[2025 Yiyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Lion Peak (Updated Aug)

Weekend Getaway from Shanghai (Public Transportation): On Saturday, I hiked Mount Sanqing, and on Sunday, I came to Guifeng Peak. ⛰️Guifeng Peak reminds me of Mount Wuyi and the neighboring Mount Longhu because they all feature Danxia landforms. Besides hiking, you can also take a boat tour to enjoy the beautiful Danxia scenery. 10:40 Take bus No. 2 from Yiyang Station and arrive at the scenic area gate at 11:30. Check tickets and transfer to the sightseeing bus. 11:40 Arrive at Suochun Cave and start the walking tour. Take the full route without a boat tour, which takes about 4 hours. 15:30 Return to Suochun Cave, take the sightseeing bus to the scenic area gate, and carpool for CNY 10. Arrive at Yiyang Station at 16:00. ❤️My tour route (full route): Suochun Cave → One Thread Sky → Sandaokou → West Coast → Camel Peak → Sandaokou → Good Man Slope → Suochun Cave (Figure 8) 💰Cost: Without taking a boat, I only bought tickets and round-trip sightseeing bus tickets for CNY 80. If you take a boat, you can buy a grand ticket for CNY 160. The full route of Guifeng Peak is the most classic. You can hike and sightsee at the same time. The whole journey takes 4 hours, which is not tiring, but it is hard on the legs, and it is very sunny on a clear day. 🔹You can only walk up the mountain. Camel Peak is the highest point. It is recommended to turn right and go counterclockwise around Camel Peak. There is a glass plank road behind the peak. 🔹To go down the mountain, in addition to returning the same way, you can also walk down from Camel Peak (or take the glass slide), and then take a boat + sightseeing bus back. If time is tight, you can visit Sandaokou, then go down the mountain via Good Man Slope and return, giving up the West Coast and Camel Peak. That is: ❤️Divine Turtle Route (small loop): Suochun Cave → One Thread Sky → Sandaokou → Good Man Slope → Suochun Cave, the whole journey takes 2.5 hours. Evaluation: ✅Advantages: The Danxia scenery of Guifeng Peak is really beautiful, and the ticket price is very cost-effective. Moreover, Guifeng Peak is very close to Yiyang County, so transportation is still very convenient. Because it is relatively niche, I personally think it is very suitable for holidays like May Day, which is less crowded than many popular scenic spots, and the experience will be very good. ❎Disadvantages: There is no cable car to go up the mountain, so you can only hike up, which is hard on the legs, but fortunately it is not very high, and there is beautiful scenery along the way. There are many stones and few trees in the Danxia landform, so it will be very sunny on a clear day. In addition, I personally think the boat tour is more expensive, so you can choose not to take it.

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⭕I didn't expect that Jiangxi has such an underrated fairyland mountain⛰️ besides Sanqing Mountain and Wugong Mountain. ⭕As a world natural heritage site, the Danxia landform and the strange peaks and rocks form a unique and stunning landscape! Even Journey to the West was filmed here! Xu Xiake also praised this place! 🗺Address: Guifeng Scenic Area, Yiyang, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province 🚄High-speed rail: Yiyang Station, with direct buses ✅Travel route 1️⃣Turtle Line ⭕Suitable for beginners and people with average physical strength. 👉Route: Visitor Center ➡️ Osmanthus Garden ➡️ General Building ➡️ Hero Slope ➡️ Crape Myrtle Garden 2️⃣Xiake Line ⭕Suitable for people who like to take photos and are of moderate size, 3.5h in total 👉Route: Visitor Center ➡️ Turtle Welcome ➡️ Centennial Road ➡️ Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers ➡️ General Building ➡️ Hero Slope ➡️ Crape Myrtle Garden 3️⃣Full Line ⭕Suitable for people who often hike and exercise well, 4.5h in total Route: Visitor Center ➡️ Osmanthus Garden ➡️ General Building ➡️ Sandao Pass ➡️ Southern Sky Pillar ➡️ Camel Peak ➡️ Qingshui Pond 👉Check-in spots📸 1️⃣Mountain Climbing Prayer Place ⭕At the entrance of the mountain, you can pray under the towering trees and make your own wish❤ 2️⃣Sacrifice Cliff ⭕Walk on the hundreds of meters of cliffs, and you can take a shocking photo of the drop with aerial photography 3️⃣Golden Bell Peak ⭕Climb to the top of the Golden Bell Peak, you can see the Easter egg rocking horse, sit on the rocking horse and take a blockbuster photo 4️⃣Hero Slope ⭕The stone-carved steps built along the mountain wind upwards, experiencing the difficulty of the Shu Road 5️⃣Camel Peak ⭕The highest peak here, steep and towering, you can see the whole view at the Camel Peak Viewing Platform, and the sea of clouds after the rain is even more shocking 6️⃣One Line Sky ⭕Two steep peaks, forming a gorge in the middle 7️⃣Guifeng Lake ⭕Boating on the lake, the view in front of you is like a Guifeng Danxia Stone Forest ink painting～ 🏨Accommodation recommendation👉 ⭕I chose the [Fangcaodi Resort Hotel] in the park, the hotel is 3 minutes away from the entrance of the scenic area, with independent courtyards, balcony rooms, parent-child suites and other different styles, it is really nice to sleep here for a night after climbing the mountain! Tips ⭕The scenic area is very large, remember to get a map at the visitor center first, follow the route and don't be afraid of getting lost～ ⭕There are small shops on the mountain, you can also bring your own food～ ⭕It is recommended to check the weather forecast before arranging your itinerary～

