[2025 Wuyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Chapingtan (Updated Apr)

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.

Chapingtan, located in Tuochuan Township, Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, is a small mountain village established by villagers with the surname Cha. The village boasts a history of over a thousand years, with hundreds of farming households living and working here in peace. Ancient trees tower in the village, their lush branches and leaves forming giant umbrellas of green shade. The scenery here is pleasant, the environment beautiful, with every step revealing a picturesque view. The rustic houses blend seamlessly with nature, exuding a rich historical charm. Due to its unique beauty, it is praised by many photography enthusiasts as 'Heavenly Home.' This place is far from the hustle and bustle, tranquil and harmonious, like a paradise on earth, waiting for people to explore its beauty and mystery.

Starting from the village at 5 o'clock in the morning, under the leadership of the farmhouse owner, the mountain road that took more than 20 minutes will arrive at the observation deck. Looking forward, there are a few photographers with long guns and short guns. Apart from this, there are no tourists, support for the tripod, set the lens, and wait for the sunrise time... Yes, the most spectacular scenery here is the vast sea of clouds. When I was a child, I longed for the boundless scenery described in "Mingyue Moon Mountain, Clouds and Clouds" and "Wan Wanli Layer Clouds, Thousand Hills and Snows, Who Only Goes to Shadows". I have climbed many famous mountains, but I have no luck. I have seen most of the clouds and seas, and I have never encountered such a spectacular waterfall. The sea of clouds is boundless, and who is connected with heaven. Before the creation of nature, the words were so pale and powerless. The most spectacular time to check the flat sea is the rising sun from the back of the mountain, and the Wan Man Jin Mang to the magnificent sea of clouds. Wandering in the small village, I suddenly found that the hillside behind the village is an excellent viewing angle. The distant mountains, the sea of flowers, and the ancient villages are merged into a painting of Danqing in the sight. Flower dyed window falling half-shoulders around the fragrant incense, dipping clothes, morning sun, a slanting wind, cool, nine cloister, spring, endless rivers and mountains, a total of rewards, breeze into the cloud Looking back at the gaze, flowers and birds are spring breeze, Mo v. Intestines, , only look at the dawn.

This small village, which is known as the "Heavenly Family" by photographers, is a rare visitor. The ranking of Wuyuan scenic spots that open all major platforms may have to be turned over three or four pages to find it. Without the guidance of local people, it is difficult to see here. The thrilling beauty, I at least saw a few visitors in the comment area saying that they didn't see any scenery. Tips: 1. There are very few farmhouses that are flat. You need to book in advance during the peak season. 2, check the flat in the middle of the mountain, the road is rugged, you need to drive by car or chartered, you need to charge 20 yuan / person's health fee into the village. 3, check the flat scenery are outside the village, it is best to ask the locals the best viewing place.

"Checking the flat village" was built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty. It has been more than 700 years old. People live by the mountains and live a life without competition. In the spring season, the flatness is always better than the beauty of the side. Because of the climate, the rape blossoms here will be open after the Spring Festival. From afar, the orange and yellow rapeseed flowers are like God. Overturned paint tray. Cha Ping has also been praised by many photographers as the heavenly family. This is because the flat spring morning is very beautiful. There are bright clouds over the village. The pears and peach blossoms in the black wall and white tiles rise with the spring. As if you are in a fairyland.