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Tiancheng Qixia Scenic Spot

Tiancheng Qixia Scenic Spot

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4.2/5
115 reviews

Tiancheng Qixia has winding paths, deep ravines, steep cliffs, clouds and mist, and is like a fairyland. In the Attraction, there are towering ancient trees, strange peaks, mountains hiding Danxia spirits, and waters blending the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. There are both majestic canyons and mountains, and small and exquisite scenic spots like beautiful bonsai, which are faintly revealing an attractive charm. The strange and majestic Tiancheng Qixia, with red cliffs, lush forests, and strange rocks, makes people deeply intoxicated by the mysterious atmosphere of the original ecology. Tiancheng Qixia Attraction is a fault basin with a dry and hot climate. During the rainy season, water flows down with stones and sand, depositing red rock layers dominated by massive sandstone. After the Paleogene period 65 million years ago, the crust of the Tiancheng Rock Attraction began to rise, fractures cut the rock layers, and tens of millions of years of water erosion and rain have transformed the red rock layers into today's natural beauty. Take a bamboo raft to experience the fun of mountains and rivers, swim in the stream and chase the waves, and look at the secret valley. It is magnificent. Sometimes you cruise in the cracks of the ground, sometimes you drift in the woods. You can experience the elegance of the secret world and feel the thrilling waves crashing against the shore. There is another scenery at the bottom of Jinxi River. There are porcelain fragments fired in Jinxifang for 400 years scattered in the river. They are of different shapes and textures, some are fine, some are simple, and some are rough. Turning over a piece of fragment immersed in the water is like turning over a piece of history, which exudes an unforgettable mood.

Shaowu · 39.8km from downtown
Yunlin Mountain

Yunlin Mountain

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4.6/5
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Yunling Mountain is about 15 kilometers away from the city of Shaowu. It is a scenic Attraction featuring canyon rafting. From the end of May to around October every year, it is one of the popular rafting sites in Shaowu. There are good resort hotels in the Attraction, where you can stay after rafting and enjoy the natural beauty. At the foot of Yunling Mountain, the rafting on Fuchan River is 5.2 kilometers long, with a drop of up to 216 meters. The rafting river is divided into two sections. The first section is 3.3 kilometers long and is called "dangerous rafting". Position 1 drops nearly 30 meters, which is quite exciting. The second section is 1.9 kilometers long and is called "family rafting". You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers in the canyon, which is suitable for all ages. Visitors can choose the whole rafting (about 1.5 hours) or half rafting (about 40 minutes) according to their personal preferences. After checking the ticket, go to the Changing room to store the items, wear Life Jacket and hats, and take the Attraction sightseeing bus to the Attraction to the upper pier or middle pier to experience canyon rafting. Usually, the rafting starts at 12:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends. After the rafting, there is a place to take a hot bath, and Complimentary ginger tea is also provided. In addition, the Attraction also has a camping base for tourists to camp and barbecue. For details, please call the Attraction.

Shaowu · 16.6km from downtown
Wuyishan National Park
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Wuyishan National Park

