Things to do in Yongxin

Sanwangaibian Sceneic Area

Known as the "First Village of China's Red Tourism," Sanwan Village is nestled in the lush green mountains southwest of Yongxin. In September 1927, the Autumn Harvest Uprising troops arrived here and underwent a significant reorganization, famously known as the "Sanwan Reorganization" in the history of the Communist Party and the military. This event marked the birthplace of the principle of "the Party commands the gun" and became a vital part of the Jinggangshan Revolutionary Base. The Sanwangaibian Sceneic Area is located in Sanwan Township, Yongxin, 37 km from the county town. From September 29 to October 3, the uprising troops carried out the world-renowned "Sanwan Reorganization" here, which initiated the political work of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. It established the Party's absolute leadership over the military, laying a solid foundation for building a new type of people's army organizationally, politically, and ideologically. The attraction features a visitor center, the Sanwan Reorganization Memorial Hall, revolutionary sites and former residences, a revolutionary martyrs' monument, and the Red Army Trail.

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Jinggang Mountain

Jinggang Mountain, with its glorious revolutionary history, splendid natural scenery, and distinctive "red and green" characteristics, is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, a national nature reserve, a national red tourism attraction, and a world biosphere reserve. Jinggang Mountain is located in the southwest of Jiangxi Province, in the middle section of the Luoxiao Mountains at the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. In ancient times, it was known as “the intersection of Chen, Heng, Hunan and Jiangxi, and the heart of the thousand-li Luoxiao Mountains.” The Jinggangshan Scenic Area covers an area of333 square kilometers, with 11 major scenic areas, 76 scenic spots, and more than 460 landscapes. It features thousands of competing peaks, numerous valleys and streams, vast forests, waterfalls and springs, combining majesty, steepness, seclusion, uniqueness and beauty. The area includes peaks, rocks, waterfalls, caves, hot springs, rare animals and plants, and alpine pastoral scenery. It boasts not only a magnificent sea of clouds, wonderful and unique waterfalls, magnificent and brilliant sunrises, and the world-famous Ten‑mile Azalea Corridor, but also the renowned Huangyangjie, Maoping Octagonal Building, and the Main Peak of Jinggangshan—the background pattern of the 100-yuan note from the fourth series of RMB. It also preserves 7,000 hectares of near‑primitive forest, intact at this latitude worldwide, as well as a stretch of evergreen broad‑leaved forest praised by the United Nations Environment Programme as “one of the only ones of its kind in the world.” Jinggangshan has a beautiful environment, gorgeous scenery, and fresh air. The negative oxygen ion concentration exceeds 80,000 per cubic centimeter, earning it the reputation of a “natural oxygen bar.” The forest coverage rate is 86%, with an excellent ecological environment, making it an ideal tourist destination and summer resort.

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Jiangxi WuGong Mountain Scenic Area

Jiangxi Wugong Mountain is located in the west of Jiangxi, spanning the three cities of Pingxiang, Yichun, and Ji'an. It has scenic spots such as Pingxiang Wugong Mountain, Yichun Mingyue Mountain, Anfu Wugong Mountain, and Anfu Yangshimu. It is a large-scale mountain type integrating human landscape and natural landscape. Scenic spot; Jiangxi Wugong Mountain-Pingxiang Wugong Mountain Scenic Spot is located in the southeast of Pingxiang City, belonging to the northern section of the Luoxiao Mountains on the border between Hunan and Jiangxi. It is a large-scale mountain-type scenic spot with the most abundant tourism resources in western Jiangxi Province. In history, it was once known as the three famous mountains in the south of the Yangtze River together with Lushan Mountain and Hengshan Mountain, and it is known as "the first martial arts in Hengshou and Luwei". Baihe Peak (Golden Summit), the main peak of Wugong Mountain, is 1918.3 meters above sea level. Jiangxi Wugong Mountain-Yichun Mingyue Mountain Scenic Spot is located 15 kilometers southwest of the central city of Yichun, with a total area of 389 square kilometers. Mingyue Mountain has four major resources of "mountain, spring, Zen, and agriculture". It is a scenic spot featuring "sightseeing, leisure and vacation, health care and religious tourism" as a whole. Jiangxi Wugong Mountain-Anfu Wugong Mountain is located in Taishan Township, Anfu County, Jiangxi Province. The depth of the scenic spot is about 150 kilometers. It is the highest mountain in Jiangxi. In history, Wugong Mountain was once known as the three famous mountains in the south of the Yangtze River together with Hengshan Mountain and Lushan Mountain, and was named "the first of Hengshan and Luwei in martial arts". Wugong Mountain is a scenic spot integrating human landscape and natural landscape. It is a mountain under development among the famous mountains in the south of the Yangtze River. , and natural landscape and intact original ecological environment, with charm. Jiangxi Wugong Mountain-Anfu Yangshimu Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Wugong Mountain in Anfu County, Jiangxi Province, a scenic spot, a national natural heritage site, a national forest park, and a national geological park. The scenic spot is dominated by granite peak forest landforms, which are majestic and majestic in various poses and with different expressions.

