oh and if you're up for a bit of a hike, the waterfall at Sandie Spring on lushan is way less crowded than the main spots. it's about a 40 minute walk from the cable car station, trail's a bit rough b...

nice writeup, covers all the main spots. one thing i'd mention is that the walk from the old street to the catholic church is uphill and the pavement's uneven in places, so wear proper shoes not sanda...

solid list, the night market is definitely the move for a first timer. one thing i'd add is to check out the little wife-operated stall two rows behind the lamb skewers, she does a cold sesame noodle...

theres a decent hike up to the old watchtower ruins on the hill west of town, about 30 min drive on the dirt road past the grain silos. the view over the plain at sunset is solid and youll have the pl...

one spot the guide skips is the area around the old wuyuan train station, which is a bit rundown but has some hidden guesthouses that are cheaper than the main village spots. i found a place called th...