[2025 Nanchang Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiangxi Xiangshan Forest Park (Updated Jun)

With weather like this, the weekend is definitely for finding a cool place to relax, unwind, and beat the heat~ Today, we've prepared several stunning cool spots in Nanchang for you. Lake views, green oxygen bars, poetic scenery... They will surely help you have a happy and pleasant weekend! - 🍦 Meiling Known as the "Little Lushan," Meiling is hailed as Nanchang's backyard garden and is famously called a "natural oxygen bar." Sometimes shrouded in mist, it feels like an immortal's realm. The Meiling Scenic Area boasts many attractions such as Lion Peak, Moon Bay, Xiyao Lake, Bamboo Sea Pearl, and the old and new Four Slopes, making it a perfect weekend getaway for Nanchang locals. Unlike the "heat waves" in the city, the mountain streams here meander gently, creating a refreshing atmosphere. Taking a walk in these woods on the weekend, surrounded by rich vegetation releasing pure negative ions and breathing in the fresh mountain air, brings a full sense of coolness. It’s definitely the go-to place for Nanchang residents to escape the high temperatures. - 🍦 Yaohu Countryside Forest Park "Trees on four sides, water on three, a city of camphor trees and half a city of lakes"—this is Nanchang. The city has many "rivers and lakes" and plenty of "green wilderness." Located in the east of the city, Yaohu Countryside Forest Park is known as Nanchang's "Maldives" by locals due to its blue skies, clear water, sandy beaches, wetlands, and colorful flowers and greenery. The park features vast forests, grasslands, water systems, wetlands, and unique ornamental plants as its main attractions. A weekend stroll here, surrounded by greenery, lake views, and a gentle breeze, is simply so comfortable and pleasant! - 🍦 Anyi Ancient Village The Anyi Ancient Village cluster was founded during the Tang Dynasty and has a history of over 1,400 years. It consists of three villages: Luotian, Shuinan, and Jingtai, and is a typical Gan merchant cultural village in China. Spring brings flowers, autumn brings the moon, summer brings cool breezes, and winter offers beautiful scenes. The ancient village’s long history is captivating and enchanting. Wandering through the village, watching smoke curl from distant chimneys, you can enjoy the tranquility and peace of the ancient village. Here, you can spend a cool and leisurely weekend, fully relaxing your body and mind. - 🍦 Xiangshan Forest Park Xiangshan Forest Park is densely forested, covering 18,000 mu (about 2,960 acres), and is one of the largest egret bases in the country. The park has an elegant environment and charming scenery, warm in winter and cool in summer. During midsummer, temperatures here are 5 to 8 degrees Celsius lower than in Nanchang city, making it an excellent place to escape the heat. Additionally, you can enjoy a unique migratory bird spectacle: starting from March or April, thousands of egrets settle here, leaving in October. Summer is the perfect season for birdwatching and photography in Nanchang. - 🍦 Jiangxi Provincial Museum The Jiangxi Provincial Museum is truly one of Nanchang’s best summer retreats: it’s fully air-conditioned, and you can even buy some creative ice cream treats. The museum houses precious cultural relics and artistic treasures from all over Jiangxi, making it the province’s largest collection of artifacts. Walking through the museum, you can see a rich variety of relics, each carrying deep cultural significance. Strolling through the exhibition halls of the provincial museum will help you forget the scorching summer heat.