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4.6/5
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Wuyishan National Park is located in the northern section of the Wuyishan mountain range in northwestern Fujian, stretching across the border area between Fujian and Jiangxi provinces. It is one of China's first established national parks, and Wuyishan itself was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both culture and nature as early as 1999. The park was formed by integrating the former Wuyishan National Nature Reserve and Wuyishan Scenic Area: the Tongmu area in the north focuses on ecological conservation and scientific research, preserving a rare intact mid-subtropical forest ecosystem at this latitude. The main peak of the Wuyishan range, Mount Huanggang, is also located here, and this core area does not offer regular tourism activities. Sightseeing activities are concentrated in the scenic areas along both banks of the Nine-bend Stream, namely the four major sections: Tianyou Peak to Taoyuan Cave, Nine-bend Stream to Wuyi Palace, One-line Sky to Tiger Roaring Rock, and Dahongpao to Water Curtain Cave. The attractions in the scenic area are relatively scattered with considerable distance between them. A leisurely visit typically requires two to three days. If you only have one day, start by ascending Tianyou Peak for a panoramic view of the emerald waters and crimson mountains along the Nine-bend Stream, then take a bamboo raft downstream from Xingcun Wharf. Along the way, you'll pass landmarks like Jade Maiden Peak, Great King Peak, cliff inscriptions, and suspended boat coffins. The rafting journey ends at Wuyi Palace, making it an ideal classic route. Tea enthusiasts may prefer spending time on the leisurely Rock Bone Floral Trail between Dahongpao and Water Curtain Cave. This gentle path connects core Wuyi rock tea production areas like Liuxiangjian and Huiyuankeng, offering a uniquely fragrant experience. With two days, you can cover all four major sections. For more time, consider visiting the ancient tea merchants' residences in Xiamei Village, the starting point of the ancient Tea Horse Road, or exploring the ruins of the Minyue King's City near Chengcun Village—the latter also being part of Wuyishan's world heritage site. Bamboo rafting is very popular, so please make arrangements in advance during peak season. To get close to the ecological heart of the park, you can take the Wuyishan National Park No. 1 scenic route. Places like Moon Bay and Qinglong Waterfall are suitable for self-drive or private charter. As for food, street snacks like flat meat dumplings and Vietnamese noodles are common, while Langu smoked goose and local dishes cooked with alpine bamboo shoots and mushrooms are also worth trying.

Wuyishan · 58km from Shaowu
Wangxian Valley
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Wangxian Valley

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4.5/5
26.8k reviews

Wangxian Valley is located at the northern foot of Lingshan Mountain, hidden among mountain streams and gorges. It was formerly an abandoned granite quarry and, after years of ecological restoration, has been built into the valley town it is today. The attraction is structured around the Jiuniu Stream Gorge, where streams flow through the valley and waterfalls cascade in layers; the Sandie Waterfall and Sankou Pot are among its most recognizable natural views. In summer, visitors can also experience gorge rafting that winds through the ancient town. The cliffside building complex on Baihe Cliff is the attraction's signature view. On the nearly 100-meter-high cliff face, cantilevered guest rooms, plank walkways, and viewing platforms climb upward in a zigzag pattern, looking up from the valley floor like pavilions in the sky. After nightfall, the cliff lights come on one after another, and the entire valley resembles a painted scroll of lights; standing on Lanyue Bridge and gazing at the full panorama of Baihe Cliff is a classic photo spot here. The Yanpu Old Street in the valley restores the appearance of traditional dwellings in northeastern Jiangxi, with rammed earth walls, bluestone slab paths, and horse-head walls interwoven throughout. Workshop Street is lined with traditional handicraft workshops for brown sugar, brewing, papermaking, cloth dyeing, and more, where you can watch ancient production methods on site; Mingchan Alley gathers intangible cultural heritage crafts such as bamboo weaving and woodwork. Bawei Street offers a dazzling array of Jiangxi-style snacks such as dengzhan guo and taro dumplings. When visiting, it is recommended to enter the attraction in the afternoon so that you can clearly see the gorge landforms in daylight without missing the spectacular lighting after nightfall. The entire route requires walking and climbing stairs, so comfortable, slip-resistant shoes are advisable.

China · Shangrao
Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area
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Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area

