2024 Yingtan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Yingtan (鹰潭) is the birthplace of Taoism in China, and since ancient times has been known as the “dwelling of the Immortals” and the “human land of happiness” on Earth. The region is characterized by the famous Mount Longhu, one of the birthplaces of Taoism, Danxia landforms and the large-scale cliff tombs from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, which have made Yingtan a world-class tourist destination. Other natural and cultural places of interest include Sihan Tianshi Mansion, Baihe Lake, Guigu Cave, Xianglu Peak, Sanyang Dongfu, Xiangshan Academy (one of the four major academies during the Southern Song Dynasty), the site of the revolutionary base in Northeast Jiangxu and Shangqing Ancient Town. It also features the culture of the She ethnic minority.
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Popular Attractions
Longhu Mountains
Yingtan Fantawild Oriental Heritage
Tian Shi Fu
LongHuShan ancient village
Getting There - The village is inside the park. It can be seen on the way out. The park is easily accessible by bus or taxi
Attractions - inside the village is a small amusement park for kids. The village has an ancient look, it's quite pretty
Hotels - The hotels are around the park and in the city of Yingtan
Food & Restaurants - Inside the village are some street food options and around the park are restaurants
Shopping - Candy and souvenir shops are all around
#ancientvillage
A lovely city of Yingtan
Getting There - High speed train, bus, normal train, car.
Attractions - A lovely little town in Jiangxi province. Near by is a Dragon and tiger mountain. The city is also known for selling glasses for discounted prices and they have glasses museum.
Hotels - Hotels are everywhere. The city is fairly small so it's easy to walk around.
Food & Restaurants - A variety of food options, from street food to fancy restaurants. And the glasses are sold in a special street in the center of the city.
Shopping - There is a shopping mall and some shopping streets in the center of the city.
#yingtan #travel
Dragon and Tiger mountain
If you're looking for some peace and quite in nature, this is a great place to visit.
It's an ancient place, with a lot of history and here was the beginning of Taoism.
It's a half day trip and you can choose your own locations to see. The park cart stops and every park sight and you can choose if you want to see it. #
I highly recommend doing the bamboo raft trip at the end of the park. And when you're on the raft buy some zongzi from the ladies in canoes.
You can get to the park by city bus or taxi. It's 15 km out if the city. You can also stay at the park in the bear by hotels.
If you're there at night watch the show on water called The dream of Tao.
#rediscovertravel
Recommended to bookmark the Yingtan travel guide
🌸Longhu Mountain: A World Natural Heritage site, World Geopark, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, it is the top-ranked tourist spot in Yingtan City. Although there are many visitors, compared to other places like Lushan, Wugong Mountain, and Huangshan, it is considered less crowded.
🌸Shangqing Ancient Town
Part of the Longhu Mountain scenic area, so no separate admission is charged. Known as 'China's number one Taoist town', it has many attractions, such as the Celestial Master's Mansion, Changqing Square, and nearby, one of the four great academies of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Xiangshan Academy, as well as the Taiqing Palace, Dongyue Palace, and more.
🌸Yingtan Museum
A national second-level museum, it doesn't have a large number of exhibits, but those interested in Taoist culture might enjoy a visit.
🌸Zhang's Beef Bone Noodles
The portion of beef bone is particularly generous, super delicious, stewed until very tender, the meat falls right off the bone, a must-try restaurant! The rice noodles here are not particularly chewy, which seems to be the style in Yingtan. There was already a long queue when I went, definitely worth the wait.
🌸La Shedede Noodle Shop
Ordered takeout directly, a very large bowl, with plenty of beef, and only cost a dozen or so yuan, what more could you want. It's a bit spicy, but compared to this, I feel the beef bone noodles taste even better.
🌸Chunhui Main Store
This restaurant specializes in Jiangxi stir-fry dishes, ordered taro stir-fried with beef + douban fish, the portions are super large and we couldn't finish it all. The douban fish is very flavorful, and surprisingly it has a sweet taste, which suits my Suzhou palate quite well, a sweet and spicy type.
In a glance across time, we see a thousand years, unveiling the ancient roots of China
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the ancestral Celestial Master 'Zhang Daoling' brought his disciples to Yunjin Mountain, where they built huts and practiced alchemy. 'When the elixir was complete, dragons and tigers appeared, and the mountain was thus named.' In the Three Kingdoms period, the fourth-generation descendant traveled from the Shu region to the ancestral altar on Longhu Mountain to 'open the altar and impart the teachings,' a tradition that has continued for nearly 2000 years, preserving Chinese Taoist culture and embodying the essence and values of traditional Chinese culture.
