4 Days Gexian Village-Wangxian Valley-Wuyuan Acient Villages Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Gexian Village (葛仙村), taking time to walk along the riverside paths, explore quiet alleys, or revisit scenic viewpoints. The peaceful mountain environment offers a slow and refreshing start to the day.

Later, depart for Wangxian Valley (望仙谷), one of the most visually striking canyon destinations in eastern China. Once an abandoned mining area, it has been transformed into a fantasy-style landscape where nature and architecture blend seamlessly into cliffside scenery.

Upon arrival, begin exploring the valley’s main attractions. Walk through canyon pathways surrounded by waterfalls, wooden walkways, and traditional-style buildings built directly into steep cliffs. One of the most popular experiences is the climb to White Crane Cliff (白鹤崖), where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire valley, including layered cliffs, rivers, and hanging structures.

Continue exploring Yanpu Old Streets (岩铺老街), a lively cultural area divided into themed lanes. Workshop Street (工坊街) showcases traditional crafts, Baiwei Food Street (百味美食街) offers local snacks and street food, and Lingguang Street (灵光街) provides nostalgic photo spots with retro-style architecture and lighting.

In the evening, stay inside the scenic area to enjoy the full transformation of Wangxian Valley (望仙谷) at night. The cliffside buildings illuminate gradually, creating a glowing “mountain city” effect with golden lights cascading down the valley. Reflections on the river and surrounding cliffs make it one of the most photographed night views in Jiangxi.

After sightseeing, check in at a hotel in or near Wangxian Valley (望仙谷) for rest.

After breakfast, depart from Wangxian Valley (望仙谷) and travel toward Wuyuan (婺源), widely known as “China’s most beautiful countryside.” The journey gradually shifts from dramatic canyon landscapes to soft rural scenery, featuring rice fields, rivers, and traditional Huizhou-style villages.

Arrive at Huangling Village (篁岭), one of the most iconic cliffside villages in Wuyuan (婺源). Take the cable car up to the village, where traditional white-walled, black-tiled houses are arranged along the hillside, overlooking layered terraced fields and mountain valleys.

Begin exploring the ancient village area, starting with the Cao Family Ancestral Hall (曹氏宗祠), a well-preserved Ming Dynasty structure that showcases traditional Huizhou architecture, wood carvings, and historical inscriptions. Continue along the main village street to the Sun-drying Workshop (晒秋工坊), where the famous “Shaiqiu (晒秋)” harvest culture is displayed. Locals dry seasonal crops such as chili peppers, corn, pumpkins, and grains, creating a vibrant mosaic of colors across rooftops.

Visit Viewing Platform No.3, where panoramic views reveal terraced fields, hillside villages, and traditional Hui-style architecture blending naturally into the landscape. Continue to Leixin Bridge (垒心桥), a glass-bottom suspension bridge stretching across the valley, offering a thrilling view of mountains and village scenery below. Then proceed to Viewing Platform No.2, another scenic viewpoint overlooking the full panorama of Huangling Village (篁岭) and surrounding countryside.

If traveling in spring (March–April), the surrounding area transforms into golden rapeseed flower fields, creating one of the most photogenic rural landscapes in China. Autumn brings chili drying scenes, while winter offers preserved food traditions, making Huangling Village (篁岭) a year-round scenic destination.

After the visit, continue to Sixi Village (思溪村), a peaceful ancient village known for Confucian merchant culture and well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture. Stone bridges, flowing streams, ancient trees, and white-black Hui-style houses create a calm and authentic rural atmosphere, ideal for walking and photography.

After sightseeing, transfer to your hotel in Wuyuan (婺源) for overnight stay.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Wuyuan (婺源) depending on your train schedule. You may take a short walk around the hotel area, enjoy the rural scenery, or revisit nearby village landscapes for final photography.

At the scheduled time, transfer to Wuyuan Railway Station (婺源站) for your onward journey. The station provides convenient high-speed rail connections to major cities such as Shanghai (上海), Hangzhou (杭州), Huangshan (黄山), Nanjing (南京), and Beijing (北京).

This marks the end of your Wuyuan (婺源) journey, leaving behind memories of ancient villages, terraced fields, cliffside scenery, and traditional Huizhou culture.