Pingxiang Travel Guide: Camping at Wugong Mountain

Pingxiang Travel Guide ⛺️ Wugong Mountain Camping || 1️⃣ Transportation 🚄 Pingxiang Railway Station/Pingxiang North Station: Buses are available from Pingxiang Station to Wugong Mountain, and luggage storage is provided. Express bus line from Pingxiang North Station to Wugong Mountain. 🚗 Self-driving: More convenient to drive to Wugong Mountain. 2️⃣ Attractions 📍 Wugong Mountain, ¥70: Features alpine meadow landscapes, stunning sunrise and sea of clouds. Ideal for hiking and camping. Three-day hiking itinerary ⬇️ 🔹 Shenzi Village 👉 Tieti Peak: Take a bus to Shenzi Village. The first day involves significant elevation gain—10km hike, 1200m ascent (~5-6h), passing through lush bamboo and dense forests. Stay overnight at Tieti Peak homestay, a great spot for sunrise views. 🔹 Tieti Peak 👉 Fayunjie: Start hiking after sunrise and breakfast. Challenging route—18km total, 1000m ascent and descent (~7-8h), trekking along ridges with famous spots like Despair Slope and Hero Slope. Stay overnight at Baihelou Homestay near Fayunjie. 🔹 Fayunjie 👉 Longshan Village: Mostly downhill after sunrise and breakfast—11km, 1000m descent. Be cautious as descending is tougher. Pass through dense bamboo forests before taking a bus back to Pingxiang Station. 📍 Yangqi Mountain: Some attractions charge fees. Birthplace of the Yangqi sect of Zen Buddhism, featuring ancient temples and karst landscapes. 📍 Pingxiang Confucian Temple: Tang Dynasty architecture, one of the earliest Confucian temples, offering insights into Confucianism. 📍 Lukuang Workers' Movement Memorial: Origin of China's labor movement and site of the Autumn Harvest Uprising. 📍 Cultural Road Pedestrian Street: Locally recommended commercial street with strong local vibes. 📍 Pingxiang Museum: Learn about Pingxiang's history. 📍 Anyuan Jinxiu City, ¥50: Old street rich in cultural atmosphere, with teahouses, opium dens, ancestral halls, and workers' clubs. 📍 Lotus Expo Garden, ¥30: Lotus-themed scenic area. 3️⃣ Food Jiangxi cuisine is famously spicy—great for spice lovers! Here are local-approved, must-try spots: 🔻 Xingxing Crab Claws: Their signature "Extremely Spicy Crab Claws" live up to the name—plump, fresh, and addictive. A local late-night favorite. 🔻 Yijia Sangyu Hotpot: Experience Pingxiang’s fiery hotpot, featuring wild ingredients from Wugong Mountain. Mushrooms here rival Yunnan’s, and the sour soup hotpot is also worth trying. 🔻 Bendachu: A budget-friendly old-school eatery (~¥30/person). Dishes are wok-fried fresh, and Wugong Mountain tickets can be exchanged for a plate of Pingxiang stir-fried rice noodles. 🔻 Babala: A 16-year-old institution—locals’ go-to street food stall. Don’t miss their Pingxiang stir-fried noodles. 🔻 Laofengjia (Yujinyuan): Try their unique take on stir-fried pork. A 9-year veteran. 🔻 Hua Hudie: A time-honored brand perfect for souvenir shopping, offering various local snacks. 4️⃣ Accommodation 🔹 Downtown: Stay near Pingxiang Station for convenience. 🔹 Wugong Mountain: Choose hotels or camping tents.