I rarely use the word "shocking" to describe a place! ! ! It is worthy of being the world natural heritage "🇨🇳Danxia" In the winding valley The moss and old rock formations on the cliffs are vaguely visible. Under the scouring of flowing water and the polishing of time Formed the unique Guifeng Danxia Stone Forest Take advantage of the holiday to go to Guifeng to "walk the turtle" Escape from the city and explore the secrets of Danxia to find wild fun~ - Recommended check-in points: Camel Hump The highest mountain! The Danxia landform has a unique shape created by God. From a distance, it looks like a camel with an almost vertical ladder attached to the cliff, which is very spectacular! Golden Bell Peak The mountain top Easter egg shake 🎠 takes you to unlock the mountain top shake, it's so exciting! Freedom and fun Sacrifice Cliff ⛰Feeling the wind passing through your fingertips on the cliff, your heart beats faster as you fall hundreds of meters below the steep cliffs! Guifeng Lake 🐢Rafting on the lake is like walking in a landscape painting, it is not inferior to Guilin! -

Turtle Peak Scenic Area is located in Yixing County, Jiangxi Province. It is a national scenic spot, a national 5A tourist attraction, a national forest park, and a national geological park. It is famous for its unique Danxia landform and rich cultural heritage. The landform of Turtle Peak is characterized by peaks, cliffs, square mountains, stone walls, stone pillars, and stone peaks. It is a typical Danxia peak forest landform. Main attractions: Turtle Peak Reclining Buddha: 416 meters long, 68 meters high, it is the world's largest known natural mountain reclining Buddha. Nanyan Temple: Built in the Jin Dynasty, it is the "First Buddhist Cave in China". The temple has exquisite stone niches and Buddhist cultural landscapes. Qingshui Lake: The lake water is clear and the waves are rippling. Taking a boat, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Turtle Peak. The red mountain color is exceptionally charming. Travel guide: Tour route: There are two main tour routes in Turtle Peak Scenic Area. One is near the entrance of the scenic area, and the other starts from Qingshui Lake Pier after taking a boat. Ticket information: Adult ticket price is 160 yuan, including entrance fee, sightseeing car and boat fee. Children, students, seniors and special groups have discounts. Opening hours: April 1st to October 31st is 07:00-17:30, November 1st to March 31st is 07:30-17:00. Traffic guide: Self-driving route: From Shanghai, you can take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway and Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway to Zhejiang-Jiangxi Toll Station, then follow the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway to Yixing (Turtle Peak) Exit, and follow National Highway 320 towards Yingtan to Turtle Peak Scenic Area. Bus route: Take bus No. 2 from Yixing High-speed Railway Station directly to Turtle Peak Scenic Area. Precautions: Some mountain roads are steep, so tourists with children should pay extra attention to safety. The scenic boat is an optional item, not included in the ticket. If you do not intend to take it, it is best to inform the driver when boarding the sightseeing car. With its magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, Turtle Peak has become a leisure destination for tourism, recuperation, vacation, conferences, religion, photography, and exploration.

