Tips for Tourists:
There are three tour routes in Wuyuan -- east, north and west. The eastern route often gets the best reviews, as it covers the water scenes of Likeng, Xiaoqi Village, the ancestral temple of the Yu clan and Qingyuan Village.
Taking the northern route, tourists will pass through the historical sites of ancient Huizhou, including Yancun, Sixi, Qinhua Town, Hongguan and Dalikeng. Ancient buildings and bridges can be seen in number on this route.
Lovers of natural beauty should head west for the fascinating landscapes. This route also passes the ancestral tombs of the great Chinese thinker and philosopher Zhu Xi (1130-1200).
Getting there:
By Air: The nearest airport to Wuyuan is 98 kilometers away from the county in Jingdezhenin. The busier airports of Nanchang and Tunxi are other options, but they are further away.
By Land: Wuyuan has two bus stations, with the busier lying in the west of the city. From there, the tourist can easily commute to Jingdezhen, Nanchang, Quzhou and Shangrao. Two buses leave daily for Tunxi, one in the morning, the other at noon. There are also bus links between Wuyuan and other major cities like Suzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xiaoshan, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Nanchang.
To get around Wuyuan, tourists can avail of its extensive bus and minibus services, or travel with the locals on motorcycles and pedi-cabs.
Local Specialties:
Dishes:
-- Stewed Pouch Red Carp
This is a local specialty, prepared with the freshest-possible ingredients.
-- Steamed Grass Carp Head
This is usually eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival, when the fish's brain has reached full size.
-- Steamed Frog
The species is larger than those usually consumed, and has a better flavor.
-- Steamed Pork with Rice Flour:
Though this dish is eaten all over the country, the Wuyuan version is slightly different as cured pork is the main ingredient.
Fruit:
The delicious Jiangwan snow pear is regarded as the "King of Pears" in southern China, and the fruit was presented to the imperial court as a tribute in feudal China.
Tea:
Wulu Tea: This locally produced beverage has been popular since ancient times -- it was celebrated as one of China's "six wonders" back in the Song Dynasty, and was a tribute to imperial court in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The best brands are Dazhangshan and Tianyou.
Crafts:
The locally made Longwei inkslab, or She inkslab is regarded as one of the best in China.
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