[2025 Anfu ] Travel Guide for Wugong Mountain Rongyuan Hot Spring (Updated Jul)

#Hot Spring Jiangxi Rongyuan Hot Spring is said to be the first slow-life hot spring base in the mainland and one of the more famous hot spring resorts in Jiangxi. Of course I have to check it out this time. First of all, the environment of the hot spring is great. It advocates a "slow life" lifestyle and pursues the "LOHAS" essence of life. It uses the natural garden scenery as the background and highlights the two major themes of health and wellness. According to the introduction, the daily output of hot spring water here is about 2,500-3,000 tons, and the water temperature can reach over 80 degrees Celsius. It is the hot spring with the highest water temperature in Jiangxi. The hot springs here are composed of a high-temperature pool, a medium-temperature pool, and a low-temperature SPA pool, and the area is quite large. Hot spring water also contains a variety of trace elements and minerals such as sulfur, lithium, strontium, zinc, iodine, selenium, metasilicic acid, etc., which are beneficial for improving blood circulation, lowering blood pressure and treating cardiovascular diseases. Here is a friendly reminder: before soaking in the hot springs, you can choose a spring pool with a temperature that suits you to warm up. When your skin starts to sweat slightly, your body has adapted to the water temperature and you can now soak in the various spring pools in the park. Friends who come to Jiangxi for tourism and want to soak in hot springs, remember to try Rongyuan Hot Spring. Detailed address: Rongyuan International Hot Spring Resort, Wugongshan, Wenquan Road, Wenjia Village, Anfu County, Ji'an City

