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Anyuan County is located in the southeastern part of Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, at the northern foot of the Nanling Mountains. It is a mountainous county at the junction of Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces. The county covers an area of approximately 2,375 square kilometers, with a registered population of about 410,000 (2023). Anyuan has a long history, established in the 10th year of the Datong era of the Southern Liang Dynasty (544 AD), with nearly 1,500 years of history. It is one of the important birthplaces of Hakka culture in China, with Hakka people accounting for over 99% of the population, preserving a large number of Hakka enclosed houses, folk customs, and dialects. Anyuan is famous as the 'Hometown of Chinese Hakka Snacks' and the 'Hometown of Chinese Navel Oranges.' It is also the source of the Dongjiang River, home to the Sanbai Mountain National Scenic Area, with an excellent ecological environment and a forest coverage rate of 82%, earning it the reputation of 'Green Pearl.' The unique integration of Hakka culture and natural landscapes in Anyuan creates a distinctive travel experience.
Anyuan County's tourism is centered on natural ecology and Hakka culture, with main attractions concentrated in the Sanbai Mountain Scenic Area and the county town.
1. Sanbai Mountain National Scenic Area Sanbai Mountain is the core attraction of Anyuan, located about 25 km southeast of the county town, approximately a 40-minute drive. The scenic area covers 197 square kilometers and is the source of the Dongjiang River, one of the water sources for Hong Kong residents. Main attractions include: - Fu'ao Pond: A high-altitude lake at about 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by green mountains with clear water, suitable for hiking and photography. - Dongfeng Lake: The lake water is emerald green, and boat rides are available (ticket about 50 RMB/person). There are plank roads along the lake leading to waterfall clusters. - Jiuqu Stream: A winding stream with dozens of waterfalls along the way, among which the 'Three-tier Waterfall' has a drop of 30 meters, especially spectacular in summer when water flow is abundant. - Glass Sky Bridge: Built in 2019, about 300 meters long with a height difference of about 200 meters. Standing on the bridge offers a panoramic view of the canyon. The ticket is included in the combined ticket (about 120 RMB/person). Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 (peak season April-October). It is recommended to spend at least half a day to a full day for the visit.
2. Hakka Enclosed Houses Anyuan preserves a large number of Hakka enclosed houses, with the most representative being: - Dongsheng Enclosure: Located in Zhengang Township, north of the county town, about 15 km from the county town. Built during the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1821-1850), covering about 12,000 square meters, it is one of the largest square enclosures in southern Jiangxi. Inside, there are ancestral halls, wells, watchtowers, etc. Ticket about 30 RMB/person. - Yongqing Rock: Located in Chetou Town, about 10 km from the county town. It is a Hakka tulou built against the mountain, constructed in the Ming Dynasty, still inhabited, free to visit. It is recommended to charter a car or drive, as public transportation is limited.
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3. Anyuan County Town (Xinshan Town) In the county town, you can visit: - Anyuan County Museum: Houses Hakka folk cultural relics and historical materials of the Dongjiang source. Free admission, open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00. - Wuwei Pagoda: Located in Longquanshan Park in the south of the city, built in the Southern Song Dynasty, about 30 meters high, seven stories and octagonal. You can climb the pagoda for a panoramic view of the county town. Free. - Hakka Food Street: Centered on Jiulong Road in the county town, open in the evening. Recommended dishes include 'Anyuan Three Delicacies' (pig blood, pig intestines, pig liver soup) and 'Stuffed Tofu.'
4. Food Recommendations Anyuan is known as the 'Hometown of Chinese Hakka Snacks.' Must-eat foods include: - Anyuan Three Delicacies Rice Noodles: Made with pig blood, pig intestines, and pig liver as main ingredients, served with rice noodles and chili, spicy and delicious. Recommended restaurant: 'Old Brand Three Delicacies Rice Noodles Shop' (Jiulong Road, county town). - Stuffed Tofu: A classic Hakka dish, tofu filled with meat stuffing, steamed and then topped with sauce, tender and smooth. Can be tasted at 'Hakka Family Restaurant' (Dongjiang Road, county town). - Navel Oranges: Anyuan is the hometown of Chinese navel oranges. The picking season is from November to January. You can experience picking at navel orange orchards around the county town (e.g., 'Sanbai Mountain Navel Orange Orchard'), about 5 RMB/jin.
5. Transportation Guide - External Transportation: Anyuan currently has no train station or airport. The nearest high-speed rail station is Ganzhou West Station (about 150 km from Anyuan county town, about 2 hours by car). From Ganzhou West Station, you can take a bus to Anyuan Bus Station (ticket about 50 RMB/person, departures from 8:00 to 18:00, hourly). Self-driving: From Ganzhou, take the Xiarong Expressway (G76) and then the Ningding Expressway (S41) to the Anyuan exit. - Internal Transportation: In the county town, you can take a taxi (starting fare 5 RMB) or rent an electric scooter (about 30 RMB/day). For attractions like Sanbai Mountain, it is recommended to charter a car (about 200-300 RMB/day).
6. Nearby Combined Tours - Sanbai Mountain Scenic Area can be combined with a visit to Ruijin Red Capital in Ganzhou (about 120 km) or the Fujian Tulou scenic area in Longyan (about 200 km).