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|||Labor Day is approaching, and if you can't go abroad, why not visit Jiangxi This 'Mini Maldives' composed of more than 8,000 islands The winding Golden Dragon Bridge, the azure waters of the West Sea Bamboo rafting on the lake, night tours of the town, enjoying fireworks shows Spend a few carefree and comfortable days - ▪️Address: Lushan West Sea, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province ▪️How to get there: Depart from Nanchang, it's a little over an hour's drive ▪️Recommended playtime: 5-6 hours - Tour sequence Take a boat from Mengsheng Mountain Pier - Solitary Tree in the Vast Sea - Yunju Island - Goddess Island - Ruoxi Island - Golden Dragon Bridge - West Sea Star Island Glass Observation Tower - Take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Pier - Night tour of Zhelin Ancient Town - Travel Tips - 1⃣️Golden Dragon Bridge A super long and super curvy bridge that connects two islands, the aerial view is spectacular - 2⃣️West Sea Star Island Glass Observation Tower A 99-meter-high glass observation deck that makes your legs tremble, with an especially broad view from above - 3⃣️Yunju Island Yunju Pagoda, West Sea Pavilion, everywhere showcases Chinese aesthetics, with a coconut grove and beach, giving off a Maldives vibe - 4⃣️Heart-Shaped Island From the observation tower, you can see an island that resembles a heart, witnessing love - 5⃣️Solitary Tree in the Vast Sea A lone tree standing on the lake surface, serene and awe-inspiring, guarding this land and water - 6⃣️Bamboo Rafting on the Lake Take a bamboo raft, travel back to ancient times, leisurely navigate through a landscape painting, feeling the harmony of mountains and waters - 7⃣️Ruoxi Island Parents with kids must not miss this, the petting zoo here has lots of cute animals - 8⃣️Night Tour of Zhelin Old Town As night falls and the lights come on, the town seems like the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Fireworks shows/garden parties, plenty of activities - 🤔Jiujiang Food Recommendations West Sea Fish Soup, Radish Cake, Jiujiang Tea Cake, Ruichang Yam... - ⚠️Attention ▪️Be sure to choose a sunny day to visit, the lake water is really blue ▪️On the way back, you can stop at Mengsheng Mountain Pier for a while to watch a romantic sunset ▪️Do a good job of mosquito and sun protection, some paths are not shaded -

From Nanchang, it takes 1h to reach the sea of Jiangxi, located on the west side of Lushan Mountain. Scattered around Lushan West Sea are more than 8,000 islands. The area is not very crowded with tourists. Climbing aboard the 'Star of West Sea' offers a panoramic view of the Lushan West Sea from a divine perspective, where the scattered islands are a sight to behold. There's also a heart-shaped romantic island that, paired with the sapphire-like clear skies, adds a touch of charm to the West Sea. - ⛵️ Pier The scenic area is divided into Sima Pier and Mengsheng Mountain Pier. I took a sightseeing car to Mengsheng Mountain Pier to take a boat to the island. - ✅ Itinerary Take a boat from Mengsheng Mountain Pier - Yunju Island - Goddess Island - Ruoxi Island - Star of West Sea - Take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Tourist Pier - Zherlin Old Town - Return trip - 📷 Recommended Attractions 🏝️ A Lone Tree in the Vast Sea ▪️ A solitary tree standing in the middle of the water, which you can enjoy by boat. 🏝️ Yunju Island ▪️ The island has a beach similar to the Maldives, with white sand and coconut trees. You can play in the water up close and also visit ancient buildings such as Yunju Island and Xihai Pavilion for photo ops. 🏝️ Goddess Island ▪️ The island has various thrilling tourist facilities. For the brave, there's an opportunity for a high-speed adventure through the mountains, and afterwards, you can choose to take a jungle zip line directly to the next island. 🏝️ Ruoxi Island ▪️ After crossing the Jinlong Bridge, which resembles a swimming dragon, you'll find the island's pet paradise, where you can watch monkeys and parrots perform up close. It's super suitable for family outings. 🏝️ Star of West Sea ▪️ The highest point on the island, with a cafe on the second floor and a glass tower on the third floor that offers a 360-degree view of the entire island. 🏝️ Mengsheng Mountain Pier ▪️ After finishing on the island, take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Pier. If you're lucky, you might catch a beautiful West Sea sunset on the shore, and then take a sightseeing car to Zherlin Old Town to see the night view. 🏝️ Zherlin Old Town ▪️ A whole street of snack bars hides various local specialties, especially when the lights are on at night, it feels like a return to the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. There are also various performances and light shows in the town. - 🍜 Specialty Foods 🔸 Jiujiang Radish Cake: A specialty of Jiujiang, a must-eat breakfast for locals. 🔸 Fresh Fish Soup: Soup made with fish from Zherlin Lake and cooked on a wood stove, deliciously fresh. 🔸 Zherlin Lean Meatballs: Smoother and more tender than fish balls, with a springy texture, one bite at a time. - ⚠️ Travel Tips ▪️ Lushan West Sea scenic area allows you to visit 8 islands and 1 village. The area is quite large, and you'll mostly be walking between islands, so wear comfortable shoes. ▪️ Remember to stay hydrated outdoors; there are shops on the islands where you can buy drinks. ▪️ Check the weather before you go; the water in the West Sea looks bluer and makes for better photos on sunny days. ▪️ The last boat back to the island departs around 5:30 pm, so be mindful of your time while enjoying the sights. Lushan West Sea Scenic Area

