Danxia Praised by Xu Xiake! Turtle Peak Babysitter-Level Guide, Avoid Pitfalls + Get All the Best Shots

📍 Location: Guifeng Scenic Area, Yiyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi (World Natural Heritage/5A) 🎫 Tickets & Transportation Tips • Peak season (March-November) 160 RMB (includes sightseeing bus), off-season 120 RMB; buy online 2 hours in advance to save 20 RMB, half price with student ID. • High-speed rail Yiyang Station: 15-minute taxi ride costs 20 RMB, or take bus No. 2 for 1 RMB direct. • Self-driving: navigate to North Gate, arrive before 9 AM to park in the core area, parking fee 10 RMB/day. 🚶 Choose from 3 routes as needed 1. Family Easy Route (3h): Suochun Cave → General’s Tower → Qingshui Lake boat ride, enjoy the super relaxing “Water Reflecting Danxia” by boat. 2. Photography Highlights Route (4h): Sunrise at Jinzhong Peak → Laoren Peak → Yixiantian → Camel Peak, evening shots of “Jinzhong Bathed in Rosy Clouds” are amazing. 3. Hiking Challenge Route (5h): Haohan Slope → Sheshen Cliff → Nanyan Temple, climb Camel Peak to overlook the Xin River like a jade belt. 📸 Photo Tips (Tested and Effective) • Laoren Peak: Shoot the “Old Man → Warrior” shapes from different angles, early morning with mist makes photos stand out. • Yixiantian: Wear bright clothes and shoot upwards, best light and shadow before 10 AM, use wide-angle on your phone for slimming and stunning effect. • Qingshui Lake: Take a bamboo raft and ask the boatman for the “Journey to the West” filming spot, capture overlapping mountain shadows for epic shots. 🍜 Must-Try Food & Accommodation • Must-eat: Yiyang rice cake stir-fried with cured meat, Guifeng braised pork, “Farmhouse Feast” outside the scenic area costs about 50 RMB per person. • Accommodation: For scenic views, choose the Holiday Hotel inside the scenic area; for cost performance, pick Junting Hotel in the county (300+ RMB including shuttle). ⚠️ Blogger’s Thoughtful Tips 1. Wear non-slip shoes! The Camel Peak cloud ladder is very steep, be cautious on the glass plank road when it’s rainy. 2. Straw hats at the entrance are three times more expensive, bring your own sun protection gear in advance. 3. The last boat leaves at 16:30; if you miss it, you’ll have to walk an extra 40 minutes. 💡 Personal Impression: More stunning than expected! Danxia strange rocks + clear water bamboo rafts, you can fully enjoy it in half a day, even beginners can take amazing photos to wow their friends~