Canyon Secret Realm Adventure Guide

3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide in Shangrao, Jiangxi (Budget 3000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:

World Natural Heritage Sites: Sanqing Mountain, Wuyuan Huangling
Historic Cultural Towns: Wuyuan Huangling, Wangxian Valley
Special Local Foods: Shangrao Chicken Leg, Wuyuan Rice Cake, Yanshan Hot Rice Noodles
High Cost Performance: Budget controlled within 3000 RMB

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Shangrao, Visit Sanqing Mountain

Morning: Arrive in Shangrao by high-speed train or plane, preferably in the morning.
Noon: Head to Sanqing Mountain, about 1.5 hours by car. Have lunch at the foot of the mountain, recommended to try the local specialty "Sanqing Mountain Native Chicken."
Afternoon: Take the cable car up the mountain and tour the core scenic areas of Sanqing Mountain, including Nanqing Garden, West Coast, Sunshine Coast, etc., enjoying the unique peaks, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and frost-covered scenery.
Evening: Stay overnight at a hotel on the top of Sanqing Mountain, recommended to choose an economical hotel or guesthouse for easy access to the sunrise the next day.

Budget:
Transportation: Round-trip fare between Shangrao and Sanqing Mountain about 100 RMB/person
Tickets: Sanqing Mountain entrance + round-trip cable car about 250 RMB/person
Meals: Lunch 50 RMB/person, Dinner 50 RMB/person
Accommodation: Hotel on Sanqing Mountain top about 300 RMB/night

Day 2: Wuyuan Huangling, Experience the Autumn Drying Culture

Morning: Wake up early to watch the sunrise at Sanqing Mountain, then take the cable car down.
Noon: Drive to Wuyuan Huangling, about 2 hours. Have lunch upon arrival, recommended to try "Wuyuan Rice Cake."
Afternoon: Tour Huangling Scenic Area, admire the unique autumn drying scenery, stroll along Tianjie Street, and experience the charm of Huizhou-style architecture.
Evening: Stay overnight in a guesthouse within Huangling Scenic Area to experience local customs.

Budget:
Transportation: Sanqing Mountain to Huangling about 80 RMB/person
Tickets: Huangling entrance about 120 RMB/person
Meals: Lunch 50 RMB/person, Dinner 50 RMB/person
Accommodation: Huangling guesthouse about 400 RMB/night

Day 3: Wangxian Valley, Experience the Immortal World on the Cliff

Morning: Drive to Wangxian Valley, about 1.5 hours.
Noon: Have lunch upon arrival, recommended to try "Yanshan Hot Rice Noodles."
Afternoon: Tour Wangxian Valley Scenic Area, walk along the cliff plank road, enjoy waterfalls and streams, and feel the immortal martial arts atmosphere.
Evening: Return to downtown Shangrao, end of the trip.

Budget:
Transportation: Huangling to Wangxian Valley about 60 RMB/person, Wangxian Valley to Shangrao about 50 RMB/person
Tickets: Wangxian Valley entrance about 100 RMB/person
Meals: Lunch 50 RMB/person, Dinner 50 RMB/person

Total Budget: About 2900 RMB/person
Tips:

The above itinerary is for reference only and can be adjusted according to your own situation.
It is recommended to book transportation and accommodation in advance, especially during holidays.
There is a lot of walking in Sanqing Mountain and Huangling Scenic Areas, so wear comfortable shoes.
The weather in Shangrao is changeable, so bring rain gear.
Budget can be adjusted based on personal spending habits.

Optional Itinerary:

If time allows, add an extra day to explore downtown Shangrao, visiting sites like the Shangrao Concentration Camp Memorial and Xinjiang Academy.
If interested in ancient villages, add visits to Wuyuan Likeng and Jiangwan ancient villages.

Food Recommendations:

Shangrao Chicken Leg: A local snack, crispy outside and tender inside.
Wuyuan Rice Cake: Steamed with rice slurry, soft and glutinous texture.
Yanshan Hot Rice Noodles: A specialty snack from Yanshan County, fresh and flavorful soup.
Sanqing Mountain Native Chicken: Local specialty dish from Sanqing Mountain, tender meat.

Accommodation Recommendations:

Sanqing Mountain: Kaiyuan Resort Hotel Sanqing Mountain, Hilton Resort Hotel Sanqing Mountain
Huangling: Huangling Autumn Drying Boutique Guesthouse, Huangling Tianjie Hotel
Wangxian Valley: Wangxian Valley Immortal Residence Inn, Wangxian Valley Cliffside Guesthouse

Hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Shangrao!