour) → Yanpu Street (lanterns lit) → Lanyue Bridge (overhead panoramic shot) → Cliff area (21:00 drone show)

✓ Peak avoidance tips:

• Enter park after 15:00 and tour in reverse: climb cliff area first → arrive at Lanyue Bridge before sunset

• Dinner at Yangjia Restaurant (more affordable than snack street)

🚖 Transport: Taxi from Shangrao Station 💰120 RMB (book driver for return)｜⏰ 8:30-22:00｜🎫 100 RMB

【TOP3】Wunvzhou · Tang-style Sleepless City

✓ Must-see shows:

• "Meet Wuyuan" live show (20:00 · Baoyu Tower)

• Iron Flower + Fireworks Show (21:35 · Wuxian Lake, extra show on Saturdays)

✓ Hidden photo spots:

Rooftop of Jinge Hotel for water pavilion reflection | use telephoto lens for fireworks close-ups

🚌 Transport: Take Route 520 from Wuyuan Station｜⏰ 9:00-22:00｜🎫 110 RMB

【Nature Lovers】Sanqing Mountain + Poyang Lake

⛰️ Sanqing Mountain Simplified Route:

Jinsha Cable Car → Giant Python Emerging → Penguin Offering Peach → Eastern Goddess → Azalea Valley (May flower sea) → One Line Sky → Return

⚠️ Notes:

• West Coast plank road under maintenance (from June 2025)｜Cable car may stop during rain

• Mountain meals are expensive, bring energy bars

🌊 Poyang Lake Birdwatching Season:

• November to March: White Cranes/Swan gathering｜June to August: Grass Sea Oasis

• Navigate to "Baishazhou Wetland" for better photos than main scenic area

🚗 Transport: Sanqing Mountain carpool 💰60 RMB/person｜Poyang Lake recommended to rent a car

⚠️ Precautions:

1️⃣ Ticket traps:

◦ Huangling/Wunvzhou buy tickets online 1 day in advance to save 20 RMB

◦ Gexian Village night tour ticket after 17:30 💰60 RMB (cheaper than full-day ticket)

2️⃣ Photography secrets:

◦ Wangxiangu 80% chance of morning mist the day after rain

◦ Sanqing Mountain sunrise stay on the mountain, occupy spot by 5:30 am