Shangrao Voyage Tips and guide

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Shangrao (shàngráo 上饶), formerly known as Xinzhou and Guangxin, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangxi Province. It is located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province, at the intersection of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, the Haixi Economic Zone, and the Poyang Lake Ecological Economic Zone. It is the northeastern gateway of Jiangxi Province and an important part of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the Haixi Economic Zone.

The name of the mountain is rich, and the land is rich in ancient times. Shangrao City, formerly known as Xinzhou, Jiangxi Prefecture-level City, is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province, east of Zhejiang, south of Fujian, north of Anhui, at the intersection of Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, Haxi Economic Zone and Poyang Lake. Since ancient times, it has been called "the best rich, ecological capital", "the eight-way street" and "the first gate of Yuzhang".

High-speed rail/train: Shangrao is an important transportation hub in China, with multiple high-speed rail lines passing through. You can take a high-speed train or train from your city to Shangrao, which is usually the fastest way. Buses, times and fares can be found on the 12306 website or on the mobile app.

Plane: Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport, about 10 kilometers from the city. If your city has direct flights to Shangrao, you can choose to take the plane. Upon arrival, you can reach the city by taxi or airport bus.

Coach: If your city does not have a high-speed rail or flight to Shangrao, you can choose to take a long-distance bus. There are several long-distance bus stations in Shangrao, which can be checked through the local bus station.

Self-driving: If you drive to Shangrao, you can plan your route according to the navigation software. Shangrao's road network is well developed, and there are many highway exits connecting all over the country.

1. Public transportation

Bus: Shangrao city has a number of bus lines, the main attractions such as Sanqing Mountain, Wuyuan, Gufeng and other buses to go. The cost is low and suitable for tourists with a limited budget.

Taxi: Taxi is a more convenient way to travel in the city, and the starting price is usually cheaper, which is suitable for short- and medium-distance travel.

Bicycle sharing: There are some bike sharing platforms in Shangrao, which can be rented through mobile phone scanning, suitable for short-distance and relaxed urban sightseeing.

2. Rent a car or hire a car

If you are planning to visit some of the more distant attractions (such as Sanqing Mountain, Wuyuan, etc.), charter or rent a car is a more convenient option, especially when traveling with friends or family. You can rent a car in the city car rental company to tour, or choose a chartered service, led by a driver.

Advantages: high degree of freedom, flexible scheduling of time and attractions, especially for those who want to play in depth.

3. Transportation in scenic spots

Special transportation is provided in some areas of Shangrao, such as:

Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area: There is a cable car system, which can save physical strength and enjoy the mountain scenery. There is also a sightseeing bus connecting the main attractions in the scenic area.

Wuyuan: Wuyuan is a famous rural tourist destination, relatively scattered between villages, you can tour by chartered bus, car sharing or scenic bus.

4. Walking and cycling

Some of Shangrao's surrounding attractions, such as Sanqing Mountain and Wuyuan, are suitable for hiking and cycling. If you like outdoor activities, you can choose to hike or ride on country roads to feel the natural scenery and countryside.

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  Map of Shangrao
  28.910304118.0470821 Sanqingshan (Mount Sanqing), Yushan County, Shangrao City, ☏ +86 18079312886. 07:30am-5:30pm. Sanqing Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain in China, famous for its magnificent and beautiful natural scenery and cultural heritage. The sea of ​​clouds and mountains in the mountains have a sense of immortality, making people feel as if they are in a fairyland. In particular, the strange rock landscapes such as the giant python coming out of the mountain and the Oriental Goddess attract many tourists to come and watch. (updated Sep 2024)
• 28.661817117.7956022 Wangxian Valley, ☏ +86 7938465666. 09:30am-11:00pm. Wangxian Valley is a place full of quaint customs. Among the crisscrossing alleys, old farmhouses with carved brackets are inlaid on cliffs. When the lights are turned on at night, the whole valley is like a fairyland, making people linger. Here you can not only appreciate the folk customs of the Gan people, the landscape and humanities, but also experience my country's long-standing farming culture and taste local delicacies. (updated Sep 2024)
• 28.109307117.4572423 Guifeng Scenic Area. Guifeng Scenic Area is characterized by its strange peaks and rocks and quiet natural landscape, and is known as "there are turtles on every mountain and turtles on every rock". There are overlapping peaks, jagged rocks and spectacular Danxia landforms. The main attractions include Double Turtles Welcoming Guests and Triple Turtle Peak. (updated Sep 2024)

• 28.444399117.9364551 Shang rao Wanda Plaza. Shang rao Wanda Plaza,Shangrao Wanda Plaza is located at the intersection of Binjiang West Road and Guangxin Avenue in Shangrao City, at the 16th road of the old railway station. It is surrounded by Shuangta Park and Lu Yu Park, and is only one road away from Xinjiang River. With a total construction area of ​​about 750,000 square meters and a total investment of about 6 billion yuan, it is an urban complex with the latest and most complete functional facilities, integrating large-scale commercial centers, indoor and outdoor pedestrian streets, high-end office buildings, five-star hotels (Wanda Realm Hotel), finely decorated SOHO, river view luxury houses, etc. (updated Sep 2024)

Shangrao City has many shopping malls, supermarkets and convenience stores, such as Wanda Plaza, Shangrao Pedestrian Street, etc., for you to buy daily necessities.You can use convenient payment methods such as cash, WeChat Pay, and Alipay.

Shangrao's cuisine is rich and varied, combining the fragrant taste and local flavor of Gan cuisine. Notable include:

Lead Hill Hot Flour: Thin rice flour with secret sauce and side dishes, smooth taste.

Ten Thousand Years Rice Cake: Rich in flavor, it is a traditional local snack.

Quangfeng chili stir-fried meat: unique spicy taste combined with fresh pork, rich taste.

Shangrao small dumplings: small and exquisite, glutinous rice filling rich.

Shangrao Ding tea: made from tea, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, etc., with rich aroma and rich taste, is a traditional drink with local characteristics.

Lead Mountain Hair Tip: Lead Mountain County's specialty hair tip tea, tea leaves are green, taste fragrant, sweet aftertaste.

Lingshan Spring Tea: Green tea brewed from Lingshan Spring is famous for its sweet and cold water quality and elegant tea aroma.

Hilton Sanqing Mountain Resort: Located in Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area, it has beautiful environment and perfect facilities, suitable for relaxing and enjoying natural scenery.

Wuyuan 篁 Ling International Resort: In Wuyuan Scenic Area, it combines traditional Huizhou architecture with modern comfort, suitable for families and couples.

Shangrao Tianmu Hot Spring Resort: Famous for its hot springs, there are hot spring pools, spa and other facilities, suitable for relaxation and relaxation.

After playing Shangrao, you can continue to explore several unique tourist attractions around:

Wuyuan: known as the most beautiful countryside in China, famous for its canola flower fields, Huipai architecture and ancient villages, suitable for spring and autumn tourism.

Sanqing Mountain: close to Shangrao, it is a world natural heritage, famous for strange peaks, clouds and Taoist culture, it is very suitable for hiking and photography.

Jingdezhen: ceramic capital, experience porcelain production and visit the ceramic museum, appreciate the traditional Chinese pottery culture.