Jiangxi's Maldives!! Must see before you go!!|||The scenery is truly picturesque in every frame, and the crowd is not too large. It's mainly about leisure and vacation, making it very suitable to come here for a holiday during the National Day period. You don't need to go abroad to experience the relaxed vibe of the Maldives🇲🇻 ‼️‼️On sunny days, be sure to bring a good sun hat and sun umbrella, as there is no shade on the paths, and the scenic area is large with long routes to explore. Without physical sun protection, it's easy to get sunburned. ⬇️Some suggestions⬇️ !!Important!! 1️⃣Take a boat directly to visit the Seven Islands, don't spend too much time playing in the Fishing Village Islands, the scenery of the Seven Islands is beautiful!! 2️⃣If you're not afraid of heights, it's recommended to go on the Xihai Star, where you can see all the surrounding scenery at a glance, and the key point is that you can also take a video to scare your friends. 3️⃣After coming back in the evening, you can go for a stroll in Tuolin Old Town, where there are special performances at night.

Jiangxi also has its own sea, the domestic version of the Maldives. Departing from Nanchang, it takes 1h to reach the sea of Jiangxi, located on the west side of Lushan Mountain, where more than 8,000 islands are scattered. There are not many tourists here. Climbing aboard the 'Star of the West Sea' to overlook the West Sea from a God's-eye view, the scenery of the islands scattered around is breathtakingly beautiful. There is also a romantic heart-shaped island, which, paired with the sapphire-like clear waters on a sunny day, adds a touch of embellishment to the West Sea. - ⛵️ Pier The scenic area is divided into Sima Pier and Mengsheng Mountain Pier. I took a sightseeing car to Mengsheng Mountain Pier to take a boat to the island. - ✅ Itinerary Mengsheng Mountain Pier by boat - Yunju Island - Goddess Island - Ruoxi Island - Star of the West Sea - Return by boat to Mengsheng Mountain Tourist Pier - Zherlin Old Town - Return trip - 📷 Recommended Attractions 🏝️ A Lone Tree in the Vast Sea ▪️ A solitary tree standing in the middle of the water, which can be viewed by boat. 🏝️ Yunju Island ▪️ The island has a spot that resembles the Maldives, with white sandy beaches and coconut trees, where you can play in the water up close, and there are also ancient buildings such as Yunju Island and Xihai Pavilion for photo opportunities. 🏝️ Goddess Island ▪️ The island has various thrilling facilities for visitors. Those who are brave can experience the speed and passion of the mountains, and after that, they can choose to slide directly to the next island via a jungle zip line. 🏝️ Ruoxi Island ▪️ Walking across the Jinlong Bridge, which resembles a swimming dragon, leads to the island's pet paradise, where you can watch monkeys and parrots perform up close, making it super suitable for family outings. 🏝️ Star of the West Sea ▪️ The highest point on the island, with a cafe on the second floor, and a direct access to the glass tower on the third floor for a 360-degree view of the entire island. 🏝️ Mengsheng Mountain Pier ▪️ After finishing on the island, take a boat back to Mengsheng Mountain Pier. If you're lucky, you can watch a beautiful West Sea sunset on the shore, and then take a sightseeing car to Zherlin Old Town to see the night view. 🏝️ Zherlin Old Town ▪️ A whole street of snack bars hides various local specialties, especially when the lights are on at night, it feels like a second back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, with various performances and light shows in the town. - 🍜 Specialty Cuisine 🔸 Jiujiang Radish Cake: A specialty of Jiujiang, a must-eat breakfast for locals. 🔸 Fresh Fish Soup: The soup made from fish from Zherlin Lake cooked on a wood stove is delicious. 🔸 Zherlin Lean Meatballs: Smoother and more tender than fish balls, with a bouncy texture, one bite at a time. - ⚠️ Travel Tips ▪️ Lushan West Sea tour can cover 8 islands and 1 village, the scenic area is very large, basically, you need to walk between islands, so wear a pair of comfortable shoes. ▪️ Remember to stay hydrated outdoors, there are shops on the islands where you can also buy drinks. ▪️ Check the weather before you go, the water of the West Sea is bluer and more photogenic when it's sunny. ▪️ The last boat back to the island is around 5:30 pm, so be mindful of your playtime.