[2024 Yiyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Lion Peak (Updated Nov)
Mountains
Address:
Guifeng Scenic Area, Liyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
Opening times:
Opens at 7:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Turtle Peak Scenic Area.
Turtle Peak Scenic Area is located in Yixing County, Jiangxi Province. It is a national scenic spot, a national 5A tourist attraction, a national forest park, and a national geological park. It is famous for its unique Danxia landform and rich cultural heritage. The landform of Turtle Peak is characterized by peaks, cliffs, square mountains, stone walls, stone pillars, and stone peaks. It is a typical Danxia peak forest landform.
Main attractions:
Turtle Peak Reclining Buddha: 416 meters long, 68 meters high, it is the world's largest known natural mountain reclining Buddha.
Nanyan Temple: Built in the Jin Dynasty, it is the "First Buddhist Cave in China". The temple has exquisite stone niches and Buddhist cultural landscapes.
Qingshui Lake: The lake water is clear and the waves are rippling. Taking a boat, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Turtle Peak. The red mountain color is exceptionally charming.
Travel guide:
Tour route: There are two main tour routes in Turtle Peak Scenic Area. One is near the entrance of the scenic area, and the other starts from Qingshui Lake Pier after taking a boat.
Ticket information: Adult ticket price is 160 yuan, including entrance fee, sightseeing car and boat fee. Children, students, seniors and special groups have discounts.
Opening hours: April 1st to October 31st is 07:00-17:30, November 1st to March 31st is 07:30-17:00.
Traffic guide:
Self-driving route: From Shanghai, you can take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway and Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway to Zhejiang-Jiangxi Toll Station, then follow the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway to Yixing (Turtle Peak) Exit, and follow National Highway 320 towards Yingtan to Turtle Peak Scenic Area.
Bus route: Take bus No. 2 from Yixing High-speed Railway Station directly to Turtle Peak Scenic Area.
Precautions:
Some mountain roads are steep, so tourists with children should pay extra attention to safety.
The scenic boat is an optional item, not included in the ticket. If you do not intend to take it, it is best to inform the driver when boarding the sightseeing car.
With its magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, Turtle Peak has become a leisure destination for tourism, recuperation, vacation, conferences, religion, photography, and exploration.
ElijahMacKay74
Free admission! Free admission!!! No need to go to Wugong Mountain!
Yiyang Guifeng is so amazing. It's really suitable for a trip around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.!! Key point
Free admission from August 1 to August 30 (for residents of Jiangxi Province) Before February 28, 2025, all primary, secondary, and university students and postgraduates in the world can recite related poems and get free admission. Close your eyes and go!
The temperature in Shangrao is suitable recently, and the weather is good for playing these days. It's not hot at all, it's very comfortable
Guifeng is a typical Danxia landform scenic spot, famous for its turtle-like rocks.
How to get there?
Yiyang Station: 1.8h from Hangzhou, 3h from Shanghai, 3.5h from Nanjing
After getting off the bus, take a taxi for 15 minutes to the scenic spot, and drive from Wuyuan Jingdezhen for 2h
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Tickets and time?
The ticket for the scenic spot is CNY 60. If you want to visit more easily, you can buy a package ticket for CNY 160, including sightseeing cars and cruise ships. The opening hours are from 7:00 in the morning to 5:30 in the afternoon. Remember to set off early.
_Mattie_24
Reverse travel for Labor Day!! Sharing a hidden gem of a mountain peak
I used to take the saying 'Life is a wilderness' lightly.
It wasn't until I became a full-time travel blogger 📸
that I discovered the endless charm of nature,
each time is a new wonder.
Like this trip to 'Turtle Peak'
A niche place I've never heard of before
Yet it has an extremely majestic grandeur
And an escapist feel away from the city.
⛰️: Turtle Peak in Yiyang, Jiangxi
🚄: High-speed rail to Yiyang Station, then a 15-minute taxi ride
🌟: Visited by Xu Xiake, World Natural Heritage, World Geopark
🌿: Danxia landform with precipitous cliffs, beautiful high mountains and sea of clouds.
🚶🏻Turtle Peak hiking routes
There are 3 climbing routes in Turtle Peak
You can plan according to your physical strength and time.
1️⃣Tortoise Route (Yellow Line)
🕒About 2.5h 🌟Difficulty 2 stars
Visitor Center — Osmanthus Garden — General's Tower — Hero Slope — Crape Myrtle Garden
2️⃣Xiake Route (Red Line)
🕒About 3.5h 🌟Difficulty 3 stars
Visitor Center — Tortoise Welcome — Century Path — Fairy Scattering Flowers — General's Tower — Hero Slope — Crape Myrtle Garden
3️⃣Full Route (Blue Line)
🕒About 4h 🌟Difficulty 4 stars
Visitor Center — Osmanthus Garden — General's Tower — Three-Way Junction — South Heavenly Pillar — Camel Peak — Turtle Peak Lake
✅Remember these photo spots
🟡Hero Slope
A steep slope that shoots straight up, flanked by sheer cliffs. Although not high in altitude, the angle of the shots taken here can be very steep and thrilling.
🟡Camel Peak Viewing Platform
Located halfway up the mountain, you can witness the full view of Camel Peak. The unique Danxia landscape hits you in the face, very interesting.
🟡South Heavenly Pillar
Almost 90° vertical steps, between two giant mountain ranges, forming a gateway to the sky, challenging your physical strength, but a feast for the eyes!
🔖Tips
You can bring a walking stick, wear comfortable shoes
If you're worried about physical strength, consider staying overnight near the scenic area
Remember to bring mosquito repellent and sun protection in summer
There are water and snacks for sale on the mountain, no need to carry heavy items
Tourist bus in the scenic area costs 5 yuan per seat
The mist on rainy days is also beautiful