Spring in Wuyuan is a must-see once in a lifetime.

The midday sun flowed like honey over this beautiful land of Wuyuan. As soon as we got off the highway, we were stuck in a long line of tourist buses, stopping and starting, but the spring scenery on both sides couldn't wait to catch our eyes. Arriving at Huangling, the cable car lifted us to a high place. Outside the window, the terraced fields, layer upon layer, were initially yellow and then green, surging in the wind like waves. In the distance, the ancient village with its white walls and black tiles was embedded in the hillside, like a corner of an unfinished ink painting being lifted by the spring breeze. The hustle and bustle of Huangling is as intense as its spring scenery. Walking through the stone alleys, the crowds of tourists jostled each other; the houses hanging high in the mountains were outlined by the sun with a warm contour; the mottled walls retained traces of the years; the red peppers and yellow chrysanthemums displayed on the autumn drying racks tried hard to compete with the sea of flowers; walking to the "Leixin Bridge", under our feet was a hundred-meter-deep canyon, and the terraced fields were like chains and belts, winding from the foot of the mountain to the hillside, the boundless yellow flowers and green mountains reflected each other. At dusk, we drove to Jiangling. The flower fields along the way were filled with a faint fragrance, and the shadows of the mountains gradually disappeared. Our accommodation was a B&B on the hillside. Pushing open the window, we could see the layered terraces below the mountain, and the gray-tiled roofs undulating like waves, shimmering faintly in the starlight. We got up before dawn, and the cold air in the mountains wrapped around us with moisture. When we reached the viewing platform, the east had just turned white. The terraced fields spread out downwards in a fan shape, forming colorful blocks of emerald green, bright yellow, orange yellow, and golden yellow due to the different varieties of rapeseed flowers. The stream at the foot of the mountain reflected the shadows of the flowers and flowed gurglingly. The Hui-style houses in the village under the tall ancient trees were still slightly hazy, and further away, a slender cloud belt lingered between the mountains and rivers. Suddenly, a golden red ray pierced through the clouds, and the morning sun suddenly leaped up from behind the mountains. In an instant, thousands of rapeseed flowers in the mountain col suddenly awakened, and the colors flowed with the light and shadow, as if the earth was breathing. In the sunlight, the terraced fields were as soft as a woman's skirt, the village's cooking smoke and morning mist intertwined, and even the wind carried a sweet taste, creating a beautiful pastoral scene. After a short rest in the afternoon, we drove more than 50 kilometers along the rugged mountain road to Chapingtan, known as the "Heavenly Village". This ancient village, hidden deep in the mountains at an altitude of 500 meters, has few tourists. Ancient camphor trees block out the sun, pear blossoms are like snow, and peach branches slant out of the earthen walls, piecing together a mottled spring scene with scattered rapeseed flowers. At sunset, we climbed the mountain behind the village. The distant mountains were as dark as ink, and the twilight brewed tenderness behind the ridgeline. The setting sun framed the mist with gold, and the light beams traveled through the gnarled branches of the ancient trees, finally gently falling on the scattered horse-head walls. The white walls were dyed amber, and the blue tiles rippled with sparkling light. The entire village seemed to be immersed in warm tea, and every crack in the wall rippled with warm golden ripples. The two-day trip was like an elopement with spring. The hustle and bustle of Huangling is a feast of worldly life, the morning mist of Jiangling is like the nectar poured out by the gods, and the dusk of Chapingtan is a poem left in the clouds. If you ask how much spring there is, Wuyuan's answer lies in every winding mountain road, in every fragrant breeze that sweeps across the flower fields, and even more in the lenses that we put down and raise again. Wuyuan Jiangling Exclusive Travel Guide: Core Highlights and Best Time Rapeseed Flower Bloom: Jiangling is famous for its 100,000 acres of terraced rapeseed flowers. The blooming period of the terraced flower sea is from late March to mid-April. The golden terraces and the Hui-style villages with white walls and black tiles complement each other, and it is known as one of the "Four Largest Flower Seas in China". Best Time: Morning View: Arrive at the mountain top viewing platform from 6:00-7:00 to capture the morning mist, sunrise, and sea of clouds (if it rains, there will be a misty Jiangnan charm). 2. Classic Panoramic Route (suitable for photography enthusiasts) and Viewing Platform Recommended Starting Point: Mountain Tourist Center (self-driving requires navigation to the mountain parking lot). Route: Viewing Platform No. 1 (overlooking the panoramic view) → Viewing Platform No. 2/No. 3 (core area of the terraced flower sea) → Viewing Platform No. 4 (excellent composition of terraced fields and villages) → Scarecrow Paradise (fun check-in point) 3. Transportation and Self-Driving Tips Self-Driving Route: Recommended Entrance: Drive from Wuyuan County along the "Jiangwan—Xiaoqi—Jiangling" highway, about 45 kilometers, speed limit 70 kilometers/hour, passing Huangling, Likeng and other attractions along the way. Parking: Mountain parking lot (priority) or P1/P3 parking lot at the foot of the mountain (CNY 10-20/time), you need to arrive early to occupy a space during peak season. 4. Must-Visit Divine Spots around Jiangling 1. Huangling Phase II Terraced Field Cable Car (God's perspective to travel through the sea of flowers) 2. Chaguan Ancient Bridge (classic picture of a farmer leading a cow) 3. Hongguan Village (Qingwa White Wall × Rapeseed Flower Composition King) 4. Yantian Ancient Camphor (small train travels through a fairy tale world) 5. Accommodation and Dining Recommendations Accommodation: Mountain Top B&B: Such as "Jiangling Huatianju", you can see the terraced flower sea when you open the window, which is convenient for shooting the morning mist (approx. CNY 230/night, need to book in advance). Village Inn on the hillside: Such as the natural village inn below Viewing Platform No. 1, experience the misty Huizhou style (approx. CNY 150/night). Dining: Must-try dishes: Steamed Red Carp in Lotus Leaf, Powder Steamed Pork, and Paste Tofu. Recommended restaurants: "Tianjie" farmhouse dishes in the scenic area, and home-cooked dishes in the hillside inn (CNY 50 per person). 6. Precautions 1. Tickets and Fees: The ticket is CNY 80/person, the car in the scenic area is one-way, and the motorcycle is about CNY 20 for a one-way trip. 2. Equipment Recommendations: Waterproof shoe covers (rainy in spring), windproof jacket (large temperature difference in mountainous areas), and power bank (fast power consumption for taking pictures). 3. Congestion Avoidance Tips: The number of tourists surges after 10 am, it is recommended to enter the park before 7 am to avoid congestion, or enter after 4 pm to stagger the peak. In addition, try to avoid weekends and choose to visit on a working day.