Zhu Yuanzhang wasn't lying! This 'immortal meal' at the foot of Mount Lu had me going for 3 bowls

🌿 The ultimate Mount Lu travel guide is here⬇️ 📌 Why visit Mount Lu? ✅ Stunning year-round: spring blossoms, summer retreat, autumn foliage, winter snow ✅ Cultural heritage: Traces of famous figures like Li Bai, Su Shi, and Chiang Kai-shek ✅ Easy exploration: Concentrated attractions with direct shuttle access, perfect for families/lazy travelers 🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 How to get there? - High-speed rail: Arrive at "Jiujiang Station" or "Lushan Station", then take bus/taxi to Mount Lu Cable Car (~30 mins) - Drive: Navigate to "South/North Gate of Mount Lu Scenic Area" (peak season traffic restrictions apply, recommend shuttle transfer) - Flight: Transfer via Nanchang/Wuhan airports + high-speed rail for convenience 🚌 In-scenic transportation - Shuttle: ¥90/7-day unlimited pass covering all major spots (must-buy!) - Hiking: Recommended route - Riqin Lake→Flower Path→Jinxiu Valley, easy & photogenic 🏡 Accommodation Recs 🌟 Guling Town Center: Convenient dining/shopping, recommend [Lushan Jiahao Huaihai International Hotel] 🌄 Best views: Near Hanpokou for sunrise watching 💰 Budget picks: Homestays from ¥100+/person, book 2 weeks ahead in peak season! 💡 Hidden gems: - Local-guided visit to "Nona Pagoda Courtyard", a zen hidden spot - Must-see "Lulin Lake" in rain - misty ink painting scenery 🍜 Foodie must-tries ✔ Mount Lu Three-Stone Banquet: Stone frog, stone fish, stone fungus (try "Zui Yun Lu" restaurant) ✔ Cloud Mist Tea: Verify core production area, sample before buying ✔ Guling's viral milk tea: Instagrammable cup sleeve "Waiting for You in Mount Lu" ⚠️ Avoid: Most bamboo tube rice uses reused tubes - beware! 📅 Classic Itineraries 🔹 2D1N Highlights D1: Guling Town→Riqin Lake→Flower Path→Jinxiu Valley→Meilu Villa→Nighttime "Romance on Mount Lu" movie D2: Hanpokou sunrise→Sandie Springs→Five Old Peaks (optional based on stamina) 🔹 3D2N In-depth Add: Botanical Garden→Lulin Lake→Nona Pagoda→Mount Lu Conference Site 💡 Pro tips - Tickets: ¥160 (peak season), student discounts, online purchase skips queues - Gear: Sneakers + sun protection + umbrella (rapid weather changes) - Scam alert: Ignore "cheap guides" at mountain base! Buy tickets officially ✨ Final mic-drop "20°C summers, touchable clouds, Republic-era villa stories... Mount Lu isn't just a mountain - it's China's own romantic fairytale!"