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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Gongqingcheng [2025]
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Huangshan Scenic Area
4.8
/5
59787 reviews
9.1
From AU$ 20.36
Based on 3,135 reviews
The Peak Of Mount Huangshan | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605592590999
Address: No. 1 Tangquan Road, Tangkou Town, Huangshan District, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2.5 days
Highlights:
Xihai Grand Canyon Hiking Challenge
Pines, rocks, clouds & hot springs
Saved by 1220 users41185 positive reviews
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Our trip to Huangshan completely exceeded our expectations! Strange pines rooted in the cliffs, and the rocks were a myriad of strange shapes. In the early morning, when the sea of clouds rolled in, the entire mountain seemed to float in a fairyland, and any photo I took would become a wallpaper. The hiking trails were well-planned, with clear signs along the way. The summit service station was convenient for resupply, and the staff were very helpful. Even after a tiring climb, watching the sunset glow over Lotus Peak was instantly worth it. I'm definitely worth a return trip!
My little brother gave this trip a perfect score. It was amazing. He was like a baby on a steroid. The weather was perfect, and we had a leisurely 8.5 hours of fun, neither too hot nor too cold. We walked 12.68 kilometers, and it's true that you can't leave Huangshan without seeing more mountains. The people of Huangshan are also very welcoming, and I love the stinky mandarin fish. I'll come back next time when the kids are on holiday, and try to get a glimpse of Tiandu Peak. I felt so full of energy that day, I didn't even have the second leg for myself. 😄
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Yellow Crane Tower
4.6
/5
67929 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 13.93
Based on 1,361 reviews
Yellow Crane Tower/Wuchang Railway Station | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006960006
Address: No.1, Xishanpo, Snake Mountain, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Famous cultural landmarks in Chinese history
Yangtze River Bridge & 3 towns views
Saved by 819 users48339 positive reviews
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Standing here, you can overlook the entire city with a panoramic view.
8. This attraction offers a wide variety of entertainment, perfect for families.
9. The service at this scenic spot is excellent, making you feel right at home.
10. Despite the high number of visitors, it didn't feel crowded, making for a comfortable experience.
11. The food here is diverse and delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
12. The attraction also features many ancient traditional handicrafts, which are worth collecting.
The view from the Yellow Crane Tower is very good, and you can see the Yangtze River Bridge. Although the current building was rebuilt in the 1980s, it is still worth a visit. It is best to visit it near dusk so that you can enjoy both the daytime and night views.
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Vagoo Scenic Area
4.6
/5
17329 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 30.00
Wang Xian Gu | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607938467888
Address: 江西省上饶市广信区望仙乡636县道
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Night lights illuminate Vagoo Scenic Area
Cliff buildings & mountain views
Saved by 3130 users15419 positive reviews
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This rural revitalization project, built on the site of an abandoned mine, integrates business travel, accommodation, catering, and entertainment, driving employment and stimulating consumption. The night view is beautiful.
After 4pm, it's not so hot and you can see some daytime scenery. The lights of Wangxian Valley turn on at 6:30pm and it gets dark at 7pm. It's nice to take pictures of the night view. It's also nice during the day, but not as good as at night.
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Wuyuan Huangling
4.6
/5
17206 reviews
8.9
From AU$ 30.00
Based on 37 reviews
Wuyuan Huangling/Tianjie | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607937396003
Address: Huangling, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Unique autumn rooftop & windmill
Cable car: old & new views
Saved by 974 users13096 positive reviews
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The more mature Huizhou-style mountain towns offer a different feel than the waterside towns of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It's recommended to stay overnight in the mountains for a different experience, especially in the evenings and early mornings when there are fewer tourists.
