Jinggangshan—The Revolutionary Base of China

Jinggangshan One-Day Classic Tour Route and Cost Guide (Per Person Budget 188-500 RMB) Classic Route Recommendation Route: Ciping Mao Zedong Former Residence → Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum → Huangyangjie → Longtan Waterfalls → Wuzhifeng Route Highlights: Combines red culture and natural scenery, suitable for families and history enthusiasts, balancing classic and lesser-known attractions. Itinerary Details 07:30-09:00 Departure to Jinggangshan • Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car (about 3 hours from Nanchang to Jinggangshan, 220 km). • Tip: It is recommended to book vehicles in advance to avoid holiday traffic jams. 09:00-10:00 Ciping Mao Zedong Former Residence • Attraction: Ciping Mao Zedong Former Residence (free, reservation required), showcasing Mao Zedong’s life traces from 1927-1929, with a focus on the "Red Army Supply Station" exhibit. • Tip: Red Army uniforms available for rent for photos (30 RMB/set). 10:00-11:30 Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum • Attraction: Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum (free, closed on Mondays), tells revolutionary history through artifacts and scene restorations; guided tours recommended (50 RMB/group). • Highlights: Pay attention to the "Zhu-Mao Meeting" sculpture and the "Octagonal Building Lighting" exhibition area. 11:30-13:00 Huangyangjie Battle Site • Transportation: Scenic area shuttle bus (60 RMB/person, round trip included). • Attraction: Huangyangjie Outpost (ticket included in combo ticket), visit the stone carving "A single spark can start a prairie fire," and experience the boldness of "After crossing Huangyangjie, no need to fear danger." • Activity: Optional "Grain Carrying Trail" experience (voluntary, about 1 km). 13:00-14:30 Lunch (Ciping Town) • Recommended Restaurants: • Jinggangshan Revolutionary Cuisine Restaurant: Red rice wine (15 RMB/cup), stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork (38 RMB/serving), pumpkin soup (10 RMB/bowl). • Ciping Farmhouse Cuisine: Smoked bamboo shoots with cured meat (45 RMB/serving), Jinggangshan tofu skin (20 RMB/serving). • Budget: 40-60 RMB per person. 14:30-16:00 Longtan Waterfall Group • Transportation: Cable car round trip (70 RMB/person, 50 RMB one way). • Attraction: Five waterfalls of Longtan (Biyu Pool, Lock Dragon Pool, Pearl Pool, etc.), recommended to walk down (about 1 hour), enjoying waterfalls and primeval forest along the way. • Tip: Wear non-slip shoes and bring a raincoat (mountain weather is changeable). 16:00-17:30 Wuzhifeng (Shuikou Scenic Area) • Transportation: Scenic area shuttle bus (included in combo ticket). • Attraction: Wuzhifeng (featured on the fourth series 100 RMB banknote background), hike the "Rainbow Plank Road" (about 40 minutes), overlooking the entire Jinggangshan. • Activity: Participate in the "Shout Spring" (10 RMB/time), the louder the shout, the higher the spring water. 17:30-19:00 Return Trip • Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car back to Nanchang (about 3 hours), or take high-speed train to Ji’an (1 hour, second class seat 60 RMB). Cost Breakdown (Per Person) 【Table】 Item Description Budget (RMB) Tickets Jinggangshan Combo Ticket (includes Huangyangjie, Longtan, Wuzhifeng, etc.) 165 + Shuttle Bus 60 + Cable Car 70 = 295 295 Transportation Self-driving fuel/toll 150 + Parking 20 ≈ 170 (Chartered car about 500/day) 170 Meals Breakfast 20 + Lunch 60 + Snacks 10 ≈ 90 90 Others Red Army uniform rental 30 + Guide 50 ≈ 80 80 Total 635 Budget Option: • Skip cable car (save 70 RMB), walk around Longtan (about 2 hours). • Choose fast food in Ciping for lunch (save 30 RMB), such as Jinggangshan fried rice noodles (15 RMB/serving). • Minimum budget: 165 (combo ticket) + 60 (shuttle bus) + 150 (transportation) + 90 (meals) = 465 RMB. Premium Upgrade: • Chartered 7-seat business vehicle 800 RMB/day, add Jinggangshan helicopter experience (special price for two 1200 RMB). • Dinner at Jinggangshan Red Army Banquet (150 RMB per person), including red rice wine, bamboo tube rice, smoked bamboo shoots with cured meat. • Accommodation at Jinggangshan Ciping Tianjie Hotel (588 RMB/night), with panoramic balcony of Jinggangshan. Total budget can reach 1500 RMB. Seasonal Recommendations • March-May: Longtan Waterfalls have abundant water, Wuzhifeng often shrouded in mist, recommend entering the park at 8 AM to avoid crowds. • June-August: Cool off at Huangyangjie, rafting at Shuikou Scenic Area (120 RMB/person), recommended night live show "Jinggangshan" (198 RMB/person). • September-November: Wuzhifeng red leaves, Ciping Town ginkgo avenue, great for photography. • December-February: Huangyangjie snow scenery, Jinggangshan hot springs (98 RMB/person), experience Shaanbei New Year customs. Tips: Jinggangshan combo tickets must be purchased online in advance; Huangyangjie is at high altitude, bring windproof jacket; Longtan trails are slippery, wear non-slip shoes; Red Army uniform rental can be bargained down to 20 RMB/set.