[2025 Yongxiu Attraction] Travel Guide for Wucheng Scenic Resort (Updated May)

Wucheng Ancient Town in Jiangxi, one of the "Four Famous Towns of Jiangxi," boasts a history spanning over a thousand years. Stepping into the ancient town feels like traveling back in time. The old cobblestone streets bear the footprints of countless travelers, while the Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, adorned with intricate carvings and paintings, still exude their former glory despite the passage of time. Along the ancient streets, a variety of unique shops line the way, offering traditional handicrafts and local delicacies. What sets Wucheng apart is its location as a gem on Poyang Lake. The stunning scenery of the lake and surrounding mountains is truly breathtaking. From a high vantage point, you can gaze out over Poyang Lake, where the shimmering water and scattered sails create a serene and picturesque view. The residents of the ancient town continue to embrace a traditional way of life, leisurely going about their daily routines. Their tranquility and simplicity offer a glimpse into the unique charm of life in the ancient town. Experiencing Wucheng Ancient Town in Jiangxi is like flipping through a living history book, immersing yourself in the rich heritage left behind by centuries of prosperity. It is undoubtedly a wonderful travel destination.

🌊🚗 [Wu Cheng Overwater Highway Full Guide]—Traverse the "Mirror of the Sky" and Encounter the Poetry and Untamed Beauty of Poyang Lake! 🦩✨ Destination Introduction Wu Cheng Overwater Highway: Located in Wu Cheng Town, Yongxiu County, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, it is actually the Dahu Pond section of Yongwu Highway, with a total length of about 5 kilometers. Magical Landscape: In summer, when Poyang Lake rises, the highway is submerged by the lake water, forming a beautiful picture of "cars traveling on the blue waves, people swimming in the painting", and it is known as "China's most beautiful overwater highway"! 🚗 Transportation Guide Self-driving (Recommended) -From Nanchang: Nanchang → Fuyin Expressway → Yongxiu Exit → Changjiu Avenue → Yongwu Highway (about 80 kilometers in total, 1.5 hours) -From Jiujiang: Jiujiang → Fuyin Expressway → Yongxiu → Wu Cheng (about 1 hour) -Parking spots: Starting point of the highway or Wu Cheng Town parking lot (free/CNY 10) Public Transportation -Nanchang → Wu Cheng: Take a bus from Nanchang Hongcheng Bus Station to Yongxiu (1 hour, CNY 20), then transfer to the Yongxiu-Wu Cheng shuttle bus (40 minutes, CNY 15) -Tips: There are fewer shuttle buses, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car for more flexibility! 📅 Best Time to Visit -Overwater Wonder Season: June-August (Poyang Lake flood season, the water level floods the road surface, you need to check the water level in advance) -Migratory Bird Season: November-March (the highway is exposed during the dry season, but you can watch the "White Crane Kingdom" where thousands of birds fly together) -Lightning Protection Reminder: Avoid rainstorm days (dangerous water depth) and extremely cold winters (slippery ice on the lake surface) ❄️ 🌊 One-Day Tour Itinerary Recommendation ⏰ 08:00-10:00 Departure from Nanchang/Jiujiang - Depart in the early morning to avoid the midday sun and enjoy the Poyang Lake wetland scenery along the way 🌾 ⏰ 10:00-12:00 Check in at the Overwater Highway 📸 Play suggestions: 1. Driving in shallow water: Drive slowly over the submerged road surface to feel the healing sensation of the wheels cutting through the ripples (safe passage when the water depth is ＜30cm) 2. Aerial photography: Use a drone to take a shocking aerial view of the highway "splitting" the lake surface (pay attention to wind protection) 3. Hiking experience: When the road is closed, you can stroll along the roadside boardwalk, listen to the sound of the water, and watch migratory birds (bring slippers in summer!) ⏰ 12:00-13:30 Lunch in Wu Cheng Town 🍲 Must-eat delicacies: -Poyang Lake Fish Head Soup: The lake delicacy is so fresh that you will lose your eyebrows! -Silver Fish Omelet: Tender and smooth silver fish + local eggs, crispy and delicious -Artemisia annua Fried Preserved Meat: A spring limited delicacy from Poyang Lake🌿 Restaurant recommendation: Wu Cheng Old Street Farmhouse, Wanghu Restaurant ⏰ 13:30-16:30 In-depth tour around 1. Wanghu Pavilion: Climb up to overlook the confluence of the Gan River and Xiu River, and have a panoramic view of the overwater highway (free) 2. Wu Cheng Ancient Town: Explore the ruins of the Ming and Qing Guild Halls and the bluestone road of the Ji'an Guild Hall to feel the vicissitudes of the "Four Famous Towns of Jiangxi" 3. Poyang Lake Migratory Bird Reserve (exclusive in winter): - Bird watching spots: Dahu Pond, Changhu Pond, where tens of thousands of white cranes and swans dance (need to wait quietly) 🦢 -Tips: Bring binoculars and wear dark clothes to avoid startling the birds ⏰ 16:30-18:00 Return trip + sunset shooting - Stop at the lakeside boardwalk on the way back to capture the beautiful moment of "the setting sun and lonely wild ducks flying together" in Poyang Lake 🌅 📸 Photography Secrets 1. Best spots: - Top floor of Wanghu Pavilion (panoramic view) - Curve in the middle of the highway (curvilinear beauty) - Shoot reflections from a low angle close to the water surface 2. Golden time: 6:00-8:00 in the morning (misty) or 17:00-18:30 in the evening (sunset dyes the lake) 3. Outfit suggestions: Bright long dress/white shirt, contrasting with the blue lake 👗 ⚠️ Precautions 1. Safety first: - No passage is allowed when the water level exceeds 30cm or the water flow is turbulent! - Turn off the automatic start and stop when driving, pass at a low and constant speed, and avoid stalling 2. Environmental protection initiative: Do not throw garbage into the lake to protect the migratory bird habitat ♻️ 3. Real-time inquiry: Check the "Poyang Lake Water Level Announcement" before departure

