Lushan Xihai Scenic Area

From Nanchang, it takes 1h to reach the sea of Jiangxi, located on the west side of Lushan Mountain. Scattered around Lushan West Sea are more than 8,000 islands. The area is not very crowded with tourists. Climbing aboard the 'Star of West Sea' offers a panoramic view of the Lushan West Sea from a divine perspective, where the scattered islands are a sight to behold. There's also a heart-shaped romantic island that, paired with the sapphire-like clear skies, adds a touch of charm to the West Sea. - ⛵️ Pier The scenic area is divided into Sima Pier and Mengsheng Mountain Pier. I took a sightseeing car to Mengsheng Mountain Pier to take a boat to the island. - ✅ Itinerary Take a boat from Mengsheng Mountain Pier - Yunju Island - Goddess Island - Ruoxi Island - Star of West Sea - Take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Tourist Pier - Zherlin Old Town - Return trip - 📷 Recommended Attractions 🏝️ A Lone Tree in the Vast Sea ▪️ A solitary tree standing in the middle of the water, which you can enjoy by boat. 🏝️ Yunju Island ▪️ The island has a beach similar to the Maldives, with white sand and coconut trees. You can play in the water up close and also visit ancient buildings such as Yunju Island and Xihai Pavilion for photo ops. 🏝️ Goddess Island ▪️ The island has various thrilling tourist facilities. For the brave, there's an opportunity for a high-speed adventure through the mountains, and afterwards, you can choose to take a jungle zip line directly to the next island. 🏝️ Ruoxi Island ▪️ After crossing the Jinlong Bridge, which resembles a swimming dragon, you'll find the island's pet paradise, where you can watch monkeys and parrots perform up close. It's super suitable for family outings. 🏝️ Star of West Sea ▪️ The highest point on the island, with a cafe on the second floor and a glass tower on the third floor that offers a 360-degree view of the entire island. 🏝️ Mengsheng Mountain Pier ▪️ After finishing on the island, take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Pier. If you're lucky, you might catch a beautiful West Sea sunset on the shore, and then take a sightseeing car to Zherlin Old Town to see the night view. 🏝️ Zherlin Old Town ▪️ A whole street of snack bars hides various local specialties, especially when the lights are on at night, it feels like a return to the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. There are also various performances and light shows in the town. - 🍜 Specialty Foods 🔸 Jiujiang Radish Cake: A specialty of Jiujiang, a must-eat breakfast for locals. 🔸 Fresh Fish Soup: Soup made with fish from Zherlin Lake and cooked on a wood stove, deliciously fresh. 🔸 Zherlin Lean Meatballs: Smoother and more tender than fish balls, with a springy texture, one bite at a time. - ⚠️ Travel Tips ▪️ Lushan West Sea scenic area allows you to visit 8 islands and 1 village. The area is quite large, and you'll mostly be walking between islands, so wear comfortable shoes. ▪️ Remember to stay hydrated outdoors; there are shops on the islands where you can buy drinks. ▪️ Check the weather before you go; the water in the West Sea looks bluer and makes for better photos on sunny days. ▪️ The last boat back to the island departs around 5:30 pm, so be mindful of your time while enjoying the sights. Lushan West Sea Scenic Area

Lushan West Sea Scenic Spot Departure pier: Mengsheng Mountain Pier (Most tourists go to Sima Pier, but there are not so many people at Mengsheng. Previously, the arrangement was to board at Sima Pier and disembark at Mengsheng Pier. However, it is said that you return from the pier you board from, but there is only a ticket check when boarding the boat to leave, no ticket check when returning to Mengsheng Pier) Boat ticket 65 (Women are exempt from the entrance fee in March but not from the boat ticket, no student discount for the boat ticket) There is a boat at 11 o'clock, but we didn't board until 12 o'clock because it was windy. Our route was Yunju Island - Goddess Island - Bixi Island - Huaguo Mountain - Star of the West Sea Yunju Island has a small Maldives-like tower, then you walk to the next island, where you can take a cable car (not recommended, it ends in two minutes). Goddess Island has a small glass walkway and a Goddess Restaurant. Bixi Island has many small animals to see (free of charge), Huaguo Mountain you can walk into, and someone outside can help you take a nice photo. The next stop is Star of the West Sea, where each island has secondary consumption. We only went to this one, and it was quite worth it! 99 for a drink plus a meal, 79 for a juice, 69 without a meal, I ordered the 99, the stir-fried pork was quite tasty, but the service was just average. After coming down, we took the boat back directly, and there were one or two other islands we didn't visit. In the evening, we went to Zelin Old Town for a stroll, which was quite beautiful. Inside, there was also Hanfu rental. If you have more time and drive yourself, you can go to the hot springs, which are a bit far from the old town. The next day, we returned. The bus stop at Zelin Old Town is at 10:20, 11:20, and 12:20, one bus each hour. Arrive at the spot ten minutes early to wait, as the bus won't wait for latecomers. The parking lot uncle was very nice, he gave us stools to sit on while we waited, and suggested we come again during the National Day holiday for oranges~ The return trip was full of beautiful rapeseed flower seas. Accommodation 200+ round-trip bus 40+ round-trip sightseeing car 15+ boat ticket 65 (bring your own dry food) = less than 500

