[2025 Wuyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Tsinghua Zhugan Tang Umbrella Factory (Updated Jul)

⭐Beyond exploring Jiangxi's stunning landscapes, experiencing intangible cultural heritage became a highlight of my trip. From Wuyuan to Jingdezhen, I not only handcrafted Yuting cakes and ceramic cups but also immersed myself in the charm of traditional oil-paper umbrellas, making the journey endlessly fascinating. ⭐Jialu Oil-Paper Umbrellas were listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2021. Though I didn’t visit Jialu Village this time, I discovered an equally impressive umbrella workshop in nearby Qinghua Town. There, I witnessed the intricate process of making oil-paper umbrellas and even snapped some beautiful photos. - ⭐During my visit, only a few master craftsmen were at work, allowing me to observe each step clearly: 1️⃣ Crafting the Umbrella Frame: Wuyuan’s oil-paper umbrellas typically have 24, 28, or 48 bamboo ribs. The bamboo strips are soaked, dried, and shaped without any adhesives or nails. 2️⃣ Pasting the Umbrella Surface: The master skillfully attached pre-cut cotton paper to the frame with paste, seamlessly joining multiple sheets without visible seams. 3️⃣ Painting the Umbrella: Traditional Chinese painting pigments were used, and designs could be customized to personal taste. 4️⃣ Applying Tung Oil and Assembly: This step required repeated drying and 2-3 coats of tung oil, so I couldn’t observe it fully. The finished umbrella was later shipped to me by the craftsman. - 📌 Address: Navigate directly to Zhuan’tang Umbrella Workshop in Qinghua Town. 💰 Cost: 148 RMB per hand-painted umbrella. 🅿️ Parking: Free parking available in the workshop courtyard. 💡 The workshop thoughtfully provides fill lights and photo setups, making it photographer-friendly. For dramatic lighting effects, you can even request smoke pellets from the owner. Community Creation Center

|Chinese romance in the rural oil-paper umbrella factory. There are more than just rapeseed flowers and autumn sun drying here Wuyuan, in the eyes of most people, is just a beautiful village with a good view and a place to check in. 🉑Wuyuan really needs to be well visited. In fact, many niche places are more exciting💓 Today, I recommend Wuyuan, a super-photogenic niche experience site for intangible cultural heritage. The old umbrella factory hidden in the countryside has a strong handmade flavor. The umbrella making tools and the finished umbrella frames are all cultural connotations left by this intangible cultural heritage, which are particularly interesting. "One bamboo, one paper, one tung oil, half life, half world, half vanity." The oil-paper umbrella is made of hand-cut bamboo strips as the umbrella frame, cotton thread winding connection, and the cotton paper painted with natural waterproof tung oil as the umbrella surface, with delicate patterns drawn. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient Chinese Qinghua Zhuantang Umbrella Factory 🚗: No. 4 Dongyuan Road, Qinghua Town, Wuyuan County (take a taxi for about 70), or you can take a bus from Wuyuan North Station to Qinghua Town❗️ 🎫: It costs 30 yuan/person to visit and take pictures (no visiting fee is required if you buy an oil-paper umbrella) ⏰: Business hours: 8:30-17:00 📷: Best shooting time: When the sun🌅 passes through the window and through the umbrella surface, there will be a unique picture. The best shooting time in autumn and winter is 10:00-16:00. 👗: This place is very suitable for cheongsam/Hanfu and other things to be photographed ⚠️Warm Tips: The boss here is very nice. He has arranged many shooting scenes for friends who love photography, as well as tripods, fill lights, front devices, soft lights, etc. You can also experience painting an umbrella yourself😍 ☂Wuyuan Oil-paper Umbrella Oil-paper umbrella is another city card of Wuyuan and has been included in the intangible cultural heritage. If you want to buy oil-paper umbrellas in Wuyuan, in addition to Zhu'antang, there is also the Jialu Oil-paper Umbrella Factory in Xiayantian Village. There are physical stores in Wunuzhou, the county seat, and Guanjing Bridgehead. You can choose Wuyuan Travel Chinese Aesthetic Experience Wuyuan Note Inspiration Jiangxi Wuyuan Travel Guide Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Surrounding Tours Niche Travel Destinations Intangible Cultural Heritage

Wuyuan - Jiangxi's paradise, here has beautiful scenery, it is a place worth exploring. Not only does it have magnificent natural scenery, but it also has a profound cultural heritage. If you plan to self-drive in Wuyuan, then a three-day and three-night itinerary would be a good choice. The total cost is expected to be around 1500 yuan, which includes tickets and other expenses. Tickets are an important expense for this trip. The ticket for Shicheng Scenic Area is 60 yuan, the ticket for Huangling Scenic Area is 145 yuan, and the tickets for Umbrella Factory and Wuyuanzhou are 20 yuan and 80 yuan respectively. Considering that the prices of these tickets are relatively high, it is recommended to buy them online in advance to save time. The itinerary is as follows: Day 1: Depart from Changsha and head to Shicheng Scenic Area. On the way, you can also enjoy the beautiful Chrysanthemum Path Village. Stay overnight in Shicheng. Day 2: Visit the Bamboo Ancestral Hall Umbrella Factory and Distillery to deeply understand the local handicrafts and culture. Then go to Huangling Scenic Area and stay overnight in Huangling Scenic Area. Day 3: Tour the villages of Chaguan and Hongguan near Wuyuan Ancient City, both of which are famous ancient villages in Wuyuan. Finally return to Wuyuan County for accommodation. In general, the cost of traveling in Wuyuan is relatively low, but the beautiful scenery is not less. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage.