Lushan Easy Autumn Viewing Plan! Lazy-Friendly Route with Cable Car + Hiking

Worried about getting too tired from hiking? This "lazy version" of the Lushan autumn viewing route is designed for leisure travelers! Using cable cars + sightseeing buses + selected hiking sections, daily steps are kept under 8,000, so elderly and children can easily enjoy the autumn colors at the summit.
🚠 Smart Transportation Arrangement
Best way up: Take the cable car from Jiujiang Station, 10 minutes straight to the summit, avoiding 400 winding mountain road bends that cause motion sickness.
Must-buy sightseeing bus ticket: 70 RMB, valid for 7 days, covers all attractions (including the maple viewing special line), every 15 minutes per trip.
🌸 Essential Low-Intensity Route
Morning section (3 hours)
Cable car up → Store luggage in Guling Town → Take sightseeing bus to Ruqin Lake → Walk 1 km around the lake (all flat) → Enjoy maple viewing at Huajing Park.
Afternoon section (2.5 hours)
Sightseeing bus to Lulin Lake → Take photos of the plane tree reflections along the lakeside boardwalk → 10-minute walk to Sanbao Tree (ancient ginkgo area) → Take bus back.
Evening bonus
Sunset at Xiaotianchi Nonata Courtyard (requires climbing 15 minutes of stairs), the Tibetan Buddhist temple surrounded by maple leaves is especially tranquil in the sunset glow.
🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
Luxury choice: "Lushan Jiahao Seaview Resort Hotel," rooms face directly toward Pokou.
Best value: "Yunjing Homestay" in Guling Town, 5-minute walk to the sightseeing bus station.
📌 Thoughtful Tips
Sightseeing bus last run at 18:00, must descend before sunset.
Autumn temperature difference between morning and evening can reach 10℃, bring a light down jacket + scarf.
The scenic area offers "luggage transfer service," allowing direct transport from hotel to cable car station.
Hidden activity: If encountering light rain or fog, skip outdoor attractions and head to "Lushan Cinema" to watch the classic film "Lushan Love," experiencing the romance of the 1980s.