Wuyuan: A Village Forgotten by Time

September 10, 2009 by  
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Wuyuan, what I want to say is that it is a place has been forgotten by time. Lucky one, isn’t it? Compared with the modern world outside, Wuyuan still keeps its pristine beauty and traditional lifestyle.

Located in the northeast of Jiangxi province, Wuyuan is honored as one of the most beautiful villages in China. It is known for both its natural scenery and its colorful folk arts. It is home to some of the best-preserved ancient architecture in China. There are hundreds of ancient buildings here and each of them still has a distinctive shape and structure.

The Four Local Colors, refers to four kinds of local products, are also quite famous in China.

The Red – A dish named Fried Red Fish

The Green – green tea

The Black – a kind of ink stone named dragon-tail

The White – a kind of pear called Jiangwan Snow Pear

Come to Wuyuan, forget about the season and the time! Once you are here, you are in the eden which appeared only in your dreams.

Four Seasons in Wuyuan:

Tips:

• Main scenic spots:
Moon Bay, Likeng, Jiangling, Xiaoqi, Likeng,Dazhangshan

• Transportation
By Air:
The nearest airport to Wuyuan is 98 kilometers away from the county in Jingdezhen. Then you can transfer to bus.
By Train
There is no strain station in Wuyuan. The nearest city is Jingdezhen, where there are regular buses to Wuyuan.
By Bus
Quzhou long-distance bus station: 4 buses available to Wuyuan, taking 4.5 hours.