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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.