A single phrase to the clouds and I arrived at Wugong Mountain
Wugong Mountain Comprehensive Travel Guide
Core Highlights at a Glance
Geographical Coordinates: Luxi County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province; the main peak Jinding stands at 1918.3 meters, the essence of the northern section of the Luoxiao Mountains.
Qualifications and Honors: National 5A-level scenic area, World Geopark, featuring alpine meadows, sea of clouds sunrises, spectacular peaks, and waterfalls.
Special Experiences: Stargazing tent camping, hiking, cable car sightseeing, hot spring wellness.
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
High-speed Rail/Train
Pingxiang North Station/Pingxiang Station:
After exiting, walk 3 minutes to the bus station and transfer to the direct bus to Wugong Mountain Scenic Area (about 90 minutes, fare 22 RMB).
Direct bus schedule to Wugong Mountain Scenic Area: 06:30-17:00, every 30 minutes.
Yichun Station (Alternative):
From Yichun High-speed Rail Station East Bus Station, take the direct tourist bus to Ji'an Wugong Mountain Visitor Center (about 70-80 minutes, fare 20 RMB).
Airplane
Changsha Huanghua Airport: About 170 km from Wugong Mountain; transfer to the airport shuttle bus to Pingxiang Bus Station, then change to the scenic area bus.
Internal Transportation
Scenic Area Shuttle Bus: From Visitor Center to Shigu Temple Zhong'an Cableway Station (about 20 minutes, included in ticket price).
Cableway System:
Zhong'an Cableway (Level 1): Upward 65 RMB, downward 50 RMB, about 10 minutes one way.
Jinding Cableway (Level 2): Upward 35 RMB, downward 25 RMB, about 8 minutes one way.
Accommodation Recommendations
Mountain Top Accommodation
Jinding Area:
Yunzhihai Resort: Private bathroom, hairdryer, hot water card (10 minutes per card), scenic standard room about 800 RMB/night.
Jinding Station: Closest to Jinding, dormitory beds about 200 RMB/person, breakfast included.
Hefeng Inn: Rooms for 4/6/8 people, bunk beds, breakfast included.
Xingman Tent Hotel: Transparent tent top for stargazing, 600 RMB/tent (includes moisture-proof mat and sleeping bag).
Fayunjie Area:
Inn Cluster: Tent rentals available (110-300 RMB/tent), with shared bathrooms and restaurant.
Mountain Base Accommodation
Near Scenic Area Entrance:
Wugong Mountain Kaiyuan Mingtin Resort Hotel: 6000 sqm lawn, bonfire parties, mountain view rooms, average 500 RMB/night.
Wugong Mountain Tangzhixinguan: Infinity pool with views, floating bathtub, boutique homestay, average 800 RMB/night.
Pingxiang City Center:
Vienna Hotel: 2 km from Pingxiang Station, dense commercial area nearby, average 300 RMB/night.
Lavande Hotel: Near Wugong Mountain Visitor Center, offers free parking and buffet breakfast, average 350 RMB/night.
Essential Items Checklist
Hiking Gear:
Backpack: 30L capacity with rain cover.
Trekking Poles: Double poles for stability; simple bamboo poles can be bought at the base (2 RMB each).
Knee Pads: Protect knees, essential for downhill.
Shoes: Mid-cut hiking boots, slip-resistant and waterproof.
Clothing:
Three-layer dressing method: Quick-dry shirt (base layer) + fleece (mid-layer) + shell jacket (outer layer).
Sun Protection: Sun hat, headscarf, sunglasses.
Winter Gear: Warm down jacket, anti-slip crampons.
Camping Gear:
Tent: Lightweight, windproof, and waterproof.
Sleeping Bag: Rated below 0°C (due to low temperatures at the summit at night).
Moisture-proof Mat: Essential.
Others:
Offline Maps: Some sections have no signal.
Power Bank: Limited charging facilities at the summit.
Cash: Some areas have poor signal and cannot use electronic payments.
Food: Bring high-calorie snacks (food prices are high at the summit).
Best Travel Time
Hiking Peak Season: May to October, green meadows and pleasant climate.
Photography Golden Period: September to October, golden meadows and frequent sea of clouds.
Stargazing: All year round, avoid the full moon (15th lunar day) to reduce moonlight interference.
Special Events:
Wugong Mountain Tent Festival: Every September, includes weighted hiking, mountain racing, bonfire parties.
Winter Hiking: December to February, snow and frost scenery, requires professional gear.
Ticket Prices
Adult Ticket: 70 RMB (includes scenic area entrance).
Student Ticket: 50 RMB (valid ID required).
Combo Tickets:
Entrance + Zhong'an Cableway (round trip): 185 RMB.
Entrance + Zhong'an + Jinding Cableway (round trip): 235 RMB.
Discount Policies:
Visitors born in the Year of the Snake: Free entrance ticket during birthday month.
Children/Elderly: Free for under 1.2 meters or over 65 years old.
Notes
Safety Tips:
Do not climb Jinding during thunderstorms (risk of lightning strikes).
Signal is weak from Diaomazhuang to Fayunjie; recommended to travel in groups or carry walkie-talkies.
Environmental Requirements:
Carry out all trash; recycling points are available throughout the scenic area.
Picking wild plants is prohibited.
Others:
Book accommodation in advance (especially during holidays).
Summit prices: bottled water 10 RMB, instant noodles 15 RMB.
Medical Points: Emergency stations at Jinding and Zhong'an Cableway stations.