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4.6/5
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Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area sits among the Shi'er Mountains of Wuyuan, with the ancient village of Huangling at its core—a Huizhou ancient village nearly six hundred years old. The village is built along steep mountain slopes, where "there is no flat ground three chi wide"; residences are arranged in a fan-shaped, terraced layout around the water outlet, with white walls and dark tiles layered one upon another on the cliffside, earning it the name "Tiyun Renjia" (Households in the Terraced Clouds). Surrounded by ancient trees and terraced fields, it is itself a three-dimensional painting of a mountain village. Huangling is the birthplace of the "shaiqiu" (autumn sun-drying) culture. Constrained by the terrain, villagers have since ancient times set up drying racks on rooftops to dry crops; every fall, red chili peppers, yellow chrysanthemums, pumpkins, and more fill the rooftop drying trays, with colors shifting as the seasons change. In spring, rapeseed flowers bloom in layers across ten thousand mu of terraced fields, dotted with pink peach blossoms and snow-white pear blossoms; the lower-elevation first-phase flower sea and the higher-elevation second-phase Gaoling flower sea bloom in succession, with the flowering period lasting into April. Riding the cable car up the mountain, visitors can overlook the entire golden flower field, and the view is especially open when passing the Leixin Bridge glass walkway, with layered terraced fields and distant mountains below. Tianjie in the village is the main sightseeing axis paved with bluestone slabs, linking classic Huizhou-style ancient buildings; shops line the street with workshops behind storefronts, and along the way visitors can taste authentic Wuyuan snacks such as steamed cakes, Qingming guo, and huizhi guo, and also take part in making folk snacks and handicrafts. Visiting in fall, besides the spectacular shaiqiu scene, the village's red maples are also a highlight, with maple forests fully tinted and echoing the harvest colors drying on the rooftops. Throughout the year, Huangling has something to offer in every season, and its core charm always lies in the unique Huizhou everyday vitality of this mountain village.

China · Wuyuan
Ge's Fairy Village
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Jiangxi

Ge's Fairy Village

8.5
4.8/5
12.6k reviews

Ge's fairy village is located in Yanshan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. It was invested and constructed by Xinbang Group in June 2016, with a total investment exceeding 1.569 billion yuan. Backed by the thousand-year-old Taoist mountain Ge's Fairy Mountain, it aims to become "a new landmark of Jiangxi tourism." The project is divided into two phases, with a planned construction area of approx. 300,000 square meters. The core attraction area covers 650 mu, including three main sections: the distribution center area, Ge's Fairy Village resort, and the Tianjing Terrace attraction. Future development will continue to expand outward along the valley. Ge's fairy village is developed around the Ge's fairy mountain attraction, inspired by the cultivation stories of immortal Ge Xuan on the mountain. It integrates the cultural essence of Taoism with classical landscape painting aesthetics, recreating the mountain village scene where Ge Xuan lived and practiced during the late Han dynasty. Using water, bamboo, and village as creative elements, it aims to create a natural sanctuary and fairy village combining eco-tourism, leisure vacations, business conferences, and Taoist cultural experiences. Introduction to attractions in Ge's fairy village Yuánfāng - Heaven and earth hidden in the mountains and forests The name "Elements" is derived from the Taoist concept of "the sky is round and the earth is square." The bronze compass within Elements, meticulously crafted by renowned artists, embodies the Taoist understanding and profound mastery of the universe's principles. The overall design follows the concept of a "vanishing building," featuring a facade of glass mirrors and bamboo. From a distance, the glass mirrors reflect the natural scenery of the mountains, making the structure appear hidden within the forest. Without careful observation, one might easily overlook the building and the hidden paradise behind it. Zhongmiao pavilion - profound and mysterious, both real and illusory Zhongmiao pavilion is the highest point of the attraction, featuring an ancient architectural structure. The main building stands 26 m tall with a three-story, four-pillar pure wood design. Pavilions are typically used for storing books or enshrining deities, which adds more cultural significance to this structure. In the evening, the solemn and magnificent Zhongmiao Pavilion show takes place here, where the combination of modern technological lighting and ancient architecture creates a dreamlike and visually stunning experience. Culture has a long history The ancestral hall square mainly consists of the jiao altar at the center and the Ge Weng ancestral hall. The jiao altar is a place for capping, wedding, and sacrificial ceremonies. It served as the venue for ancient capping rites, wedding ceremonies, and rituals praying to deities. Traditional folk cultural performances are staged in the central area of the ancestral hall square. Dust-washing gate·Emerald pool - Wash away the mundane Under the moonlight, seekers perform the traditional Taoist greeting, embracing the path of Taoism. The "gate of purification," crafted with mist curtain installations, presents a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow amidst ethereal fog, cleansing worldly dust from those who journey from afar. Water curtain film - magnificent and breathtaking The water stage at Zhongmiao Pavilion presents a grand live-action water screen movie every evening, where the fusion of water screens and light creates a dazzling visual feast. Performers dance to the rhythm of alternately intense and soothing music, bringing to life a series of dramatic legendary tales from a flourishing era. China town artifact culture museum - A long history of town artifact culture The China town artifact culture museum is located at the entrance of Lingbao Fairy Street, featuring horse-head walls that showcase the distinctive Huizhou architectural style. Inside, visitors can explore China's ancient town artifact culture through exhibition areas, retail zones, and workshop sections, gaining a deeper understanding of this cultural heritage while admiring historical artifacts.

