Where is Wuyuan?
How to get to Wuyuan
By Air
As for now, Wuyuan doesn’t have its own airport. If you visit from outside of China, Pudong Airport (Code: PVG) is the most convenient airport for international visitors. From Shanghai, you can take high-speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to Wuyuan, about three and a half hours away. Inside China, the closest airports are Jingdezhen (Code: JDZ) Airport, Huangshan Airport (Code: TXN), then you need to take trains or hire cars to get to Wuyuan.
By Train
Wuyuan Railway Station was built in 2013 and it covers an area of 12500 squares with 4 platforms and 10 tracks. The station is part of Hefei – Fuzhou High-Speed Line. This station is linked with Huangshan North Railway Station by high-speed trains (13 trains daily). Wuyuan train station has direct trains from Beijing (7 hours), Shanghai (3.5 hours), Huangshan (22 mins), and many other major cities. Click here to check the rate and schedules. The high-speed train ride from Shanghai to Huangshan via Wuyuan is regarded as the most scenic route in China. Train travel is also a comfortable and environmentally sustainable way to explore Wuyuan.
By Bus
Long-distance buses are still available from nearby towns and cities. But, if you have a tight schedule, a high speed train is the preferred transportation to Wuyuan.
By car
You can drive to Wuyuan from nearby cities. The road conditions on these highways are generally excellent, the scenery along the way is beautiful. The best thing you drive is you have the freedom to explore Wuyuan on your own term, but expect some toll charge though.
How to get around in Wuyuan
Public Transport ( Buses )
If you are traveling on a budget or fancy getting a taste of local life, buses are the best way of getting around in Wuyuan. At present, there are two bus stations in Wuyuan. One is next to Wuyuan Train Station, the other(Wuyuan Bus Station) is located in downtown area, that is the main county bus station. Currently, there are scheduled direct buses from Wuyuan Train Station to Huangling Village, Jiangwan Village, WuNv Fairyland/Wunvzhou, Moon Bay and Dreamhome Town. You can always take Bus#1 at the train station to the main Wuyuan Bus Station downtown. From there, buses will take you to almost all the villages along the three tour routes.
- Direct express Bus to Huangling Village: Bus Schedules to Huangling Village from Wuyuan Train Station
- Bus#1 runs from Wuyuan Train Station to the main Wuyuan Bus Station. With 23 stops, this bus passes through major neighborhoods, a best way to experience local life. The first departing bus: 6:37, the last departing bus: 17:25, bus fee: 1 CNY/RMB, Alipay/Wechat Pay or exact cash. Bus#1 runs roughly every 15 minutes.
- Bus#2 runs from Wuyuan Train Station to Moon Bay. With 19 stops, this bus takes you directly from Wuyuan Train Station to the newly developed attraction Moon Bay. The first departing bus: 7:30, the last departing bus: 17:10, bus fee: 2 CNY/RMB, Alipay/Wechat Pay or exact cash. Bus#2 runs roughly every 45 minutes.
- Bus#520 runs from Wuyuan Train Station to WuNv Fairyland/Wunvzhou. With 12 stops, this express bus takes you directly from Wuyuan Train Station to the exciting attraction WuNv Fairyland/Wunvzhou.The first departing bus: 8:30, the last departing bus: 19:00, bus fee: 2 CNY/RMB, Alipay/Wechat Pay or exact cash. Bus#520 runs roughly every 20 minutes.
- Bus#6 runs from Wuyuan Train Station to DreamHome Town. With only 5 stops, this bus takes you directly from Wuyuan Train Station to DreamHome Town. The first departing bus: 8:00, the last departing bus: 17:00, bus fee: 2 CNY/RMB, Alipay/Wechat Pay or exact cash. Bus#6 doesn’t seem to follow a fixed schedules, so check with the bus driver for schedules, especially for return trip.
- Bus#3 and Bus#4 at the train station are mainly for locals, there aren’t any attractions on these bus routes unless you are curious about how Wuyuan looks like, then you can ride on these buses for fun.
Self-driving
The attractions in Wuyuan are a bit spread out, so it’s more convenient and time-saving by driving yourself. This way you can also reach some off-beaten area where buses are not operated, you will be rewarded with some amazing views.
Taxi, Rental car, shared ride
One can also take a taxi or share a ride to the scenic spots from Wuyuan Train Station or Wuyuan Bus Station. Remember to agree the price with the driver before getting in a car. Many hotels and lodges will pick you up from the Train Station for free and help you to arrange private cars to tour inside Wuyuan. Make sure you confirm the arrangement in advance.
- 4-seat sedan ( high season March and April: 400-500 RMB/per day; rest of the season: 200-300 RMB/per day )
- 7 seat minivan: ( high season March and April: 500-700 RMB/per day; rest of the season: 300-400 RMB/per day )
- Motorcycles: offered by the locals/ villagers at the train station or around the attractions. These can be an inexpensive option for solo travelers, but they are not recommended for safety reasons.
- Bicycle: ( high season March and April: 50-80 RMB/per day; rest of the season: 20-50 RMB/per day )Some hotels offer bicycles for free to their guests.
- Price is for your reference, negotiate before you get in the car.
By Foot
Wuyuan is one of the best eco-friendly tourist places in China. Walking or hiking in Wuyuan is very popular. Wuyuan has thousands of miles of scenic walking trails, making exploring on foot one of the best ways to see the countryside and close to nature.
Recommended Train Tickets Booking Sites
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