Wuyuan: A 3-Day Trip That Broke My Budget Following the Music to Travel

“Yi ya me yi ya me yi ya me yi, my love is on the mountain looking out…” As the melody of "Wuyuan Mountain Song" rings out, its simple lyrics sing the beauty of Wuyuan into people's hearts, quietly igniting the popularity of this charming town. March is the perfect time to experience this beauty. Take this guide and start your Wuyuan journey. Preparation Before Departure The temperature in Wuyuan gradually warms up in March, but there is still a temperature difference between morning and evening, so remember to bring a warm jacket 🧥. Book your accommodation in advance. While guesthouses inside Huangling Scenic Area offer stunning night views, they come at a higher price. Guesthouses in the surrounding areas offer better value for money. The high-speed train goes directly to Wuyuan Station, making transportation convenient. Scenic Spots Huangling Famous for its "Huangling Sun Drying," Huangling in March is a sea of rapeseed flowers. Ascend the Leixin Bridge, and beneath your feet lie thousands of acres of golden terraced fields. In the distance, Hui-style ancient villages are scattered picturesquely, their white walls and black tiles contrasting beautifully with the golden sea of flowers, creating a scene reminiscent of a painting. Step into the ancient village and experience the charm of time. You can also experience folk customs and make traditional Huizhou ink. Jiangling Jiangling is one of the best places to view rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan. On the cascading terraces, rapeseed flowers bloom freely. Looking down from the top of the mountain, golden waves stretch to the horizon. Scattered peach and pear blossoms add a touch of vibrancy to this sea of flowers. Jiangling in the early morning is shrouded in mist, creating a dreamlike atmosphere, as if you have stumbled into a paradise. Moon Bay Moon Bay, named for its moon-like shape, is a free scenic spot. In the center of the emerald green lake, a small golden island is surrounded by rapeseed flowers, with rolling green hills in the background. You can choose to take a bamboo raft for a closer look at the beautiful scenery on the lake and enjoy the gentle spring breeze. Food Exploration • Steamed Rice Cake: Soft and glutinous, topped with minced meat, diced mushrooms, and other ingredients, it is salty, savory, and a favorite breakfast for Wuyuan locals. • Qingmingguo: Made with mugwort juice and glutinous rice flour, the filling can be sweet or savory. The sweet one is filled with sesame and sugar, while the savory one is often filled with spring bamboo shoots, tofu, and preserved meat. One bite is full of the taste of spring. • Steamed Pork with Rice Flour: Pork belly coated in rice flour and steamed until tender. It is rich but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and the rice flour absorbs the aroma of the meat, making it very flavorful. Itinerary Day 1: Wuyuan Station - Huangling. Visit the ancient village, enjoy the sun-drying and the sea of flowers, and watch the night view in Huangling. Day 2: Watch the sunrise 🌅 at Jiangling, enjoy the rapeseed flower fields, visit Moon Bay in the afternoon, and savor Wuyuan cuisine in the evening. Day 3: Free activities. Stroll around the county town, buy souvenirs such as oil-paper umbrellas, and return. Accompanied by the "Wuyuan Mountain Song," wander through the mountains, rivers, and ancient villages of Wuyuan, and let the golden sea of flowers and the ancient charm of Hui-style architecture become your most beautiful memories of March.