Wugong Mountain

As one of China's top ten "unfamous" peaks, Wugong Mountain proudly stands at 1918.3 meters with its White Crane Peak (Golden Summit) at the northern branch of the Luoxiao Mountain range. Its geographical layout spanning Pingxiang, Ji'an, and Yichun gives it the unique charm of "one mountain viewing three cities." This mountain, which holds titles such as a National 5A Scenic Area, a World Geopark, and a National Scenic Spot, weaves a breathtaking visual feast for every visitor with its 100,000 mu of alpine meadows, millennia-old ancient altar groups, and ever-changing sea of clouds. Natural Wonders: The Ultimate Romance of Meadows, Sea of Clouds, and Starry Sky The soul of Wugong Mountain lies in its rare 100,000 mu alpine meadows at the same latitude worldwide. In spring and summer, the meadows spread like a green velvet carpet to the horizon, dotted with wildflowers creating a dreamlike scene reminiscent of a Windows desktop; in autumn and winter, they turn into a blend of gold and silver, with rime and snow decorating the mountains into a winter wonderland. Hiking here feels like stepping on clouds, and the cliffside plank roads at the meadow edges are perfect spots for shooting stunning "floating" photos. The sea of clouds is another ace of Wugong Mountain. On clear mornings after rain, mist rises in the mountains forming a sea of clouds hundreds of meters thick. From the Golden Summit viewing platform, you can see waves of clouds rolling and peaks appearing and disappearing, as if in a fairyland. Statistics show the sea of clouds appears over 70% of the time, and by checking weather station data in advance, you can precisely capture this spectacle. When night falls, beside the Lemonade stand of Mixue Bingcheng at the Golden Summit service station, looking up reveals a sky full of stars and a clearly visible Milky Way. Photography enthusiasts can capture stunning star trails over the meadows using professional modes. Cultural Heritage: A Millennium-Old Taoist and Buddhist Sacred Site and Red Memories Since the Han and Jin dynasties, Wugong Mountain has been a blessed land for Taoism and Buddhism, with over a hundred temples and monasteries built on the southern and northern sides during the Ming dynasty. Today, the ancient altar groups at the Golden Summit still preserve stone structures from the Ming and Qing periods. The "Tianxin Rock" altar is regarded as one of the oldest existing open-air religious sites in China. The ancient village of Nanre in the mountains, with its bluestone paths and thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, offers a charming scene. At the tea stall by the ancient bridge at the village entrance, elders often recount the legend of Emperor Qianlong inscribing "King of Trees in the Mountains" here. Red culture also adds color to Wugong Mountain. In 1930, the Red Third Army led by Peng Dehuai launched the "First Counter-Encirclement Campaign" here. The Red Army trail and monuments in the mountains silently tell the story of those fiery years. When hiking to Fayunjie, if you happen to hear porters humming local folk songs, you might catch lyrics adapted from red revolutionary stories. Hiking Experience: The Ultimate Challenge from "Despair Slope" to the "Mirror of the Sky" Wugong Mountain’s hiking routes are classic among Chinese mountains. The reverse route (Shenzi Village - Jiulong Mountain - Tieti Peak - Golden Summit) is the choice for hardcore hikers, taking 8-10 hours in total. The "Despair Slope" section has 1,800 steps with a slope over 45 degrees, but the sense of achievement overlooking the endless meadows from the summit makes all fatigue worthwhile. The leisure route (Shigu Temple - Zhong'an Cableway - Zijigong Palace - Golden Summit) is more suitable for family outings. The cableway saves energy, and attractions like the Lovers’ Flower Corridor and glass plank road along the way turn the hike into a romantic check-in journey. For a deeper experience, you can stay overnight at the Guanyin Dang Starry Sky Camp. It is the largest outdoor tent base in China, where the Milky Way is clearly visible in summer. The camp offers a sulfur wild hot spring (20 yuan per person charged by villagers), which is great for relieving leg soreness. The next morning, hiking one hour from the camp to the Golden Summit to watch the sunrise, the moment when the sea of clouds and the morning sun intertwine is a highlight of a lifetime.