Taoism is the foundation of Chinese culture and the source of wisdom in Eastern science; it is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of China, silently providing strong support for the development of today's society, reflecting national and cultural confidence.
'Eagle Way Museum 🀄️ Recommendations'
1⃣️ Famille-rose deer head vase 2⃣️ Blue and white landscape and figures pattern square hammer bottle
3⃣️ Listening earthen figurine 4⃣️ Famille-rose Zhong Kui marrying off his sister story pattern vase
5⃣️ Immortal, turtle, and crane pattern bronze mirror 6⃣️ Famille-rose landscape and figures ruyi-eared pipa vase
7⃣️ Blue and white with multicolor 'Eight Barbarians Bringing Treasures' plate 8⃣️ Embroidered Eight Immortals silk couplet
9⃣️ Blue-glazed Lü Dongbin figure porcelain statue 1⃣️0⃣️ Shen Xin Hai's 'Immortal of the South Pole'
1⃣️1⃣️ Wang Dafan's 'Dream of the Red Chamber Character Scroll'
1⃣️2⃣️ Lion knob elephant head three-legged bronze censer
1⃣️3⃣️ Celadon white-glazed crane sculpture
1⃣️4⃣️ Celadon white-glazed carved lotus petal pattern flared mouth bowl
'Taoist Culture Mini-Classroom'
☯️ 'Taiji'
Refers to the initial state of the universe, where heaven and earth are not yet formed, chaos undivided, from Wuji to Taiji☯, is the process from the universe's beginning to the birth of all things
'Two Instruments' ☯
Refers to heaven and earth or yin and yang, also spring and autumn, hard and soft, expressing that all things have an opposing side, generating and overcoming each other
☯️ 'Four Symbols'
There are many interpretations, 'Lesser Yin, Greater Yang, Lesser Yang, Greater Yin,' represented by the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, White Tiger; also divided by names as 'Meng Zhang Divine Lord in the east, Ling Guang Divine Lord in the south, Zhi Ming Divine Lord in the north, Jian Bing Divine Lord in the west'; and more broadly, the Four Symbols refer to the four manifestations of things, such as the four seasons 'spring, summer, autumn, winter,' directions 'east, south, west, north'
'Eight Trigrams' ☯
Derived from the Four Symbols, representing eight natural phenomena, and the ancients believed that everything in the world could be deduced from the Eight Trigrams
Taiji, Two Instruments, Four Symbols, Eight Trigrams, the ancients had a complete theory to explain natural and social phenomena, reflecting the profoundness of ancient Chinese culture
'Observing the astronomy to discern the changes of time; observing the humanities to transform the world,' the power of culture has always permeated and radiated through the evolution of human society and civilization, being the soul of national progress and even the state.
Address: Third floor of Yingtian Museum (Jiangxi Taoist Culture Museum)
🚌 Travel Tips: It is recommended to take a taxi or rent an electric bike, as buses are not very convenient. Alternatively, walk near the old dock, cross the Xinjiang Floating Bridge, and you can directly reach the destination
'Visit Reminder'
Currently, the main entrance of the museum is under repair, you can choose to enter through the east side door
The museum has a low visitor flow, and it is possible to make a reservation on the spot
Jiangxi Taoist Culture Museum is located inside Yingtian Museum, and both can be visited together
The Xinhua Bookstore in Yingtan is really amazing!
Ah, Yingtan, this charming city, you really know how to hide your treasures! It was only on the last day before my departure that I accidentally discovered this beautiful place—a dreamlike bookstore. It's like a dazzling pearl of the city, quietly waiting for the destined to find it.
This bookstore is simply the perfect choice for parent-child time on weekends. Children can play and learn to their heart's content here, while adults can enjoy a peaceful reading time. It's truly a perfect place that makes people linger and forget to return.
As you enter the bookstore, you'll be attracted by its carefully designed sectional layout. There are three floors, each with its unique charm. The coffee area is filled with the rich aroma of coffee, the writing area is quiet and focused, and the reading area is full of the aura of knowledge. The children's book and toy areas are even more of a paradise for kids, allowing them to have a joyful parent-child time here.
Want to find this treasure of a bookstore? Navigate to Huazhangmao, it's only 2km away from the station. If you have a long layover during your train journey, this is definitely a place worth visiting. You can rest here, recharge, and enjoy a peaceful time.
