Just returned from Wuyuan. I saw the most beautiful spring at Jiangling.

The morning mist had just dispersed, and a hundred thousand acres of golden yellow splashed onto the terraced fields. Sunlight flowed between the waves of flowers, and layers of golden foil spread along the ridges, winding to the villages with white walls and black tiles. When the spring breeze swept past, the entire valley rippled like silk, and the buzzing of bees and the shadows of butterflies floated in the honey fragrance. In the distance, the dark mountains were like screens, and a few wisps of smoke diagonally cut through the clouds, rendering this bright oil painting with an ink-wash background. Exclusive Guide to Jiangling, Wuyuan (Applicable to late March 2025) I. Core Highlights and Best Time Canola Flower Splendor: Jiangling is famous for its hundred thousand acres of terraced canola flowers. From late March to mid-April is the blooming season for the terraced flower sea. The golden terraces and the white-walled and black-tiled Hui-style villages complement each other, and it is known as one of the "Four Great Flower Seas of China." Best Time: Morning View: Arrive at the mountaintop viewing platform between 6:00 and 7:00 to photograph the morning mist, sunrise, and sea of clouds (if it rains, there will be a hazy Jiangnan charm). II. Classic Panoramic Route (Suitable for Photography Enthusiasts) and Viewing Platform Recommendations Starting Point: Mountaintop Tourist Center (for self-driving, navigate to the mountaintop parking lot). Route: Viewing Platform No. 1 (overlooking the whole view) → Liling/Wailing (core area of the terraced flower sea) → Golden Rooster Announcing Dawn Viewing Platform (excellent composition of terraced fields and villages) → Scarecrow Paradise (interesting check-in point) III. Transportation and Self-Driving Tips Self-Driving Route: Recommended Entrance: Drive along the "Jiangwan—Xiaoqi—Jiangling" highway from Wuyuan County, about 45 km, with a speed limit of 70 km/h. Along the way, you will pass scenic spots such as Huangling and Likeng. Parking: Mountaintop parking lot (priority) or P1/P3 parking lot at the foot of the mountain (10–20 yuan/time). Arrive early to secure a spot during peak season. IV. Accommodation and Dining Recommendations Accommodation: Mountaintop Homestays: Such as "Jiangling Huatianju," where you can see the terraced flower sea from your window, convenient for photographing the morning mist (about 300 yuan/night, reservation required). Village Inns on the Mountainside: Such as the natural village inns below Viewing Platform No. 1, to experience the charm of misty Huizhou (about 150 yuan/night). Dining: Must-Try Dishes: Steamed Red Carp in Lotus Leaf, Steamed Pork with Rice Flour, and Mud Tofu. Recommended Restaurants: "Tianjie" farmhouse dishes in the scenic area, and home-style dishes at the mountainside inns (50 yuan per person). V. Important Notes 1. Tickets and Fees: Tickets are 80 yuan/person. Cars are one-way in the scenic area, and a motorcycle taxi costs about 20 yuan for a single trip. 2. Equipment Recommendations: Waterproof shoe covers (rainy in spring), windproof jacket (large temperature difference in the mountains), and power bank (fast battery consumption for taking photos). 3. Tips for Avoiding Congestion: The number of tourists surges after 10:00 am. It is recommended to enter the park before 7:00 to avoid congestion, or enter after 4:00 pm to avoid peak hours. Also, try to avoid weekends and choose to visit on working days.