Chasing Chihiro—China's Most Beautiful Overwater Highway

🌊🚗 [Wu Cheng Overwater Highway Full Guide]—Traverse the "Mirror of the Sky" and Encounter the Poetry and Untamed Beauty of Poyang Lake! 🦩✨ Destination Introduction Wu Cheng Overwater Highway: Located in Wu Cheng Town, Yongxiu County, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, it is actually the Dahu Pond section of Yongwu Highway, with a total length of about 5 kilometers. Magical Landscape: In summer, when Poyang Lake rises, the highway is submerged by the lake water, forming a beautiful picture of "cars traveling on the blue waves, people swimming in the painting", and it is known as "China's most beautiful overwater highway"! 🚗 Transportation Guide Self-driving (Recommended) -From Nanchang: Nanchang → Fuyin Expressway → Yongxiu Exit → Changjiu Avenue → Yongwu Highway (about 80 kilometers in total, 1.5 hours) -From Jiujiang: Jiujiang → Fuyin Expressway → Yongxiu → Wu Cheng (about 1 hour) -Parking spots: Starting point of the highway or Wu Cheng Town parking lot (free/CNY 10) Public Transportation -Nanchang → Wu Cheng: Take a bus from Nanchang Hongcheng Bus Station to Yongxiu (1 hour, CNY 20), then transfer to the Yongxiu-Wu Cheng shuttle bus (40 minutes, CNY 15) -Tips: There are fewer shuttle buses, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car for more flexibility! 📅 Best Time to Visit -Overwater Wonder Season: June-August (Poyang Lake flood season, the water level floods the road surface, you need to check the water level in advance) -Migratory Bird Season: November-March (the highway is exposed during the dry season, but you can watch the "White Crane Kingdom" where thousands of birds fly together) -Lightning Protection Reminder: Avoid rainstorm days (dangerous water depth) and extremely cold winters (slippery ice on the lake surface) ❄️ 🌊 One-Day Tour Itinerary Recommendation ⏰ 08:00-10:00 Departure from Nanchang/Jiujiang - Depart in the early morning to avoid the midday sun and enjoy the Poyang Lake wetland scenery along the way 🌾 ⏰ 10:00-12:00 Check in at the Overwater Highway 📸 Play suggestions: 1. Driving in shallow water: Drive slowly over the submerged road surface to feel the healing sensation of the wheels cutting through the ripples (safe passage when the water depth is ＜30cm) 2. Aerial photography: Use a drone to take a shocking aerial view of the highway "splitting" the lake surface (pay attention to wind protection) 3. Hiking experience: When the road is closed, you can stroll along the roadside boardwalk, listen to the sound of the water, and watch migratory birds (bring slippers in summer!) ⏰ 12:00-13:30 Lunch in Wu Cheng Town 🍲 Must-eat delicacies: -Poyang Lake Fish Head Soup: The lake delicacy is so fresh that you will lose your eyebrows! -Silver Fish Omelet: Tender and smooth silver fish + local eggs, crispy and delicious -Artemisia annua Fried Preserved Meat: A spring limited delicacy from Poyang Lake🌿 Restaurant recommendation: Wu Cheng Old Street Farmhouse, Wanghu Restaurant ⏰ 13:30-16:30 In-depth tour around 1. Wanghu Pavilion: Climb up to overlook the confluence of the Gan River and Xiu River, and have a panoramic view of the overwater highway (free) 2. Wu Cheng Ancient Town: Explore the ruins of the Ming and Qing Guild Halls and the bluestone road of the Ji'an Guild Hall to feel the vicissitudes of the "Four Famous Towns of Jiangxi" 3. Poyang Lake Migratory Bird Reserve (exclusive in winter): - Bird watching spots: Dahu Pond, Changhu Pond, where tens of thousands of white cranes and swans dance (need to wait quietly) 🦢 -Tips: Bring binoculars and wear dark clothes to avoid startling the birds ⏰ 16:30-18:00 Return trip + sunset shooting - Stop at the lakeside boardwalk on the way back to capture the beautiful moment of "the setting sun and lonely wild ducks flying together" in Poyang Lake 🌅 📸 Photography Secrets 1. Best spots: - Top floor of Wanghu Pavilion (panoramic view) - Curve in the middle of the highway (curvilinear beauty) - Shoot reflections from a low angle close to the water surface 2. Golden time: 6:00-8:00 in the morning (misty) or 17:00-18:30 in the evening (sunset dyes the lake) 3. Outfit suggestions: Bright long dress/white shirt, contrasting with the blue lake 👗 ⚠️ Precautions 1. Safety first: - No passage is allowed when the water level exceeds 30cm or the water flow is turbulent! - Turn off the automatic start and stop when driving, pass at a low and constant speed, and avoid stalling 2. Environmental protection initiative: Do not throw garbage into the lake to protect the migratory bird habitat ♻️ 3. Real-time inquiry: Check the "Poyang Lake Water Level Announcement" before departure