After visiting Shangrao 5 times, here is a detailed nanny-level travel guide

Shangrao 4-Day Travel Guide (May 2025) 🌦️ Weather in May Temperature: 18℃-33℃, with frequent showers or alternating sunny and hot weather, humidity 60%-90%. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, a sun hat, an umbrella, and mosquito repellent. Precipitation characteristics: Short periods of heavy rain are common in mid to late May. Mountain areas require caution against landslides. Wearing non-slip sports shoes is advised. 🏨 Accommodation Guide Recommended areas: Xinzhou District (city center): Close to Shangrao Concentration Camp and Yunbifeng National Forest Park. Recommended hotels include Shangrao R&F Wanda Realm Hotel (five-star, near Wanda Plaza) or Ji Hotel (Shangrao Pedestrian Street branch) for good value. Wuyuan Huangling/Sanqingshan Scenic Area: If planning to hike or watch the sunrise, recommended stays are Huangling Shaqiu Meisu (inn inside the scenic area, includes tickets) or Hilton Sanqingshan Resort (mid-mountain, convenient for early morning sea of clouds viewing). Avoidance Tips: Avoid low-priced homestays near the train station, which may have hygiene or noise issues; Homestay prices in Wuyuan scenic areas fluctuate greatly. It is recommended to book 15 days in advance and confirm if breakfast is included. 📅 4-Day Itinerary Plan Day 1: Natural Wonders + Ancient Village Exploration 🟣 Sanqingshan Scenic Area 💷 190 RMB (ticket) + East Jinsha Cableway up 125 RMB / down 65 RMB, open 7:30-17:30. 📍 Recommended route: Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Emerging from Mountain → Eastern Goddess → Sunshine Coast Skywalk → Yujing Peak (about 4 hours hiking), enjoy strange peaks, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and mist along the way. ⚠️ Avoidance: Full hike takes 6 hours; combining cableway and hiking is recommended; food on the mountain is expensive (instant noodles 15 RMB/cup), bring your own snacks. 🟣 Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area 💷 145 RMB (includes cableway up and down), open 8:00-20:30. 📍 Highlights: Shaqiu Workshop, Leixin Bridge, terraced flower sea; night light show 19:00-21:00. ⚠️ Avoidance: The "internet-famous bamboo tube tea" inside the scenic area is heavily overpriced (35 RMB/cup). It is recommended to bring a water bottle and get free hot water at the visitor center. Day 2: Fairyland Secrets + Ancient Town Charm 🟣 Wangxian Valley 💷 140 RMB, open 8:30-22:00. 📍 Must-do: Cliff plank road (drone panoramic shots), Lanyue Bridge (telephoto cliff shots), Han wedding performance (15:00), bonfire party (19:00). ⚠️ Avoidance: Long queues for rafting; it is recommended to walk along the lakeside wooden plank road instead; the self-service restaurant inside the scenic area is expensive (98 RMB/person), recommended local farmhouse dishes at the exit (about 40 RMB/person). 🟣 Hekou Ancient Town 💷 Free, open all day. 📍 Bluestone streets and Huizhou merchant architecture; recommended snacks: Yanshan hot rice noodles, Dengzhan cake. Day 3: Geological Wonders + Night Tour Experience 🟣 Guifeng Scenic Area 💷 Free admission (5 RMB insurance ticket required) + sightseeing bus 20 RMB/person, open 7:30-17:30. 📍 World Natural Heritage site, admire Danxia landforms. Recommended route: Osmanthus Garden → One Line Sky → Camel Peak. 🟣 Wunvzhou Resort Area 💷 108 RMB, open 9:00-22:00. 📍 Night tour must-see: "Meet Wuyuan" live performance, check out the Baoyu Pagoda light show. Day 4: Cultural Exploration + Return Preparation 🟣 Shangrao Concentration Camp 💷 Free, open 8:30-17:00. 📍 Red education base, learn about the history of the Wannan Incident. 🟣 Yunbifeng National Forest Park 💷 Free, open 6:00-18:00. 📍 Natural oxygen bar, climb to the top for panoramic views of Xinjiang River, suitable for morning runs or hiking. 🚫 Summary of Avoidance Spots Cherry Blossom Park Night Sakura Light Show: Crowded, the main road "Cherry Blossom Market" sells overpriced internet-famous bamboo tube tea (35 RMB/cup). It is recommended to bring snacks or go to Citizen Park instead. Wuyuan Scenic Area Pass: If only visiting Huangling, no need to buy the pass (the pass includes 11 spots like Likeng, Jiangwan, but Huangling requires a separate ticket). Restaurants near scenic areas: The self-service restaurant in Huangling scenic area costs 98 RMB/person; recommended local farmhouse dishes at the exit (about 40 RMB/person, must-try river seafood and native chicken). 📌 Practical Tips Transportation: City bus in Shangrao costs 2 RMB per ride, taxi starting fare 8 RMB; for Sanqingshan, Wuyuan, and other scenic areas, car rental or group tours are recommended. Ticket Booking: Sanqingshan, Huangling, and other scenic areas require booking one day in advance. Guifeng Scenic Area is free from May 17-20 (5 RMB insurance ticket required). Food Recommendations: Main meals: Yanshan hot rice noodles, Dengzhan cake, Wuyuan fermented tofu. Snacks: Kudzu powder crisps (Wangxian Valley), Wuyan fruit (Wuyuan), Qingming cake. Hope this guide helps you enjoy Shangrao with ease!🌄