I went hiking on Wugong Mountain in winter, and I was amazed!

Planning to visit Wugong Mountain to see the snow in January or February? Listen to my advice first! 😜 Who says you have to go to the northeast to see snow? You can enjoy the snow in southern China too! 🤩 If you've seen Wugong Mountain covered in snow, you'll fall in love with this perfect winter hiking destination. The snow-covered mountains stretch for hundreds of miles, and the rime ice is stunning. ❄️ Even if it doesn't snow, the golden sunset 🌄 on the golden meadow, the dreamy sea of clouds, the starry sky, the charming sunset, and the white snow will all take your breath away. 😍 I've been to Wugong Mountain many times. As long as you choose the right route, you can easily hike with kids. ❓ When to go ⭐ January is the best time to see Wugong Mountain covered in snow, but be sure to check the weather forecast, as it doesn't snow every day. 🔝 Here are 8 hiking tips you should read carefully! 1️⃣ Transportation 🚄 Take a train to Pingxiang, a high-speed train to Pingxiang North, and then a bus to Wugong Mountain. ✈️ Fly to Changsha, and then take a high-speed train to Pingxiang North. 2️⃣ Tickets Tickets: CNY70/student tickets: CNY50 There are two cable cars on Wugong Mountain: First cable car (Zhong'an): CNY65 for uphill, CNY50 for downhill Second cable car (Jinding): CNY30 for uphill, CNY20 for downhill 3️⃣ Route for beginners and families with kids Take the cable car up and down, and stay in a glass house under the stars. Not difficult, 10 km in total DAY 1: Pingxiang - Wugong Mountain Scenic Area - Cable car to Ziji Palace - Haohan Slope - Starry Sky Camp DAY 2-3: Starry Sky Camp - Diaomazhuang - Jinding - Hot Spring Hotel - Return to Pingxiang 4️⃣ Route for experienced hikers Moderate difficulty, 20+ km of mountain roads DAY 1-2: Pingxiang - Longshan Village - Fayunjie - Mountain Inn DAY 3: Despair Slope - Jinding - Scenic Area Gate - Return to Pingxiang 5️⃣ Route for experienced mountain hikers Most difficult, 46 km in total, but the scenery is comparable to Zhangjiajie DAY 1-2: Pingxiang - Shenzi Village - Jinding - Diaomazhuang - Despair Slope - Fayunjie DAY 3: Fayunjie - Shenjia Courtyard - Mingyue Mountain Scenic Area - Return to Yichun Station 6️⃣ How to take great photos? ① Sunset: Go to Jinding Cable Car - Jinding Circular Walkway - Jinding ② Sunrise: The sunrise at Jinding is the most spectacular. ③ Alpine Meadow: Jinding - Baihe Peak - Wanbao Cabinet - Diaomazhuang Meadow - Glass Walkway ④ Sea of Clouds/Rime Ice/Snow: It may be cloudy if it rains, and you can see snow if you check the weather forecast. 7️⃣ Hiking gear Here are some essential items: gloves (ski gloves) 🧤, scarf 🧣, hat 🎩, down jacket (very cold at night), down jacket liner, quick-drying clothes 👚, warm baby, thermos (there are places to get hot water in the mountains), crampons (essential for rainy and snowy days, available at the foot of the mountain), trekking poles, and you can also bring knee pads, snow goggles, headlamp or flashlight 🔦, power bank, waterproof backpack 🎒, non-slip shoe covers, etc. 8️⃣ Tips 🔸 It's really cold at night, and it may be below zero at the top of the mountain, so be sure to keep warm. 🥶 🔸 There is food at the top of the mountain, but it's expensive, so bring your own. 🍔 🔸 Tents are not recommended, as it's very cold. You can stay in a starry house or inn. The starry house is a double room with air conditioning. 😴 🔸 If you have no experience, it's recommended to go up the mountain with a guide or someone experienced on rainy or snowy days. 👨‍🦯