Wangxiangu Scenic Area

Wangxiangu Scenic Area is located in Wangxian Township, Guangxin District, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. It is a tourist destination characterized by natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Here is a practical travel guide: • Opening hours: All year round 09:30-22:00 (Monday to Thursday); 09:30-22:30 (Friday to Sunday). Specific opening hours may be adjusted according to the scenic area arrangements. • Ticket information: Adult ticket 120 yuan. • Scenic area features: • Unique architecture: Features unique Jiangxi residential buildings with rammed earth walls, bluestone roads, yellow walls, and black tiles, as well as unique cliffside homestays like the cliff rooms at Baihe Cliff, offering a secluded and breathtaking high-altitude view. • Natural scenery: The valley is serene and distant, with lively streams and pebble waterfalls, including cliffs and waterfalls such as Sanqing Waterfall, Guanyin Waterfall, and Rainbow Waterfall, as well as canyons and streams. • Cultural charm: The distinctive Ganjia street market allows visitors to fully experience Ganjia customs, landscapes, and culture, and to appreciate China's long-standing agricultural culture. • Rich activities: The scenic area offers activities such as Feihua Ling, storytelling, Jingdong drum, martial arts contests, Han weddings, lantern tours, lantern riddles, band performances, and bonfire parties at night for an immersive multi-person disco experience. • Recommended travel routes: • Regular route: Visitor Center - Qingyun Bridge - Xunxian Road - Sanqing Waterfall - Sankou Pot - Guanyin Waterfall - Rainbow Waterfall - Mijin Pass - Baiwei Street - Baige Bridge - Theater Square - Wangxian Yang Mansion - Mingchan Alley - Upper Wharf - Return Path - Zuixian Street - Lanyue Bridge - Hu Clan Ancestral Hall - Shouwang Street - Sanshen Temple - Baihe Cliff - Chaohuo Building. • Casual route: If you prefer a less planned approach, you can wander freely and discover unexpected beauty. • Photo spots: • Lanyue Bridge: A popular bridge similar to the one in Canglan Jue. Standing on the bridge, you can photograph the full view of Baihe Cliff, or shoot from the direction of the bar street towards the bridge, incorporating the bridge and opposite buildings into the composition, with people standing on the bridge as a highlight. • Baige Bridge: A classic spot where you can photograph Lanyue Bridge and Baihe Cliff together. Backlit shots of people’s silhouettes create a great atmosphere. • Viewing platform opposite Fuhome Courtyard: Suitable for those without drones, offering a panoramic view of the town towards Lanyue Bridge. • Chaohuo Building: The highest building in Wangxiangu, offering a bird’s-eye view of the waterfall and the grand canyon, and the best spot for night views and photography. • Snack food street: Full of lively atmosphere, capturing vibrant street life scenes, as if traveling back in time. • Lingguang Street: Lanterns light up at night, creating a dazzling and dreamy scene, reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty. Wearing Hanfu for photoshoots is very fitting. • Yanpu Old Tea Teahouse: Enjoy leisurely time and capture the feeling of a slow-paced life. There is also an ancient-style stage outside the teahouse. • Return Path: Lush trees on both sides, providing shade and beautiful views of Wangxiangu’s landmarks such as Baige Bridge, Lanyue Bridge, Baihe Cliff, Wangxian Yang Mansion, and various pavilions, wooden windows, and archways for foreground composition. • Food recommendations: • Baiwei Street, Zuixian Street, Ruogu Street: All snack streets with a variety of affordable delicacies. • Yangjia Restaurant: The largest restaurant in the scenic area, specializing in Jiangxi cuisine. The flavors are not too spicy, suitable for Guangdong tastes, with good taste and environment. • Accommodation options: • Cliffside homestays: Experience sleeping above glass in mid-air, though the price is relatively high. • Wangxiangu - Xiansu: More affordable, with rooms located at higher positions in the scenic area, offering wide views. Opening the window reveals the ancient town scenery, providing a great experience. • Transportation guide: • High-speed rail: To Shangrao Station, there are direct buses to Wangxiangu Scenic Area from the high-speed rail station. Tickets can be purchased by searching for 'Ganyuexing', with 8 trips daily, taking about an hour and a half. • Taxi: Directly from the high-speed rail station to the scenic area, costing around 150 yuan. Notes: 1. There are shops in the scenic area that offer costume rental and styling services. Renting costumes and styling for two hours costs 98 yuan. 2. For photography enthusiasts, it is recommended to wear light-colored clothes for better photos. Since you need to climb mountains and walk on stone roads, comfortable shoes are essential.