An Underrated Hidden Gem | Shangrao Guifeng Travel Guide

| Shangrao Guifeng Travel Guide. Still worried about not finding a niche and fun place to travel to during the holidays? Shangrao Guifeng is your answer! It is a world natural heritage site, a world geological park, and the Danxia landform is unique, with the reputation of "Guifeng on the river is rare in the world." Moreover, there are few people and beautiful scenery here, and the experience is full. Here is the guide 👇 Guifeng Scenic Area 🚗 Transportation Guide High-speed rail: Get off at Yiyang Station, and you can reach Guifeng Scenic Area in about 15 minutes by taxi, the cost is about CNY 20–30; you can also take bus No. 2 or No. 8, which only costs CNY 3, but there are fewer buses, so pay attention to the operating hours. Self-driving: Directly navigate to "Yiyang Guifeng Scenic Area." It takes about 3 hours from Nanchang via Shanghai-Kunming Expressway - G320 National Highway; it takes about 4–5 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai via Shanghai-Kunming Expressway. The parking lot in the scenic area is very large, and parking is very convenient. 🎫 Ticket Information Adult ticket: CNY 80/person, including only the entrance ticket. All-inclusive ticket: CNY 160/person, including entrance ticket, sightseeing bus, and cruise ship. It is strongly recommended to buy it, which can easily visit various attractions and is very cost-effective! Discount policy: Students with valid certificates CNY 40/person; children under 1.2m (inclusive) are free, 1.2–1.5m (inclusive) are half price; elderly people aged 60 (inclusive) and above are free with their ID cards. 🗺️ Tour Route Shen Turtle Route (5km, 2.5h): Guihua Garden → General Building → Good Han Slope → Crape Myrtle Garden. The journey is short, suitable for those who are short on time or have average physical strength. Good Han Slope is super beautiful to watch the sunset. Xia Ke Route (8km, 3.5h): Divine Turtle Welcoming Guests → Centennial Road → Emerald Trail → Fairies Scattering Flowers → General Building → Good Han Slope → Crape Myrtle Garden. The scenery along the way is rich. You can also encounter flying birds and small animals in the Emerald Trail Pavilion, which is very healing. Full Route (10km, 4.5h): Guihua Garden → General Building → Sandaokou → Nantian Yizhu → Glass Plank Road → Camel Peak → Qingshui Pond. You can climb to the highest peak of the scenic area, Camel Peak, experience the excitement of the glass plank road, and enjoy the beauty of Guifeng in all directions, but it requires high physical strength. 🌟 Must-see Attractions Guifeng Lake: Be sure to take a cruise! The green lake water reflects the Danxia peaks on both sides, and the wonder of "group of turtles playing in the water" is close in front of you, as if you have entered a landscape painting. Good Han Slope: 288 steps of steep slope without handrails, it is super fulfilling to climb up! At sunset, the sunset glow dyes the sky red, and you can take a blockbuster photo with a casual shot. Nantian Yizhu: A solitary peak stands tall, super shocking! If you are lucky in the evening, you can also see the beautiful picture of "the sunset glow and the lone duck flying together." Golden Bell Peak: There are colorful rocking horses on the top of the mountain. You can overlook the mountains when you ride on it. You can have both childlike fun and beautiful scenery, and the photos are super amazing. She Shen Cliff: A cliff with a drop of hundreds of meters, thrilling and exciting. Those who are afraid of heights should be careful, but it is really worth the challenge! Camel Peak Glass Plank Road: When the clouds and mist are filled, walking on the plank road is like walking in the heavenly palace, like a fairyland. 🍱 Food Recommendations Yiyang Rice Cake: The taste is soft, glutinous and chewy. It is super delicious whether it is fried, boiled or fried. It is a must-try! Bowl Cake: Local specialty snack, with sweet and salty flavors. It is super satisfying to take a bite and start a new taste experience. Lamp Tray Cake: The shape is like a lamp tray, the filling is rich, with shredded radish, bean sprouts, etc. The taste is super delicious, and you can't stop eating one bite at a time. Guifeng Jingguo Pork with Preserved Vegetables: Made with Yiyang local pork and dried plums, the color is red and bright, and it is oily but not greasy. The aroma of plums is overflowing. It was Chiang Ching-kuo's first choice for entertaining foreign guests, and it is now a local traditional dish. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations Yiyang County: There are many accommodation options, the prices are affordable, and transportation and dining are convenient. Like Vienna Hotel Yiyang, the price/performance ratio is very high, and the rooms are clean and tidy. Around the scenic area: It can save travel time, and you can also watch the sunrise in the morning. For example, Guifeng Villa has a quiet environment and is located in the scenic area. Featured homestays: If you want to experience the local customs, you can choose the surrounding featured homestays. Some can also provide local cuisine and feel the strong atmosphere of life. ❗ Travel Tips Bamboo rafts stop operating at 17:30 in the afternoon. Those who want to play should pay attention to the time and don't miss it. Remember to bring a hat and sunscreen when playing on sunny days. There are many mosquitoes at the foot of the mountain, so it is best to bring a small bottle of mosquito repellent. Wear comfortable sports shoes. Some sections of the road are relatively steep. High heels are really not allowed! You can get a scenic area map at the visitor center to plan your route, which can save you a lot of detours. Guifeng is really a treasure scenic spot that has been seriously underestimated. The natural scenery is beautiful and the cultural heritage is profound. Collect this guide quickly and set off sometime!