Yanshan · 85.5km from Shaowu
Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area

8.7
4.5/5
30.1k reviews

Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area is located on the east bank of the Gan River in Nanchang, with the riverside Tengwang Pavilion as its centerpiece. Originally built in the fourth year of the Yonghui era of the Tang Dynasty by Li Yuanying, Prince of Teng and son of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, it gained eternal fame through Wang Bo's "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion." Alongside the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, it is hailed as one of the "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan." Historically destroyed and rebuilt nearly thirty times, the current structure is a Song-style replica completed in 1989, designed based on Liang Sicheng's reconstruction sketches. With its green tiles and layered eaves, it remains a landmark of Nanchang to this day. The main pavilion follows a "three visible, seven concealed" layout: appearing as a three-story structure with encircling corridors from the outside, while actually containing seven interior floors—nine levels including the two-tiered base symbolizing ancient city walls. Turquoise-roofed galleries extend north and south from the base's flanks, connecting at their ends to auxiliary pavilions named "River-taming" and "Greenery-embracing," forming a mountain-shaped silhouette with the main tower. Below, an artificial lake and the nine-bend wind-and-rain bridge add classical garden charm to the majestic architecture. Each floor of the pavilion offers something remarkable. The white marble relief "A timely wind delivers Tengwang Pavilion" in the first-floor preface hall depicts the legend of Wang Bo riding the wind to compose his famous preface. The second-floor mezzanine features the long scroll painting "Gallery of eminent figures," gathering Jiangxi's historical luminaries like Tao Yuanming, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi, and Tang Xianzu in one artwork. The third-floor mural "Linchuan dream" recreates Tang Xianzu's staging of "The peony pavilion" here. The fourth-floor "Land of wonders" painting compresses Jiangxi's iconic landscapes—Mount Lu, Sanqing Mountain, Dragon-Tiger Mountain, and Poyang Lake—into a single masterpiece. The fifth floor is the highlight for panoramic views: its central hall displays a bronze tablet inscribed with Su Dongpo's calligraphic version of "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion," while the east hall exhibits a scale model of the pavilion. Strolling the veranda offers sweeping views of the Gan River and modern skyline across the water. The top floor bears the plaque "Ninth heaven," with its west hall housing an antique-style theater flanked by replica ancient instruments like chime bells and stone chimes. Above, spiral-arranged bracket sets adorn the caisson ceiling, and between the double eaves hangs Su Dongpo's gilded "Tengwang Pavilion" plaque. After descending from the main pavilion, take time to explore the garden area: the square in front of the pavilion, the grand Song-style archway, the antique street lined with calligraphy and antique shops, and the small Suzhou-style garden Fuchang Garden with its lake reflections and bridge views—perfect for slowing your pace. To experience the poetic scene of "a solitary wild duck flying with the sunset glow, while the autumn water blends with the vast sky," an evening ascent to the pavilion is ideal. The fifth-floor corridor offers an expansive view, making it a prime spot to admire the sunset over the Gan River.

China · Nanchang

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118***4115 April 2025
5.0
A very complete ancient town with very good ancient buildings. It takes half an hour to drive from here in the morning. There is no bullet train, so it is more convenient to drive by yourself. There were not many people when I went there, and the whole ancient town was very quiet. The tofu in the town is delicious.

