(Jiang Qiang): “Lush mountains faintly loom, waters stretch far; autumn wanes in the south, yet grass stays green. By the Twenty-Four Bridges on a moonlit night, where is the fair one teaching flute?” Reciting these beautiful verses amid the fragrance of flowers and birdsong, we arrive at a truly enchanting place at the foot of the picturesque 5A-level scenic spot, Mingyue Mountain—Yichun City’s Twenty-Four Bridges Mingyue Garden.
Upon first arriving here, one can’t help but be captivated by the scenery before their eyes: lotus ponds where the flowers “rise unstained from the mud yet remain unspoiled by the clean ripples,” pavilions and towers that are classic, elegant, and breathtakingly beautiful, verdant forests brimming with lush greenery, orchards fragrant with fruits that beckon visitors, all filled with poetic charm. The pastoral views are indescribably wonderful, and the simple, natural farmsteads nestled in pristine mountains and waters offer a unique allure.
Twenty-Four Bridges Mingyue Garden is located in Tianxin Village at the foot of Mingyue Mountain, covering over 3,150 acres. It adopts a mountain land transfer management model and, drawing on Yichun’s moon culture and bridge culture, has created twenty-four distinctive small bridges with a uniquely designed style, resembling a scene of “small bridges, flowing water, moonlight, and village homes.”
To support the “Jiangxi’s Scenery Is Unparalleled” brand strategy and also to provide more job opportunities and lead the entire village toward collective prosperity, Liu Zhongkai—a native entrepreneur who has achieved success—following the successful construction of Wentang Grand Hotel, invested over 150 million yuan to specifically develop Twenty-Four Bridges Mingyue Garden. After more than three years of meticulous craftsmanship, the scenic area has now been built into a key tourist destination characterized by “pastoral ecology, green wellness, self-produced fruits and food, unique style, and pleasant scenery.” It is a comprehensive tourism estate integrating “sightseeing, leisure, breeding, fruit picking, fishing, socializing, gatherings, dining, accommodation, team training, entertainment, summer retreat, vacation, rehabilitation, conditioning, spiritual cultivation, and wellness.”
The estate cultivates over 1,000 acres of peach trees, over 1,000 acres of pear trees, 500 acres of chrysanthemum tea, 600 acres of nurseries, 500 acres of flowers, and 40 acres of lotus ponds, intercropping over 20 acres of gastrodia elata and over 10 acres of polygonatum. Visitors can enjoy flowers and fruits in all seasons, and the Hundred Herbs Sightseeing Garden has taken shape.
In spring, the woods turn green and mountain flowers bloom profusely; in summer, clouds shroud the peaks and everywhere is lush green; in autumn, the sky is high and the air crisp, with red clouds reflecting the sun; in winter, snowflakes dance and the landscape is draped in silver. Here, the mountains are green and the waters clear, the climate is moist, the air fresh, the soil rich in selenium, the winters warm and summers cool, with birds chirping and flowers fragrant. It is known as a “land of idyllic beauty” and a “cool world.”
The scenic area has been rated as Jiangxi’s “First Batch of Provincial Forest Wellness Bases,” a provincial “AAAA-level Rural Tourism Spot,” Yichun’s “Outstanding Enterprise,” and the city’s “Civilized Tourism Enterprise,” among others.
Visitors to the estate, no matter how long they stay, can enjoy all ingredients that are locally grown, raised, produced, and harvested. Except for salt, everything is self-sufficient, fully reflecting the true essence of natural ingredients, green living, farmhouse flavors, and self-produced goods. Rice, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, mung beans, bamboo shoots, lotus roots, kudzu powder, glutinous rice cakes, tofu, Sichuan peppercorns, king oyster mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, tea, free-range chicken and duck, fresh produce, hot springs, selenium-rich water, and Wujiao pork—all are abundantly available, all organic and green. Even the cooking oil is pressed from mountain tea planted by local farmers, and the tofu here is hand-made by villagers with their children using traditional stone mills.
Living here means escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, free from industrial pollution, fully enjoying nature, immersing oneself in pastoral scenery, experiencing the rustic charm of farmhouse life, tasting different local flavors, and gaining unique insights. It’s healthy, natural, pure, and beautiful, filled with poetic charm and offering a whole new world.
The manor can accommodate over a thousand people for gatherings, dining, and lodging, with a full range of options including single rooms, standard rooms, suites, and standalone wooden cottages. The multifunctional conference hall is equipped with top-tier facilities, and there’s no shortage of amenities such as a chess and card room, tea lounge, KTV, rest area, couples’ room, shopping room, and meditation room. All rooms come in garden-view, water-view, and mountain-view options, and even the same room type offers different scenery depending on its location.
Staying here, visitors can not only cook, prepare dishes, and barbecue themselves, but also hold outdoor bonfire parties at night. It caters to both individual travelers and group gatherings. People can engage in outdoor expansion and motivational training, enjoy water park activities and forest combat games, or try grass sledding and low-altitude gliding, seeking thrills and challenges, and experiencing success and progress, leaving everyone enchanted and loath to leave.
Tired of the neon lights and hustle of the city, weary of the traffic and crowds in busy districts, on weekends or holidays, gather with family and friends, come to Twenty-Four Bridges Mingyue Garden, stroll along the paths in the estate, and under the influence of moon culture, relax your body and mind, find peace and tranquility, and feel the gifts of nature. It’s truly a joyful and soul-nourishing experience.
Coming here, embracing the countryside, keeping company with the manor, connecting with the soil, and being embraced by nature—walking on those winding paths, playing by the meandering streams, touching those delicate and graceful bridges, and seeing the smiling village girls—everything seems to tell you: this is nothing short of a paradise on earth.
Breathing in the scents of soil and fresh grass, and indulging in the forest and sky. Living in eco-garden cabins, inhaling the air of a natural oxygen bar, eating organic green food, drinking deep well mineral water, sipping selenium-rich wellness tea, tasting free-range game from the farm, and cultivating personal character and integrity—making the most of good times and not missing out on earthly beauty. Everything Twenty-Four Bridges Mingyue Garden does is aimed at ensuring every visitor can “enjoy their trip with ease, eat with peace of mind, travel smoothly, stay securely, sleep soundly, shop with satisfaction, have fun joyfully, receive thoughtful service, and live a life that nurtures the heart.” No wonder some guests couldn’t help but compose and leave behind a poem:
What luck to tour this manor in life,
To glide a boat beneath Mingyue Stream.
Spring breeze brushes willows light,
And carefree guests stream in a gleam.
How many autumns does life allow?
This stay makes all the moments count.
Twenty-Four Bridges are rare indeed,
Mingyue Garden’s sights are to behold.