Jiangshan

Jianglang Mountain's "Three Slabs", part of the China Danxia World Heritage Site; Nianbadu, an ancient town of many surnames on the Zhejiang–Fujian border; the Xianxia Ancient Road; and Qingyang, ancestral village of the Mao clan.

Jiangshan lies at the southwestern tip of Zhejiang Province and is administered by Quzhou, at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangxi, about 35 km from Quzhou. It is known for its Danxia landforms, the Xianxia mountain range and ancient post-road culture. This destination covers all of Jiangshan and can be divided into three parts. First, Jianglang Mountain, about 25 km south of the city: its giant conglomerate pillars, the "Three Slabs", and the "Thread of Sky" gorge belong to the China Danxia UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, and nearby is Qingyang village, the birthplace of the Mao clan of southern China. Second, the Xianxia Range in the south: along the Xianxia Ancient Road are Xiali Lake, the Sanqingkou porcelain workshops, Xianxia Pass and the former residence of Dai Li, all the way to Nianbadu, the "ancient town of a hundred surnames" on the Zhejiang–Fujian border, and Fugai Mountain with its remarkable stacked rocks. Third, the city and the north, where you can visit the Jiangshan Museum and the ancient village of Dachen, where the Wang clan lives. The best seasons are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November), and Jianglang Mountain is often wreathed in mist after rain; summers are hot with frequent thunderstorms, and in winter there are occasional free-admission promotions for Quzhou's attractions. Getting there: Jiangshan Station is on the Hangzhou–Changsha high-speed line, about 1.5 hours from Hangzhou; Jianglang Mountain is about 30 minutes by car from the city and Nianbadu about 50 minutes, so driving is most convenient. We suggest 2–3 days: one day for Jianglang Mountain and Qingyang, and one day heading south along the Xianxia Ancient Road to Nianbadu, staying overnight in the old town. Note: the Langfeng Sky Walk at Jianglang Mountain is steep, so those afraid of heights should take care; the stone steps on the ancient road are slippery after rain.

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