Encounter "Fairyland on Earth" Amidst Mountains, Rivers, and Culture

Shangrao, a treasure trove in the "Most Beautiful Province" as recognized by National Geographic, boasts the majestic Mount Sanqing on one side and the charm of ancient Huizhou villages on the other. Whether you're a fan of natural landscapes, a culture enthusiast, or interested in revolutionary history, this guide will help you unlock Shangrao in countless ways 👇 🌄 Natural Wonders: Landscapes in Ink Wash Paintings 📍Mount Sanqing: "Python Out of the Mountain" in the Clouds - Must-see: West Coast Elevated Trail (3,600 meters long, suspended on a thousand-meter cliff), Sunrise at Sunshine Coast, Python Peak (128-meter granite pillar soaring into the sky). - Travel Tips: It is recommended to take the Outer Shuangxi cable car up the mountain (to save energy). The hiking loop takes about 4 hours. After the rain, you can easily encounter the spectacular "Sea of Clouds and Buddha's Light." 📍Guifeng: Danxia Landform Museum - Featured Experience: Take a bamboo raft to cruise on Clear Water Lake, and see the "Old Man Peak" and "Eagle Playing with Chicken" and other iconic stones up close; climb the Camel Peak Glass Trail and overlook thousands of acres of Danxia red cliffs. - Seasonal Recommendations: The climate is pleasant in spring and autumn. In summer, you can escape the heat and trace the streams. In winter, Danxia snow scenes occasionally appear. 🏯 Cultural Retreats: Ancient Huizhou Charm and Intangible Cultural Heritage 📍Wuyuan: Picturesque Villages with White Walls and Black Tiles - Classic East Route: ✔️ Huangling: A must-go in spring and autumn. In spring, enjoy the terraced fields of canola flowers. In autumn, view the "red, yellow, and white" harvest scenery. ✔️ Jiangling: Take the cable car in the early morning to overlook the thousands of acres of terraced fields, surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland. - North Line In-depth: Visit the filming location of "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" in Sixi Yancun, touch the ancient thousand-year-old camphor tree in Hongguan Village, and taste steamed cakes with thick tofu in Qinghua Town. 📍Guangfeng: Living Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience - Cultural Experience: Visit the puppet show inheritance hall in Wudu Town and watch the inheritors perform "Journey to the West" with their fingers; stay overnight in a homestay in Tongbo Mountain and learn to sing the ancient tune of Yiyang Opera. 🚩 Red Imprints: In Pursuit of the Glorious Years 📍Shangrao Concentration Camp Memorial Hall - Visiting Guide: Make a free appointment to enter the hall and immerse yourself in the prototype story of "Red Rock"; connect the surrounding Maojialing Prison Site and the Revolutionary Martyrs Monument, which is suitable for parent-child study tours. - Red Route: Memorial Hall → Former Site of Geyuan, Hengfeng, Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui and Jiangxi Revolutionary Base Area → Qingpin Garden, Huaiyushan (Fang Zhimin's writing place of "Qingpin") 🍜 Shangrao Cuisine: Mountain Flavors and Local Life - Must-eat List: ✔️ Qianshan Hot Noodles: Pour on fresh and spicy shredded pork soup, served with fried dough sticks soaked until soft ✔️ Yiyang Rice Cakes: Grilled over charcoal until golden brown, dipped in white sugar or chili sauce ✔️ Mount Sanqing Cloud and Mist Tea: Served with Wuyuan Royal Chrysanthemum, refreshing and sweet - Food Map: Shangrao Shuinan Street Night Market, Wuyuan Zhuzi Pedestrian Street, slurp a bowl of thick soup noodles with duck head late at night 🚗 Practical Travel Tips 1. Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Shangrao Station. You can take the direct shuttle bus to Mount Sanqing and Wuyuan Scenic Area; self-driving is recommended for the most beautiful mountain road of "Huangling - Jiangwan - Shicheng" 2. Season: Canola flower sea in March-April, autumn foliage in October-November, winter is suitable for hot springs (such as Tianmu Hot Spring) 3. Avoid Pitfalls: Wuyuan Scenic Area Pass (CNY 210/5 days) is more cost-effective. Cable car tickets for Mount Sanqing need to be booked in advance on weekends. 4. Accommodation: Stay in a light luxury homestay at the foot of Mount Sanqing to watch the stars. Wuyuan recommends "Wangshan" and "Mingxun Bieyuan", which are renovated from old Huizhou houses. From cloud-top trails to ancient village cooking smoke, every inch of Shangrao is amazing. Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the landscape, or travel through thousands of years to talk to history, this "land of idyllic couples" can heal all hearts yearning for the distance. ✨