Mingyueshan Tourist Area, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province
景点
Mingyue Mountain Tourist Area is located in Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, with beautiful natural scenery. There are dense forests in the mountains, which are full of greenery and fresh air in all seasons. The main peak, Taiping Mountain, is 1735.6 meters above sea level, and it looks like a fairyland when it is surrounded by clouds and mists. It has a profound history and culture here, and has been a place where scholars and writers chanted since ancient times. There are many ancient buildings and cultural relics in the scenic area, witnessing the changes of the years. At the same time, it also integrates modern tourism elements and has complete tourist facilities. Tourists can climb the mountain here to enjoy the scenery and feel the wonders of nature; they can also explore the charm of history and culture and appreciate the wisdom of the ancients. Mingyue Mountain Tourist Area integrates natural scenery, history and culture, and modern tourism. It is a rare coastal leisure tourist destination.
#Mingyue Mountain Tourist Area, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province (2026 latest version)
Mingyue Mountain is the first national 5A-level scenic spot in Yichun. The core scenic spot covers an area of 80 square kilometers. It features "strange peaks and dangerous ravines, hot spring waterfalls, Zen culture, and moon culture". The average temperature in summer is only 22 ° C. It is an excellent mountain summer resort and hot spring vacation destination. The following is a list of travel, tickets, and different long play routes for you, as well as food and accommodation recommendations. According to the play without stepping on thunder 👇
##🚗 traffic guide
- ** High-speed rail **: Go directly to "Yichun Station", and take a taxi to the scenic spot/Wentang Town in about 40 minutes after leaving the station; or take bus No. 113/115 to Wentang Station and transfer to No. 118 to Mingyue Mountain Scenic Area.
- ** Plane **: Arrive at Yichun Mingyueshan Airport, about 50 minutes by taxi.
- ** Self-driving **: Navigate "Mingyue Mountain National Scenic Area Parking Lot", the parking fee is 10 yuan/day, which is very cost-effective.
##🎫 Tickets & Required Expenses (Latest 2026)
| Projects | Prices | Remarks |
|------|------|------|
| Scenic spot tickets | Online purchase 1 day in advance is 90 yuan/person, and tickets purchased on the same day are 95 yuan/person | Opening hours 7:00-18:00, ticket window summer 7:30-16:30/winter 8:00-16:00 |
| Cable car | Up 80 yuan/person, down 70 yuan/person | It is recommended to pay at least one trip, and the whole hiking journey takes about 4-5 hours, which requires a lot of physical exertion |
| Peak Sightseeing Car | 30 yuan/person (round-trip) | Connections between attractions on the top of the mountain, must buy, save physical strength |
| Alpine Train | 100 yuan/person (round-trip) | Connect Mingyue Mountain and Yangshi Mu Scenic Area, you can experience it in plenty of time |
| Mingyue Eternal Love Scenic Area | Online shopping in advance is about 138-160 yuan/person, 200 yuan/person on the same day | Including performances, it is recommended to book tickets in advance |
* Tips: Holding the Jiangxi Cultural Tourism Card and the Three Provinces Tourism Card in the Middle Reach of the Yangtze River can exempt scenic spot tickets, and some hot springs can also be experienced for free. Rights and interests can be confirmed in advance before travel. *
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##🗺️ time-sharing tour route recommendation
###✅ weekend 2 days and 1 night (classic version, preferred by 90% of tourists)
####Day1: Dengming Yueshan Core Scenic Area → Soak in Selenium-enriched Hot Springs → Night Tour Gujingquan Street
1. ** Morning: Mingyue Mountain Core Scenic Area (3-6 hours of play) **
Recommended "Easy Tour Route" (suitable for most people): Visitor Center → Cable Car up the mountain → Peak Sightseeing Car to Moon Lake Visitor Center → Xingyue Cave → ** Qingyun Plank Road ** → Moon Lake → Cable Car down the mountain
- 🌟 must clock in highlights:
- ** Qingyun Plank Road **: One of the seven most dangerous suspended plank roads in China, hanging above the cliff at an altitude of 1530 meters, walking during which you can overlook the mountains and the sea of clouds, with a very high film rate;
- ** Moon Lake **: A natural lake on the top of the mountain, surrounded by Cangshan Mountains, the lake surface reflects the fir forest and blue sky and white clouds like a mirror, and heals quietly;
- ** Five Stacks of Waterfalls **: If you have good physical strength, you can take the cable car to the middle station and hike down the mountain, passing by Yungu Waterfall (the first waterfall in the south of the Yangtze River), Linglong Waterfall, Fish Scale Waterfall, Jade Dragon Waterfall, Flying Waterfall, summer water mist, often see rainbows, cool feeling full;
- In early summer, there are also underwater hydrangea, flowering trails, and moon bridge and other flower scenes, which bloom step by step, like walking into a fairy tale world.
- Friends who like excitement can experience ** Moonline ** (the zip line with the largest drop in Asia), or go to the unique "Train + Moon" themed alpine campground in the country at 1420 Train Camp clock.
2. ** Afternoon - Evening: Hot spring in Wentang Town + eating **
- After going down the mountain, go directly to Wentang Town. The selenium-enriched hot spring here has the reputation of "the first selenium spring in China". The water temperature is 68-72 ° C all year round. It is a rare drinking and bathing low-sulfur selenium-enriched hot spring in the country. It is rich in more than 20 kinds of trace elements and is super effective in relieving mountaineering fatigue.
