8D Picturesque Jiangxi Tour from Chan Brothers Travel

Highlights:

- Visit Mt Lushan, acclaimed as “the abode for deities” and for its tranquility which was immortalized in Li Bai’s poem in appreciation of Mt Lushan’s “waterfalls that plunge 3,000 feet"
- Visit Wuyuan, the most beautiful countryside in China, which comprises pink walls, black tiles, small bridges over flowing streams and local houses
- Explore Jingdezhen, the “capital of pottery” known for its wide array of pottery from around the world
- Explore Longhu Mountain, the birthplace of Taoism and where founder of Taoism, Master Zhang used to reside
- Explore Luxi River on a bamboo raft to view and learn more about the “hanging coffins performance”, a distinctive funeral burial rite in China
- Enjoy a cable car ride to Sanqing Mountain, known as an unparalleled place of great fortune
- Stay in local 4-star hotels throughout – upgrade 1-night to hot spring hotel in Jiujiang

8D Picturesque Jiangxi Tour

From $898 SGD

SINGAPORE – WUHAN (Meals on Board/Dinner)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Wuhan. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for a good rest.

Hotel: Stay at comparable local 4-star Wuhan Grace Hotel or similar

WUHAN – (APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS) JIUJIANG – (APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR) MT LUSHAN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, proceed to Mt Lushan to view its alluring sights. Visit Flowers Path and Ruqin Lake which is located 2 kilometres away in the south-western area of Guling Street. In the Flowers Path Pavilion is a stone tablet inscribed with Chinese characters “Flowers Path”. Legend has it that these words were written by Tang poet, Bai Juyi. The shape of Ruqin Lake is like a violin and there is a bridge that links to the island in the middle of the lake. Enjoy the picturesque scenery in the park filled with flowering blooms, pavilions with stone tablets, lush greenery and shimmering lakes. Continue to The Immortal’s Cavern, one of Mt Lushan’s most famous sights located on the southern side of the 1.5-kilometre long Jinxiu Valley. In the middle of the cave is a hall with a statue of the sword immortal from the eight immortals, Lu Dongbin. According to legend, Lu Dongbin attained immortality there. When the area is surrounded with mist, it feels heavenly. Leading to The Immortal’s Cavern is the 1.5 kilometre long Jinxiu Valley. Next, proceed to Lulin No. 1 villa which is situated by Lulin Lake. Built in 1960, the 20,000 square metres villa boasts lush foliage, fragrant flowers, green lawns and rare flora and fauna

Hotel: Stay at comparable local 4-star Xindi Hotel or similar

MT LUSHAN – JIUJIANG (APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, continue to view the 1,000-year-old ancient and sacred Sanbaoshu in Mt Lushan. At the foot of the tree is a stone tablet that bears records of Buddhist teachings. Today, the tree is listed as a protected site. Descend the stone to discover Wulong Pond and Huanglong Pond. Then, head to Gulingzhen, the city centre of Mt Lushan. Situated at an altitude of 1,164 metre above sea level and surrounded by mountains on three sides and valley on another side, Gulingzhen is a wonderland with a radius of 46.6 kilometres. Guling was originally named “Guniuling” as it is shaped like a bull. Visit Hanpokou which is 1,286 metres above sea level. Hanpoko earned its name from the huge gorge with strong gushes of water formed between the mountain ridges of Hanpo and Hanyang Peak. Thereafter, coach to Jiujiang. Tonight, stay in the largest hot spring town situated at the foot of Mt Lushan and luxuriate yourself in a natural hot spring bath.

