China Travel Guide

Jinggangshan, China

A forested mountain region on the Jiangxi–Hunan border, known as the cradle of China's rural revolution and equally rewarding for misty ridgelines, waterfall gorges and Hakka-influenced villages.

1 story March to May and September to November Updated
Morning cloud spilling over forested ridgelines near Huangyangjie in Jinggangshan, with a stone stairway climbing through bamboo
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Best months March to May and September to November
Best for Travelers who want mountain walking paired with historical context, and who are comfortable with steep stone stairs, shuttle buses and fast-changing weather.
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