Jiangxi Turtle Peak: A Magnificent Scroll among Danxia Landforms

Jiangxi is not just about Jingdezhen and Wuyuan, there's also this lesser-known mountain peak~ Turtle Peak is named for its resemblance to a giant turtle, with its unique and vivid shape, carved like a sculpture. Every step reveals a new view, and it is praised as 'Turtle Peak on the river, a rarity in the world', and is also a World Natural Heritage site and a World Geopark~ So, this is truly an underrated treasure of a travel destination in Jiangxi~ There's no need to squeeze through crowds at Huangshan during the Mid-Autumn Festival or National Day, come here for a reverse tourism experience~ I came here alone and climbed twice, and I've put together this nanny-level hiking guide, which I suggest you save~ 📍: Turtle Peak Scenic Area, Yiyang, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🚄: High-speed rail to Yiyang Station, then a 20-minute taxi ride to the scenic area 🎫Ticket: Ticket 60+ sightseeing car 20+ boat ticket 80, can be combined as you like 🗺【Hiking Routes】 The climbing intensity is okay, mostly flat roads, I didn't feel sore after climbing twice~ ❶Turtle Line ▪Time: 2.5h, Difficulty: 🌟🌟 ▪Visitor Center➠Osmanthus Garden➠General's Tower➠Hero Slope➠Crape Myrtle Garden➠Turtle Peak Lake ❷Danxia Visitor Line ▪Time: 3.5h, Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟 ▪Visitor Center➠Turtle Welcoming Guests➠Century Path➠Fairy Scattering Flowers➠Turtle Back Rock➠Eagle Playing with Chicks➠Loyal Soul Rock➠Plank Road➠Three-Way Junction➠Hero Slope➠Crape Myrtle Garden➠Turtle Peak Lake ❸Full Route ▪Time: 4h, Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ▪Visitor Center➠Osmanthus Garden➠General's Tower➠Three-Way Junction➠Pillar of the Southern Sky➠Camel Peak➠Turtle Peak Lake 🏔【Scenic Spots Along the Way】 ❶Old Man Peak: Named for its resemblance to an old man, perhaps he is the guardian of Turtle Peak~ ❷Hero Slope: Stone steps built along the mountain winding upwards, experience the difficulty of the Shu road~ ❸Camel Peak: The highest peak here, steep and precipitous, you can see the whole view from the Camel Peak viewing platform, and the sea of clouds after the rain is even more stunning~ ❹One-Line Sky: Steep mountains on both sides, forming a gorge in the middle~ ❺Century Path: A natural crevice formed by two giant rocks, the narrowest part is less than 20 centimeters wide, it is said that passing through it can grant you a hundred years of life~ ❻Turtle Peak Lake: Boating on the lake to enjoy the view, in front of you is like a scroll of Turtle Peak Danxia stone forest ink painting~ ⚠️【Tips】 ✔The scenic area is large, remember to get a map at the visitor center first, and follow the routes to avoid getting lost~ ✔There are small shops on the mountain, or you can bring your own dry food, but travel light~ ✔It's advisable to check the weather forecast before planning your trip~