Unlock a health and wellness trip to Yichun with your parents! You can enjoy hot springs, ancient towns, and beautiful landscapes even without driving

“Don’t think Yichun is far; its rivers and mountains offer many wonderful sights,” this poem perfectly captures Yichun’s enchanting charm. This underrated slow-paced city, with its cool 25°C summer, selenium-rich millennium-old hot springs, and lively ancient town, offers a healing journey for the whole family. Here’s a super hassle-free 4-day, 3-night itinerary—just follow it! 🚄 4-day, 3-night itinerary Accommodation recommendation: Stay in Wentang Town throughout the trip. It’s just a 5-minute walk to Gujingquan Street, making dining and hot spring soaking super convenient, easily achieving “hot spring freedom”! ✅ Day 1: Arrive at the hot spring town and start your healing journey - Transportation: After taking the high-speed train to Yichun Station, take the Wentang Tourist Shuttle Bus (runs every hour, about 40 minutes, 10 RMB/person) directly to Wentang Town. - Itinerary: 1. Stroll along Gujingquan Street, check in at the millennium-old well, taste the free drinkable selenium-rich spring water, and experience the unique “water culture.” 2. After checking into the hotel, soak in a hot spring to relieve travel fatigue and start a relaxing health and wellness mode. 3. For dinner, be sure to try Yichun’s specialty stir-fried rice noodles paired with crayfish—you won’t want to stop slurping! ✅ Day 2: Walk through Mingyue Mountain and explore the cool karst caves - Transportation: Take the direct shuttle bus from the hotel to Mingyue Mountain Scenic Area (30 minutes, 15 RMB/person) for easy access. - Itinerary: 1. It’s recommended to take the cable car up and down the mountain (round trip 150 RMB, half price for seniors over 65). Walk around Moon Lake at the summit and check in at Qingyun plank road, where the misty clouds make you feel like you’re in a fairyland. 2. Take the scenic area bus to Zhushan Cave (1-hour ride, 25 RMB/person). The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18°C. Explore the underground river by boat and admire the various stalactite formations, as if stepping into a magical wonderland. 3. Return to Wentang Town and enjoy local dishes like Cihua chicken (a sour and spicy native chicken) and stuffed chili peppers. You can have a satisfying meal for about 50 RMB per person. ✅ Day 3: Visit Wanzai Ancient Town and encounter romantic fireworks - Transportation: Take the direct shuttle bus from Wentang to Wanzai Ancient Town (1.5 hours, 20 RMB/person) to experience the charm of the ancient town. - Itinerary: 1. Stroll through the Ming and Qing dynasty ancestral halls and visit the intangible cultural heritage workshop to try your hand at making Xiabu cloth (30 RMB/person), personally experiencing traditional craftsmanship. 2. At noon, enjoy a special ancestral hall banquet featuring dishes like steamed lily meat and Wanzai rice noodles, full of ceremonial atmosphere. 3. Highly recommended: If you visit on a Saturday, don’t miss the 8:30 PM “Love of Fireworks” show. It’s free to watch, with dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky—extremely romantic! 4. Note: The last bus back to Wentang leaves at 7:30 PM. If you miss it, you can take a taxi (about 80 RMB). ✅ Day 4: Zen-inspired slow life and return trip - Itinerary: 1. Take the bus (2 RMB) or walk to the Chandu Cultural Expo Park (3 km from Wentang Town). Calm your mind by copying sutras amid bamboo groves and Buddhist chants, soaking in the peaceful Zen atmosphere—perfect for a slow tour with your parents. 2. Before leaving, don’t forget to buy Wentang steamed cakes and selenium-rich mineral water (5 RMB/bottle at supermarkets) as souvenirs. Take the bus for 40 minutes directly back to Yichun Station. ❗️ Super practical tips 1. Keep warm in the caves: Zhushan Cave is quite cool inside, so remember to bring light jackets for your parents to avoid catching a cold. 2. Hot spring precautions: People with high blood pressure should limit hot spring baths to no more than 15 minutes each time and pay attention to their physical condition. 3. Avoid peak times: It’s recommended to arrive at Mingyue Mountain before 10 AM to avoid travel group crowds and enjoy a more relaxed visit. 4. Money-saving tip: Holders of the Jiangxi Cultural Tourism Card can enter Mingyue Mountain free of charge six times, offering great value! Bring your parents and start a leisurely and healing health and wellness trip in Yichun!