JIUJIANG – JINGDEZHEN (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS) – WUYUAN (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, tour Shizhongshan and enjoy a boat tour of Poyang Lake at your own expense. Thereafter, coach to one of the four famous towns in China, Jingdengzhen. Built during the Tang and Song dynasties, the town flourished in porcelain art during the Ming and Qing dynasties. With over 1,700 years of history, the town is also known as the “Porcelain Capital” because it has been producing high quality pottery for the imperial court during the northern Song dynasty. Upon arrival, visit Ceramic History Museum which exhibits a collection of fine imperial porcelain ware from the Ming Yongle and Xuan De period. Among them is a collection of white glazed porcelain, which has earned a reputation of resembling fake jade. Thereafter, visit Jingdezhen Ceramic Production Centre where you can experience the joy of making ceramics which involves kneading, carving and colouring. After which, proceed to Wuyuan, China’s most beautiful ancient village.

WUYUAN – SANQING MOUNTAIN (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, coach to Wuyuan, China’s most beautiful countryside, also known as an “artists’ village”. The village is rich in folk culture, attractions and historic sites. Among the four distinctive attractions are ancient architecture from the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties, ancient grottoes, ancient trees and ancient artifacts. The months to admire blooms of seasonal flowers in Wuyuan, Jiangxi are in March and April. During Spring in Wuyuan, flowers namely yellow rapeseed flowers, pristine white pear flowers, pink peach flowers and a myriad of colourful wild flowers decorate the fields. Explore Wuyuan- Qing Feng Xian Jing and Village of Hong, an ancient village inhabited by residents with the surname “Hong”. The charming village is also surrounded by mountains and pristine water.

SANQING MOUNTAIN – LONGHU MOUNTAIN (APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, proceed to explore Sanqing Mountain (includes two-way cable car ride). Sanqing Mountain is a renowned Taoist sacred mountain located in the north-western region of Yushan County in Jiangxi Province. The main peak, Yujing Peak is situated 1,800 metres above sea level. Sanqing Mountain looks dangerous yet alluring with its rocky and precipitous mountains, forests and numerous waterfalls. It is regarded to be as beautiful as Huangshan, spectacular like Emeishan, intricate like Mt Lushan and arduous like Huashan. Thereafter, coach to Yingtan for your overnight stay.

LONGHU MOUNTAIN – NANCHANG (APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, coach to Longhu Mountain. Legend claimed that Taoist Priest Zhang began to distill elixirs at this historic mountain. The mountain’s name was named as such as a dragon and a tiger appeared when the elixirs were made. It also became the birthplace of Taoism. Apart from being a sacred place for Taoism, Longhu Mountain is also full of spectacular natural and man-made sights like emerald water and hanging coffins in the precipitous grottoes. Upon arrival, visit Tianshi Mansion where forefathers lived and handled Taoist affairs. Travel west on Luxi River Boat from the foothills of Longhu Mountain and view over 100 mountain peaks within 3,500 metres. The river meanders around the mountain valleys and mountains recline across the emerald waters. It is also acclaimed as “Little Lijiang” due to its majestic scenery. Board a boat at Shangqing Pier to view and learn more about the “hanging coffins performance”, a distinctive funeral burial rite in China. The coffins are hung in cliffs above ground as such ancient funeral rite signifies promotion and prosperity. However, there is still no definite explanation on how ancient people exactly installed their ancestors’ hanging coffins into the grottoes. The simulated performance is just one of the said ways to arrange hanging coffins, although the way has not been verified by scientific research. Coach to Nanchang and view one of the top three famous towers in Jiangnan, the 1,300 year-old Tengwang Pavilion(External view only) built during the Tang dynasty. The 57-metre tall pavilion has nine storeys with different layouts and colors at each level.

NANCHANG – (APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS) WUHAN – SINGAPORE (Breakfast/Meals On Board)

After breakfast, coach to Wuhan for your flight home to Singapore, ending an unforgettable and picturesque Jiangxi tour.

ADDITIONAL TOUR ATTRACTION: RMB480 per adult, RMB300 per child – Shizhongshan, Boat Tour of Poyang Lake, Tour of Shengli Road Pedestrian Street and free massage (1 hour)

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

8D Picturesque Jiangxi Tour

From $898 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

8D Picturesque Jiangxi Tour

From $898 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel