When visiting Mount Lu, you must watch a sunrise. It amazed me.

You will really regret it if you come to Mount Lu and don’t see the sunrise! Here’s a Mount Lu photo check-in guide for you to get the fairyland-level scenery shrouded in clouds and mist 🏞️

✨Must-visit spots
📍Wulao Peak Sunrise Viewing Platform
Be sure to arrive before 5 AM! It’s recommended to book a car in advance. The sea of clouds at sunrise is simply stunning. Wearing light-colored clothes for silhouette photos is especially photogenic.

📍Hanpokou
The top recommended spot to watch the sunrise at Mount Lu! The view is super wide, allowing you to see Poyang Lake and the full panorama of Wulao Peak. Remember to bring a tripod for time-lapse shots.

📍Huajing
The place described by Bai Juyi as "the earthly April’s fading blossoms." Spring is perfect for wearing Hanfu and taking photos. The plank road in the mist looks ethereal.

📍Sandie Spring
"Not visiting Sandie Spring means you’re not a true Mount Lu guest." It’s best to go in the morning for the best light. The mist under the waterfall forms rainbows, creating a dreamy scene.

📍Meilu Villa
A historical building complex with Republic of China style. The bluestone paths paired with old houses covered in greenery make it perfect for photos in a qipao.

📸Photo tips
✅The half hour before sunrise is the golden shooting time
✅Bring red/yellow props for better photos
✅The mountain fog is heavy, remember to wipe your lens dry
✅Prepare a portable fill light for portraits

🏡Accommodation suggestions
Staying in Guling Town is most convenient. Recommended is Mount Lu Guesthouse, just a 10-minute walk to the viewing platform, and you can also see the stunning starry sky✨

🍲Food recommendations
【Wild vegetables】Must order stone chicken, stone fish, stone ear mushrooms
【Guling Restaurant】A local old brand, the braised Mount Lu fish is amazing
【Street snacks】Don’t forget to bring frozen rice candy and osmanthus tea cakes as souvenirs

🔥Practical tips
1️⃣There’s a big temperature difference on the mountain, bring a jacket for the sunrise
2️⃣It’s recommended to buy sightseeing bus tickets as the distances between spots are far
3️⃣Bring a raincoat during the rainy season, be careful and walk slowly on slippery mountain roads
4️⃣The best season to visit is from April to October