I spent three days in Yongxiu, and my spending habits completely collapsed

Yongxiu, hidden in the northern part of Jiujiang, is a treasure town by Poyang Lake! In October, the weather here is crisp and clear, the lake water is deep blue, the mountains are colorful, and you can even encounter the wonder of the "most beautiful water highway"～It's perfect to spend three leisurely days eating, sightseeing, and taking photos. This guide helps you enjoy Yongxiu worry-free!

🌟【Must-Visit Checklist】
Wucheng Ancient Town
Highlights: A thousand-year-old commercial port, water highway (dreamy to drive over when water levels are high in summer), Wanghu Pavilion overlooking the confluence of Gan River and Xiu River.
How to enjoy: Take photos of the water highway reflections early in the morning, stroll and eat lake delicacies on Paigong Alley old street in the afternoon, and watch the sunset at Wanghu Pavilion in the evening! Free admission, but internal exhibition halls require tickets.
Yunju Mountain
Tickets: 60 RMB (includes Zhenru Zen Temple + Hundred Flowers Valley), a natural oxygen bar + a Zen secret realm.
How to enjoy: Hike through Hundred Flowers Valley to see waterfalls, listen to the bell at Zhenru Zen Temple, and try the vegetarian dish "Yunju Miao Shan."
Longyuan Gorge
Highlights: "Oriental Amazon" forest creek tracing, autumn maple leaves as red as fire! Tickets 48 RMB, half price for students.
Hidden activities: Ride a bamboo raft through the water forest, check in at the "Deep Mountain Hi Bar" glass plank road.
🚌【Super Detailed Three-Day Itinerary】
Day 1: Ancient Town Stroll + Lake and Mountain Scenery
Morning: Drive from Nanchang/Jiujiang → Yongwu Highway (photograph the water highway) → Wucheng Ancient Town Wanghu Pavilion.
Noon: Eat Poyang Lake fish head soup on Paigong Alley in Wucheng, so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off!
Evening: Stay at a starry sky boutique guesthouse (Wucheng branch), watch the Milky Way from the rooftop, and enjoy the homestyle dishes from the guesthouse owner that are super comforting.
Day 2: Zen Mountain Water + Forest Adventure
Morning: Drive to Yunju Mountain, hike Hundred Flowers Valley, make a wish under the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree at Zhenru Zen Temple.
Noon: Eat countryside dishes at "Half Alley Flower Field" at the foot of the mountain, the wild vegetable scrambled eggs are incredibly fragrant.
Afternoon: Bamboo raft ride at Longyuan Gorge, shoot epic photos in the red maple forest.
Evening: Stay at All Seasons Hotel (Yongxiu County Government branch), clean and smart rooms, book on Trip.com and get breakfast coupons～
Day 3: Slow Countryside Life + Return
Morning: Feed lambs at Lake Sheep Town, experience DIY sheep milking.
Noon: Eat intangible cultural heritage Dongpo pork in Yongxiu city, stewed with straw for a soft and non-greasy texture!
Afternoon: Walk in Bailian Lake Wetland Park, buy some peach gum to cook with milk as souvenirs.
🍜【Food Highlights】
Poyang Lake Fish Head Soup: Milky white broth + freshly caught bighead fish, a bite full of Poyang Lake freshness!
Yongxiu Dongpo Pork: City-level intangible cultural heritage! The straw aroma seeps into the meat, rich but not greasy, perfect with rice.
Peach Gum Milk: A must-try for dessert lovers! Peach gum + milk + red dates, full of gelatinous texture like drinking milk tea.
💰【Three-Day Expense List】
Two nights accommodation: About 1000 RMB (mid-to-high-end hotels), great value for money～
Three days meals: 600 RMB (lake delicacies + specialty snacks every meal satisfying)
Tickets and transportation: 400 RMB (combo ticket for Yunju Mountain + Longyuan Gorge is more cost-effective)
Feeling: Around 2000 RMB per person for a niche and upscale experience, much better than squeezing into popular crowded spots!
💡【Avoid Pitfalls Tips】
The best time to view the water highway is during the rainy season (July-September); water levels may be low in October, so check the weather in advance!
Yunju Mountain has many winding mountain roads; novice drivers are advised to hire a car with a driver (Trip.com offers one-day tour car rentals).

🙃Hardship: Woke up early to catch the water highway, but the water had receded to just mudflats... Climbed the steps at Yunju Mountain until my legs were weak, but seeing the sea of clouds made it worth it!

Yongxiu feels like a forgotten landscape painting; three days is just right to slowly savor its beauty～And booking hotels and tickets on Trip.com is super worry-free, a blessing for lazy travelers!
Interactive section: What hidden activities do you think Yongxiu has? Please share your tips in the comments～😘