Accidentally stepped into a real-life xianxia world! I've locked down this treasure spot in Jiangxi


——Wangxian Valley nanny-level guide, take you on an immersive journey through a thousand years🌌

🌟Reasons to recommend:

✅ Real-life xianxia scroll: Hui-style ancient buildings on the cliff lit up by lights, canyon streams, bluestone paths, suspension bridges, and waterfalls—every shot looks like a scene from "The Journey of Flower"!
✅ Day and night double experience: hike the canyon to see cascading waterfalls by day, check out the cliffside light show by night, lantern corridors + ancient building reflections, stunning beyond words!
✅ Full immersive experience: intangible cultural heritage crafts, Hanfu rental, specialty snack street, even the air is filled with the scent of life—perfect for photo lovers, family trips, and bestie adventures!

📍Attraction address:
Wangxian Valley Scenic Area, Guangxin District, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province (near Lingshan Scenic Area, just search "Wangxian Valley" on navigation)

🚗Transportation:
✈️ From out of town: fly to Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport, taxi about 1.5 hours to the scenic area;
🚄 High-speed rail: get off at Shangrao Station, taxi about 50 minutes (cost 80-100 RMB), or take the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area (book in advance via WeChat official account, 30 RMB/person);
🚗 Self-driving: Hukun Expressway → Deshang Expressway, exit at Wangxian Valley, 10 minutes to the destination after highway exit, parking 10 RMB/day.

👍Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Cliffside guesthouses: rammed earth houses built on the cliff, open the window for a full canyon view, highly recommend shooting silhouettes at dusk for stunning photos!
2️⃣ Glass plank road: transparent plank road spanning the canyon, not for the faint-hearted, but the view overlooking the stream and bamboo forest is amazing!
3️⃣ Petting zoo: a must for kids! Lambs, rabbits, peacocks to pet freely, plus a parent-child slide to play on~
4️⃣ Lingyan Zen Temple: a thousand-year-old temple hidden in the forest, very popular for incense offerings, don’t miss it if you’re praying for studies or love!
5️⃣ Night light show (key point!): after 7:30 PM the whole valley is lit up with lanterns and spotlights, cliff buildings look like they’re floating in the air, recommended to shoot panoramic views from Lan Yue Bridge!

🎟️Ticket info:
🎫 Adult ticket 100 RMB, student/senior ticket 80 RMB (ID required);
Recommended combo tickets: ticket + glass plank road = 130 RMB, ticket + rafting = 180 RMB (summer only);
💡 Buy tickets on the platform 1 day in advance to save 10 RMB, weekends and holidays recommend booking early to avoid queues!

💗Other tips:
1️⃣ Outfit advice: light-colored Hanfu or new Chinese-style clothes are perfect, if you want easy just wear a white dress for great photos, remember to bring non-slip shoes (the stone paths can be slippery);
2️⃣ Food recommendations: Qianshan hot noodles, Dengzhan rice cakes, Hakka smoked meat are must-tries, snack street fills you up for about 30 RMB per person;
3️⃣ Accommodation suggestions: if budget allows, stay in cliffside guesthouses (500-1000 RMB, including tickets), for cost-effectiveness choose farm stays outside the scenic area (150-200 RMB/night);
4️⃣ Pitfall warnings: rafting stops selling tickets after 4 PM, go early if you want to play; many mosquitoes in the canyon, bring mosquito repellent!
5️⃣ Best time to visit: spring and autumn (March-May, September-November) for comfortable weather, summer for cooling off but watch out for sun protection, winter fewer people but some activities may be closed.

✨“When the lanterns light up, I really feel like I’ve stepped into a xianxia drama—are you ready to come to Wangxian Valley for a thousand-year appointment?”

Post by BENTLEY HARVEY | Sep 23, 2025

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