[Must-See Attractions in Jiangxi: Where Mother Nature Uses Photoshop]

1. **Mount Lu** - Su Shi famously said, "I do not know the true face of Mount Lu, only that I am within its mountains." Li Bai was so inspired he wrote poems weighing three and a half jin. We recommend staying in Guling Town, where off-season guesthouses cost around ¥100 per night. Wake up and open your window to a sea of clouds (and your neighbor's laundry). - **Secret tip**: The steps at Sandie Spring Waterfall are a cure for stubbornness. After climbing them, remember to tell your companions, "I can climb for another 500 years!" 2. **Wuyuan** - Known as the most beautiful village in China, Wuyuan's spring rapeseed flower fields look like God spilled mayonnaise, while the autumn harvest resembles a grandma's patchwork quilt. Stay in a guesthouse on the mountainside of Huangling (around ¥150), share a cup of homemade rice wine with the owner, and listen to them complain about "more tourists than rice stalks." - **Foodie alert**: Braised red carp (don't ask why it's red, just know it's related to Jiangxi chili peppers). 3. **Sanqing Mountain** - A renowned Taoist mountain, the swirling mists look like immortals vaping. We recommend taking the cable car up and hiking down (unless you want to achieve "jelly legs"). - **Fun fact**: Instant noodles cost ¥15 a cup on the mountain. Bring your own snacks, but don't eat spicy strips in front of the Taoist priests—it's not very "immortal." 4. **Jingdezhen** - The air here is thick with the scent of money—after all, tripping could mean crushing three antiques. Stroll through the Taoxichuan night market, but resist the urge to splurge, or the delivery guy will ask, "Are you switching careers to sell bowls?" - **Activity**: Play with clay (pottery making) for ¥30. Don't worry if your creation looks like an alien artifact; Van Gogh's early works were similar. --- ### **[Jiangxi Cuisine: Spicy Enough to Leave Your Body, Flavorful Enough to Tie Your Tongue]** - **Clay Pot Soup**: A Jiangxi breakfast staple, it costs ¥5 per pot. Drink it with reverence; it's the "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" of soups. - **Mixed Rice Noodles**: Part of Nanchang's DNA, it's ¥3 a bowl. Spice levels: "Mild," "Jiangxi Spicy," and "I'm Sorry, Boss, Spicy." - **Stir-fried Chinese mugwort with bacon**: A Poyang Lake specialty. Chinese mugwort tastes like the lovechild of cilantro and chives. One bite and you'll feel like a lakeside fisherman. - **Chili Cakes**: A biochemical weapon in the snack world. Best served with a fire extinguisher. --- ### **[Money-Saving Tips for Accommodation]** - **Hostels/Guesthouses**: Hostels in Nanchang, Wuyuan, and other places cost ¥50-80 per bed. You might even find travel companions for carpooling (and maybe a story or two). - **County Hotels**: Clean standard rooms are available for ¥100-150 near less popular attractions. The downside? The Wi-Fi might be named "Get Rich Internet Cafe." - **Ultimate trick**: Befriend a Jingdezhen artisan. If they gift you a teacup, you've earned back your accommodation cost! --- ### **[Jiangxi Scam Prevention Guide]** 1. "Free tour guides" at scenic spots might be your second aunt's cousin's nephew, ready to lure you into buying tea. 2. Don't skip the Mount Lu sightseeing bus ticket, unless you're prepared for a hike comparable to the Long March. 3. If you can't handle spice, yell "No spice!" Otherwise, Jiangxi chili peppers will show you the meaning of "pleasure and pain." --- ### **[Recommended Itinerary (5-Day Budget Version)]** **Day 1**: Nanchang (Sunset at Tengwang Pavilion, mixed rice noodles at Wanshou Palace) **Day 2-3**: Mount Lu (Stay in Guling Town, pretend to be a scholar and scold the boss) **Day 4**: Wuyuan (Autumn harvest at Huangling, compete with villagers for photo ops) **Day 5**: Jingdezhen (Play with clay, then ship your masterpiece home) --- Final tip: Jiangxi gets more rain than a soap opera. Bring an umbrella, or… congratulations, you've unlocked "Drenched Chicken in Ink Wash Jiangxi"! (End of guide, may you travel like a happy bandit!)