Longhushan: A Taoist Mountain Paradise for Adventurers

👍 Why We Recommend It - As the birthplace of Chinese Taoism, Longhushan has a rich Taoist cultural heritage. Visit temples like Zhengyi Temple and Sihan Celestial Master Mansion to experience the thousand-year Taoist tradition. - Features unique Danxia landforms where clear waters reflect the red mountains. Bamboo rafting on the Luxi River makes you feel like you're floating through a traditional Chinese painting. - The mystery of the ancient Yue hanging coffins is fascinating, with special performances that let visitors explore this ancient enigma. - The evening "Dreaming of Longhushan" live performance uses the mountains and waters as a backdrop, creating an immersive audiovisual feast with stunning light effects. 📍 Detailed Address No. 1 Longhushan Avenue, Guixi City, Yingtan, Jiangxi Province, 16 km from southern Yingtan City. 🆓 Ticket Prices - Full tour ticket (adult): Regular price CNY 260, includes Xianshui Rock scenic area boat and raft combo tour, Longhushan bamboo rafting combo ticket, Shangqing bamboo rafting combo ticket, and Longhushan scenic area shuttle bus. - Discounted ticket: CNY 150/person for children between 1.2-1.5m tall, full-time students, and seniors aged 60-69 with valid ID. Shuttle bus included. - Special discount ticket: CNY 125/person for active military personnel, people with disabilities, seniors over 70, journalists with press credentials, members of photographers' associations, writers' associations, etc. Free entry to Longhushan, shuttle bus CNY 50/person, bamboo rafting or Xianshui Rock boat tour CNY 75/person. 📅 Travel Guide - One-day tour: Visitor Center → Elephant Trunk Hill → No Mosquito Village → Zhengyi Temple → Bamboo Raft Dock (take bamboo raft) → Fairy Rock → Peach Blossom Island (watch hanging coffin performance) → Shangqing Ancient Town → Sihan Celestial Master Mansion. - Two-day tour: - Day 1: Longhushan Visitor Center → Elephant Trunk Hill → No Mosquito Village → Bamboo Raft Dock → Peach Blossom Island → Dreaming of Longhushan show. - Day 2: Zhengyi Temple → Shangqing Ancient Town → Celestial Master Mansion → Great Shangqing Palace. 🍜 Food Guide - Shangqing Tofu: Smooth, tender, and deliciously fresh whether pan-fried, stir-fried, stewed, or served cold. - Chestnut and Free-range Chicken Stew: Local free-range chicken paired with sweet chestnuts. The chicken is tender, chestnuts are soft, and the broth is rich and nutritious. - June Hot-Cold: A special steamed egg dish with sour, spicy, savory, and aromatic flavors, offering a rich taste experience unique to Longhushan. - Luxi Fish: Fish from the Luxi River has tender meat, is pollution-free, and can be steamed or braised for a delicious meal. 🏨 Accommodation Guide - Luxury: Yingtan Qinlu Sovereign Hotel offers complete facilities, spacious rooms, and river views; Yingtan Qinlu Daoyuan Hotel has an excellent environment and beautiful surrounding scenery. - High-end: Yingtan Hampton by Hilton is a landmark building with panoramic river views; Vienna International Hotel (Yingtan Xinjiang New District Fantawild Branch) offers attentive service and a convenient location. - Comfortable: Lavande Hotel (Yingtan High-tech Tianjie West Road Branch) has complete surrounding amenities; Lavande Hotel (Yingtan Longhushan Avenue Long-distance Bus Station Branch) offers convenient transportation and a comfortable environment. 💗 Other Tips - Check the schedule for bamboo rafting and hanging coffin performances in advance on the official website or at the visitor center to plan your itinerary efficiently. - Book seats in advance for the "Dreaming of Longhushan" live performance to ensure a better viewing experience. - There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, especially outside No Mosquito Village, so remember to bring insect repellent. - Longhushan has high temperatures in summer, so take precautions against sunburn and heat; winters are damp and cold, so dress warmly.