Western Jiangxi

Western Jiangxi, made up of Yichun, Pingxiang and Xinyu, is known for the alpine meadows of Mount Wugong, the hot springs of Mingyue Mountain and the forests of Jing'an.

The Western Jiangxi region covers the entire jurisdictions of three prefecture-level cities in Jiangxi Province (Yichun, Pingxiang and Xinyu), in western Jiangxi next to Hunan. Jinggangshan is sometimes counted as part of Western Jiangxi, but it belongs administratively to Ji'an, so under this scheme it is grouped with Ji'an in Central Jiangxi. The region's best-known attraction is Mount Wugong, where the area around the main peak, Jinding, is a vast alpine meadow; in summer and autumn the sea of clouds, sunrises and silvergrass draw large numbers of hikers and campers. The Luxi side in Pingxiang is the main entrance, and the mountain also extends into Yichun and Anfu in Ji'an. Yichun's Mingyue Mountain is known for its selenium-rich Wentang hot springs and its moon culture, and is great for a spa getaway. Jing'an County in Yichun has high forest cover, and scenic areas such as Sanzhualun and the Zhonghua Legend Park suit summer escapes and family leisure; it has become a popular eco-resort destination in recent years. Pingxiang is one of the cradles of China's modern industry, and the Anyuan Road and Mine Workers' Movement Memorial is a red-tourism site; Xinyu has Fairy Lake, known for the legend of the Seven Fairies. Classic itineraries are a two-day, one-night hiking and camping trip on Mount Wugong plus one to two days at Mingyue Mountain's hot springs, or a two- to three-day weekend getaway in Jing'an. For transport, the Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway stops at Pingxiang North, Yichun and Xinyu North, Yichun Mingyueshan Airport has domestic flights, and access is easy from both Nanchang and Changsha; Mount Wugong and Mingyue Mountain have shuttle buses, and the Jing'an area is best for self-driving. The weather at the summit of Mount Wugong is changeable, so hikers should bring rain gear and warm clothes; campers are numerous during holidays, so pay attention to safety and environmental protection.

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