A Date with Yiyang Guifeng, Embracing the Infinite Charm of Danxia

Yiyang Guifeng Danxia Secret Realm｜2 Days 1 Night Immersive Guide to Unlock the Poetry and Wildness of a World Natural Heritage 【Trip Highlights】 ✅ World-Class Danxia Wonder: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, described by Xu Xiake as a "natural bonsai of mountain peaks, unparalleled in Yandang." ✅ Three-Tiered Experience Options: Family-friendly light hiking, photography enthusiast route, and extreme challenge route to suit all ages. ✅ Immersive Cultural Experience: Touch Song Dynasty Nanyan Temple stone carvings, listen to the Golden Bell Peak bell for blessings, recite "Lovely China" to get free admission. ✅ Hidden Gems: Qingshuitang water gun battle, chipmunk feeding interaction, Hanfu boat rides for magical photos. 【Transportation Guide】 📍 Address: Beside National Highway 320, Yiyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province (Navigate to "Guifeng Scenic Area Parking Lot") 🚄 High-Speed Rail: • Yiyang Station: Taxi to the scenic area about 20 RMB, or take Bus No. 2 directly. • Shangrao Station: Transfer to the scenic area shuttle, about 1 hour by car. 🚗 Self-Drive: Exit Yiyang on the Hukun Expressway, head west along National Highway 320 for 6 km, parking fee 30 RMB/day. ⚠️ Avoid Pitfalls: Yushan South Station unlicensed taxis overcharge; insist on meter or book Didi in advance. 【Classic Route Recommendations】 🌄 Family-Friendly Easy Route (2.5 hours) Route: Visitor Center → Welcoming Divine Turtle → General’s Tower → Hero Slope → Guifeng Lake Boat Ride • Welcoming Divine Turtle: Giant turtle-shaped Danxia rock, perfect for photos without crowds in morning light. • Hero Slope: Sci-fi style steps for overhead shots, wide-angle lens captures the red cliff Danxia. • Guifeng Lake Boat Ride: 4:00 PM trip to cool off, wear Hanfu and sit at the bow for ethereal reflection shots. 📸 Photography Route (4 hours) Route: Visitor Center → One Line Sky → Golden Bell Peak → Camel Peak Glass Walkway → Qingshuitang • One Line Sky: Noon sunlight piercing the canyon, shoot “Tyndall light swords” for a post-apocalyptic vibe. • Golden Bell Peak Summit: 360° panoramic view of the red cliffs, sunrise clouds flowing over Camel Peak. • Qingshuitang Bamboo Raft: Turn off flash to capture Danxia reflections, sunset paints the lake red for instant stunning shots. 🧗 Extreme Challenge Route (5 hours) Route: Visitor Center → West Coast Viewing Platform → Camel Peak Ladder → Southern Sky Pillar → Guifeng Lake • Camel Peak Ladder: 80-meter vertical suspended walkway, not for the faint-hearted but offers spectacular views. • Southern Sky Pillar: Capture the magical scene of “a pillar holding up the sky” intertwined with sunset glow. 【Ticket Benefits and Hidden Activities】 🎫 Ticket Info: • General admission 60 RMB, combo ticket 160 RMB (includes sightseeing bus + boat ride). • Free Admission Policy: • University students with ID free (except holidays). • Recite a 15-minute excerpt of "Lovely China" for free general admission. • Share scenic area posts to participate in Dragon Boat Festival/National Day events for free entry. 🎉 Immersive Extras: • Chipmunk Interaction: Feed nuts on the way to Golden Bell Peak, adorable pets appear instantly. • Qingshuitang Water Gun Battle: Daily 2:00-4:00 PM, family water play fun. • Hanfu Rental: 50 RMB/3 hours at Visitor Center, 30 RMB more inside the scenic area. 【Food Map】 🍲 Simple Mountain Meals: General’s Tower snack shop tea eggs 5 RMB, corn 10 RMB, avoid 25 RMB instant noodles. 🏮 Must-Try at the Foot of the Mountain: • Yiyang Rice Cake: Old neighborhood stir-fried rice cake 28 RMB, soft and sticky-free, even better dipped in osmanthus honey. • Dengzhan Fruit: Radish and tofu filling 15 RMB/portion, savory and juicy, best eaten hot. • Guifeng Braised Pork: Heritage dish at Yulang Wenjin Hotel, fatty pork with preserved vegetables, oily but not greasy. 【Accommodation Recommendations】 🏨 Inside Scenic Area: • Huajianfu · Yulang Wenjin: Song-style lake view rooms, stargaze at night and listen to birds in the morning. • Bishui Danxin Hotel: Republic of China retro style, open window to see Danxia red cliffs. 🏡 Outside Scenic Area: Xiaolu Xianju Homestay, average 200 RMB, great value. 【Practical Tips】 1. Gear List: Non-slip hiking shoes, sun protection sleeves, mosquito repellent, foldable seat cushion (stone steps get hot). 2. Safety Precautions: Hold your phone tightly at One Line Sky, narrow rock crevices prone to drops; drones prohibited, violators fined. 3. Off-Peak Wisdom: Fewer people on Tuesdays/Thursdays, cloud sea appears 24 hours after heavy rain. 4. Photography Spots: Golden Bell Peak rocking horse, Camel Peak glass walkway, Guifeng Lake boat bow 45° side seat. 🌿 Travel Reflection: At Guifeng, every step is a dialogue with a hundred million years of geological history. Climb Camel Peak at dawn to watch the sea of clouds surge, paddle on Qingshuitang Lake in the afternoon to admire Danxia reflections, and enjoy braised pork with rice cake at dusk. Only then do you realize Xu Xiake’s words “Guifeng’s peaks are wonders unmatched by Yandang” are true. This summer, come to Guifeng and be a living Danxia painting for a day!