You don't have to travel far to enjoy the stunning glass sea! Just a 1-hour drive from Nanchang, you can reach this glass sea that resembles Bali. The glass sea is located near Nanchang in the West Sea. The clear and transparent water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the sky and the surrounding scenery, as if you are in a dreamy water world. Standing by the sea, you can feel the breeze on your cheeks and listen to the sound of the flowing water, as if your body and mind are completely relaxed. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, this is also an excellent spot for photography. Dress up in beautiful clothes, bring a camera, and you can take many beautiful photos to capture these unforgettable moments. If you don't want to go to the distant Bali, come to the glass sea in the West Sea for photography! Here, you can enjoy the same beautiful scenery and photography experience. The glass sea is not only beautiful but also full of mystery and romance. Come here to feel the charm of nature, and I believe you will fall in love with this place! From downtown Nanchang, it takes 1 hour by car to reach the West Sea for camping. Here are some small tips!! 1 It is recommended to bring your own canopy because there is no shelter by the water 2 Open fire cooking is allowed (make sure to bring your own garbage bags to take away the trash, sustainable camping is everyone's responsibility) Spring camping season has arrived This place is simply a great spot for nature's oxygen Plan an escape from the city Enjoy the quiet time and the pleasing sun

Jiangxi also has its own sea, the domestic version of the Maldives. Departing from Nanchang, it takes 1h to reach the sea of Jiangxi, located on the west side of Lushan Mountain, where more than 8,000 islands are scattered. There are not many tourists here. Climbing aboard the 'Star of the West Sea' to overlook the West Sea from a God's-eye view, the scenery of the islands scattered around is breathtakingly beautiful. There is also a romantic heart-shaped island, which, paired with the sapphire-like clear waters on a sunny day, adds a touch of embellishment to the West Sea. - ⛵️ Pier The scenic area is divided into Sima Pier and Mengsheng Mountain Pier. I took a sightseeing car to Mengsheng Mountain Pier to take a boat to the island. - ✅ Itinerary Mengsheng Mountain Pier by boat - Yunju Island - Goddess Island - Ruoxi Island - Star of the West Sea - Return by boat to Mengsheng Mountain Tourist Pier - Zherlin Old Town - Return trip - 📷 Recommended Attractions 🏝️ A Lone Tree in the Vast Sea ▪️ A solitary tree standing in the middle of the water, which can be viewed by boat. 🏝️ Yunju Island ▪️ The island has a spot that resembles the Maldives, with white sandy beaches and coconut trees, where you can play in the water up close, and there are also ancient buildings such as Yunju Island and Xihai Pavilion for photo opportunities. 🏝️ Goddess Island ▪️ The island has various thrilling facilities for visitors. Those who are brave can experience the speed and passion of the mountains, and after that, they can choose to slide directly to the next island via a jungle zip line. 🏝️ Ruoxi Island ▪️ Walking across the Jinlong Bridge, which resembles a swimming dragon, leads to the island's pet paradise, where you can watch monkeys and parrots perform up close, making it super suitable for family outings. 🏝️ Star of the West Sea ▪️ The highest point on the island, with a cafe on the second floor, and a direct access to the glass tower on the third floor for a 360-degree view of the entire island. 🏝️ Mengsheng Mountain Pier ▪️ After finishing on the island, take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Pier. If you're lucky, you can watch a beautiful West Sea sunset on the shore, and then take a sightseeing car to Zherlin Old Town to see the night view. 🏝️ Zherlin Old Town ▪️ A whole street of snack bars hides various local specialties, especially when the lights are on at night, it feels like a second back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, with various performances and light shows in the town. - 🍜 Specialty Cuisine 🔸 Jiujiang Radish Cake: A specialty of Jiujiang, a must-eat breakfast for locals. 🔸 Fresh Fish Soup: The soup made from fish from Zherlin Lake cooked on a wood stove is delicious. 🔸 Zherlin Lean Meatballs: Smoother and more tender than fish balls, with a bouncy texture, one bite at a time. - ⚠️ Travel Tips ▪️ Lushan West Sea tour can cover 8 islands and 1 village, the scenic area is very large, basically, you need to walk between islands, so wear a pair of comfortable shoes. ▪️ Remember to stay hydrated outdoors, there are shops on the islands where you can also buy drinks. ▪️ Check the weather before you go, the water of the West Sea is bluer and more photogenic when it's sunny. ▪️ The last boat back to the island is around 5:30 pm, so be mindful of your playtime.