#Jiangxi Pingxiang Wugong Mountain 2026 latest play guide (updated in August) The main peak of Wugong Mountain, Jinding, is 1918.3 meters above sea level and sits on 100,000 mu of continuous alpine meadows. It is the top destination for hiking, watching the sunrise clouds and camping in China. The 19th International Tent Season in 2026 is underway (July 18-September). There are music parties, bonfire parties and other activities on the top of the mountain. At present, the scenic area is carrying out special project rectification of "Thunder Guard Brigade". Problems such as black car solicitation and random price increases have been greatly improved, and the play experience is more secure. --- ##1. Prepare before the trip ###1. Best time to travel - ** Golden period **: May-October, of which May-June meadows are green and the probability of clouds is high; July-August summer + tent season is rich in activities; September-October autumn is crisp, and golden meadows have the highest film rate. - ** Pit avoidance prompt **: It is not recommended to go on rainy/foggy days, you cannot see the sea of clouds and the mountain road is slippery; the probability of sunrise in the sea of clouds in the early morning after rain is the highest. - ** Peak staggering suggestion **: Priority is given to traveling from Monday to Thursday. On weekends, the cableway queues for 2 hours to start, and the mountain tent is crowded. ###2. Essential equipment - ** Wear **: The top of the mountain is about 10 ° C lower than the bottom of the mountain, using onion-style wear: inner layer quick-drying clothes (do not wear pure cotton, sweating is easy to lose temperature) + middle layer fleece/thin down + outer jacket; be sure to wear non-slip hiking shoes, the meadow section is slippery after rain. - ** Other **: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat (unobstructed ultraviolet light on the top of the mountain), raincoat (changeable weather), headlamp/strong flashlight (necessary for night climbing), power bank, a small amount of cash (weak signal in some areas), hot topic snacks (chocolate, beef jerky). - ** Free Benefits **: The "Special Forces Station" at the foot of the mountain can receive free climbing poles and send raincoats for free on rainy days; the service stations along the line provide free direct drinking hot water and emergency medicine 24 hours a day. --- ##2. Transportation Guide (2026 Latest) ###External traffic - ** High-speed rail **: to Pingxiang North Station, take the scenic spot direct bus on the right side of the station, 27 yuan/person, 7:30-19:30 departure, about 1-1.5 hours to the tourist center; carpooling 30-50 yuan/person. - ** Train **: To Pingxiang Station, take a direct bus across the exit road, 22 yuan/person, departure from 7:20-20:10. - ** Self-driving **: Navigate "Pingxiang Wugong Mountain Tourist Service Center Parking Lot", parking 10 yuan during the day and 20 yuan overnight; it is forbidden to drive up the mountain in peak season, and you need to change to scenic transportation. - ⚠️ Tip: The scenic spot is strictly investigating the black car, it is recommended to choose a regular bus/compliance network about the car to avoid being slaughtered. ###Scenic area internal traffic There is a free shuttle bus from the visitor center to the entrance of Shigu Temple at the foot of the mountain. It runs from 8:00-21:00 on weekdays and extends to 24:00 on Friday and Saturday. You can take it without a ticket certificate. --- ##III. Ticket & Cableway Information | Ticket | Price | Remarks | |------|------|------| | Adult tickets | 70 yuan | It is recommended to buy tickets online 1 day in advance, saving 10 yuan compared to the on-site, skipping the queue | | Student ticket | 50 yuan | With a valid student ID | | Free | - | children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 65 years old | | Zhongan Cableway (Level 1) | Up 65 yuan/Down 50 yuan | Peak season 8:20-17:10, saving the steepest 2-hour climb | | Jinding Cableway (Level 2) | 35 yuan up/25 yuan down | Off-season 8:30-16:30 | - ** Annual Card Benefits **: Hold "Jiangxi Cultural Tourism Card"/"Three Provinces Tourism Card in the Middle Reach of the Yangtze River" to play 6 times without tickets, which can be reserved on the same day and are universal on holidays. - The last shift of the ⚠️ ropeway is usually 17:00-17:30. It is recommended to start descending before 15:30. If you miss it, you can only hike down the mountain. --- Four or four classic routes (selected according to physical strength) ###1. Lazy comfort line (the elderly and children/physical strength is generally preferred, strength ★) - Route: Visitor Center → Free Shuttle Car → Zhongan Cableway up the mountain → Gentle plank road to Hangma pile → Starry sky plank road → Peak accommodation → Golden top to watch the sunrise the next day → Double cableway down the mountain Features: Almost no legs, only a small amount of gentle hiking is required throughout the journey, suitable for family outings. ###2. Regular Classic Line (most people choose, intensity ★ ★ ★) - Route: Shigu Temple Entrance → Zhongan Cableway → Ziji Palace → Haohanpo → Hanging Horse Pile → Guanyin Dang → Golden Dome - Features: Along the way clock in alpine meadows, cliff plank road, the scenery is the most complete, the difficulty is moderate, the whole process is about 3-4 hours. Physical strength generally can choose the "wishing stone" route instead of Haohan slope, the slope is slower, saving half the effort. ###3. Double cableway labor-saving day