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Pingxiang Wugong Mountain Scenic Area

Wugong Mountain is located inLuoxiao MountainsNorthern section, main peakWhite crane peak(Golden Summit) The altitude is approx. 1,900 m. As the mountain range spans two cities, Wugong Mountain is divided into the Pingxiang and Anfu attractions, each with its own characteristics. Pingxiang Wugong Mountain Scenic Area is known for its classic alpine meadows, and travelers who come to Wugong Mountain for hiking and sightseeing usually choose Pingxiang. The attraction includesYangshi Peak, Golden Summit, Fayunjie attraction, and Jiulong Mountain. Among these, Golden Summit has well-developed trails and cable cars for ascending and descending the mountain, making it the most developed tourist route in Wugong Mountain. Reaching the golden summit, watching the sunrise and sunset, and admiring the sea of clouds and starry sky are the three major experiences here, and many hiking and photography enthusiasts choose to team up for a trekYangshi Peak- Fayunjie attraction - Golden Summit - Jiulong (three days) is considered one of the more challenging hiking routes in East China. Ordinary travelers typically combine walking with cable cars to explore Golden Summit in one or two days, enjoying the sunrise and sea of clouds, which is much more relaxed. The trail at Golden Summit roughly forms a "P" shape. To the right of the entrance are two-level cable cars leading to the mountain top, while the left side includes attractions such as the Diaoma Zhuang in Jiangxi Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area,Hero slopeThe hiking trails of the attraction. The "three major experiences" itinerary is as follows: start at noon on the same day, hike up from the right side with the assistance of a cableway, stay overnight at the golden summit, watch the sunrise and sea of clouds early the next morning, then continue counterclockwise to return via the left hiking trail. On the way from the entrance to the lower cableway station, you'll pass Shigu temple and Wugong Mountain Cultural Park in Pingxiang Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area, where you can spend half an hour for a brief visit. Sitting on the cable car, you'll see steep peaks and cliffs with pristine secondary forests above, and lush bamboo groves and terraced fields below, offering delightful views. If hiking up, you'll encounter scenic spots like Jinxin bridge, Jinxin waterfall, and Muzi rock along the way. Both options have their merits. If you don't want to miss either, you can choose to hike this section when descending the next day. After getting off the cable car, you'll enterValley of good fortuneIn this area, you will feel the air becoming fresh. The Zijigong Temple next to the cable car station is also called "Zhong'an," where the Prince of Wugong Mountain is enshrined. After visiting Ziji palace, it's time to ascend to the summit. You can take the left path to Diaoma Zhuang in Jiangxi Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area, the middle path to Echo Valley in Pingxiang Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area, or the right path toValley of good fortune, the Diaoma stake route follows the stream upwards, passes the Diaoma stake plank walkway, and climbsHero slope, until reaching the alpine meadow at the summit. The trail is quite steep, winding along sheer cliffs and ancient forests, requiring significant physical exertion. Echo Valley in Pingxiang Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area is an old official path, featuring attractions like the echo wall and Leida Gorge.Valley of good fortuneThis is a mountain path specially built for travelers in recent years. It takes approx. 1.5 hrs to walk from here to the Golden Summit. For those who prefer not to walk, there is an additional cable car ride available, making it very user-friendly. The suspension bridge direction is usually chosen, starting fromValley of good fortuneUp, down to Diaoma Zhuang in Jiangxi Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area. Walking onValley of good fortuneThe trail boasts a thriving ecosystem, with rock formations like the Lucky Star Rock resembling a deity of fortune and the Wishing Stone shaped like a heart.Talent platformThe Inquiry Platform in Pingxiang Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area offers a panoramic view of the kilometer-long suspended wooden plank trail behind it, making it an ideal spot for photography. However, due to the steep terrain and limited space, visitors should exercise caution when crowded. At the end of Fuxing Valley trail lies the kilometer-long wooden plank path, where you can take a breather after the climb while walking on the flat planks. This section also serves as a scenic corridor, showcasing not only the undulating mountain ranges but also unique Wugong Mountain flora like Jiangxi azaleas and pleiones, with distant views of forest terraces. The suspension bridge and glass viewing platform along the way can be thrilling; those with acrophobia can take the regular trail beside the suspension bridge. Upon reaching the lower station of the secondary cableway, take the cable car up and walk a short distance to witness Wugong Mountain's distinctive alpine meadow view and the thousand-year-old altar. On the way from the secondary cableway upper station to the alpine meadow, there are several remarkable rock views worth seeing, such as the "Wugong divine fist" resembling a clenched fist and the majestic and profound "Wugongshan god"Etc., follow the trail through the meadow, where scattered ancient altars serve as a link between humans and the heavens, dating back approx. 1700 years, and are a signature view of Mount Wugong. Continue forward past Baihe Temple, where you'll find a row of small houses for stay and meals. Further ahead at Guanyin Dang is a camping site suitable for pitching tents. This is also the camping ground for the Wugong Mountain tent festival held every September, where the colorful tents on the meadow create a spectacular sight. Stay overnight in the mountains, and early the next morning when the red sun rises from the horizon, the mountain gradually turns crimson, creating a vast and open feeling. After sunrise, you can witness the spectacular sea of clouds. Especially in fall, with reeds blooming across the mountains and golden meadows shining brilliantly under the sunlight. After watching the sunrise, pass by Double Breasts Peak, take photos at Jiangxi Wugong Mountain National Scenic Area—Diaoma Stake, and explore Fayunjie attraction withHero slopechoose the latter at the fork in the road and walk pastHero slopeAfter climbing hundreds of steep stone steps, you'll return to the easier cobblestone path. Walk past the Diaoma Zhuang boardwalk, continue forward for about 1 km, and you'll reach the Ziji Palace Cableway Station. From here, take the downhill ride back to the main gate. Exiting the gate and turning right leads to water features like the Seven Immortals Pool and Red Rock Valley Waterfall. If time permits, you could allocate half a day to explore these sights as well.

