Wuyuan's ancient Huizhou-style villages are accessible from Shangrao by local bus or hired car in about 1.5 hours. The high-speed rail station at Wuyuan is on the same line as Shangrao, which makes direct train connection the simplest option for a day trip or overnight. Shangrao provides a broader range of accommodation options than Wuyuan itself during peak spring season, when the village guesthouses fill quickly with tour groups.
The March to April rapeseed flower season is when the combination of Shangrao as a base and Wuyuan as a day destination works best — you avoid the shortage of accommodation in Wuyuan while still accessing the villages for full days.