If you only have half a day in Wuyuan, where would you go to visit? The short answer is Huangling, one of the best villages around the world.
Huangling is the highlight of Wuyuan tourism. It is the most beautiful rural scenery integrating Hui-style architecture, ancient trees, terraced fields, sea of flowers, autumn color, folk customs and more. Visiting Huangling is not affected by the seasons. In spring, a sea of yellow canola flowers covers the terraced fields; in summer, the trees and the waterfalls at the nearby Huangling Shimen Gorge will let you stay cool all day long; in autumn, you will enjoy the autumn color and the famous “Dry Crops In Autumn” scenes; and you will likely to witness the most folk customs in winter, like Nuo dance, Hui opera, traditional parades, especially around the Chinese New. Any time you visit Huangling is a good time.
Travel Tips:
- Bus: Bus Schedules to Huangling Village from Wuyuan Train Station
- Taxi: when you get off the train, follow the sign to the taxi stand. Direct from Wuyuan Train Station to Huangling village, around 50 minutes, fee according to the meter
- DiDi(ride hailing service, similar to Uber): if you have DiDi app on your phone, or if you have Alipay on your phone(Alipay includes DiDi service) you can use it when you get off the train. Follow the sign, wait to meet your DiDi driver there
- The entrance ticket: RMB 120-170 (depending on the season) with cable car included and it is not covered in the Combo Ticket for the other villages
- Get a tour map or take a photo of the map display at the entrance. If you follow the map, you won’t miss major sights. There are many steps inside Huangling village, wear comfortable shoes
- Spend a night inside Huangling to avoid the crowds and to appreciate the peaceful sunrise and magical evening lights
- 3 hours recommended only for sightseeing and a half-day for sightseeing and taking photos. There are three numbered observation areas for you to take in the magnificent scenery
- Pay attention to the marked signs for the best photography-taken spots