Venture into the "Heron Kingdom" and experience the healing forest secret realm with flocks of egrets flying! 🦢 🚗 Transportation Guide - By Bus: Take bus No. 131 (long route) to "Xiangshan Forest Park Station" and walk to the park. - Self-driving: Starting from Nanchang city center, take Fengsheng Expressway → Nanchang Ring Expressway → X053 County Road. The whole journey takes about 40 minutes. There are parking lots around the scenic area. - By High-speed Train/Airplane: It takes about 50 minutes by taxi from Nanchang West Railway Station; 30 minutes by car from Changbei International Airport, with a superior geographical location. 🌟 Must-see Attractions & Activities 1. Heron Kingdom Bird Watching Season 🦢 - Best time: March to October (especially the breeding season from April to June). Over **400,000 egrets** nest, court, and raise their young here, creating a scene like "white waves rolling, covering the sky." - Bird watching spots: 12 bird watching platforms + viewing building in the park. It is recommended to take pictures of the little egret colony in the West Forest, and capture the agility of pond herons and night herons in the South Forest. - Hidden activities: Wait for the "Heron Forest Photography Home" terrace in the early morning or dusk, and use a telephoto lens to record courtship dances and chicks learning to fly. 2. Natural and Cultural Landscape 🌳 - Panlong Cave & Dragon Ball Spring: Explore the wonders of underground karst caves. The spring water is clear and cool, making it a summer resort. - Millennium Ancient Well & Beacon Tower: Historical relics of Zhu Yuanzhang's battle against Poyang Lake in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, feel the precipitation of time. - Jiangbin Bathing Beach & Fishing Area: Play in the water and enjoy quiet fishing in summer, experience lakeside leisure. 3. Forest Oxygen Bar Hiking 🚶♀️ - Recommended route: Entrance → Luhu Yingcui → Songtao Xizhao → Longjian Shenyun, the whole journey is about 5 km, accompanied by fir forests, bamboo seas, and streams, with explosive negative oxygen ions. - Parent-child interaction: The ecological museum popularizes wetland ecology, and the outdoor development area experiences fun projects such as rock climbing and archery. 4. Limited Seasonal Scenery 🌸🍂 - Spring Wild Fun: In March and April, the fir forest is newly green, and wildflowers are everywhere, suitable for forest picnics. - Deep Autumn Secret Realm: From November to December, the red leaves are dyed, and the fir forest plank road is golden and picturesque, and the atmosphere is full of retro-light shooting. 📸 Photo Tips - Dress Recommendations: Light-colored long skirts, forest overalls or Hanfu, with straw hats/oiled paper umbrellas (can be rented in the scenic area). - Golden time: - 7–9am: The mist is lingering, the egrets are flying in the morning, and the light and shadow are soft. - 4–6pm: The sunset shines on the lake, and the backlight silhouette is absolutely beautiful. - Hidden Spots: - Fir Forest Plank Road: Low-angle upward shooting has a sense of depth, and it is more photogenic in the red leaf season in autumn and winter. - Top floor of the viewing building: Overlooking the panoramic view of the heron colony, the wide-angle lens is full of shock. 🍜 Food Recommendations - Park Picnic: Bring your own fruits and sandwiches, recommended BeBeZan Raw Coconut Latte Flavored Chicken Cake, crispy and sweet, a forest-style photo prop. - Must-try around: - Farmhouse dishes: Steamed river fish, scrambled wild vegetables, authentic Gan flavor is fresh and fragrant. - Nanchang snacks: Mixed noodles + crock pot soup, "Shengjin Tower" night market in the city unlocks the fireworks atmosphere of supper. - Spicy Konjac Strips: Sour, spicy and crispy, a copy from a park stall, it's super satisfying to eat while walking. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - High-end experience: Xiangshan Forest Holiday Hotel, Chinese courtyard + lake view room, 5 minutes walk to the park, including outdoor development facilities. - Cost-effective choice: Lulin Photography Home Homestay, bird watching terrace + farm experience, need to book in advance during peak season. 💡 Tips 1. Tickets: CNY 15/person, open from 8:00–18:00, it is more convenient to buy tickets online. 2. Ecological protection: It is forbidden to feed egrets and litter, and watch birds in a civilized manner. 3. Equipment: Non-slip sneakers + mosquito repellent, sunscreen hat in summer, and warm coat in autumn and winter. 4. Staggered peak travel: There is a large flow of people on weekends, it is recommended to enter the park in the early morning on weekdays to avoid the peak of photography groups. The "Heron Kingdom" is not only a poetic habitat, but also a symphony of nature and history! 📍Address: Xiangshan Town, Xinjian District, Nanchang City (near Poyang Lake)

Xianggong Mountain Scenic Area is located in Xixia Town, Xinjian District, Nanchang City. It is a natural scenic area with azaleas as its theme. The main peak of Xianggong Mountain has an elevation of 279.6 meters. The mountain range is undulating with interconnected peaks, sometimes steep and sometimes gentle. When viewed from the air, it resembles elephants walking together from east to west, hence the name Xianggong Mountain (Elephant Lord Mountain).