When it comes to birdwatching at Poyang Lake, many people think of Wucheng Town in Yongxiu County, Jiujiang. Here, you can find the "most beautiful road on water" that winds through the blue waves like a ribbon, and a wetland park where "lush grass and trees sway in the water, and migratory birds fly together in the colorful clouds." However, many people don't know that there is also a portal to the northwest here: Songmen Mountain Island, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts that combines desert, grassland, lake, and wetland. Songmen Mountain Island is the largest island in Poyang Lake. The island has vast meadows, endless wetlands, and flocks of migratory birds. There are also two adjacent sand mountains, Jishan and Songmen Mountain, each with an area of nearly 20 square kilometers, which are rare landforms in Jiangnan that resemble the northwest desert. After taking a ferry from the simple pier in Wucheng Town, you can reach the opposite shore in a few minutes. Drive slowly along the bumpy dirt road on the left, and the wild grass on both sides gradually becomes lush, with colors ranging from light green to dark green. In the depths of the meadow, the green becomes more intense, as if someone has poured heavy green ink on it. The wild grass here is different from the slender and delicate grass in other places. Each clump is tall and tough, leaning against each other and intertwining to form a vast green ocean. When the breeze blows, the grass waves roll and rustle, and migratory birds occasionally fly out of the grass, creating a beautiful picture of tranquility and vitality. After passing through the meadow and traveling a few kilometers, you will reach a small village. After bypassing the village, it feels like you have traveled from Jiangnan to the desert in an instant. On both sides of the road, two carefully constructed natural sand walls stand majestically. These sand walls have distinct edges and straight, strong lines, as if they have been measured by skilled craftsmen with rulers. From top to bottom, they are rigorous and orderly, without any sloppiness or ambiguity, showing a sense of orderly rhythm. The sand is crystal clear and delicate, as if it has been carefully carved, and it sparkles like stars in the sunlight, giving the entire sand wall a mysterious and deep atmosphere. A few kilometers ahead, the sand dunes present another wonderful scene. Over thousands of years, nature has used wind as a carving knife and water as paint, with endless patience and immense power, to pile up insignificant sand grains into sand dunes tens of meters high. These sand dunes have the grandeur of the desert and the softness of Jiangnan. The undulating contours and smooth curves sway gracefully in the breeze like Jiangnan women. This is also a paradise for adventurers. Off-road vehicles roar up to the top of the dunes and then spiral along the ridges, leaving deep and shallow marks as the wheels splash sand. The drivers enjoy the thrill of speed and passion, and the roar of the engines and the whistling of the wind combine to form an exciting symphony. If you have a skateboard, you can slide down the dunes at high speed and feel the wind whistling past your ears. The momentary weightlessness and accelerated heartbeat are even more thrilling. Of course, without rich experience and sufficient protection, it is best not to try these dangerous activities lightly. Standing on the top of the dunes, you can see the vast yellow sand underfoot, green thorns struggling tenaciously in the sand, the vast lake water around you, and migratory birds flying gracefully in the sky. The rough and desolate style of the desert and the lively and gentle temperament of Jiangnan are perfectly combined, making people marvel at the wonders of nature once again. Yongxiu Wucheng Songmen Mountain Island Travel Guide: 1. Visit the island during the dry season of Poyang Lake, usually from October to April. 2. Take a ferry at Wucheng Songmen Mountain Ferry. The cost is CNY 70 per car for a single trip and CNY 140 for a round trip. 3. The road conditions on the island are not very good, so it is recommended to choose a four-wheel-drive SUV, preferably a hardcore off-road vehicle. Accommodation: 1. There are many homestays in Wucheng Town, or you can stay in Yongxiu County, 25 km away. 2. There are three off-road bases on the island that can provide food and accommodation, but the prices are relatively high, around CNY 300–400. You can also bring your own tent and camp in the wild to watch the stars at night. Food: Artemisia and bacon, steamed goose with rice flour, Qingjiang fish, mandarin fish with rice noodles, etc. For more guides, please follow the "Xiaojia Travels the World" WeChat account.