National Geographic Didn't Lie: The Severely Underrated Wonderland | Gexian Village

Hi, I'm Zan Zan! Unknowingly, I have visited Shangrao more than ten times, and among the many attractions, Gexian Village has always been my favorite. Here, the mountains are shrouded in mist, and koi fish play in the lake, as if a fairyland has descended to the mortal world. It's like a real-life version of 'Spirited Away'! In the scorching summer, jumping into the infinity pool, with green mountains and clear waters in front of you, enjoying the rare coolness of summer, it feels like my retirement life is already planned out. ⛰️ Scenic Area: Gexian Village Resort 📍 Location: Yanshan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🎫 Ticket: 130 RMB/person, with cable car 230 RMB/person 🚄 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to 'Shangrao Station', and then take the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area at the East Bus Station 📷 Travel Guide 1️⃣ Tianjing Pool Like a pool suspended above the ancient village, as if formed by the tears of stars falling to the earth, it not only cools you down but also offers a panoramic view of the ancient village. 2️⃣ Zhongmiao Pavilion Located in the center of Gexian Village, you can row a boat in the lotus pond, feed the fish, with koi surrounding the boat, and mist enveloping the area, it feels like a fairyland. 3️⃣ Crescent Alley Layered buildings, like the magical world in 'Spirited Away'. 4️⃣ Tianjing Terrace Take the cable car up in the early morning to pray for blessings. Standing on Gexian Mountain shrouded in mist, looking into the distance, it feels like stepping into a real-life version of 'A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains'. 5️⃣ Lingbao Fairy Street When the lights first come on, colorful lanterns light up the street, making it a perfect place for photography. 6️⃣ Summer Activities There are fantasy bubble shows, fluorescent bonfires, insect painting, etc. The village also hides a spirit tree, like the big tree in 'My Neighbor Totoro', making it very suitable for bringing children to play during the summer vacation. Also, don't miss the Nuo mask emoji activity, where you can buy fans at designated locations in the town museum, follow the route to check in, and exchange for gifts. 🗺️ Travel Route day1: Waterfall—Gexian Tea Garden—Town Museum—Five Elements Herb Field—Lingbao Fairy Street—Zhongmiao Pavilion—Tianjing Pool—Crescent Alley—Ancestral Hall Square day2: Take the cable car up Gexian Mountain—Tianjing Terrace—Great Gexian Temple—Ascension Platform 🍜 Food Local specialties such as Yanshan Hot Noodles, Shangrao Fried Noodles, Dengzhan Cake, Jiangxi Stir-fried Pork, etc., are worth a try. 🏨 Accommodation The scenic area offers various accommodation options, which you can choose according to your situation. This time, I stayed at Zhenshan Inn within the scenic area, which is close to Gexian Mountain and the ancient village. In the hot summer, you can rest at the hotel for a while after getting tired and then come out again.