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) ------ 🗺️ 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”) ------ 💰 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) ------ 🏠 Accommodation Suggestions ✔ Mountain Top: Guling Town Homestays (150-300 RMB, recommended “Yunwu Cabin”) ✔ Luxury Experience: Lushan Jiahao Huaihai International Hotel (includes hot springs) ------ 🍜 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 ------ 💡 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 ------ 📸 Photo Spots ✔ Reflection at Ruqin Lake Pavilion ✔ Sea of Clouds at Hanpoukou (use telephoto lens) ✔ Phoenix Tree Avenue at Meilu Villa ------ 🌦️ 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)