A Heavenly Place on Earth - Jiangxi Gexian Village

Gexian Village, hidden in Jiangxi, is a divine village with the ethereal charm of misty rivers in the south of the Yangtze River, blending the vivacity and tranquility of the southern water towns. The scenery here is as picturesque as poetry, making one feel as if they are in a fairyland It is said that during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Ge Xuan, the founder of the Lingbao School of Taoism in the Three Kingdoms period, cultivated himself into an immortal here. The legend goes 'one mountain, two religions, Taoism and Buddhism cultivated together.' The Gexian Village resort area at the foot of the mountain covers 600 acres, where water, bamboo, and the village are the three elements that create a secluded paradise for ancient hermits; it is also very suitable for summer retreats, with a comfortable temperature of 25 degrees. If you drive from Hangzhou, it takes about one and a half hours to reach Shangrao high-speed train station, then another hour to the entrance of the scenic area, and more than 10 minutes to enter the scenic area. If you take the high-speed train, it takes 2 hours from Hangzhou to Shangrao high-speed train station, then a one-hour taxi ride to the entrance of the scenic area, followed by a transfer to a sightseeing car to enter the scenic area. The scenic area ticket is 120, and the cable car one-way is 70. It is more economical to buy a package ticket, and some homestays will also give away tickets. For accommodation, it is recommended to stay within the scenic area, where the homestays have spacious rooms and nice decorations. The next article will focus on introducing the homestay we stayed at this time: Xixin Courtyard. Generally, homestays also give away scenic area tickets, which is quite cost-effective. The homestay packages in the scenic area are generally around 800, which is not very expensive. Scenic area performances: 1. Ancestral Hall Square (Huanghuo Evening Party) 20:20 ②Zhongmiao Pavilion (Light Show) 20:00 Attractions to visit: 0 Zhongmiao Pavilion Lake Cruise: There is a light show at night, and the night view is very beautiful. You can also have a coffee at the nearby cafe during the day❷Lingbao Xian Street Lantern Street: Very photogenic ❸Tianjing Platform: You can take the cable car to the back of the Taoist holy land, Gexian Mountain, which can be divided into mountain and upper and lower tours, a sacred place for blessings. Ge Xian Temple: It takes about 20 minutes to climb from Tianjing Platform to Ge Xian Temple, but the blessings here are particularly effective! ⑤Infinity Pool: At the highest point of the village, there is a stunning infinity pool that overlooks the entire village, offering an excellent view, especially at night. You need to buy a ticket to enter, and many homestays offer it as part of their package. Food guide: There are many good snacks in the village, such as Yanshan soup noodles and Dengzhan guo, which you can try, as well as some decent restaurants along the way. Jiangxi Gexian Village, Gexian Mountain Town