Wuyuan in "National Geographic" is simply a paradise on earth!

During the off-season in May and June, Wuyuan is an earthly utopia, hailed by "National Geographic" as China's most beautiful countryside.
While Suzhou and Hangzhou are lovely in their season, Jiangxi is the true essence of southern China.

📍Address: Wuyuan Scenic Area

🗓Itinerary: 2-hour high-speed train from Hangzhou to Wuyuan

🚉Transport Tips: Rent a car directly after arriving at Wuyuan Station by high-speed rail.

**Day 1**: Wuyuan Station → Wolong Valley → Zhu'antang Umbrella Factory → Siyan Village
**Day 2**: Zhang Village → Jinzhai Tea Plantation → Chaguan Village → Three-Eyed Bridge → Shangtan Village → Wuyuan Station

[One] **Wolong Valley**
Dubbed "Little Jiuzhaigou of Wuyuan," this valley is filled with cascading waterfalls, making it a perfect summer retreat for hiking, breathing fresh air, and playing in the water.

[Two] **Zhu'antang Umbrella Factory**
Beyond its stunning landscapes, Wuyuan is home to the intangible cultural heritage of handmade oil-paper umbrellas. The factory is set up with various lighting and photo scenes, ideal for capturing artistic shots.

[Three] **Siyan Yan Village**
Known as the "First Village of Confucian Merchants" and a filming location for "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio," this village features Ming and Qing dynasty architecture with white walls, black tiles, and iconic Huizhou-style gables.

[Four] **Zhang Village**
Visiting in the rain, with mist-shrouded distant mountains, felt like stepping into an ink-wash painting of southern China. Drifting on a bamboo raft along the river, I soaked in the serene beauty of the green hills and clear waters.

[Five] **Jinzhai Tea Plantation**
This pristine high-mountain tea plantation, with its white walls and black tiles set against Huizhou-style buildings, feels like driving into a scene from a Hayao Miyazaki anime.

[Six] **Chaguan**
The ancient bridge here offers a classic photo op with an old man leading an ox. Even on weekends, it's rarely crowded. The Tang dynasty-style houses add to the village's rich cultural atmosphere.

[Seven] **Three-Eyed Bridge**
My favorite spot on this trip! After winding through mountain paths, a vast grassland suddenly opens up, like a real-life "Peach Blossom Spring." The century-old stone bridge is submerged during the rainy season.

[Eight] **Shangtan Village**
A filming location for the movie "I Am Not Madame Bovary," this hidden gem is marked by a thousand-year-old camphor tree at the village entrance, telling tales of its history. The tree is breathtaking in both sun and rain.

📝Tips:
[One] Highly recommend staying overnight—the sunrise and morning mist in many spots are magical.
[Two] Renting a car is ideal, as the villages are somewhat spread out, making self-driving super convenient!