Things to do in Jinggangshan City

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Ji'an

Jinggang Mountain

Jinggang Mountain, with its glorious revolutionary history, splendid natural scenery, and distinctive "red and green" characteristics, is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, a national nature reserve, a national red tourism attraction, and a world biosphere reserve. Jinggang Mountain is located in the southwest of Jiangxi Province, in the middle section of the Luoxiao Mountains at the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. In ancient times, it was known as “the intersection of Chen, Heng, Hunan and Jiangxi, and the heart of the thousand-li Luoxiao Mountains.” The Jinggangshan Scenic Area covers an area of333 square kilometers, with 11 major scenic areas, 76 scenic spots, and more than 460 landscapes. It features thousands of competing peaks, numerous valleys and streams, vast forests, waterfalls and springs, combining majesty, steepness, seclusion, uniqueness and beauty. The area includes peaks, rocks, waterfalls, caves, hot springs, rare animals and plants, and alpine pastoral scenery. It boasts not only a magnificent sea of clouds, wonderful and unique waterfalls, magnificent and brilliant sunrises, and the world-famous Ten‑mile Azalea Corridor, but also the renowned Huangyangjie, Maoping Octagonal Building, and the Main Peak of Jinggangshan—the background pattern of the 100-yuan note from the fourth series of RMB. It also preserves 7,000 hectares of near‑primitive forest, intact at this latitude worldwide, as well as a stretch of evergreen broad‑leaved forest praised by the United Nations Environment Programme as “one of the only ones of its kind in the world.” Jinggangshan has a beautiful environment, gorgeous scenery, and fresh air. The negative oxygen ion concentration exceeds 80,000 per cubic centimeter, earning it the reputation of a “natural oxygen bar.” The forest coverage rate is 86%, with an excellent ecological environment, making it an ideal tourist destination and summer resort.

Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum

Jinggang Mountain Revolution Museum is in the middle part of the west slope of Ciping. It was built in 1959 to commemorate Jinggang Mountain, a rural revolutionary base established by the Communist Party of China. It is famous as a patriotic education base. The museum building is simple and solemn, with an obvious nationalist style. All the exhibition halls are divided into 19 areas, such as the Preface Hall, Yellow Ocean Defense War Area, and Red Army Cave.

Huangyangjie

Huangyang Border, also known as the "Wangyang Border," is in the north of Ciping, where the famous Huangyang Border Defense War took place. Here, there are steep mountains and many old revolutionary sites and historical relics, a must for tourists who visit Jinggangshan. As a scenic spot, the Huangyang Border includes the famous Huangyang Border sentinel, as well as the southern Bamboo Garden, Jinggangshan Mint, Leader Peak, Jingzhu Mountain, and other attractions.

Longtan Scenic Area

Longtan Attraction is located in the north of Jinggang Mountain and the southern foot of Huangyangjie, 7 kilometers away from Ciping. This is a Attraction with a group of waterfalls as its distinctive feature, known as the "Five Ponds and Eighteen Waterfalls". The main tourist attractions include: Longtan, Jinshimian, Xiaojing Red Army Hospital, Xiaojing Red Army Wounded and Sick Martyrdom Site, etc. There is no vulgar water in the pools of “Five Pools and Eighteen Waterfalls”, and each waterfall is like a goddess, which makes people imagine the scenery. Therefore, Qianzi has always known the name of “Five Pools and Eighteen Waterfalls” in his heart. Lanyun Terrace embraces the clouds, like the Tiantai Terrace of Penglai. The cliffs here are surrounded by clouds and mist all year round, so it is called Lanyun Terrace. Looking into the canyon, you can see the word "Siyuan", the jagged stone walls are like claws, called "dragon claws", and the valley is dotted with ancient trees and exotic flowers, giving people a sense of danger.

Luoxiao Mountain Grand Canyon Scenic Area

The scenic spot is located in Xiankou Village, Xiankou Village, Guangming Township, Jinggangshan City, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province. The Luoxiao Mountain Rift Valley Scenic Spot is located in the middle section of the beautiful Luoxiao Mountains, at the junction of Suichuan County and Jinggangshan City, and is divided into two main areas. Shuishuizhou area and Xiankou area, of which Shuishuizhou area is located in Dafen Town, Suichuan, and Xiankou area is located in Guangming Township, Jinggangshan City. The scenic tour mainly consists of three parts. The first part is a sightseeing tour by car. The driving time is about 10 minutes. On the way, you can see Qiankun Bay, Alpine Shiluo Wanjuan Waterfall, Xiankou Lake, and other natural landscapes. The second part of the leisure features of the scenic spot - Gaoxia Pinghu Painting Boat Tour: It takes about 25 minutes to paddle on the lake, with the gentle breeze blowing, and appreciate the scenery of the lakes and mountains facing each other in the Great Rift Valley. Each peak can be transformed into a different shape. People are amazed. In the third part of the walking tour on the waterfront plank road, you can see the characteristic landscape miracle of the scenic area - the Huangao Fault Zone. The Great Rift Valley of Luoxiao Mountain is located in the center of the Huangao fault zone. It can be clearly seen that the mountain that should have been continuous has obvious splits. The middle of the mountain collapsed 40-50 meters, showing the spectacular scene of crustal movement. In the gentle Stroll on the plank road. There are 6 viewing platforms on the plank road. You can enjoy the waterfall with no top and the peaks shaped like camels, lions and jade rabbits. When we arrive at the viewing platform by the river beach, we can experience the scenic spot's special feature - wild hot springs: if you dig a small hole anywhere on the river beach, hot spring water will emerge from the ground, forming a unique natural phenomenon of "ice and fire." ". Hot Water Island Hot Spring: There are bamboo-enclosed soaking pools, stone forest soaking pools, infinity soaking pools, molten cave soaking pools, boiled egg pools, etc. This is an ideal place for health and relaxation.

Ciping

Ciping Scenic Area is in the center of the Jinggang Mountain Scenic Area. This small clean town boasts many revolutionary and historical sites for visitors to explore. Ciping is the main place for food, accommodations and sightseeing in the Jinggang Mountains. No matter how you get to the Jinggang Mountains, this has to be your first stop. All the fees for the scenic spots in Ciping are included in the ticket for the Jinggang Mountain Scenic Area. The main focus of this attraction is Chinese revolutionary history.

Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong in Ciping Jinggangshan

The Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong in Ciping is located next to Yicui Lake Park. It displays vintage items and serves as a red education base.

Maoping Octagonal Tower Former Site

Hongjun Theatre

Bajiaolou Mao Zedong Former Residence