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Orange Isle Scenic Area

Orange Isle Scenic Area is a narrow sandbar lying across the heart of the Xiang River in Changsha, stretching approx. five km. It faces Yuelu Mountain to the west and borders Changsha's old city to the east, surrounded by water on all sides. Named after the abundant orange trees planted on the isle, it was historically called Shuiluzhou. Formed by river alluvium, this sandbar has existed for over a millennium, where the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery was once among the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang. In 1925, the poem "Spring in a pleasure garden - Changsha" was composed here, with its iconic line "Alone I stand in the biting fall, watching the Xiang River flow north past Orange Isle's head," which made this riverine landmark widely renowned. The highlights of the visit are concentrated at the islet's head: A granite art sculpture over 30 m tall, modeled after the 1925 youth image, stands facing the river as Changsha's highly recognizable landmark. Nearby, the Questioning Heaven Platform extends toward the river center, where leaning on the railing reveals the mighty Xiang River flowing northward, with Yuelu Mountain and the city skylines on both banks facing each other across the water. The Songju Pavilion, white marble poetry stele, and the 200-year-old ancient phoenix tree at the islet head are all in this area. Heading north from the islet head, a hundred-acre orange orchard bears golden fruits in fall, while bamboo groves, peach orchards, plum gardens, and osmanthus groves take turns showcasing seasonal flora. The historic Zhuzhang Ferry (where Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi once crossed the Xiang River for lectures) and the Huxiang Culture Exhibition Hall are scattered along the way. At the islet's tail, the reconstructed Jiangshen Temple and Gongji Tower area was precisely where ancients admired the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery. The island is long and narrow, making round-trip walks quite tiring. A sightseeing train is available for transportation, with multiple stops along the way for hopping on and off. Travelers with limited time are advised to head straight to the island's tip to see the sculpture and river views, then stroll leisurely along the riverside path. At dusk, watching the sunset over the Xiang River and seeing the lights gradually illuminate both shores from the island's tip is especially worth setting aside time for.

