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Yongfeng County is located in central Jiangxi Province, northeast of Ji'an City, along the middle reaches of the Gan River and the western foothills of the Wuyi Mountains. It has been a strategic hub in central Jiangxi since ancient times. Covering an area of 2,695 square kilometers, with a permanent population of about 380,000 (2023 data), it administers 8 towns and 13 townships. Yongfeng has a profound historical heritage, established as a county in the first year of the Zhihe era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1054 AD), named after the "Yongfeng Mountain" within its territory. It is the hometown of Ouyang Xiu, a literary giant of the Song Dynasty, earning the reputation of "Hometown of Ouyang Xiu, Land of Literature and Integrity." As a "Green Ecological County" and "Home of Folk Culture and Art" in China, Yongfeng is known for its primary secondary forests, Danxia landforms, red revolutionary sites, and She ethnic customs. With a forest coverage rate exceeding 70%, it features national 4A-level scenic spots such as Enjiang Ancient City and Linghua Mountain, offering unique natural and cultural landscapes. It is a travel destination in central Jiangxi that combines cultural roots-seeking and ecological leisure.
I. Core Attractions 1. Enjiang Ancient City (National 4A Scenic Area): Located in the county center, about 80 km (1.5-hour drive) from Ji'an city center. The ancient city features Ming Dynasty city walls and the Enjiang Ancient Bridge. Free admission, recommended visit time 2-3 hours. Highlights include the original stele inscription of "Longgang Qianbiao" in the Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall and the costumes and silverware displayed in the She Folk Museum.
2. Linghua Mountain: Located in Zhongcun Township, Yongfeng County, 60 km from the county seat, with an altitude of 1,469 meters, part of the Wuyi Mountain range. Ticket price 30 yuan, open 8:00-17:00. From the summit, you can overlook the Gujiang Gorge, a tributary of the Gan River. The sea of clouds is especially spectacular in autumn. At the foot of the mountain, there is a She ethnic village where you can experience making glutinous rice cakes and bamboo pole dancing.
3. Longgang She Ethnic Township: 45 km from the county seat, one of the largest She ethnic settlements in Jiangxi. The Black Rice Festival is held annually on the third day of the third lunar month, where visitors can participate in She folk song duets and wedding performances. The "Zhangjiache" ancient village in the township preserves Qing Dynasty earth buildings, free to visit.
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4. Zuolong Township Red Revolutionary Sites: Including the "First Anti-Encirclement Command Post" (free) and the "Huang Gonglue Martyr's Tomb," 15 km from the county seat. It is recommended to visit together with the Yongfeng Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall (in the county seat).
II. Food Recommendations 1. Yongfeng Moldy Fish: Grass carp is pickled and fermented, then deep-fried, crispy on the outside and tender inside. At the "Time-Honored Moldy Fish Restaurant" (middle section of Enjiang Avenue), average cost 30 yuan per person. 2. She Township Black Rice: Glutinous rice soaked in the juice of Vaccinium bracteatum leaves and steamed, served with honey. Available at farmhouses in Longgang Township (average 15 yuan per person). 3. Yongfeng Sweet Potato Noodles: Handmade, smooth and chewy. Recommended at the "Enjiang Night Market" sour and spicy noodle stall (open after 6 PM).
III. Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation: Arrive at Ji'an Railway Station (regular train) or Ji'an West Station (high-speed rail). At the station square, take a direct bus to Yongfeng County (6:30-18:30, every 30 minutes, fare 25 yuan, 1.5-hour ride). Alternatively, self-drive via the Daguang Expressway, exiting at Yongfeng. 2. Internal Transportation: Within the county, take Bus No. 1 (1 yuan) to Enjiang Ancient City. To reach Linghua Mountain, take a bus to Zhongcun Township from the county bus station (7:00-15:00, hourly, fare 15 yuan), then transfer to a local tricycle (10 yuan per person).