Yiyang Guifeng is so amazing. It's really suitable for a trip around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.!! Key point Free admission from August 1 to August 30 (for residents of Jiangxi Province) Before February 28, 2025, all primary, secondary, and university students and postgraduates in the world can recite related poems and get free admission. Close your eyes and go! The temperature in Shangrao is suitable recently, and the weather is good for playing these days. It's not hot at all, it's very comfortable Guifeng is a typical Danxia landform scenic spot, famous for its turtle-like rocks. How to get there? Yiyang Station: 1.8h from Hangzhou, 3h from Shanghai, 3.5h from Nanjing After getting off the bus, take a taxi for 15 minutes to the scenic spot, and drive from Wuyuan Jingdezhen for 2h - Tickets and time? The ticket for the scenic spot is CNY 60. If you want to visit more easily, you can buy a package ticket for CNY 160, including sightseeing cars and cruise ships. The opening hours are from 7:00 in the morning to 5:30 in the afternoon. Remember to set off early.

Reverse travel on May Day!! Share a less popular hidden mountain. I used to disagree with the saying “life is a wilderness” until I became a full-time travel blogger and realized that the charm of nature is endless and new every time. Just like the "Guifeng" we visited this time, this little-known place that I've never heard of has an extremely majestic feeling, and it also gives you a sense of seclusion from the city. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Camel Peak Observation Deck Located halfway up the mountain, you can see the entire Camel Peak, and the unique Danxia landscape is very interesting. Nantianyizhu The almost 90° vertical steps form a doorway to the sky between two giant mountains. It challenges your physical strength but is beautiful to the eyes! Tips You can bring trekking poles and wear comfortable shoes If you are worried about your physical strength, you can stay overnight near the scenic spot. Remember to bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen in summer There are water and snacks for sale on the mountain, so you don’t have to carry heavy objects. The tourist bus in the scenic area is 5 yuan per person. There will be clouds and fog on rainy days, which is also beautiful. Geological Park

I used to take the saying 'Life is a wilderness' lightly. It wasn't until I became a full-time travel blogger 📸 that I discovered the endless charm of nature, each time is a new wonder. Like this trip to 'Turtle Peak' A niche place I've never heard of before Yet it has an extremely majestic grandeur And an escapist feel away from the city. ⛰️: Turtle Peak in Yiyang, Jiangxi 🚄: High-speed rail to Yiyang Station, then a 15-minute taxi ride 🌟: Visited by Xu Xiake, World Natural Heritage, World Geopark 🌿: Danxia landform with precipitous cliffs, beautiful high mountains and sea of clouds. 🚶🏻Turtle Peak hiking routes There are 3 climbing routes in Turtle Peak You can plan according to your physical strength and time. 1️⃣Tortoise Route (Yellow Line) 🕒About 2.5h 🌟Difficulty 2 stars Visitor Center — Osmanthus Garden — General's Tower — Hero Slope — Crape Myrtle Garden 2️⃣Xiake Route (Red Line) 🕒About 3.5h 🌟Difficulty 3 stars Visitor Center — Tortoise Welcome — Century Path — Fairy Scattering Flowers — General's Tower — Hero Slope — Crape Myrtle Garden 3️⃣Full Route (Blue Line) 🕒About 4h 🌟Difficulty 4 stars Visitor Center — Osmanthus Garden — General's Tower — Three-Way Junction — South Heavenly Pillar — Camel Peak — Turtle Peak Lake ✅Remember these photo spots 🟡Hero Slope A steep slope that shoots straight up, flanked by sheer cliffs. Although not high in altitude, the angle of the shots taken here can be very steep and thrilling. 🟡Camel Peak Viewing Platform Located halfway up the mountain, you can witness the full view of Camel Peak. The unique Danxia landscape hits you in the face, very interesting. 🟡South Heavenly Pillar Almost 90° vertical steps, between two giant mountain ranges, forming a gateway to the sky, challenging your physical strength, but a feast for the eyes! 🔖Tips You can bring a walking stick, wear comfortable shoes If you're worried about physical strength, consider staying overnight near the scenic area Remember to bring mosquito repellent and sun protection in summer There are water and snacks for sale on the mountain, no need to carry heavy items Tourist bus in the scenic area costs 5 yuan per seat The mist on rainy days is also beautiful