In-depth Mount Wugong travel guide—read before you go! Mount Wugong is famous for its alpine meadows, sea of clouds, sunrise views, thousand-year-old sacrificial altars, and outdoor camping, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. This guide covers transportation, accommodation, routes, and tips to help you plan your trip efficiently. --- I. Pre-trip Preparation Documents - ID card is essential; student cards get half-price discounts (regular ticket: 70 yuan/person, student ticket: 35 yuan/person). - For camping, reserve tents or stargazing rooms in advance; some campsites require on-site ID registration. Clothing - Large temperature variations: the summit is 10°C+ cooler than the base; bring windproof jackets in summer and down jackets in winter (coats available for rent at the summit). - Non-slip shoes: hiking boots recommended to prevent slipping on wet stone steps during rain. Other Items - Hiking poles: bamboo sticks available at the mountain base for 2 yuan each, essential for saving energy. - Sun/rain protection: UV rays are strong and weather changes quickly; sunscreen and raincoats are must-haves (umbrellas not recommended due to strong winds). - Power banks: no charging stations at the summit; stargazing rooms offer charging but bring your own adapters. --- II. Getting There High-speed Rail - Pingxiang North Station → Wugong Mountain Visitor Center: Take the special bus from the exit (27 yuan/person, 1 hour) or shared car (30-40 yuan/person). - Pingxiang Station → Wugong Mountain: Take a bus from the bus station (22 yuan/person, 1.5 hours). Self-driving - From Nanchang/Changsha: Take the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway to Luxi exit, then follow the Lu-Wan-Wu Highway to the scenic area (about 3 hours from Nanchang, 2.5 hours from Changsha). - Parking: Available near the visitor center; arrive early during peak season. Transportation within the Scenic Area - Cable Cars: - First-level cable car (Zhong'an Cable Car): Uphill 65 yuan, downhill 50 yuan, goes directly to Ziji Palace. - Second-level cable car (Golden Summit Cable Car): Uphill 35 yuan, downhill 25 yuan, connects Fuxing Valley to the Golden Summit. - Shuttle Bus: Free from visitor center to mountain base, operates until 24:00 (extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays). --- III. Accommodation Recommendations Mountain Base (Around the Visitor Center) - Best Value Options: - Wugong Mountain Junlan Hot Spring Resort: Includes hot springs and swimming pool, 15 minutes from the scenic area, rooms from 350 yuan. - Taoyuan Mountain Residence Hotel: Traditional village style with private courtyards, standard rooms 300-500 yuan. - Guesthouses: Near Yuquan Court, 100-200 yuan per person; recommended "Mountain Serenity Guesthouse" with wabi-sabi design and viewing terrace. Mountain Summit (Camping/Stargazing Rooms) - Golden Summit Area: White Crane Peak Campsite (closest to the summit), Golden Summit Station (convenient hot water/bathrooms), tents 120-200 yuan each, stargazing rooms 500-800 yuan. - Guanyin Tang Campsite: Tent festival venue, lively atmosphere, next to the glass skyway, includes bonfire parties. - Cloud Mist Inn: Standard/multi-person rooms suitable for families, advance booking required. --- IV. Special Cuisine Local Must-try Dishes (Mountain Base) - Purple Rice Steamed Pork: Pingxiang specialty using purple rice with pork belly, fragrant and not greasy. - Lin's Mountain Spring Tofu: Recommended by CCTV, crispy outside and tender inside, perfect with local chili. - Wugong Mountain Bamboo Shoots: Mountain bamboo shoot jerky, stir-fried with cured meat or in soup, delicious with rice. - Cured Meat Platter: Firewood-smoked bacon and sausages, a staple of farmhouse cuisine. Summit Simple Meals - Self-heating food: Instant noodles 25 yuan/cup, self-heating rice 30+ yuan; bringing high-calorie snacks recommended. --- V. Must-visit Attractions Wugong Mountain Core Area - Golden Summit (1,918m elevation): Best spot for sunrise and sea of clouds, circular walkway overlooking 100,000 acres of meadows. - Ancient Sacrificial Altar Group: 1,700 years of history, including four major beam-less halls (Gexian Altar, Chongying Altar, etc.), a living fossil of Jiangnan sacrificial culture. - Starry Sky Glass Walkway: China's longest elevated wooden walkway (2,888m) with a thrilling 300m glass section. - Grass Sliding Field: Family playground with grass sliding experience, outdoor cinema, and BBQ area. Extended Surroundings - Wanlong Mountain Hot Springs: Soak in hot springs after hiking to relieve fatigue; Wugong Mountain Rongyuan Hot Spring Resort recommended. - Yangsimo Scenic Area: "Little Huangshan" with strange peaks and rocks, 40km from Anfu County, tickets 90 yuan. --- VI. Itinerary Planning Classic Two-day Tour - Day 1: - Morning: Visitor Center → Zhong'an Cable Car → Ziji Palace → Wishing Bridge → Golden Summit Cable Car → Golden Summit (stay in tent/stargazing room). - Afternoon: Ancient Sacrificial Altar Group → Circular Walkway → Diaoma Stake → Starry Sky Walkway (night view of the Milky Way). - Day 2: - After sunrise: Golden Summit → Diaoma Stake → Hero's Slope → Ziji Palace → Zhong'an Cable Car down. - Afternoon: Grass sliding experience or relax at Wanlong Mountain Hot Springs. Three-day In-depth Tour - Days 1-2: Same as above, plus bonfire party at Guanyin Tang Campsite. - Day 3: - Morning: Visitor Center → Yangsimo Scenic Area (hiking/cable car). - Afternoon: Return or visit Pingxiang City for authentic Jiangxi cuisine. --- VII. Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Cable Car Hours: Zhong'an Cable Car operates until 17:10 during peak season, Golden Summit Cable Car until 16:30; don't cut it too close when descending. 2. Night Climbing Tips: Train physically beforehand, go with companions, wear reflective clothing, avoid undeveloped routes. 3. Environmental Requirements: No trampling on meadows, take your trash with you, violators will be fined. 4. Tent Festival: Held from July to September, book accommodation 1 month in advance; avoid crowds by visiting on weekdays.

The journey from Ganzhou takes around 2–3 hours. I wanted to visit a hot spring, so I chose Rongyuan Hot Spring, which is included in the annual travel pass. The hot spring is located at the foot of Wugong Mountain, on the border of Yichun and Ji'an. There are a few pools and not many people, so it's a good place to visit if you're in the area. The hot spring opens at 2 pm, so I set off at 11 am and left for Ji'an at 4 pm. ✅ First stop: Lao San Private Kitchen (a must-visit) Recommendation: The food is delicious and the restaurant is very popular. It's a food stall, but the food is so good that you can ignore the environment. I want to go back just for this meal. Around CNY 50 per person. ✅ Second stop: Luling Ji Tea Recommendation: This is Ji'an's own version of Chayanyuese. It's very photogenic, but there aren't many stores. I recommend getting a drink when you visit Nengren Lane. Around CNY 13 per drink. ✅ Third stop: Xu Ji Lobster Recommendation: They serve stir-fried dishes, barbecue, and crayfish. I recommend the salted egg yolk lobster (a bit greasy) and chicken feet. We were full, so we took some back to the hotel for a midnight snack.