[2025 Lushan Stay] Travel Guide for Floral Hotel Yunwuju (Updated Apr)

❄️ Why is telephoto the soul lens for Lushan’s winter snow? - Compressing time and space: Compressing a hundred-meter snow scene into ink marks on paper - Remove impurities: create a deserted place amidst the crowds of tourists - Microscopic beauty: ice crystals of rime, cracks of icefall, tiles of ancient temples... telephoto is a microscope for ice and snow 📷Is it necessary to use a wide-angle lens to take landscape photos? Teach you how to use telephoto to take different landscape photos 1. Take 4 photos with a telephoto lens of 120mm from 100 meters away, and combine them into a high-definition landscape painting in post-production using Photoshop 2. Close-up telephoto compresses the foreground, captures details, and presents more scenery details through color, shape, light and shadow 3. F2.8+telephoto makes the picture softer and more beautiful 4. Backlight + telephoto backlight shooting, the ice surface is more transparent 5. Use 200mm to take portraits at a distance of 10 meters, the picture is clean and the background is blurred and beautiful 6. Full-frame mirrorless camera with APSC crop function turned on 200mm+1.5x focal length to capture farther scenery 🏔️ Five telephoto secrets 1️⃣ Hanpokou, a beautiful location for photographing the sea of ​​clouds 2️⃣ Ruqin Lake, the best shooting location ~ West Bank Observation Deck 3️⃣ Meilu Villa, 70mm humanistic vision, indoor fill light near the window 4️⃣ Lulin Lake, feel the tranquility and beauty Accommodation recommendations 🏠 Floral Hotel Lushan Yunwuju B&B Mount Lu Guling Guanyun Manxin Mansion Special note: When it snows in Lushan, the temperature is low, so photographic equipment needs to be fully protected, especially camera batteries, which are prone to run out of power and lenses to fog up in low temperatures. Using a cold-proof cover and a lens defogger pen can effectively protect the camera and lens, and put spare batteries in your pocket. Why telephoto? When the 70-200mm field of view cuts through the winter snow on Mount Lushan, the bustling crowd blurs into the blank space of ink painting, and the thousand-meter-high ice waterfall condenses into a touch of jade hairpin. This is not only photography, but also a practice of measuring the world with focal length and refining aesthetics with chillness.