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Hunan Museum

Hunan Museum is a relatively large history and culture museum in Hunan Province, and among its collections, the artifacts unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs are particularly representative. "The Changsha Mawangdui Han Tombs Exhibition" is the museum's permanent exhibition, presenting in a concentrated way the precious artifacts unearthed from three Western Han tombs. One of the most striking exhibits in the exhibition is the plain silk unlined robe with straight-cut front, as thin as cicada wings and weighing less than 50 grams, whose weaving technique is astonishing. In addition, visitors can see well-preserved printed silk padded robes, fine and elegant embroidery, brightly glossy painted lacquerware, and an exquisite T-shaped painted silk painting. More than 100,000 characters of silk manuscripts were unearthed from Tomb No. 3, among which are many lost texts long since gone from circulation, covering fields such as philosophy, history, astronomy, and medicine. The "Topographic Map of the Southern Part of the Changsha Kingdom," also from Tomb No. 3, was drawn using techniques broadly similar to those of modern maps and holds important value in the study of ancient maps. The well-preserved body of Lady Xin Zhui unearthed from Tomb No. 1 has survived intact for more than two thousand years and is another major highlight of the exhibition. The museum also features permanent exhibitions such as "Hunan People: A Historical and Cultural Exhibition of the Three Xiang Regions," displaying collections including Shang and Zhou bronzes, ceramics from famous Hunan kilns, and Ming and Qing calligraphy and paintings, presenting the historical and cultural threads of Hunan from different dimensions. The Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition and the Three Xiang Historical and Cultural Exhibition together form the museum's two core exhibitions, and are well worth setting aside ample time to view in detail.

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Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area

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.

No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Hunan

Mount Yuelu

Mount Yuelu stands on the west bank of the Xiang River and is a landmark mountain in Changsha. At its foot lies the Yuelu Academy, founded during the Northern Song Dynasty, a millennium-old institution sharing the mountain's name. Ascending from here leads to Qingfeng Gorge, where the Aiwan Pavilion, named after Du Mu's poetic line "I stop my carriage to admire the maple woods at dusk," is surrounded by maple trees. Midway up the mountain, the ancient Lushan Temple, established in the Western Jin Dynasty over 1,700 years ago, features a lush six-dynasty-era podocarpus tree in front of its sutra repository. At the summit stands the Yunlu Palace, a Taoist temple built during the Ming Dynasty, offering panoramic views of the Xiang River and Changsha's urban area. The mountain's historical sites extend further, with the Yu King Stele, Python Cave, and Changsha Battle Memorial Stele scattered along its trails. Modern figures such as Huang Xing, Cai E, and Chen Tianhua are also buried here, making the mountain a condensed repository of profound modern history. Most cultural attractions are concentrated near the south gate, where you can visit major historic sites in sequence from Yuelu Academy to Aiwan Pavilion. For those preferring not to hike, a cableway station near the east gate allows easy ascent, eliminating most uphill climbing. With an elevation of about 300 m and well-developed trails, reaching the summit on foot is manageable. Ancient trees like Jin dynasty podocarps, Tang dynasty ginkgos, Song-Yuan era camphor trees, and Ming-Qing maple-chestnuts line the paths, making the entire mountain resemble a natural botanical museum. In late fall when maple leaves turn red across the slopes, it becomes an ideal time for hiking. Allocate half a day to leisurely photograph Aiwan Pavilion and the mountaintop viewpoints.

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Du Fu Pavilion

Du Fu Pavilion is a Tang-style garden architecture built to commemorate the great Tang dynasty poet Du Fu. It stands on the Xiang River scenic belt in Changsha, gazing across the river at Orange Isle and Yuelu Mountain. In his later years, Du Fu lived in Changsha twice, renting a simple building by the Xiang River; because the house faced the river, he named it "River Pavilion," where he spent the final years of his life and wrote a large number of poems. The present pavilion was completed and opened to the public in 2005. Its main structure has four stories and stands approx. 18 m tall, with vermilion columns paired with antique lattice windows and a roof covered in dark blue-green glazed tiles, making it a highly recognizable landmark on the east bank of the Xiang River. The pavilion houses a Du Fu memorial hall, with a statue of Du Fu standing in the center. The poet's life is depicted on the walls in the form of paintings, and works by renowned calligraphers and painters such as Zhang Daqian and Lin Sanzhi are also displayed in the hall. The exhibitions on each floor follow Du Fu's travels and poetic works in Hunan as the main thread, presenting the wandering trajectory of the Poet Sage in his later years and the poems he composed during his time in Hunan through steles, calligraphy and paintings, and multimedia means. The pavilion also features a tea room where visitors can sip tea while gazing at the scenery on both banks of the Xiang River in the distance. After nightfall, the pavilion lights up, and the warm yellow glow reflects on the surface of the Xiang River, making it a popular night-view photo spot along the river. The pavilion also offers an immersive night tour experience, based on Du Fu's life experiences wandering in Xiaoxiang in his later years. With the help of digital light-and-shadow technology, the artistic conception of Du Fu's poems is transformed into real-life scenes. As visitors stroll through the corridors, they may unexpectedly encounter "people in the poems" dressed in ancient-style costumes, experiencing a thousand years of poetic charm among the corridors and pillars of the pavilion.