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Lushan | Two days and one night of ice and snow

🏔️ Itinerary Highlights:
🌄 Day 1:
🚠 Take the cable car up the mountain | Round-trip ticket 150 RMB/person
First stop: check in at Guling Town hotel | (Address: Guling Main Street, Lushan City, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province)
Stroll around Ruqin Lake | Ticket included in the 180 RMB main entrance fee
Visit Huajing | Check in at the same poetic scene as Bai Juyi📜
Tour Meilu Villa | Experience Republic of China style architecture
Night tour of Guling Street | Lively food night market

🌅 Day 2:
⏰ 5:30 AM watch the sunrise at Hanpoukou | Stunning views of the sea of clouds + Poyang Lake
Climb Wulao Peak | Five connected peaks, highest elevation 1358 meters
Final check-in at Sandiequan | Three-tier waterfall with a total drop of 155 meters

🚗 Transportation Tips:
🚄 High-speed train to Jiujiang Station | Taxi to cable car lower station about 50 RMB
🚠 Cable car up the mountain | About 7 minutes direct to Guling Town
🚍 Scenic area shuttle bus | 80 RMB/person valid for seven days

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
First choice: quality hotels in Guling Town | Off-season 300-600 RMB/night
Snow view from the window❄️ Walking distance to Main Street

🍲 Must-try Food:
Lushan "Three Stones": Stone chicken / Stone fish / Stone ear mushroom
Cloud Mist Tea Fragrant Chicken | Fresh and tender
Poyang Lake Fish Head | Rich soup

🛍 Souvenirs:
Lushan Cloud Mist Tea | Clear tea fragrance
Handmade baked cakes | Crispy and delicious

💡 Practical Tips:
❶ Big temperature difference on the mountain | Bring thick coat + hat and gloves
❷ Wear non-slip shoes | Some sections have snow accumulation
❸ Arrive early to watch the sunrise | Hanpoukou is very crowded
❹ Attractions close at 16:30 in winter | Pay attention to visiting time

📸 Best Photo Spots:
Hanpoukou sunrise | Wulao Peak sea of clouds | Sandiequan ice waterfall

Post by matthias_oliverdantes | Oct 18, 2025

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