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This World-Class Fairy Mountain in Jiangxi is Too Underrated! Visit Before It Gets Crowded

When it comes to famous mountains in Jiangxi, most people immediately think of Wugong Mountain and Sanqing Mountain✨ Today, I want to personally recommend this severely underrated UNESCO World Natural Heritage site—Guifeng (Turtle Peak)! Even the great traveler Xu Xiake praised it, saying, "The wonder of Guifeng's peaks is unmatched even by Yandang Mountain"👍 Its unique Danxia landform is absolutely breathtaking, and every shot you take is postcard-worthy📸 If you're looking for a hiking or graduation trip destination before summer ends, this is a hidden gem💖 🚗【Transportation Guide】 📍Address: Yiyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🚄High-speed rail: Take a taxi for 20 minutes after arriving at Yiyang Station 🎫Ticket: 60 RMB/person | Combo ticket 160 RMB/person (includes sightseeing bus + boat ride) 🌈【Three Classic Routes】 1️⃣ Sacred Turtle Route (2.5h) Osmanthus Garden → General Tower → Hero Slope → Lagerstroemia Garden Perfect for those short on time but wanting to see the highlights✨ 2️⃣ Xiake Route (3h) Turtle Welcoming Guests → Century-Old Path → Fairy Scattering Flowers → General Tower Follow in Xu Xiake's footsteps to explore the most scenic route👣 3️⃣ Full Route (4h) Osmanthus Garden → Camel Peak → Guifeng Lake A must for in-depth explorers—covers all the iconic spots⛰️ 📸【Must-Take Photo Spots】 🔸 Hero Slope: Cliffside stone steps with ultra-high photo potential 🔸 Jade Rabbit Peak: Precipitous trails straight out of a fantasy world 🔸 Camel Peak: Challenge the glass walkway + near-vertical stairs 🔸 Guifeng Lake: A relaxing boat ride with stunning Danxia views~ 🏡【Accommodation Rec】 Bishui Danxin Homestay (walking distance to the scenic area) Charming European-style courtyard with a super-friendly host🥰 🍜【Food Guide】 🌶️ Local snacks: Sister Ting's Snacks (opposite the county government) Taro dumplings/bowl rice cakes/stir-fried noodles are must-tries! 🍻 Authentic Jiangxi dishes: ▪️ Lin's Home Kitchen ▪️ Old Nine Eatery The most authentic flavors are in these humble spots! 📌【Pro Tips】 ✅ Recommended combo: Full Route + Xiake Route ✅ Opt for the glass slide down Camel Peak to save 1h ✅ Bring snacks and sunscreen—some sections are unshaded ✅ Less crowded even on weekends—great experience ✅ Visit now before it gets popular! If you found this guide helpful... PLEASE! Like + Save this post!✨ Every little ❤️ keeps me creating more content💪 Oh—and hit "Follow" to stay updated! Your dream travel guide might drop tomorrow~ See you in the next post!💕
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