Ganzhou boasts beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate, making it a must-visit tourist destination in this lifetime
Ganzhou 4 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 4900 RMB)
Itinerary Overview
· Budget Allocation: Transportation 1200 RMB, Accommodation 1600 RMB, Tickets 800 RMB, Dining 1000 RMB, Others 300 RMB, Total 4900 RMB
· Core Route: Song Dynasty Culture → Grotto Art → Hakka Ancient Village → Red Cradle → Danxia Wonders → Walled Ancient Buildings, connecting all must-visit spots
· Transportation Tips: Rent an electric scooter in the city (50 RMB/day), carpool or charter between counties (average 300 RMB/day), efficiently linking attractions
Day 1 Song Dynasty Charm · Millennium Imprint (Zhanggong District)
· Morning: Arrive in Ganzhou, check into a hotel in Zhanggong District (recommended Xiangjiang Bay Hotel, 400 RMB/night). Visit the Song Dynasty Brick City (free), walk along the city wall from Jianchun Gate to Bajingtai, see Song Dynasty inscribed bricks, battlements, and cannon towers, overlooking the confluence of the two rivers in Zhanggong.
· Noon: Diner at Zao'er Alley Dong Mansion Restaurant, try Gannan stir-fried fish and stuffed tofu, about 60 RMB per person.
· Afternoon: Stroll on the Ancient Floating Bridge (free), photograph the 800-year-old floating bridge and river views; visit Dasheng Temple Pagoda (ticket 20 RMB), see the Song Dynasty pavilion-style brick pagoda.
· Evening: Dine at Yuwanli Food Street, enjoy Aimi Cake and hot shredded tofu skin, about 50 RMB per person; night tour of Song City to watch the light show.
· Daily Budget: Transportation 100 RMB, Accommodation 400 RMB, Tickets 20 RMB, Dining 110 RMB, Total 630 RMB.
Day 2 Grotto Art · Hakka Ancient Villages (Zhanggong District → Ganxian District → Xingguo County)
· Morning: Head to Tongtianyan Stone Kiln (ticket 60 RMB), explore Wanggui Rock, Longhu Rock cliff carvings, see Northern Song statues and Tongtian Zen Temple, a 3-hour deep experience of the "No.1 Grotto in Jiangnan."
· Noon: Nearby Hakka restaurant, about 50 RMB per person, try He Bao Zuo and Three Cup Chicken.
· Afternoon: Visit Bailu Ancient Village (ticket 40 RMB), stroll through Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, experience Hakka Lei Tea; then go to Sanliao Village (ticket 80 RMB), see the Feng Shui cultural ancient village, learn about Yang Gong Feng Shui culture.
· Evening: Stay overnight in Xingguo County hotel (400 RMB/night), try Xingguo shredded fish, about 60 RMB per person.
· Daily Budget: Transportation 300 RMB, Accommodation 400 RMB, Tickets 180 RMB, Dining 110 RMB, Total 990 RMB.
Day 3 Red Cradle · Danxia Wonders (Xingguo County → Ruijin City → Huichang County)
· Morning: Visit Ruijin Republic Cradle Scenic Area (combined ticket 80 RMB), tour Yeping, Hongjing, and the old site of the Second and Third Soviets, relive red history.
· Noon: Dine at Ruijin Yang Family Courtyard, enjoy Red Army stewed duck and Hakka dishes, about 70 RMB per person.
· Afternoon: Head to Hanxian Rock (ticket 80 RMB), explore Danxia landforms, One Line Sky, Hanxian Temple, 2 hours of mountain hiking and sightseeing.
· Evening: Stay overnight in Huichang County hotel (400 RMB/night), try Huichang dried tofu, about 50 RMB per person.
· Daily Budget: Transportation 300 RMB, Accommodation 400 RMB, Tickets 160 RMB, Dining 120 RMB, Total 980 RMB.
Day 4 Ancient Architectural Treasures · Danxia Pavilion (Huichang County → Anyuan County → Longnan City)
· Morning: Visit Yongqingyan Pavilion (ticket 40 RMB), see Qing Dynasty pavilion and Danxia karst caves; then go to Dongshengwei (ticket 60 RMB), visit the largest square Hakka walled village in China, learn about Hakka architectural wisdom.
· Noon: Farmhouse near the walled village, enjoy Hakka stuffed tofu and stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork, about 60 RMB per person.
· Afternoon: Return to Ganzhou, stop by Yugutai (ticket 20 RMB), climb the tower to overlook the ancient city, feel the artistic conception in Xin Qiji’s poetry.
· Evening: Return trip ends the journey.
· Daily Budget: Transportation 500 RMB, Accommodation 400 RMB, Tickets 120 RMB, Dining 60 RMB, Total 1080 RMB.
Practical Tips
· Ticket Booking: Buy tickets for Tongtianyan and Ruijin scenic areas online 2 hours in advance to save 10 RMB per person; Yugutai street area is free but requires QR code reservation.
· Best Photo Times: Ancient Floating Bridge before 8 AM or at sunset for fewer crowds and beautiful views; Tongtianyan has good morning light, ideal for photographing stone carvings.
· Transportation Tips: Rent electric scooters in the city; carpool or charter between counties is more cost-effective; carpool recommended for Sanliao Village and Bailu Ancient Village to save time.
· Food Recommendations: Gannan stir-fried fish, stuffed tofu, He Bao Zuo, Xingguo shredded fish, Aimi Cake, must-try Hakka flavors.