Wuyuan Huangling Guide in Shangrao: A Fairy Tale of Autumn Drying Hanging on the Cliff

Key Summary: This is not an ordinary ancient village, but a "cliffside ancient village" famous worldwide for the "autumn drying" folk custom. The essence lies in "scenery viewing" and "becoming part of the painting." Please take the cable car up the mountain and, among the staggered Hui-style residences and colorful drying plaques, experience China's most poetic autumn and the most creative rural revitalization. --- 1. Core Touring Routes 1. Classic "Autumn Drying Folk Custom" Loop (Top Recommendation) - Route: Ancient Village Cable Car → Tianjie Street → Drying Workshop → Wugui Hall → Yixin Building → Photography Bar → Leixin Bridge → Terraced Fields Cable Car - Highlights: Walk along the main Tianjie Street line, connecting all the best viewing platforms and folk custom display points, efficiently capturing the core scenery of Huangling. 2. Seasonal "Terraced Fields Flower Sea" Special Line (For Photography Enthusiasts) - Route: - Spring (March-April): Terraced Fields Cable Car → No. 2 Viewing Platform → Woyun Bridge → Phase One Flower Sea → Leixin Bridge (overlook) - Autumn (October-November): Autumn Drying Viewing Platform → Wugui Hall → Drying Workshop → Photography Bar - Highlights: Focus on rapeseed flower seas and autumn drying grand scenes according to the season, delve into the terraced field area, capturing the most representative seasonal images. --- 2. Must-Visit & Immersive Experiences - 🏮 Must-Experience List (Each spot is like a postcard): 1. Watch "God’s Palette" from the Drying Workshop rooftop: At the best viewing platform, overlook the entire village decorated in vibrant colors by chili peppers, corn, pumpkins, and other crops. 2. Wait for a sunset at the Photography Bar terrace: At the classic spot, watch the sunset bathe the white walls, black tiles, and drying plaques in warm golden light, capturing the most touching light and shadow. 3. Walk the high-altitude glass plank road "Leixin Bridge": Walk on a glass bridge hundreds of meters high, with terraced fields and deep valleys beneath your feet—thrilling and exciting. 4. Explore ancient village life inside Wugui Hall: Visit Hui-style old residences, learn about the lifestyle of wealthy families in the past, rest on the "beauty’s recliner," and feel the leisure. --- 3. Practical Information & Unique Experiences - Tickets and Cable Car: - Ticket + round-trip cable car package costs about 145 RMB per person; the cable car is the only way in and out of the scenic area (except for a few hiking trails). - Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (cable car running time). It is recommended to arrive in the morning to have ample time for touring and waiting for the best light for photos. - Unique Experiences: - Stay in cliffside guesthouses within the scenic area: Choose to stay in autumn drying-themed accommodations in the village, where the view is right outside your window, and enjoy the quiet mornings and evenings after tourists leave. - Participate in "autumn drying" farming customs: At specific times, you can join in placing and collecting drying plaques, personally creating an "autumn drying picture." - Transportation and Seasons: - Located in Huangling Village, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City. It is recommended to drive or take the high-speed train to "Wuyuan Station" and then take a taxi or scenic area shuttle bus. - The best seasons to visit are autumn (for autumn drying) and spring (for rapeseed flowers). Summer offers cool relief, and winter snow viewing has its own charm. 🔺Note: ✔️ Autumn drying scenes are present all year round, not limited to autumn, but autumn has the richest colors and largest scale. ✔️ There are many steps in the scenic area; comfortable flat shoes are recommended. When buying specialties (such as royal chrysanthemum and rice wine), it is advisable to compare prices at several shops. ✔️ Please respect local villagers and customs; do not move or touch the crops on the drying plaques casually.