Jiangxi · Wangxian Valley 3 Days 2 Nights, Ancient Village on a Cliff · Fantasy Journey Guide Known as the "real-life Xianxia world" in Northeast Jiangxi's secret realm



Jiangxi · Wangxian Valley 3 Days 2 Nights, Ancient Village on a Cliff · Fantasy Journey Guide
Known as the "real-life Xianxia world" in Northeast Jiangxi's secret realm
Total budget: 4000 RMB (for 2 people, only 2000 RMB per person)
Best time: May-June (night light and fog season), September-November (crisp autumn weather)
Features: Cliffside B&Bs | Canyon hiking | Intangible cultural heritage lantern festival | Hanfu travel photography | Light and shadow spectacle

"By day, it's a landscape painting; by night, it's a celestial palace."
—This is not "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," but a real-life Chinese Xianxia Valley.

Why choose Wangxian Valley?
More stunning than Wuyuan, more fantastical than Wuzhen, 90% of people haven't been there yet
Hike deep valleys and streams during the day, and check out the spectacular "thousand lights on the cliff" at night
Entirely walking + light transport, suitable for couples, best friends, and families for a leisurely trip
Mature Hanfu rental + travel photography services, every casual shot is a masterpiece

Detailed Itinerary (for 2 people)

Day 1: Departure → Shangrao High-Speed Rail Station → Wangxian Valley Scenic Area (stay in a cliffside B&B)

Morning:
Take high-speed rail from Nanchang/Hangzhou/Fuzhou and other places to [Shangrao Station].
High-speed rail ticket: approx. 200 RMB/person (taking Nanchang as an example)

Noon:
After exiting the station, take a taxi directly to [Wangxian Valley Tourist Center] (approx. 1 hour, 180 RMB).
(Or take the scenic area shuttle bus: available on holidays, ticket price 50 RMB/person)

Afternoon:
Purchase tickets to enter the park (entrance ticket + shuttle bus package: 100 RMB/person).
Take an electric cart into the valley, starting the "valley entry ritual."

Check-in:
[Yunshang · Yayin B&B] (standalone wooden house halfway up the mountain, canyon view from the window).
Room rate: 680 RMB/night (includes double breakfast + 2 Hanfu experience vouchers)

Dinner:
B&B restaurant · Northern Jiangxi mountain flavors: Stone frog stew with bamboo shoots, steamed taro with cured meat, glutinous rice balls in rice wine.
Approx. 90 RMB/person

Evening highlight:
Walk to [Suspended Walkway] → [Sandieshui Stage].
Watch the show performed punctually every night at 19:30 —
"Guixu" Live Light and Shadow Show (Free! Lights + fog effects + drum music, bursting with ethereal charm)
Photography tip: Bring a tripod, use long exposure to capture star trails and intertwined lights!

Day 2: In-depth Canyon Tour + Hanfu Travel Photography + Secret Realm Hike

Early morning 6:00:
Hike to the [Glass Observation Deck] to photograph Wangxian Valley in the morning mist — rolling sea of clouds, like a fairyland.

Morning:
Change into Hanfu at the B&B (provided free of charge).
Hire a local photographer for 1 hour (professional team stationed).
💰 Cost: 298 RMB/group (includes 9 retouched photos + 1 short video)

Recommended photo spots:
- Cliffside Teahouse (drinking tea facing the mirror)
- Ancient Bridge and Flowing Water (strolling with an umbrella)
- Bluestone Alley (lanterns still lit)

Lunch:
[Guzhong Street] street food free choice:
- Wangxian Tofu Pudding ¥12
- Yam Cake ¥10
- Roasted Sweet Potato ¥8
Total approx. 60 RMB/person

Afternoon:
Hike the [Xiaoyao Valley Loop] (approx. 6 km, 3 hours, low difficulty).
Passing through: Flying Waterfall and Spring → Traditional Brewing Workshop → Immortal's Cave → Bamboo Forest Secret Path

Evening:
Revisit the night view, shoot time-lapse videos from different angles.
Return to the B&B for a foot soak and tea, falling asleep to the sound of rain.
Simple dinner: Farmer's fried rice + vegetable soup, approx. 50 RMB/person

Day 3: Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience → Explore Shangrao City Old Streets → Return Journey

Morning:
Participate in the [Traditional Pottery Workshop] experience class (reservation required).
- Wheel throwing + carving, take home your exclusive pottery souvenir.
Cost: 120 RMB/person

Noon:
After checking out, take a car back to Shangrao city (taxi approx. 1.5 hours, 300 RMB).

Lunch:
Must-eat Shangrao delicacies:
- Dengzhan Guo ¥10
- Spicy Snail ¥25
- Chicken Leg Rice ¥18
Approx. 70 RMB/person

Afternoon:
Stroll through [Xinjiang Shuyuan Cultural and Creative Street] to buy souvenirs:
- Handmade bamboo woven lamp (¥80)
- Herbal sachet (¥30)
- Wangxian Valley postcard set (¥25)

Evening:
Take high-speed rail from Shangrao Station to return, ending the healing journey.

Total Cost Breakdown (for 2 people):

Item | Cost
| Round-trip high-speed rail tickets (e.g., from Nanchang), 800 RMB (200×2×2 trips) |
Shangrao ↔ Wangxian Valley taxi (round trip), 960 RMB (180+300×2)
2 nights cliffside B&B, 1360 RMB (680×2)
Entrance ticket + shuttle bus, 400 RMB (100×2×2 days)
Hanfu travel photography, 298 RMB
Pottery experience + dining, 700 RMB (includes three meals + snacks)
Souvenirs + emergency miscellaneous expenses, 482 RMB
Total ≈ 4000 RMB

Pre-trip advice:
Must wear non-slip sports shoes (many stone steps, slippery)
Bring a tripod + power bank (night photography consumes battery quickly)
- 🧥 Night temperatures are lower (approx. 15℃), bring a light jacket
Respect local beliefs: Do not enter ancestral halls without permission, do not touch shrines

"The most beautiful moment in Wangxian Valley is after 21:00 at night.
When the crowds disperse, and you stand alone on the suspension bridge,
Lights flow beneath your feet, and the wind whispers past your ears —
At that moment, you will believe that 'there really is a fairyland on earth.'"

Post by EMMALYN VASQUEZ | Sep 16, 2025

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