Shangrao

Jiangxi · Shangrao

About Shangrao

Jiangxi · Shangrao

Must-Visit Highlights

鹅湖书院

Ehu Academy

Historic Architecture | Academy Culture

Selling Points

One of the four major ancient Chinese academies, the site of the Ehu Meeting, associated with Zhu Xi and Lu Jiuyuan

Suggested Duration

1-2 hours

Best Visit Date

All year round

龟峰

Guifeng Scenic Area

Danxia Landforms | Nature

Selling Points

World Natural Heritage, Danxia landform, grotesque peaks and unique rock formations

Suggested Duration

Half a day to 1 day

Best Visit Date

All year round

篁岭

Huangling

Ancient Villages | Pastoral Scenery

Selling Points

Autumn crop drying landscape, rapeseed flower sea, ancient village

Suggested Duration

Half a day to 1 day

Best Visit Date

March-April (for rapeseed flowers), October-November (for autumn crop drying scenery)

李坑

Likeng

Ancient Villages | Water Towns

Selling Points

Small bridges and flowing water / Jiangnan water town scenery / Ming and Qing ancient architecture

Suggested Duration

2-3 hours

Best Visit Date

All year round

灵山

Lingshan Mountain

Mountains | Nature

Selling Points

Granite peak forest, unique rock landscapes, Taoist blessed land

Suggested Duration

Half a day to 1 day

Best Visit Date

Spring, summer and autumn

Plan Your Visit

Our local butlers in Shangrao are ready to help you navigate this amazing city.

Local Insights

Best Time
April to October offers the mildest weather.
Transportation
Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.
Payments
Alipay is widely accepted even in small stalls.