Jiangxi's Hidden Gem for Stunning Photos! Ultimate Guide to Guifeng Scenic Area
by Leo345~Wilson
Sep 30, 2025
Who says Jiangxi only has Lushan and Wuyuan?!
The lesser-known yet incredibly photogenic Yiyang Guifeng Scenic Area⛰️ is truly amazing‼️
A double crown certified Danxia landform as a World Natural Heritage site and Geopark
Few people, beautiful scenery, easy hiking, and fantastic photo opportunities
Bamboo raft lake tours, The Wizard of Oz-like green wilderness, night light shows…
A seriously underrated treasure travel destination 🥰
If you haven’t been, plan it for the National Day holiday!
🗺【Itinerary】
✅ 2 days 1 night plan:
Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon ➠ Check in at Xiaolu Xianju ➠ Walk the Xiake Trail ➠ Watch the night show in the evening
Day 2: Hike Guifeng via the "Xiake Trail" (8km, 3.5h): Welcoming Tortoise ➠ Century-old Path ➠ Green Wilderness ➠ Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers ➠ General’s Tower ➠ Hero Slope ➠ Crape Myrtle Garden ➠ Guifeng Lake (easy walk + full photo coverage)
📸【Must-Visit Spots】
1️⃣ Green Wilderness 🌿
A magical photo spot at the entrance of the Xiake Trail! Timed mist sprays + sunlight creating a Tyndall effect, perfect for shooting forest-style photos in light-colored long dresses! Best to visit in the afternoon for optimal lighting~
2️⃣ Guifeng Lake 🚣
The lake is emerald green like jade! On the way back, you can take a boat tour or a bamboo raft ride that feels like traveling to Guilin, with turtles playing in the water and strange peaks reflected—every snap looks like a landscape painting~
3️⃣ Hero Slope & General’s Tower ⛰
Almost vertical Danxia stairs, stunning aerial shots! The General’s Tower offers a wide view overlooking the entire peak forest~
4️⃣ Golden Bell Peak
The highest point of Guifeng, overlooking Guifeng Lake. A fun spot to take photos on a rocking horse
5️⃣ Night Show 🌙
Iron flower forging + fire pot + live mountain and water scenes + 3D cliff light effects + holographic projection, showcasing Yiyang’s thousand-year culture with full impact!
(7:30 PM Intangible Cultural Heritage iron flower and fire pot performance; 8:00 PM live mountain and water real-scene show)
Guifeng is truly worth visiting!! Less crowded, beautiful scenery, fun and photogenic
Jiangxi’s hidden king of mountains and waters is here! Ladies, hurry up and go during the holiday!! 💨
Post by Leo345~Wilson | Sep 30, 2025












