One Hundred Must-Visit Places in Spring | Turtle Peak

Located in Yiyang, Shangrao, Turtle Peak is named for its resemblance to a giant turtle~ Surrounded by peculiar peaks and clear waters, its unique Danxia landform has been recognized as a World Natural Heritage site by the United Nations~ After the rain, the misty clouds make it seem like a fairyland, truly an underrated gem in Jiangxi for tourism! If you want to avoid the crowds during the May Day holiday, you can head here without a second thought. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient seekers of beautiful sunsets at Turtle Peak and enjoy a unique adventure~ Put together a detailed guide, and don't forget to save it! · 📍| Turtle Peak Scenic Area, Yiyang, Shangrao City, Jiangxi 🚄| Take the high-speed train to 'Yiyang Station', then a 20min taxi ride 🎫| Admission is 60r, combo ticket is 160r (includes sightseeing car + boat ticket) · ✅Recommended three hiking routes ❶ Turtle Spirit Route Total length 5km, duration 2.5h, intensity ⭐️⭐️ Route: Visitor Center - Osmanthus Garden - General's Tower - Hero Slope - Crape Myrtle Garden · ❷ Sunset Seeker Route Total length 8km, duration 3.5h, intensity ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Route: Visitor Center - Turtle Spirit Welcome - Century Path - Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers - General's Tower - Hero Slope - Crape Myrtle Garden · ❸ Full Journey Route Total length 10km, duration 4h, intensity ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Route: Visitor Center - Osmanthus Garden - General's Tower - Three-Way Junction - South Heavenly Pillar - Camel Peak - Turtle Peak Lake · 🍃Hiking Tips ✔️Pick up a map at the Visitor Center, the maps in the scenic area are very detailed ✔️Travel light, it's also beautiful on rainy days, remember to bring anti-slip shoe covers ✔️Bring some snacks and water, you can buy instant noodles and sausages at the shops on the mountain ✔️Remember to apply sunscreen and bring mosquito repellent in summer · 📸Must-visit photo spots 1️⃣ Hero Slope: The stone path built along the mountain winds upwards, not very high and easy to climb, and the drone footage here is stunning! 2️⃣ A Line Between Heaven and Earth: Walking through a hundred-meter-high canyon, marveling at the natural wonders. 3️⃣ Camel Peak: The highest peak of Turtle Peak, reaching the top requires climbing nearly vertical steps, it makes your legs shake just looking at it! 4️⃣ Turtle Peak Lake: Boating on the lake, admiring the panoramic view of Turtle Peak from another angle, like a natural landscape painting.