Heping Ancient Town

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Anonymous user31 January 2026
5.0
Front desk staff FO-EKGA100009 were very efficient and completed check-in in just one minute. They answered all my questions and I highly recommend staying here. The hotel staff were professional, efficient, and reliable, making my entire business trip very smooth. The balcony soaking tub was nice, and the hot air balloon at the front desk was beautiful. The hotel atmosphere was great, and it was getting more and more festive with the New Year's spirit. The decorations were excellent. The in-room soaking tubs were promptly and efficiently set up. The room service staff were friendly, the security guards were polite, there were plenty of parking spaces, and the lobby lounge was very comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Highly recommended!

Tiancheng Qixia Scenic Spot

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滇国剑客4 August 2019
5.0
Walking into Yunling Mountain facing the rising sun, the fresh air, such a special "medium", not only creates the beautiful natural scenery of mountains and rivers, but also connects the various flowers and fruits growing in the scenery into a beautiful landscape, beautifying the hearts of tourists.

Yunlin Mountain

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千江水中月7 November 2026
5.0
Every attraction is worth visiting, with its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural scenery that leaves visitors breathless and reluctant to leave. There are some attractions I haven't visited yet; I'll come back another time.

Wuyishan National Park

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Jolin🤍洁13 November 2026
5.0
It's absolutely gorgeous! A trip to Jiangxi isn't complete without visiting this place to wear Hanfu and take photos – every shot is a masterpiece! It feels like stepping back in time to ancient times. There's also a bar street in the valley; after a long walk, you can sit down and have a drink – so relaxing!

Wangxian Valley

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Anonymous user6 November 2026
5.0
We spent three days in Wuyishan National Park in October and loved it. The scenery is spectacular: dramatic cliffs, green valleys, the Nine-Bend Stream and tea gardens tucked between the rocks. For tea lovers it's special to see where Wuyi rock tea actually grows.The park is much bigger than we expected. Even with a three-day pass and the shuttle buses, we didn't manage to see everything. If you can, plan several days and pick your routes in advance. The shuttle system makes getting between areas easy.Overall, one of the most beautiful places we visited in China. Highly recommended, and we'd happily come back to explore the parts we missed.

Jiuquxi Bamboo Rafting

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M45***7631 July 2025
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Bad review, extremely poor service attitude, violates regulations, does whatever they want.

Yunling Mountain Rafting

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Anonymous user12 November 2026
5.0
Finally checked out Huangling, and it truly lives up to its reputation as the pinnacle of autumn harvest drying. The ancient Hui-style village, built into the mountainside, cascades down the slopes, with red peppers, yellow corn, and pumpkins spread out on drying racks, their vibrant colors under the sunlight resembling a flowing oil painting. Take the cable car up the mountain and stroll slowly along the Sky Street; the ancient cobblestone alleys and horse-head walls are full of charm. The Huaxi Water Street is shrouded in mist, exuding an ethereal beauty; the view of the terraced fields from the Leixin Bridge is expansive. As evening falls and lanterns light up, the ancient village's night view is gentle and soothing. I recommend visiting on a sunny afternoon when the light is perfect for photography. The village has many steps, so remember to wear comfortable shoes.

Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area

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Anonymous user8 November 2026
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The crowds somewhat affected the experience. The performance was extremely noisy, constantly using bass, with no soothing music. Luckily, we were far away, or our hearts would have been pounded. I recommend the café; the second-floor terrace is a great spot to watch the light show. Before going, I thought they would put thousands of lights in the sky, but that's not the case. Each person is held by a thin rope, and many lights float in the air simultaneously—it's truly breathtaking. After the evening show, if you choose to leave by electric cart, do not walk to the far right. There are barriers all the way, preventing you from merging into the waiting area. We ended up walking all the way to the parking lot, a 1.3-kilometer walk that took a considerable amount of time late at night.

Ge's Fairy Village

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Anonymous user11 November 2026
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There were so many tourists, you had to squeeze in photos whenever you could, but the results were still pretty good. I didn't want to wait for the elevator, so I took the stairs. The stairwell was a bit narrow and not very well ventilated.

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