Wuyuan's Huangling Scenic Area, with its unique natural landscape and profound cultural heritage, has become a highly sought-after tourist destination in recent years. A National 5A-level scenic area, Huangling leverages the "autumn drying" culture as its core brand identity, integrating elements such as terraced flower fields and ancient Hui-style architecture to create a year-round tourism experience. 12 Its cliffside villages, where "no land is flat for three feet," create a staggered landscape of "staircases and homes." Each autumn, crops drying on rooftops create a visual feast resembling a "palette of earth." 13 Through protective development, the scenic area has transformed the endangered ancient village into a comprehensive destination integrating sightseeing, vacations, and cultural experiences, with an average monthly visitor count exceeding 10,000. 14 Whether designated as "the most beautiful village" by National Geographic or acclaimed as a "must-see" destination by Chinese and international tourists, Huangling's status as a benchmark in rural tourism is confirmed. 45
Based on actual visitor experience, Huangling Scenic Area demonstrates a strong appeal in both its natural landscapes and cultural activities. The autumn sun-drying landscape is a key attraction, with its changing colors contrasting with the black and white background of Hui-style architecture, creating striking photographic scenes. The contrast between the red peppers and corn against the white walls and black tiles in autumn has been particularly well-received by visitors as "God's overturned palette." 46 The terraced flower fields offer seasonal surprises—the spring sea of rapeseed blossoms and the cascading greenery of summer have both received widespread acclaim, with one visitor describing them as "spreading from the top of the mountain to the foot, like an ink painting." 45 Regarding cultural experiences, the Huizhou wedding parade and folk activities like glutinous rice cake making in Tianjie Ancient Alley, as well as the cool summer atmosphere of Huaxi Water Street, allow visitors to deeply experience the local life. 45 However, some visitors noted long queues and unstable snack street business during the peak season of July and August, and recommended traveling during off-peak hours for a more tranquil experience. 67 Overall, the scenic spot balances tradition and innovation through new business formats such as glass suspension bridges and forest adventures. The 4.6-point visitor rating confirms its unique charm of "both natural and cultural wonders"4.
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Hunan Museum
4.8
/5
14048 reviews
8.8
Based on 135 reviews
Hunan Museum/Beichen Delta | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86073184415833
Address: No. 50, Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
Highlights:
Ancient life virtual reality experience
VR experience: ancient life scenes
Saved by 488 users12961 positive reviews
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Yes, it's worth a visit. It's too difficult to make an appointment on WeChat. During the summer vacation and weekend, I chose to join the tour group. The tour guide will contact the meeting point in advance the night before. The experience is good. The cultural and creative store is good, there are little civet cats, very cute
Mr. Tang's explanations were very thorough, and I could truly feel his heartfelt love for Hunan. The exquisite lacquerware and silk fabrics are rare in other museums, and I was truly enlightened.
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Tengwang Pavilion
4.5
/5
23682 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 10.72
Based on 397 reviews
Tengwang Pavilion/Wanshou Palace | 63.5 km from downtown
Phone +86079186702036
Address: No. 58 Antique Street, Donghu District, Nanchang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
A Nanchang landmark and one of the three famous towers of Jiangnan
Unique 9-story, 3-tiered building design
Saved by 248 users15565 positive reviews
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I went on a business trip to Jiangxi. It was my first time there. I stayed near the Wanshou Palace and was able to walk to the Tengwang Pavilion. I went there during the day and at night. The scenery was very beautiful. Walking along the Ganjiang River and feeling the evening breeze made me feel so happy. I also checked in at the three giants of Nanchang milk tea. The Tengwang Pavilion is worthy of being one of the three great buildings in Jiangnan.
It's best to do your homework in advance and memorize the Tengwang Pavilion Preface to avoid entrance fees. As one of the three most famous pavilions in my country, it's worth a visit. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage and is a great way to learn with your children!
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Lushan National Park
4.5
/5
16948 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 34.28
Based on 146 reviews
34.2 km from downtown
Phone +864009006162
Address: No. 19, Hexi Road, Guling Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Maple Leaf Viewing at Lushan Botanical Garden in Autumn
360° view of Mount Lu
Saved by 251 users11769 positive reviews
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Nice park to hike. You can also use the bus to visits the different places. I stayed for 2 nights on the mountain. That is enough time to walk everything. If you use the bus, 1 night is fine
The sightseeing bus is very convenient. Each scenic spot is quite interesting and you need to walk a lot within the scenic spot. Therefore, you can quickly reach each scenic spot by taking the sightseeing bus, which helps save time and energy.
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Hongcun Village
4.5
/5
41326 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 32.14
Based on 601 reviews
In Hongcun scenic area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605595541158
Address: No. 003, Qianjie Street, Hongcun Scenic Area, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Unique village layout & scenery
Unique village & exquisite carvings
Saved by 397 users26384 positive reviews
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Finally arrived in Hongcun! It truly lives up to its reputation. As soon as I stepped off the bus, I was taken aback by the stunning reflection of Nanhu Lake. 😍 White walls, black tiles, arched bridges, and weeping willows—the lake reflects the entire village like a mirror. Any photo is a masterpiece, no filters needed!
The guide's explanation was incredibly fascinating. It turns out the entire village is shaped like an ox, with the Moon Pond as the "ox stomach" and the waterways as the "ox intestines." The ancient wisdom is truly remarkable! The bluestone paths wind around, and as you walk, you'll often encounter art students sketching. The atmosphere is truly captivating.
I had the internet-famous Mao tofu and osmanthus rice wine. The Mao tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it was absolutely amazing with the chili sauce! The rice wine was sweet and refreshing. The waitress was incredibly friendly and even taught us how to eat it the local way.
