May Holiday Family Travel Gem: A Must-Visit Destination
by ErikHaugland
Apr 5, 2025
❤️Wuyuan Travel Guide: Discover China's Most Beautiful Countryside
✅Introduction
Located in northeastern Jiangxi Province, Wuyuan is known as "China's Most Beautiful Countryside." It's famous for its Hui-style architecture, rapeseed flower fields, ancient villages, and pastoral landscapes.
Beautiful in all seasons, it features golden rapeseed flowers in spring and fiery autumn leaves, making it a paradise for photographers and cultural travelers.
📅Best Time to Visit
- Mid-March to early April: Peak season for rapeseed flowers, especially in Jiangling and Huangling areas.
- September to November: Perfect weather, featuring autumn harvest activities (Huangling) and red leaves (Shicheng, Changxi).
- Other seasons: Summer for cooling off (Wolong Valley, Wulong River rafting), winter for snow-covered Hui architecture.
✈️Transportation
1. Getting to Wuyuan
- 🚄High-speed rail: Wuyuan Station (Hefu High-speed Railway) with direct trains from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hefei, and Fuzhou.
- ✈️Air: Nearest airports are Jingdezhen Luojia Airport or Huangshan Tunxi Airport, then transfer by high-speed rail/bus.
- 🚘Driving: Convenient for nearby provinces, ideal as attractions are spread out.
🚘2. Local Transportation
- Private/shared car: Flexible for groups (CNY 300-500💵/day).
- Scenic area buses: Available between major attractions but limited schedules.
- E-bikes/bicycles: Good for short distances (like Sixi Yancun, Moon Bay).
💥Must-Visit Attractions
✅1. Huangling (Wuyuan's Icon)
- Features: Autumn harvest culture, terraced fields, cliff-side ancient village.
- Best season: Spring and autumn (March-April for flowers, September-November for harvest).
- Duration: 3-4 hours, overnight stay recommended for night views.
✅2. Jiangling (One of China's Four Great Rapeseed Flower Seas)
- Features: Vast terraced rapeseed fields, sunrise over sea of clouds.
- Best season: Late March to early April.
- Duration: 2-3 hours, best in early morning.
✅3. Likeng (Venice of Wuyuan)
- Features: Hui architecture, waterways, photogenic but touristy.
- Duration: 1-2 hours.
✅4. Sixi Yancun (Scholar-Merchant Ancient Village)
- Features: Ming-Qing architecture, "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" filming location.
- Duration: 1-2 hours.
✅5. Shicheng (Autumn Leaf Paradise)
- Features: Morning mist + red leaves + Hui architecture, photographer's dream.
- Best season: Mid to late November.
- Duration: Best in early morning, nearby accommodation recommended.
✅6. Moon Bay (Ink Painting-like River Bend)
- Features: Crescent-shaped river bend, great for aerial photos and bamboo rafting.
- Duration: About 1 hour.
✅7. Wolong Valley (Natural Oxygen Bar)
- Features: Waterfalls, streams, forests, perfect for summer hiking.
- Duration: 2-3 hours.
❤️Recommended Routes
❤️1. One-Day Tour (For Time-Limited Visitors)
- Route: Huangling (morning) → Jiangling/Likeng (afternoon) → Moon Bay (evening).
2. Two-Day Tour (Classic Route)
- ✅Day 1: Huangling → Jiangling → Xiaoqi/Likeng.
- ✅Day 2: Sixi Yancun → Rainbow Bridge → Wolong Valley/Yantian Ancient Camphor.
3. Three-Day Tour (In-Depth Experience)
- ✅Day 1: Huangling (stay in Huangling or Xiaoqi).
- ✅Day 2: Jiangling → Qingyuan Ancient Village → Moon Bay.
- ✅Day 3: Shicheng (autumn) or Wulong River rafting (summer).
🥗Local Delicacies
1. Pocket Red Carp: Wuyuan specialty with tender fish.
2. Stewed Tofu: Traditional Huizhou dish with smooth texture.
3. Qingming Rice Cake: Seasonal snack before Qingming Festival, both sweet and savory versions.
4. Steam Cake: Steamed rice cake, sweet and soft.
5. Farm-style Chicken/Cured Meat: Authentic countryside flavors.
🏨Accommodation Recommendations
- In Huangling: Autumn Harvest Homestay (scenic views from rooms).
- Wuyuan County: Convenient for transit (e.g., Wuyuan International Hotel).
- Ancient Village Homestays: Converted Hui-style houses in Sixi Yancun, Likeng.
💥Travel Tips
1. Tickets: Consider Wuyuan tourist pass (CNY 180💵/5 days, includes 12 attractions), Huangling requires separate ticket (CNY 145).
2. Photography: Best light in early morning and evening, arrive early for Jiangling and Shicheng.
3. Avoid Crowds: Peak seasons (March-April, National Day) are crowded, visit during off-peak or early morning.
4. Clothing: Light jacket in spring, prepare for temperature changes in autumn, warm clothing in winter.
💥Summary
Wuyuan is beautiful year-round, from spring rapeseed flowers to autumn leaves and timeless Hui villages.
A 2-3 day in-depth tour is recommended to fully experience its charm!
Have a great trip! 🌼🏡
Post by ErikHaugland | Apr 5, 2025













