High-speed rail direct to the world of Xianxia! Super stunning (with a detailed guide)
Wangxian Valley 2 days 1 night guide: The true Xianxia world! NPC interactions are so addictive
After rewatching "Cang Lan Jue," I was crazy about the same Xianxia scenes and decisively dragged my bestie to Wangxian Valley for the weekend. Before departure, I saw many polarized reviews, but after experiencing it myself, I want to say: this is literally the real-life "Yunmengze"! Especially the NPC interactions, so fun I want to replay it many times. Here’s a detailed guide for you to save~
🚄 Transportation Guide: Direct and non-detouring
- High-speed rail: Nanjing → Shangrao Station, then take a direct shuttle bus to Wangxian Valley (30 RMB/person), 1.5 hours straight to the scenic entrance, super convenient.
- Self-driving: Navigate to "Wangxian Valley Visitor Center," plenty of parking, suitable for families or groups.
🏠 Accommodation options? Two experiences for you to choose from
- Cost-effective choice: Homestays near the scenic area, affordable (about 200-400 RMB/night), 10-minute walk to the entrance, perfect for budget travelers.
- Immersive first choice: Cliffside homestays inside the scenic area! Open the window to a full canyon view, in the early morning mist it feels like living in a cloud palace. The downside is they are hard to book and pricier (about 800-1500 RMB/night), but the experience is top-notch.
🌈 2 days 1 night itinerary: Beautiful from day to night
𝑫𝒂𝒚 1: Daytime exploring & eating + NPC interactions, evening chasing night views
- Noon: Enter the scenic area early! Watch the Xianxia town transform from daylight to dazzling lights, full of ceremony. First, go to Baiwei Street for a bite, Shangrao chicken leg and Dengzhan rice cakes are must-tries, the fragrant fried tofu is refreshing and cuts the greasiness.
- Afternoon: Immersive NPC interactions (key! Don’t miss)
- "Jin’s Bank": NPCs are super lively, play the size comparison game to win silver tickets. My bestie and I “cooperated” to win a bunch and exchanged them for small gifts, very rewarding.
- "Yang Mansion Tales": Mysterious stories in the ancient house, so tense I covered my mouth the whole time, the immersion is amazing.
- "Han Wedding": The Chinese wedding performance is super sweet, wearing the phoenix crown and embroidered robe instantly made me understand what “Chinese romantic peak” means.
- "Jar Shadow Acrobatics": The acrobats’ high-altitude flips made people scream, recommend getting front row seats 10 minutes early.
- Evening to night: Stroll along the check-in route, watch the lights turn on one by one. The waterfall with lighting at Yanpu Square is super stunning, and the lantern strings at the old walled building feel like stepping into a drama scene.
𝑫𝒂𝒚 2: Early morning fairy mist + free roaming
- Morning: Wake up naturally and enter the valley again (if staying inside the scenic area, just open the window to see the view). Wangxian Valley in autumn looks like an impressionist painting, morning mist swirling around the cliffside homes, every photo looks like it has a “fairy filter.”
- Noon: Leisurely stroll through Workshop Street, watch artisans making wooden movable type and silverware, buy a small souvenir.
📸 Classic photo spots: Avoid crowds for great shots
1. Lanyue Bridge: Best during the “blue hour” 30 minutes after sunset, lights just on, sky still blue, bridge and cliffside homes in one frame, atmosphere maxed out.
2. Baige Bridge: Can capture Baihe Cliff, Lanyue Bridge, and the ancient village all at once, recommend shooting in the morning with good light for clearer pictures.
3. Baihe Cliff Viewing Platform: Overlooking all the lights in the valley, especially after night lighting, like a god’s view of “Yunmengze” with thousands of lights, breathtakingly spectacular.
💡 Practical tips
- Shoes: Many steps in the scenic area, definitely wear non-slip comfortable shoes, don’t wear heels just for photos (learned the hard way).
- Clothing: Big temperature difference between morning and night in autumn, recommend thin layers underneath (easy for photos) + long coat (for mornings and evenings). Wearing traditional costumes makes photos better; rentals available in the scenic area (about 100 RMB/day).
- Map: Get a hand-drawn map at the visitor center, follow the route “Waterfall Cluster → Baiwei Street → Yang Mansion Square → Glass Walkway → Chahe Tower” to avoid detours and hit all highlights.
- Off-peak: Weekends are crowded, arrive 15 minutes early for performances; weekdays offer a better experience with more relaxed NPC interactions.
The magic of Wangxian Valley is that it’s not just a “photo spot,” but a place where you truly immerse yourself in the Xianxia world—joking with NPCs like neighbors, feeling like you’ve stepped into a script when the lights come on. This kind of joy, only those who come will understand!