👉 hot spring options:
- Tianmu Hot Spring: Chinese-style courtyard wind open-air bubble pool, good-looking photos;
- Metropark Hot Spring: There is a hilltop infinity pool, overlooking the town and watching the sunset;
- Mineral therapy/industrial therapy hot springs: cost-effective, pure hot spring water, suitable for friends who pay attention to recuperation.
- After night falls, stroll through ** Gujingquan Street **, the street is brightly lit, with barbecue, snacks, and selenium-enriched specialty shops, which are full of fireworks.
####Day2: Warm Soup Town Roaming → Bright Moon Eternal Love → Return
- Don't rush early in the morning, sleep until you wake up naturally and visit Warm Soup Town: clock in the 800-year-old ** Warm Soup Ancient Well **, eat breakfast in Yupan Square, and spend more than ten yuan to rent a wooden bucket to experience the grounded hot spring soaking feet, dispel fatigue; surrounding specialty stores can buy some selenium-enriched salt preserved eggs, selenium-enriched chrysanthemum tea, hot spring fermented bean curd as a souvenir.
- In the afternoon, go to the Bright Moon Eternal Love Scenic Area **:
- You can rent Hanfu for free to take pictures in Shijing Street, participate in street interactions such as flash shows, hydrangea throwing, and Guozhuang carnivals, as well as small projects such as mirror mazes, storm halls, and haunted houses.
- Be sure to watch the finale performance "Bright Moon Eternal Love", the sound and light effects are shocking, and the history and culture of Jiangxi and Yichun are explained through dance and performing arts. In addition, the live performance of "Great Earthquake" is also worth watching.
- The front desk of the scenic spot can store luggage for free, making it more convenient to pack light.
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###✅ 3 days and 2 nights (deep leisure version, suitable for abundant holidays)
The route of the first two days is the same as that of 2 days and 1 night. On the third day, you can take the Zen line of the surrounding ancient villages:
1. Shuikou Village: A treasure village at the foot of Mingyue Mountain, there are many characteristic homestays, you can visit Yanshan Waterfall, eat authentic farmhouse firewood rice, and enjoy alpine cloud tea in the tea room for slow relaxation.
2. ** Yangshan Qiyin Temple **: The Millennium Ancient Temple is the ancestral court of Weiyang Sect, one of the five Zen schools. The temple is surrounded by green mountains, like a lotus throne, with a strong Zen meaning and suitable for meditation.
3. ** Nanjaya Ancient Village **: There are two 1500-year-old ancient ginkgo trees at the entrance of the village, strolling along the stone road, there are atmosphere cafes in the village, and you can experience the river in summer, which is cool and healing.
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✅ Special Forces 1-day tour (time is tight)
Visitor center → cable car up the mountain → sightseeing car to Moon Lake → Xingyue Cave → Qingyun Plank Road → Moon Lake → cable car middle station hike down the mountain to see the five waterfalls → cable car next station return, the whole process is about 6-7 hours, can put the core attractions are clocked in, but there are certain requirements for physical strength.
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🍜 Must Eat Food & Specialties
- Specialty dishes: Mingyueshan hot spring tofu, selenium-enriched local chicken, farmhouse firewood rice, selenium rice fried rice;
- Snacks: Warm Soup Lao selenium-enriched spiced salt preserved eggs, selenium-enriched chrysanthemum tea, wild shiitake mushrooms;
- Specialty: Runtiancui natural selenium mineral water, selenium-enriched honey, hot spring fermented bean curd, suitable for taking home to send relatives and friends.
- Recommended restaurants: Xiyue Aesthetic Courtyard Restaurant, Mingyue Family Banquet (Warm Soup Folk Culture Park), Gudao Village Restaurant, Tianmu Zhenwei Hall Restaurant.
🏨 accommodation advice
- It is convenient to soak in hot springs: Hot spring hotels/homestays in Wentang Town are the first choice, such as Tianmu Hot Spring, Metropark Hot Spring, Poly Mingyuechuan Yunjiu, or special homestays such as Old Rain Xinzhi Light Luxury Homestay and Bamboo Hidden Retreat. Many rooms come with private soup.
- Like the mountain atmosphere: You can choose the mountain houses in Shuikou Village and Nanjiagu Village, such as Hande Mountain House B & B and Old House Boutique B & B, which are close to nature and heal quietly.
Tips ⚠️ play
1. The top of the mountain is 5-8 ° C lower than the bottom of the mountain. Even if you go in summer, it is recommended to bring a thin coat. It will not be cold when looking at the sea of clouds and walking the plank road;
2. Wear comfortable sports shoes for mountaineering. Some sections of Qingyun Plank Road are narrow, so pay attention to safety.
3. Remember to bring a swimsuit when soaking in the hot spring. It is not recommended to soak within 1 hour after an empty stomach/meal. Remember to rest and replenish water for 15-20 minutes each time;
4. You can bring mosquito repellent water in summer. The mountainous areas are lush with vegetation and there are many mosquitoes; if you go to Nanjiagu Village to follow the stream, you can bring a pair of slippers.
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Mingyueshan Tourist Area, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province