🌿[Travel Review] Mingyue Mountain Tourist Area, Yichun, Jiangxi
Title: Soak in Selenium-Rich Hot Springs, Walk the Cliff Plank Road, and Visit a Millennium-Old Zen Temple | Is Mingyue Mountain Worth a Visit? Honest Answer!
📍Location: Wentang Town, Yuanzhou District, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province
⏰Suggested Duration: 1-2 Days (Can be Combined with an Overnight Stay at the Wentang Town Hot Springs)
🎫Ticket: 80 Yuan (Not Including Cable Car) | Cable Car 50 Yuan One-Way, 90 Yuan Round-Trip
♨️Nearby Highlights: Tianmu Hot Springs, Yangshan Qiyin Zen Temple, Wentang Ancient Well, Selenium-Rich Tofu
📌Platform Compatibility: Xiaohongshu / Dianping / Mafengwo / Bilibili Column
✅ Summary:
Mingyue Mountain is a highly underrated, all-encompassing scenic spot in Jiangxi, combining "mountains, water, hot springs, and Zen"—it offers more than just bamboo forests and warm springs; it's also a truly healing mountain retreat.
🌟 In-depth Review of Five Highlights
1. Listening to Waves in a Bamboo Sea · A Natural Oxygen Bar with 96% Forest Coverage
Mingyue Mountain's most breathtaking attraction is its endless emerald green bamboo sea.
- Strolling along the Qingyun Plank Road, the bamboo forests on either side tumble like rolling waves, their rustling sound evoked by the wind, truly embodying the phrase "listening to waves in a bamboo sea."
- The air is filled with negative oxygen ions, reaching 100,000 per cubic centimeter. A deep breath will cleanse your lungs.
- Photography Tips: Wear a light-colored long skirt or Hanfu (Chinese traditional clothing) for photos of "bamboo forest silhouettes" and "looking back at the plank road" for a truly ethereal experience.
> 📸 Blogger's Tips:
> Arrive before 8 AM for soft light, fewer crowds, and a lingering mist, creating a fairyland-like experience.
2. Cliff Plank Road · The visual impact of suspended glass and rolling sea of clouds
Mingyue Mountain's Qingyun Plank Road and Xiaohuangshan area are a haven for the brave. - The wooden plank road hugs the cliff face, with a hundred-meter-deep valley below. The glass-enclosed observation deck is especially impressive, and it's sure to get your heart rate through the roof.
- On clear days, you can overlook the vast expanse of mountains. After rain or in the early morning, you're likely to encounter a sea of clouds, making you feel like you're walking in the sky.
- Taking the cable car up and down the mountain saves energy. We recommend the "uphill cable car + downhill walk" route, which is both relaxing and enjoyable.
> ⚠️Real Warning:
> Those with a fear of heights beware! Hold onto the railings and walk slowly. Families with children are advised to avoid the glass-enclosed sections.
3. Selenium-Rich Hot Springs: Soak in the hot springs on the mountain, drink the water below.
Many people don't know that Mingyue Mountain is one of the three largest selenium-rich hot springs in China, and the hot springs in Wentang Town originate from underground.
- While there are few hot spring facilities within the scenic area, Wentang Town at the foot of the mountain boasts dozens of hot spring hotels and B&Bs, where private in-room hot springs are common.
- Even more unique is that the hot spring water from the town's thousand-year-old well is drinkable, and locals use it daily for cooking and tea. - Recommended combo: Hiking during the day and soaking in the Tianmu Hot Springs at night (starting at 138 yuan) for a "therapy and wellness" experience.
> 💡 Blogger's Secret Collection:
> Bring an empty bottle and fill a pot of hot spring water from the Wentang Ancient Well. Bring home and make tea for a sweet and lingering sweetness.
4. The Millennium-Old Tranquility of Yangshan Qiyin Zen Temple, the Ancestral Home of Zen Buddhism
A 15-minute drive from Mingyue Mountain Scenic Area lies the ancestral home of the Weiyang School, one of the "Five Schools and Seven Sects" of Zen Buddhism.
- Huiji Zen, a prominent Tang Dynasty monk