Wuyuan Ancient Town Travel Guide

Wuyuan Ancient Town · 3-Day, 2-Night In-depth Travel Guide is here!
Covering all your needs for dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment ✨

📍 Where is Wuyuan?
Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
High-speed rail direct to ➡️ "China's Most Beautiful Village" 🚄

🌈 Best Season:
🌸 Mid-March to Early April: Golden rapeseed flower fields
🍁 Late September to November: Fiery red "shaiqiu" (sun-drying harvest) scenery
(Remember to set your alarm to grab tickets‼️)

🚗 Transportation Guide:
• High-speed rail: Shanghai/Hangzhou/Hefei → Wuyuan Station (2.5h)
• Scenic area shuttle: Huangling shuttle bus 19 RMB/person 🚌
• Local travel: Renting a car is recommended for saving time

✨ 3-Day, 2-Night Essential Itinerary ✨
Day1️⃣ Huangling Shaiqiu Tour
☀️ Morning: Huangling Scenic Area
🎫 145 RMB (includes cable car)
🌟 Must-visit spots:
✔️ Shaiqiu Platform (108 great photo spots!)
✔️ Leixin Bridge (400-meter suspended thrilling experience)
✔️ Tianjie Ancient Alley (Must-photograph Huizhou-style architecture)
🌙 Afternoon: Moon Bay Rafting
🆓 Free attraction! Bamboo raft photos are absolutely stunning
🌙 Accommodation: Huangling characteristic B&B with window views

Day2️⃣ Ink-wash Huizhou Tour
🌫 Early morning: Shicheng Morning Mist
📸 A must-visit spot for experienced photographers!
🎫 80 RMB (entry before 6 AM)
🌞 Daytime:
✔️ Sixi Yan Village (Filming location for "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio")
✔️ Rainbow Bridge (Song Dynasty covered bridge over water)
🏠 Overnight stay: Recommended Qinhua Town characteristic inn

Day3️⃣ In-depth Cultural Tour
🎋 Morning:
Likeng (Small bridges, flowing water, and traditional homes)
or Jiangwan (Zhu Xi's hometown)
🍚 Noon: Enjoy local dishes and head back beautifully

🍜 Must-Eat Food List:
Top1⃣️ Steamed Red Carp with Minced Pork
📍 Laozhai Restaurant (inside Huangling Scenic Area)
💰 Average 80 RMB per person | Auspicious and delicious, double benefits

Top2⃣️ Hu Tofu (Mashed Tofu)
📍 Wengong Restaurant (county seat)
A perfect dish with rice! Eating three bowls is not a dream

Top3⃣️ Qigao (Steamed Rice Cake)
📍 Jiangwan Scenic Area Entrance
Rich rice aroma 🌶️ Perfect with chili sauce

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations:
💎 High-end Choice: Huangling Shaiqiu Meisu (B&B)
💰 1000+ RMB/night | Renovated ancient house, very atmospheric

🏮 Characteristic B&B: Sixi Yan Village Riverside Inn
💰 300-600 RMB | Open the window to an ink-wash painting

🛏️ Best Value: County Seat Boutique Hotel
💰 200-300 RMB | Super convenient transportation

📸 Photography Check-in Guide:
Best Spot ｜ Best Time
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Huangling Shaiqiu ｜ Before 6 AM
Shicheng Morning Mist ｜ At sunrise in autumn
Moon Bay ｜ At sunset
Sixi Yan Village ｜ In the early morning mist

💡 Tips:
1. Wear non-slip shoes! Many stone slab paths in ancient villages
2. Avoid holidays to escape crowds
3. Renting a car saves time (approx. 300 RMB/day)
4. Plan your itinerary before buying a joint ticket

Come and experience the same artistic journey!