Lushan Travel Guide｜Explore the "Cultural Sacred Mountain" for 600 RMB per person!

🚗 Transportation Guide

✈️ Plane: Nanchang Changbei Airport → Lushan Shuttle Bus (1.5h)

🚄 High-speed Rail: Jiujiang Station / Lushan Station → Scenic Area Sightseeing Bus (20 RMB)

🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Lushan South/North Gate" (45 RMB mountain entry fee)


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🗺️ 2 Days 1 Night Essential Route

Day 1: Cultural Attractions Route

🏯 Morning: Meilu Villa (Republic of China History Museum) → Former Site of the Lushan Conference

🌊 Afternoon: Ruqin Lake (take photos at the lake pavilion) → Huajing Park (Bai Juyi’s Thatched Cottage)

🌌 Evening: Guling Town Night View (old street lights are super soothing)

Day 2: Natural Scenery Route

🌄 Early Morning: Hanpoukou Sunrise Viewing (depart at 5 AM)

⛰️ Morning: Wulao Peak (climb 1-2 peaks for the best views)

💦 Afternoon: Sandiequan Waterfall (“Not visiting Sandiequan means you haven’t truly been to Lushan”)


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💰 Ticket Saving Tips

✅ Main Entrance Ticket: 160 RMB (valid for 7 days)

✅ Sightseeing Bus: 70 RMB/7 days (must buy! Attractions are spread out)

✅ Sandiequan Cable Car: 80 RMB round trip (saves 2 hours of hiking)


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🏠 Accommodation Suggestions

✔ Mountain Top: Guling Town Homestays (150-300 RMB, recommended “Yunwu Cabin”)

✔ Luxury Experience: Lushan Jiahao Huaihai International Hotel (includes hot springs)


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🍜 Food Highlights and Warnings

🔥 Must-Try List:

✔ Lushan Cloud Mist Tea Cakes (freshly baked on the street, 10 RMB/bag)

✔ Rock Chicken (not actually chicken! A highland frog species, recommended at “Wanglu Shuo”)

✔ Guling Milk Tea (check in with the cup sleeve “I’m waiting for you in Lushan”)

⚠️ Avoid:

✖ “Wild Rock Ear” mushrooms sold at the scenic area entrance (hard to tell real from fake)

✖ “Local cuisine” restaurants recommended by taxi drivers


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💡 Travel Tips

1️⃣ Easy Travel:

✔ Take the sightseeing bus on the west line (cultural sites)

✔ Combine hiking and cable car on the east line (natural scenery)

2️⃣ Seasonal Highlights:

✔ Summer (July-August) for cool weather (25℃) ✔ November for maple viewing ✔ January-February for rime ice

3️⃣ Pitfalls to Avoid:

✖ Avoid Wulao Peak on rainy days (slippery paths)

✖ “Free guides” are actually salespeople


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📸 Photo Spots

✔ Reflection at Ruqin Lake Pavilion

✔ Sea of Clouds at Hanpoukou (use telephoto lens)

✔ Phoenix Tree Avenue at Meilu Villa
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🌦️ Additional Travel Tips

▪️ Follow “Lushan Smart Tourism” for real-time weather updates

▪️ Bring a light jacket (temperature difference over 10℃ at the summit)

▪️ Wear non-slip shoes (Sandiequan steps are steep)

Post by MellifluEfferv | Aug 20, 2025