Here's a detailed Lushan travel guide, covering practical information such as transportation, attractions, accommodation, food, and more, to help you easily plan your trip: ### **1. Transportation Guide** **1. How to Get to Lushan** - **By Air**: - Nanchang Changbei International Airport → Transfer to high-speed rail/bus to Jiujiang (approx. 1.5 hrs) → Transfer to scenic area transportation up the mountain. - Lushan Airport (smaller, fewer flights) → Taxi to Guling Town (approx. 1 hr). - **By High-Speed Rail/Train**: - Jiujiang Station: Take a bus/taxi to Lushan North Gate after exiting the station and transfer to a sightseeing bus. - Lushan Station: Closer to the South Gate, take a taxi to the cable car lower station (10 mins) → Take the cable car up the mountain (7 mins direct to Guling Town). - **By Car**: Navigate to Lushan North or South Gate. During peak season, you'll need to transfer to the scenic area's sightseeing bus (private cars are restricted). **2. Transportation Within the Scenic Area** - **Sightseeing Bus**: CNY 90/7-day pass, covers major attractions, runs approx. every 10 mins during peak season. - **Cable Car**: From Lushan Station to Guling Town, single trip approx. CNY 60, 10 mins direct. - **Hiking**: Recommended trails include Jinxiu Valley and Five Old Men Peak, offering stunning scenery. --- ### **2. Must-See Attractions** **1. Core Attractions** - **Sandiequan Waterfall**: "You haven't truly visited Lushan if you haven't seen Sandiequan Waterfall." The three-tiered waterfall has a total drop of 155m. It requires hiking about 3,000 steps, so pack light. - **Hanpokou**: The best sunrise viewing spot. On clear days, you can see Poyang Lake in the distance. The early morning mist creates a fairyland-like atmosphere. - **Five Old Men Peak**: Five connected peaks, with the third peak offering the best views. Perfect for photos. - **Ruqin Lake/Flower Path**: The lake is shaped like a violin. Peach blossoms bloom in spring. Bai Juyi wrote the poem "Peach Blossoms in Dalin Temple" here. - **Jinxiu Valley**: A 1.5 km precipitous plank road, legendary escape route of Zhu Yuanzhang, ending at "Immortal Cave". **2. Culture and History** - **Meilu Villa**: Former residence of Chiang Kai-shek, Soong Mei-ling, and Mao Zedong. Experience modern Chinese history. - **Lushan Conference Site**: A site of "red tourism," learn about the important meetings held in 1959 and 1961. - **Bailudong Academy**: One of the four great academies of ancient China. Zhu Xi once lectured here. Ideal for culture enthusiasts. **3. Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences** - **Lulin Lake**: The lake where Chairman Mao once swam. In autumn, the red leaves reflect beautifully in the tranquil water. - **Three Precious Trees**: Millennial ginkgo and fir trees. Make a wish near the Yellow Dragon Temple. --- ### **3. Itinerary Suggestions** - **One-Day Tour** (Compact): Ruqin Lake → Flower Path → Jinxiu Valley → Immortal Cave → Meilu Villa → Lushan Conference Site → Hanpokou. - **Two-Day Tour** (Classic): Day 1: West Route (Ruqin Lake, Flower Path, Jinxiu Valley) + Guling Town night view; Day 2: East Route (Hanpokou, Five Old Men Peak, Sandiequan Waterfall). - **Three-Day Tour** (In-depth): Add Bailudong Academy, Donglin Giant Buddha, Lushan Hot Springs, or winter skiing. --- ### **4. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Guling Town** (Recommended): - High-end: Lushan Grand Howart Hotel (near the cable car station) - Boutique guesthouses: Yunwuju, renovated guesthouses in old Republican-era villas - Budget-friendly: Express hotels near Guling Street (approx. CNY 200/night) - **Other areas on the mountain**: Lulin Lake area is suitable for quiet vacations, but transportation is less convenient. --- ### **5. Food Guide** - **Must-try dishes**: - Lushan stone chicken (frog), stone ear mushroom chicken soup, cloud and mist tea-smoked duck - Snacks: Tea cakes, glutinous rice balls, Lushan tofu pudding - **Recommended restaurants**: - Guling Street: Stone Bull Restaurant, Zuiyunlu - Farmhouse cuisine: Agritainment restaurants near Sandiequan Waterfall (fresh ingredients) --- ### **6. Important Notes** 1. **Weather**: Mountain weather is changeable. Pack a raincoat, sunscreen, and a light jacket. 2. **Hiking safety**: Wear non-slip shoes. Pace yourself on steep sections like Sandiequan Waterfall. 3. **Tickets**: Lushan entrance ticket is CNY 160 (peak season). Some attractions have separate fees (e.g., Meilu Villa CNY 25). 4. **Environmental protection**: Do not litter. Protect the natural landscape. 5. **Avoiding peak season crowds**: During holidays, it's crowded. It's recommended to start early or travel during off-peak times. --- ### **7. Summary** Lushan combines natural wonders and cultural heritage. A 2-3 day trip allows for an in-depth experience. Whether you're hiking, exploring history, or enjoying the cool mountain air, you'll find something to enjoy. Plan your trip in advance and embark on your "poetic and picturesque Lushan" journey!

The holiday destination is still Lushan, but with a different mood, I encountered a comfortable and excellent homestay in the mountains - "Huazhu•Lushan Yunwuju Homestay" · About the environment: The environment of the homestay looks a bit ordinary at first glance, but when I entered the room, I was surprised. The overall arrangement is very delicate, the room is quiet and secluded, you can watch the sunrise in the morning, and watch the jade plate hanging south in the evening. The facilities and services are not inferior to big hotels, and there is a corridor that is very suitable for dazing and watching the mountains. · About the public area of the homestay: The configuration of the homestay is very complete, with a tea room and a terrace. You can usually go to the terrace to blow the wind and chat with friends, and it is also very suitable for dazing alone in the corner, watching the clouds roll and the clouds relax. · About the room: The entire homestay has 13 rooms, each of which is very comfortable and particularly elegant. The non-smoking room is a big plus, I can't stand a bit of smoke. And the bed in the room is very comfortable to sleep in. I highly recommend the "Pinhong" room type I chose this time. After seeing the room at the store, I directly chose to upgrade. The viewing position of the room is invincible, U-shaped valley to watch the sunrise, plus the decoration of the room, it is very photogenic, and the store also carefully prepared welcome tea and bath products. · About catering: The food downstairs is delicious!! I have solved it in the homestay these two days. · About the service: The impression of the boss's family is very good, very enthusiastic, good personality and very considerate, will patiently help me make a strategy, and will also enthusiastically pick up and drop off to the scenic spot transfer point, and also gave a small souvenir when leaving~ · About playing: Guling Street About 7 minutes by car Lushan Ski Resort About 3 minutes by car