The only minor drawback: It's very crowded during holidays, so I recommend arriving early to avoid the tour groups. While there is some commercialization, the old buildings in the core area are well-preserved, and the villagers still live there. The harmony between the everyday life and the ink painting style is inexplicably harmonious.
Lingering Water: Reflections on a Hongcun Trip
The moment I stepped into Hongcun, it felt like I had stepped into an ink painting stained with water vapor. Surrounded by mountains, white-walled, black-tiled houses stood quietly by the water's edge. Nanhu Lake, like a mirror, reflected the drifting clouds and weeping willows along the shore. Despite the large crowds of visitors, they seemed captivated by the village's tranquility, and the clamor subsided somewhat.
Hongcun's beauty lies first and foremost in its omnipresent water. The village is crisscrossed by crystal-clear waterways, their sound constantly gurgling. This water is more than just a landscape; it's a lifeblood—flowing past every household, providing life, regulating the climate, and nourishing the villagers' souls. Standing on the painted bridge, watching the fish play with the cloud shadows, I felt as if the water had the magical power to cleanse my mind. The trivial worries that usually plagued my heart gradually dissipated with the current.
Hui-style architecture is another soul of Hongcun. Horse-head walls rise and fall in varying heights, and intricately carved gatehouses are everywhere. Entering Chengzhi Hall, I was struck by the exquisite craftsmanship of the wood, stone, and brick carvings. Every pattern imbued with auspicious meaning, every detail embodied the cultural aspirations of the ancient Huizhou merchants, who embraced Confucianism while pursuing business. Walking through these old houses, I could almost hear the echoes of history, sensing the yearning and striving for a better life of those who once lived here.
The alleys are deep, and the bluestone pavement has been polished to a mirror-like smoothness by time. I deliberately avoided the main tourist routes and turned into secluded lanes. Here, free from the clamor of tourists, only local elders chatted in front of their doors, women washed clothes by the water, and cats napped on the walls. This atmosphere of daily life, more than any tourist attraction, allowed me to feel the true pulse of Hongcun.
As night fell, I climbed the small hill behind the village and gazed down upon the entirety of Hongcun. The lights gradually lit up, outlining the village's contours, reflected in the water like a starry sky falling to earth. At this moment, Hongcun, stripped of the daytime bustle, has returned to its authentic tranquility. I suddenly understood that the allure of this ancient village, with over 800 years of history, lies not only in its ingenious water system and exquisite Hui-style architecture, but also in the wisdom of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, an aesthetic of life that has become increasingly refined through the passage of time.
When I left Hongcun, I took with me not only the photos in my camera, but also a sense of peace and tranquility. In an age obsessed with efficiency and speed, Hongcun feels like a time capsule, preserving another possibility—slowing down, listening to the sound of flowing water, feeling the passing of the seasons, discovering richness in simplicity, and witnessing eternity in the ordinary.
Hongcun, with its lingering waterscape, will eventually linger like that stream in my memory, a constant reminder that life has more than one form, and that beauty can be found in the simplest of places.
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Sanqingshan Mount Scenic Area
4.7
/5
16312 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 52.49
Based on 420 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86079396373
Address: Sanqing Township, Yushan County, Shangrao City (near Jinsha Service Area)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Overlook peaks & sea of clouds
Cliff views of peaks & clouds
Saved by 269 users11470 positive reviews
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Sanqingshan is worth a visit; the scenery rivals that of Huangshan. Ticket collection is very convenient.
The cable car ride up takes about 10 minutes, while the hike takes two hours. So, I recommend considering it. The mountain isn't steep, so if you have enough time, 6-7 hours is more than enough.
It was raining when we went there, and it was foggy and rainy, but the facilities in the scenic area were very good and the instructions in all aspects were very clear. There were large areas of wild azaleas on the mountain, which were both beautiful and magnificent!
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Jiuhua Mountain
4.8
/5
20489 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 4.08
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8605662831288
Address: Jiuhua Shan, Qingyang, Chizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site
Sunrise & clouds at Tiantai
Saved by 119 users17071 positive reviews
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Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said, as long as you come to Jiuhua Mountain, I will definitely see you. As long as you have the idea of making a pilgrimage, I will definitely greet you from a thousand miles away and see you off from a hundred miles away. But you don’t know what appearance I will show when I meet you. A breeze, a tree, a bird, a cat, a dog, a flock of flying pigeons, a wisp of clear spring water, a wisp of fragrance, a bright lamp... they are all Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!
I have come from afar to fulfill your promise.
I seek no great wealth or honor, only peace and prosperity.
A piece of pure land, three sticks of incense.
Whatever I pray for is what I will receive, and what I receive is what I desire.
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