#Shangbao Terrace Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
#1 of Best Things to Do in Chongyi
Terraced Fields
Address:
Shangbao Township, Chongyi County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0797-3812988
Pastoral Paradise·Shangbao Terraces
The world's Shangbao, Hakka's terraces
📍Location Navigation: Shangbao Terraces, Chongyi County, Ganzhou City.
🟩Attraction Introduction: AAAA-rated scenic area, consisting of several villages. The scenic area stretches from the foot of the mountain along the mountain up to the inside, featuring an agricultural culture park, Dapaizi attraction, Muzipai attraction, Baiguibu field attraction, etc. There is a large parking lot at the foot of the mountain, and if you are staying in the scenic area, you can drive up. There are many indigenous people living on the mountain.
🕒Opening Hours: All day, the best viewing period is from late September to early October each year.
🎫Ticket Price: Normally, the ticket is 60 yuan, and the sightseeing car is 30 yuan/trip, but if you stay overnight in the scenic area, the accommodation fee includes the ticket to the scenic area but not the sightseeing car ticket. Just show your accommodation order at the entrance of the scenic area, and the ticket inspectors will ask which homestay you are staying at. The sightseeing car ticket is valid for the whole day and can be used multiple times, while the entrance ticket is valid as long as you don't leave the scenic area.
🚗Travel Planning: Drive directly to 'Shangbao Terraces Scenic Area'. This attraction is not very convenient for public transportation and is suitable for self-driving. You can take a high-speed train to Ganzhou West, then take a Didi or rent a car to get there, about 120 kilometers away, 2 hours' drive, and the cost is about 150-180 yuan. The road conditions are good, with green mountains and rivers all the way to the scenic area, which are all asphalt roads. It's worth praising that although Jiangxi's economy is not strong, the rural road construction is quite good.
🏠Accommodation Arrangement: There are quite a few homestays inside, but they are scattered because the attractions are dispersed. There are renovated old houses and newly built ones, as well as some popular homestays, with prices ranging from 200-800 yuan. There are quaint wooden houses, and the whole room is filled with the scent of wood, which is particularly relaxing. It was very quiet when I went there at the end of September, and it is recommended to book in advance during holidays.
✅Travel Planning:
DAY1⃣: Agricultural Culture Park -> Dapaizi Attraction -> Muzipai Attraction.
DAY2⃣: Shangouzi Attraction -> Baiguibu Field Attraction.
✅Photo Spots: Dapaizi Viewing Platform, Baiguibu Field Viewing Platform.
✅Clothing Preparation: It's a bit chilly in the mountains at the end of September, so just prepare a thin long-sleeve shirt, and white or red clothes are photogenic.
✅Food Experience: There are plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and each homestay grows various fruits and vegetables, with specialties like bamboo shoots and cured meat.
✅Spending Level: Moderate, about 1000 yuan per person for two days.
✅Experience Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Compared to the fame of the Longji Terraces, this place is a hidden gem. If you like quietness and being close to nature, this is a place worth visiting. These terraces are the largest Hakka terraces in China, awarded 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems' by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and included in the 'World Irrigation Project Heritage List'. The surrounding mountains are covered with hemp bamboo, and the negative oxygen ions in the morning and evening are off the charts. The various bird calls and the sound of mountain springs make your mind peaceful and your thoughts distant.
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The World's Rampart, Hakka's Terraces" - Sharing the experience of Shangbao Terrace
📍 Location Navigation: Shangbao Terrace, Chongyi County, Ganzhou City.
Drive directly to "Shangbao Terrace Scenic Area" for navigation. This attraction is not very convenient for public transportation, so it's suitable for self-driving. You can take the high-speed train to Ganzhou West, and then take a hitchhiked ride or rent a car to get there. The distance is about 120 kilometers, and it takes about 2 hours, costing around 150-180 yuan. The road conditions are good, with green mountains and clear waters all the way until you reach the scenic area, which is all asphalt road. I can't help but praise that although Jiangxi's economy is not strong, the rural road construction is quite good.
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【Jiangxi Scenery】Experience the most beautiful countryside at Shangbao Terraces
🌟Highlights:
The Shangbao Terraces in Shangbao Township, Chongyi County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, are located in the mountains at the junction of Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangdong provinces. They are one of the three major terraces in China and represent the Hakka terraces. In May, the terraces are in the plowing season, just irrigated with water, looking sparkling and extending like waves or fingerprints, very magnificent. It's just a pity that there was a heavy fog on the mountain that day, and nothing could be seen of the terraces at the Bagua Ridge, while the scenery at the waist of the mountain was just right.
🏨Accommodation:
There are 8 homestays scattered from the top to the bottom of Shangbao Terraces, each with its own piece of terraced fields. If the weather is good, it is recommended to stay overnight in one of them for a more leisurely experience.
🚉Transportation Tips:
Although the transportation to Shangbao Terraces is relatively remote, the infrastructure is very well developed. It takes about 2 hours to depart from the urban area of Ganzhou, half on the highway and half on rural roads, all of which are smooth asphalt roads. The roadsides are filled with blooming little yellow flowers (daisies), truly the most beautiful countryside scenery.
⏳Recommended Duration:
0.5-1 day
PENNY GOLDEN
Explore the beauty of the countryside at Shangbao Terraced Fields
Shangbao Terraced Fields are located in Hengshui Village, Shangbao Township, Chongyi County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province.
⛰【Travel Tips】
📍Detailed address:
Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou City, Chongyi County, Shangbao Township
🚗Transportation tips:
Take a long-distance high-speed train to Ganzhou West Station, and then take a taxi to Shangbao Terraced Fields.
🕙Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday 08:30~17:30, closed after 5 pm
💰Ticket price:
Online ticketing service is now available for Shangbao Terraced Fields.
Adult ticket: 50 RMB per person;
Children, teachers, the elderly, and those eligible for discounted tickets: 20 RMB per person.
🌟Highlights:
It's very suitable to go there during the summer vacation. You can see the golden rice fields all over the mountains, picturesque, and the hardworking farmers are harvesting rice in the sweat.
📌Little Tips:
During the summer vacation, the weather is quite hot. Be prepared for heat prevention and cooling.
🍽Dining recommendations:
There are many local farmhouse dishes, with many farm stays offering local specialties at economical prices.
🛏Accommodation recommendations:
There are characteristic homestays in the scenic area. There are renovated ones, newly built ones, and rooms that cater to the preferences of young people, with a wide variety to choose from.
👍Most recommended:
It is recommended to visit during the summer vacation.