【Must-Visit in Pingxiang】Complete Guide to Wugong Mountain's Sea of Clouds and Sunrise! A "Heavenly Grassland" You Must Visit in This Lifetime!
Pingxiang Travel Guide
1. Must-Visit Attractions
1. Wugong Mountain
Highlights: A national 5A-level scenic area famous for its alpine meadows, sea of clouds, sunrise, and unique rock formations, known as the "Grassland in the Clouds."
Tips:
Hike or take the cable car (recommend taking the cable car up and hiking down).
Golden Summit is the best spot for sunrise; book mountain-top accommodation (tents or guesthouses) in advance.
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers.
Ticket: ¥70 (discounts may apply in low season), cable car fees extra.
2. Yangqi Mountain (Nielong Cave)
Highlights: Known for its karst cave landscapes, featuring stunning stalactites and dreamy lighting effects, perfect for cooling off in summer.
Tips: Wear non-slip shoes as the cave is wet; visit duration ~2 hours.
Ticket: ~¥60.
3. Anyuan Railway and Mine Workers' Movement Memorial Hall
Highlights: A red tourism site showcasing the history of the Anyuan coal miners' movement, great for modern history buffs.
Ticket: Free (bring ID).
4. Pingxiang Autumn Harvest Uprising Square
Highlights: A central city landmark with evening music fountains and light shows, perfect for strolls and photos.
Tips: Free entry; best visited at dusk or night.
5. Mashan Happy Village
Highlights: Rural scenery ideal for leisure, with farmhouse experiences and fruit-picking (e.g., grapes, strawberries).
Tips: Great for families or friends.
2. Food Recommendations
Pingxiang cuisine is spicy and bold—perfect with rice! Must-tries:
1. Pingxiang Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
Recommended spots: Huang'ai Ecological Restaurant, Laopingxiang.
Features: Chewy noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, eggs, and chili—spicy and addictive.
2. Lotus Blood Duck
Recommended spot: Pingxiang Laobiao Restaurant.
Features: Minced duck cooked with duck blood and chili—tender and fiery.
3. Smoked Bacon
Recommended spots: Farmhouse restaurants or local eateries.
Features: Pine-smoked bacon, savory and chewy, often stir-fried with garlic shoots or chili.
4. Ai Mi Guo (Mugwort Rice Cakes)
Recommended spots: Street stalls or breakfast shops.
Features: Made with mugwort and glutinous rice, soft outer layer with sweet or savory fillings.
5. Pingxiang Stir-Fried Pork
Recommended spots: Local home-style restaurants.
Features: Pork belly stir-fried with chili—rich but not greasy, perfect with rice.
3. Budget Accommodation
Pingxiang offers affordable stays:
1. Near Wugong Mountain
Wugong Mountain Golden Summit Tent Camp: ~¥100–200/night (book ahead) for sunrise seekers.
Foot-of-mountain homestays (e.g., "Wugong Mountain Shanshui Homestay"): ~¥150–300/night.
2. Downtown Pingxiang
Pingxiang Lanbowan Garden Hotel: Budget hotel ~¥200/night, convenient transport.
7 Days Inn (Pingxiang Pedestrian Street): ~¥150/night, near Autumn Harvest Uprising Square.
3. Anyuan District
Anyuan Hotel: ~¥180/night, ideal for visiting Anyuan Railway and Mine sites.
4. Transportation Tips
High-speed rail: Pingxiang North Station connects to Nanchang, Changsha, etc.
Local transport: Buses, taxis, or ride-hailing apps. Tourist shuttles go to Wugong Mountain.
5. Itinerary (2–3 Days)
Day 1: Downtown + Anyuan
AM: Autumn Harvest Uprising Square, Anyuan Memorial Hall.
Lunch: Try stir-fried rice noodles and blood duck.
PM: Mashan Happy Village (leisure) or Yangqi Mountain (cave exploration).
Evening: Return downtown, explore pedestrian street for snacks.
Day 2–3: Wugong Mountain
Day 1: Cable car up, hike to Golden Summit, stay overnight.
Day 2: Sunrise hike, descend, return to Pingxiang.
6. Notes
1. Wugong Mountain weather changes fast—pack windproof gear and rainwear.
2. Pingxiang dishes are spicy; request milder versions if needed.
3. Avoid peak seasons (e.g., National Day, Labor Day) for fewer crowds.