Wugongshan Scenic Area
Wugong Mountain is well known among outdoor enthusiasts. There is a saying: “Once you have hiked Wugong Mountain, your outdoor education is complete,” which shows just how challenging it is.…
Wugongshan Scenic Area, Jinggangshan
Key facts
- Admission
- Admission ¥70; admission + Zhongan cable car uphill ¥135; Zhongan cable car downhill ¥150; Jinding cable car uphill ¥35, downhill ¥25
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Getting there
- 1. Buses to Wugong Mountain depart from outside the 7 Days Inn near Pingxiang Railway Station (萍乡火车站) every hour from 5:00 to 20:00. The fare is ¥52. 2. Buses to Wugong Mountain depart from Pingxiang Bus Station (萍乡汽车站) daily at 17:20. The fare is ¥22. Alternatively, take a bus from Pingxiang North Bus Station (萍乡汽车北站), departing daily at 17:15. The fare is ¥27.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1496. Open in Google Maps
About Wugongshan Scenic Area
Wugong Mountain is well known among outdoor enthusiasts. There is a saying: “Once you have hiked Wugong Mountain, your outdoor education is complete,” which shows just how challenging it is. Wugong Mountain is known for seven signature landscapes: peaks, caves, waterfalls, rocks, clouds, pines and temples. Its boundless alpine grasslands and mysterious, shifting seas of clouds are breathtaking. Adventurous travellers can try the Despair Slope. With more than 20 slopes, large and small, it gives a sense of an endless climb.
Tips from the guidebook
- There are guesthouses inside the scenic area, but they are basic and expensive. You can also camp outdoors, but be sure to keep warm.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wugongshan Scenic Area cost?
Admission to Wugongshan Scenic Area is Admission ¥70; admission + Zhongan cable car uphill ¥135; Zhongan cable car downhill ¥150; Jinding cable car uphill ¥35, downhill ¥25, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Wugongshan Scenic Area?
1. Buses to Wugong Mountain depart from outside the 7 Days Inn near Pingxiang Railway Station (萍乡火车站) every hour from 5:00 to 20:00. The fare is ¥52. 2. Buses to Wugong Mountain depart from Pingxiang Bus Station (萍乡汽车站) daily at 17:20. The fare is ¥22. Alternatively, take a bus from Pingxiang North Bus Station (萍乡汽车北站), departing daily at 17:15. The fare is ¥27.
How long should I spend at Wugongshan Scenic Area?
Plan on 1–2 days for Wugongshan Scenic Area.
Where is Wugongshan Scenic Area?
Wugongshan Scenic Area is in Jinggangshan, Jiangxi Province, in the East China of China.
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