📍Location: Luxi County, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province | Wugong Mountain
🎫Admission ticket: ¥70, approx. ¥60 if purchased online in advance
🚡Two-stage cable car, tickets can be purchased separately
· Zhong'an Stage 1 Cable Car (Foot of mountain ↔ Mid-mountain): Ascending ¥65 / Descending ¥50
· Jinding Stage 2 Cable Car (Mid-mountain ↔ Near Golden Summit): Ascending ¥35 / Descending ¥25
🚌Scenic area shuttle: Free
⏱️Recommended duration: 1.5–2 days, staying at the summit is recommended to wait for the sunrise and sea of clouds
🍂Meadow viewing season: May–October; late September–October for golden meadows, best for photography
🗓️Seasonal highlights
▪️May–June: Lush green meadows, blooming alpine rhododendrons, frequent sea of clouds
▪️July–August: Average summit temperature around 18°C, a summer retreat, clear view of the Milky Way at night
▪️Late September–early November: Meadows turn golden, crisp autumn air, golden period for photography; mid-October offers the most golden color, with higher altitudes turning yellow earlier
▪️December–February: Ice and rime, like a fairytale world of ice and snow
💡Pro tip: The probability of seeing a sea of clouds is highest when it clears up after rain
🚗Transportation guide
🚄High-speed rail: Arrive at Pingxiang North Station, take the direct scenic area shuttle for ¥27/person, approx. 70 mins to the visitor center
🚞Train: Pingxiang Station, take a bus from the bus station opposite for ¥22 to the scenic area
✈️Flight: Fly to Yichun Mingyueshan Airport or Changsha Huanghua Airport, then transfer to the scenic area
🚗Driving: Navigate to "Wugong Mountain Visitor Service Center", parking is ¥20/day, transfer to the free shuttle to reach the trailhead
🔥Must-visit highlights
🌾100,000 mu of alpine meadows (the core soul)
At the foot of the mountain, there are dense forests, but above 1,600m, the view opens up to endless alpine meadows with no trees blocking the 360° panoramic view.
When the wind blows, waves of grass roll across the landscape. Walking along the ridge feels like stepping on the spine of the earth. Essential route: Diaomazhuang → Guanyindang → Golden Summit.
⛰️Golden Summit (Baihe Peak, elevation 1,918.3m)
The highest peak of Wugong Mountain, the prime spot for watching the sunrise and sea of clouds.
At dawn, the sea of clouds spreads out like a vast white ocean beneath your feet. As the sun rises above the clouds, golden light covers the entire meadow, creating a stunning spectacle. The summit features the Baihe Temple and an iconic stone monument.
🧗Despair Slope
The name sounds intimidating, but it's a legendary spot for great photos.
Rolling grassy slopes that seem to go on forever. The undulating ridge lines combined with the meadows and sea of clouds make every shot a masterpiece.
🌁Starry Sky Plank Road & Glass Plank Road
Built on cliffs, it features the highest glass plank road in the country. With a deep abyss and churning sea of clouds beneath your feet, those with a fear of heights should be cautious, while the brave can enjoy breathtaking views.
🌅Golden Summit sunrise & starry sky
The sunrise and starry sky are the two main attractions of Wugong Mountain.
Wait for the sunrise over the sea of clouds in the morning; at night, there is very little light pollution at the summit, and if the weather is good, you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye, making it an excellent stargazing spot in East China.
☁️Sea of clouds
When it clears up after rain, clouds churn in the valleys, and the meadow peaks look like islands floating in a sea of clouds. Walking on the plank road feels like riding the clouds.
🗺️Relaxed 2-day, 1-night itinerary
D1 | Arrive at Wugong Mountain Visitor Center, take the shuttle into the mountain.
Take the Zhong'an cable car up, visit Diaomazhuang, the Starry Sky Plank Road, and Despair Slope, arrive at Guanyindang/Golden Summit, check into a summit inn or tent, and wait for the sunset and starry sky.
D2 | Head to the Golden Summit early in the morning to watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds, explore the Golden Summit, then head back down the same way (cable car or hiking), and return.
💡Option for lazy travelers: If you don't want to stay at the summit, you can do a day trip; however, if you want to see the sunrise over the sea of clouds, you must stay overnight at the summit.
💡Practical travel tips
▪️Large temperature difference: The summit is 10–15°C cooler than the foot of the mountain. Even in summer, bring a windbreaker; in autumn, a light down jacket is recommended.
▪️Attire: Wear non-slip athletic shoes, as there are many steps and it gets slippery after rain; the ridge is exposed, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are essential.
▪️Accommodation: Summit inns and tents are in high demand during peak season, so book in advance; it is windy and damp in tents at night, so prepare to stay warm.
▪️Supplies: Prices at the summit are higher, so bring your own water and snacks; it is more cost-effective to buy hiking poles at the foot of the mountain to protect your knees.
▪️Safety: Stick to established scenic trails and do not trust unofficial paths to avoid tickets; do not climb to the summit during thunderstorms or high winds; take all trash down the mountain to protect the alpine meadow ecosystem.
▪️The cable car has operating hours, so pay attention to the last departure time to avoid having to hike down
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