Just returned from Wuyuan, here are some hard truths
✨Pre-trip Preparation
• Documents: Bring ID card, student ID, senior citizen card, etc. for ticket discounts.
• Clothing: Pack lightweight, breathable outfits with a thin jacket for morning/evening temperature changes. Include rain gear and sun protection.
• Other items: Phone, camera, charger, power bank, common medications, etc.
🚗Transportation Guide
• External transport: Arrive via Jingdezhen, Huangshan, or Sanqingshan airports, then transfer to Wuyuan; or take a high-speed train directly to Wuyuan Station.
• Local transport: Opt for private car hire for flexible itineraries. Some attractions are connected by tourist buses, but schedules are limited.
🏠Accommodation Options
• Luxury: Recommended stays include Wuyuan Yuehui Hall, Wunvzhou Resort Lakeside Dreamless Hotel, and Wuyuan Xinbang Grand Hotel.
• Unique homestays: Huangling Shaiqiu Meisu, Flower Homestay·Xiruo Wild Luxury, Mingxun Villa·Wuyuan Cloud Water Ballad, etc., offering Hui-style architecture experiences.
✨Must-Visit Attractions
• Huangling: In June, the terraced fields are lush green with blooming flowers. Stroll Tianjie and Huajie streets, visit the infinity pool, and enjoy valley views.
• Wunvzhou Resort: Admire the blend of Hui-style architecture and landscapes by day, and dazzling lights with the "Encounter·Wuyuan" live performance at night.
• Jiangwan: A millennia-old town featuring Xiaojiang Ancestral Hall and Big Dipper Well, showcasing rich history with quaint shops at every turn.
• Likeng: A classic "small bridges, flowing water, and households" scene. Visit early to avoid crowds, photograph misty bridge reflections, and try local treats like mugwort cakes.
• Wolong Valley: The valley from Jin Yong’s novels, surrounded by peaks and deep gorges, highlighted by the 100-meter Bailong Waterfall against emerald cliffs.
• Moon Bay: A free spot where bamboo rafts glide through morning mist, with white walls, black tiles, and golden flowers composing a natural ink painting.
🍴Food Recommendations
• Local dishes: Wuyuan red carp in lotus leaf, steamed pork with rice flour, sticky tofu, bamboo shoot double roast, etc.
• Snacks: Steamed rice cake, fried oil lantern, Qingming fruit, tofu bun, etc.
✨Itinerary Suggestions
• Day 1: Wuyuan Station → Huangling → Jiangwan. Arrive in Wuyuan, explore Huangling in the morning, then head to Jiangwan for ancient town charm.
• Day 2: Jiangwan → Likeng → Wolong Valley. Tour Likeng in the morning, visit Wolong Valley for nature in the afternoon.
• Day 3: Wolong Valley → Moon Bay → Wunvzhou Resort → Wuyuan Station. Morning at Moon Bay, afternoon at Wunvzhou Resort, then depart from Wuyuan Station.