Moreover, the bookstore's business hours are very user-friendly, open until 22:00 at night. The opening time in the morning should be around 8:30-9:00, I didn't pay close attention, but I believe it will not disappoint you.
Yingtan, this beautiful city, hides too many treasures. This bookstore is undoubtedly one of your dazzling pearls. I believe that everyone who comes here will be attracted by its beauty and charm, leaving behind unforgettable memories.
Jiangxi, don't hide yourself! Climb the tower in Yingtan Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river
✨ After coming out from Longhu Mountain in Yingtan, I went back to the downtown area of Yingtan and wandered around until I found this park by the Xin River, with a hip-and-gable style building.
🔻Entering from the main entrance of the park, there are two diverging paths to the left and right. The left is an uphill path towards the Mingsi Pavilion, while the right is a gentle slope leading to the Beiji Pavilion and the old wharf.
🍃 In spring, Yingtan Park is full of greenery. The park has a very relaxed atmosphere, and most of the people coming and going are residents living nearby, engaging in activities like playing chess, playing ball, walking, drinking tea, etc. Slow life, slow pace, is fully displayed here.
🏯 The iconic building in the park, Beiji Pavilion, adopts the style of ancient Ming Dynasty architecture from the southern school. It integrates traditional and modern elements based on the original appearance of Beiji Pavilion. To its east, there is also a 'Liuwang Temple' and an ancient stage, with thriving incense and extraordinary bustle.
💨 The day I went there, Beiji Pavilion seemed not to be open to the public. It is said that when it is open, you can climb the tower to overlook the river, with the distant bridge, green trees, and the sky blending with the river, capturing the beauty of both banks of the Xin River.
🚢 The old wharf was once an important port for shipping through the ages in Yingtan. Now, you can still see many sculptures set up in the park, recreating the scenery of that time. There is also a pontoon bridge on the Xin River, connecting the two banks, with many visitors coming and going, and it is also a great place to enjoy the sunset.
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📍 No. 2, Linyin West Road, Yuelu District, Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province
🚇 Bus routes 15, 2, etc.
💰 Free all day
Scenic Corridor
The riverside park located in Yingtian City, on the south bank of the Xinjiang River, is a riverside park landscape green belt that integrates natural landscapes, ecological culture, and leisure entertainment. The riverside park is connected to Yingtian Park, East Lake Park, and Plum Garden Park, forming a continuous 10-mile ecological landscape corridor of nearly a thousand acres, providing the general public with a good place for sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment, and creating a beautiful urban skyline.
The scenery is beautiful
The Xingjiang Park in Yingtan is located on the north bank of the Xingjiang River, starting from the Meiyuan Bridge in the east to the Longhushan Bridge in the west, spanning nearly 5 kilometers. Along the line, the existing trees and vegetation are fully utilized to maintain the park's original ecology, and green shaded paths and pavilions are constructed. The scenery is beautiful, echoing the Binjiang Park on the south bank of the Xingjiang River, forming a ten-mile riverside scenic gallery on both the south and north banks of the Xingjiang River.
The Charm of Technology
The Yingtian Science and Technology Museum, which opened in 2023, is a comprehensive science and technology museum that integrates technology displays, science education, and technological activities, offering free visits by appointment. Here, you can witness the development and application of modern technology, experience various scientific experiments and interactive projects, and feel the charm and joy of technology within the museum.
【Lazy People's Gospel】A dreamy mountain that you don't have to climb, the icy Longtoushan!
Whenever the cold wave strikes, Longtoushan Scenic Area puts on its snow dress🌨️. Snow and frost intertwine, the mountain peaks and the white snow reflect each other interestingly🏔️, in the silver-clad world, every step is a beautiful view! This is an excellent place to enjoy the snow around Xi'an🙌🏻, inviting you to step on the clouds with the time machine on the weekend, overlooking the snow scene, and feel the charm of winter~
🏔️Longtoushan Tourist Resort
📍Located in Chenjiaping Village, Hantong Road, Xiaozhen, Nanzheng District, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
🕓Business hours: 8:00-18:00 daily (stop admission at 15:30)
🎫Tickets: 85 yuan from Monday to Friday, 95 yuan on weekends
🔖Road conditions along the way:
🚡You need to take a cable car (must-have experience) + electric cloud ladder to easily reach the top, no need to climb
👣The Longtou Cloud Stack 3.5km needs to be walked, the road is flat, there are a few steps, there are rest facilities along the way, very convenient!