trip (same-day round trip, intensity ★) - Route: on the first-level ropeway → on the second-level ropeway → Jinding (only need to walk 800 meters of gentle plank road, 20 minutes) → under the second-level ropeway → under the first-level ropeway Features: The whole journey is less than 250 yuan, and it can be reached in 1.5 hours. It is basically not tiring, suitable for tourists who are short on time. ###4. Outdoor advanced line (hiking enthusiast, intensity ★ ★ ★ ★) - ** is wearing the novice line **: The main entrance of the scenic spot is via the ropeway + hike to the golden top, the whole process is about 3 hours, suitable for beginners who are hiking for the first time. - ** Reverse the old donkey line **: Starting from Longshan Village/Dongjiang Village, passing through Yunjie, Haohan Slope, and Despair Slope to Jinding, the whole journey is about 25 kilometers, with a cumulative climb of 2,000 meters. It takes 2 days and 1 night, suitable for players with outdoor experience. - ** Introductory short route **: Dongjiang Village to Starry Sky Camp is about 15 kilometers, which can be completed in 1-2 days, suitable for Xiaobai to experience hiking. ###5. Night Climbing Raiders (for young people only) - Departure time: 21:00-22:00 pm from Shigu Temple, 4-5 hours to the summit, just in time for sunrise. - Tip: The whole stone step road, there are police lights/volunteers on duty along the way, which is safe and secure; be sure to bring headlights and wear non-slip shoes, and do not climb alone at night; night climbing is prohibited on rainy/foggy days, and the cableway is closed at night and can only be hiked. At present, there are "special police to accompany you to climb at night" operations in the scenic area, which is more secure. --- ##5, must clock in attractions TOP5 1. ** Jinding (Baihe Peak) **: The highest peak of Wugong Mountain, the best seat in the sunrise cloud sea, go to the observation platform before 5:00 in the morning to occupy the seat, and the stone tablet on the summit is a must-shoot point. 2. ** 100,000 acres of alpine meadow **: The continuous green grassland at an altitude of 1600 meters can be photographed without a filter in the same mountain and wilderness in western Sichuan. 3. ** Hanging horse stake glass plank road **: Hanging mountain trail, Internet celebrity street sign "I want to hug you in Wugong Mountain" is an artifact, which can look at the whole meadow. 4. ** Guanyin Dang Starry Sky Camp **: The main venue of the 2026 tent season, the ten thousand mu lawn tent gathering place, there are bonfire parties, music parties, DJ dancing at night, and you can watch the Milky Way lying flat. 5. Good Han Slope/Despair Slope: Hiking the soul section, although the steep slope stone steps are tiring, but after climbing to the top, the vision is wide, and all the fatigue is worth it. --- ##6. Accommodation guide | Accommodation Type | Price Range | Features | |----------|----------|------| | Hilltop tent | 100-200 yuan/top | It is convenient to watch the sunrise and sunset, and the atmosphere is strong; it is recommended to book 2 weeks in advance, and it is very popular in peak season | | Peak Inn | Bed/standard room 300-600 yuan | With hot water, power supply, fear of cold, the first choice for pursuing comfort, 7 days in advance in peak season | | Mountain Foot Homestay | 100-300 yuan | Cost-effective, suitable for tourists who do not watch the sunrise and go back and forth on the same day | - Tip: The temperature difference between day and night on the top of the mountain is large, so be sure to bring your own thick coat to keep warm when living in a tent. --- ##7. Food recommendation Wugong Mountain is located at the junction of Jiangxi and Hunan. The taste is spicy, and the cured flavor is characteristic: - ** Must-eat hard dishes **: Pingxiang Lotus Blood Duck (duck meat is tender and wrapped in fresh spicy sauce, a rice artifact), flavored turtle pot (soft and rotten), Wugong Mountain bacon. - ** Dining Tips **: The price of instant noodles on the top of the mountain is high (15 yuan/cup), so it is recommended to bring a small amount of dry food; there are many local restaurants in the commercial street at the foot of the mountain, and you can eat a meal of authentic Pingxiang cuisine after climbing the mountain. - ** Word-of-mouth restaurant **: Lotus Blood Duck in Laoping Lane (local chain in Pingxiang, authentic taste, open kitchen); Dabin Fresh Goods BBQ stall in Runda Mall under the mountain is the local queue king. --- ##8. Pit Avoidance & Practical Tips 1. Around 17:00 on the last cableway, be sure to go down the mountain in advance. If you miss it, you can only go down the mountain on foot. 2. There is no shelter on the top of the mountain, and the sun protection must be done adequately. Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat are indispensable. 3. Do not wear pure cotton close-fitting clothes, it is easy to lose temperature after sweating, and quick-drying clothes are the first choice. 4. The signal in some areas of the mountain is weak, so prepare a small amount of cash in advance. 5. During peak season, accommodation on the top of the mountain must be booked in advance. Temporary room hunting is not only expensive but also possible. 6. Take care of the environment of the scenic spot, take away garbage with you, and do not litter on the meadow. 7. Girls are recommended to have no makeup or light makeup. It is easy to make up when climbing mountains and sweating. It is better to take pictures in a natural state.