Off-Season Sanqingshan is Back, It's Absolutely Gorgeous, Traveling with the Wind

🌈 Friends, mid-April is the perfect time to visit Sanqingshan Mountain🌱 Fresh greenery covers the mountains, and you might encounter romantic sea of clouds and sunrise views - it's truly healing! Without further ado, here's my travel guide👇 I. Pre-Trip Preparation Check the weather forecast beforehand🌤 In mid-April, temperatures at Sanqingshan range from 15-25°C, but there are significant temperature differences on the mountain, so remember to bring a light jacket. Also prepare comfortable sneakers👟 as you'll be walking quite a bit. Don't forget your ID card, power bank, and sun protection products~ II. Transportation Guide 📍Location: Sanqingshan Scenic Area, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🚄High-speed rail: You can take trains to Shangrao Station, Yushan Station, or Yushan South Station. Shangrao Station has more train options, but Yushan Station is closer to the scenic area. After arrival, you can either share a car or take a bus, with the journey taking about 1.5 hours. Shared cars are convenient but make sure to find legitimate vehicles; for buses, inquire at the station about specific schedules and times🚌 💰Transportation cost reference: From Shangrao Station to Sanqingshan Scenic Area, shared cars cost about 40-50 yuan per person; buses cost around 25-35 yuan. III. Ticket Information 🎫Tickets: Peak season full-price ticket is 245 yuan/person (including round-trip cable car), students with valid ID get discounts, special university student offer is 125 yuan for two people - really a great deal! ⏰Opening hours: 7:30 - 17:30, recommend going early to enjoy more time and avoid peak crowds. IV. Recommended Scenic Routes ✅Small Loop (shortest, about 2-3 hours): Jinsha Cable Car→Python Mountain→Oriental Goddess→Goddess Walkway→Jinsha Cable Car. Good for those with limited time or energy, covers iconic spots, easy and not tiring. ✅Medium Loop (most recommended, about 4-5 hours): Jinsha Cable Car→Python Mountain→Penguin Offering Peach→Oriental Goddess→Rhododendron Valley→Jade Platform→Narrow Pass→Sunrise Mountain Villa→Fairy Drying Shoes→Yuhuang Peak→Fox Gnawing Chicken→Python Mountain→Jinsha Cable Car. Rich scenery along the way, Rhododendron Valley is breathtaking when flowers bloom, perfect for photos📸 ✅Large Loop (full hike, about 5-6 hours): Jinsha Cable Car→Python Mountain→Penguin Offering Peach→Oriental Goddess→Rhododendron Valley→Jade Platform→Narrow Pass→Sunrise Mountain Villa→West Coast Walkway→Dense Pine Forest→Sunshine Coast Elevated Walkway→Yuhuang Peak→Fox Gnawing Chicken→Python Mountain→Jinsha Cable Car. For those with good stamina who want an in-depth tour, covers all Sanqingshan's beautiful scenery. The elevated walkways at West Coast and Sunshine Coast are thrilling - those with fear of heights should be cautious~ V. Must-Visit Spots 🌟Python Peak: Visible right after taking the Jinsha Cable Car, a giant granite pillar that looks like a python soaring into the clouds, incredibly lifelike - nature's masterpiece! 🌟Goddess Peak: Also called Oriental Goddess, from a distance it looks like a young woman with flowing hair gazing into the distance - truly spectacular. VI. Food and Accommodation Recommendations 🏠Accommodation: Plenty of guesthouses and hotels at the foot of the mountain. Recommend Jinshawan Holiday Hotel, located right at the east Jinsha Cable Car entrance, very convenient for travel, with many restaurants and snack shops nearby. If you want to see sunrise and sunset on the mountain, consider Goddess Hotel - great location but relatively more expensive. 🍱Food: Definitely try Jiangxi cuisine, deliciously spicy! Dishes like Sanqingshan bamboo shoots with pork and fermented tofu are amazing and will have you eating several bowls of rice🍚 There are also small shops on the mountain where you can buy snacks and water to replenish energy, though prices are slightly higher. VII. Helpful Tips 1. April has more rainfall, remember to bring rain gear - raincoats are more convenient than umbrellas. 2. Insects become active, wear long sleeves and pants to prevent bug bites. 3. Travel light when hiking, bring only small amounts of water and food to avoid carrying too much weight. 4. Be careful when taking photos and never venture into dangerous areas for a better angle. Friends, pack your bags and head to Sanqingshan in mid-April for a spring date with nature🌄 Feel free to ask me any questions in the comments~