👯♀️Tour route:
High-altitude cable car→Electric cloud ladder→Longtoushan Square→Longtoushan Cloud Stack→Main Peak-Small Longtou→Stack Road Loop→Return
✨Super long cloud ladder experience:
Step into the scenic area, you can take the cable car up the mountain after a leisurely walk of 50m (15 minutes by car), after the cable car arrives, transfer to the 130-meter-long super long escalator, which is convenient and fast, suitable for all tourists, especially lazy people, the elderly and children~
☃️Winter clothing guide:
🧥Warm coat (down jacket/storm jacket)
👟Anti-slip sports shoes/mountain climbing shoes
🧣Scarf, hat, gloves, sunglasses
🏔️The temperature on the top of the mountain is low, and it is colder in rainy and snowy weather. It is recommended to bring ice claws to ensure safe walking~
🔖Precautions:
📌The glass plank road is not open in winter, please pay attention
📌Pets are not allowed to enter the scenic area (no pet storage service)
📌It is not recommended to bring a stroller (it is inconvenient to use the cable car/escalator)
Jiangxi Yingtan Tourism●Guixi Cizhunong Cultural District
When traveling to Jiangxi Yingtan, in addition to Longhushan~
I recommend the Guixi niche Cizhunong old street
It is the style of Ganpai water system and antique buildings
The bronze street and copper archway reflect the copper industry characteristics of Guixi
It's really suitable to come here for a stroll and eat~
Luxi river of Dragon and tiger mountain
This is a beautiful, peaceful river in the Dragon and tiger mountain area. It's pure nature, surrounded by greenery, and small mountain peaks. It is accessable by a bamboo raft and there's even a possibility of a personal tour. On the river ladies in small boats sell zongzi (a Chinese sticky rice wrap), they are cheap and good. While going down the river the guide shows how and where people were buried a long time ago. It is a very silent and peaceful ride. While going down the river the guide also talks about the history of this place and ancient rituals. The bamboo rafts are pretty comfortable.
#dragonandtiger #Yingtan
Located in the Aegean buffet restaurant at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Yingtan. A good hotel buffet in the Yingtan area.
You can go to Longhushan during the day and stay at the Fontainebleau Hotel in the evening to enjoy the swimming pool, comfortable rooms and delicious buffet.
As a Trip traveler and hotel experiencer, I went to a hotel experience in Yingtan, Jiangxi for a year, although not a large brand hotel. But it is also very own.
Noon Hotel has a warm hospitality and tastes many local specialties. The taste is very unique and the memory is still fresh.
The animals in Xian Pong Paradise are all sprouting. I don't know if they are stained with the dragon and the tiger. The most attractive thing is the small pig with a slap in the mouth, which can be easily held in his arms and come into contact with him. Alpacas, little squirrels, parrots, and lovely decorations are a paradise for parents.
The ancient Yueshui Street at the foot of Longhu Mountain is a theme park with the theme of ancient Yue culture. May Day came here, just met a camel barbecue music festival, with music and food, as well as the western beauty riding a camel. . The camel ringtone in the dream is beautiful.
Gu Yue Shui Street is not so much a cultural tourist block as it is a large ancient Yue Playground. There are more than 30 free entertainment items to play with. The ancient Yue peoples interactive streetscape can be seen everywhere, making people pass through the millennium, as if they were in the ancient times!
There is a shopping street in Gu Yue Shui Street, which is full of various kinds of goods, so that you can't move. There is a specialty supermarket specializing in the specialty of Yingtan, which is easy to solve with family members. Here, there is a health food store developed with the core of the Tao, and seven good products are used to make health training a habit. A variety of skin care essential oils, health rice wine, and healthy herbal teas are available. There is also the only Korean direct-sales store in Jiangxi Province, which is equivalent to the Korean market, and the goods can be delivered to the home.
The Taoist Town - Gu Yue Shui Street is located next to the Longhushan Visitor Center in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province. It is based on the Taoist culture and is based on the ancient Yue culture. It is a cultural tourism tour that integrates food, accommodation and entertainment. street. The
Gu Yue ethnic group is the forerunner of the creation of civilization. The "rice rice carp" and the dry-column houses, the intelligent Gu Yue people promoted the historical process of Chinese civilization with their own wisdom. The part of Baiyues drying up has been established, and the dry country is in todays Jiangxi region. It is very likely that some Jiangxi people are descendants of the ancient Yue people.
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