Ultimate Lushan Guide: Avoid the Tourist Traps!!!

🔥Recommended reasons: Lushan is not just a mountain, but a vast, misty mountain range! Here, you can witness the same galactic waterfall that inspired Li Bai's poetry, experience the undulating landscape described by Su Shi, and visit the filming location of the classic movie *Romance on Lushan Mountain*. With a perfect blend of culture and nature, and free admission in March, there's no better time to visit! 📍Location: 36 km south of Lushan City, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, on the shores of Poyang Lake 🚗Transportation: ✔️Independent travel: Disembark at Jiujiang Station/Lushan Station 👉Jiujiang Station → Take bus No. 57 to the cable car station (1 hr) 👉Lushan Station → Taxi to the cable car station (15 mins) ✔️Self-drive: Navigate to the Lushan South/North Gate transfer center and take the sightseeing bus up the mountain (Experienced drivers can challenge the 400-curve road!) 🌟Must-see attractions: 【East Route】(Hiking mode) 1️⃣Hanpokou: The ultimate sunrise and sea of clouds viewing spot! Take the cable car to save energy. 2️⃣Five Old Men Peak: Climb five peaks and enjoy panoramic views of Poyang Lake from the summit. 3️⃣Sandie Spring: "You haven't truly visited Lushan if you haven't been to Sandie Spring." Be warned: there are 2,600 steps! 【Central Route】(Cultural journey) ✅Meilu Villa: A mysterious villa once inhabited by leaders of both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. ✅Lushan Conference Site: A historical landmark that witnessed significant events. ✅Lushan Museum: The awe-inspiring "Lulin No. 1," where Chairman Mao once resided. 【West Route】(Relaxing itinerary) 🌿Ruqin Lake: Stunning cherry blossoms around the lake in spring, perfect for photos! 🌉Splendid Valley: A 1.5-hour hike along a cliffside plank road, where you can see adorable monkeys. 🌅Fairy Cave: Legend says this is where Lü Dongbin cultivated immortality. The sunset views are breathtaking. 🎫Tickets: ⭕160 RMB for global visitors! 80 RMB for university students! 🚌Sightseeing bus: 90 RMB/7 days unlimited rides (A lifesaver, highly recommended!) 🚡Cable car/mini train: Hanpokou cable car 50 RMB, Sandie Spring mini train 80 RMB (Recommended) 💡Local tips: 1️⃣Avoid visiting waterfalls during the dry season! The best time is during the wet season, from May to October. 2️⃣Guling Town is a great place to explore! Try the Lushan Three-Stone Feast (stone chicken, stone fish, and stone ear). 3️⃣The *Romance on Lushan Mountain* movie theater plays this classic film 24/7. 4️⃣Bring a jacket! The mountain is 7–10°C cooler than the city. 5️⃣Guling Town is the best place to stay, especially near the conference center for convenience. 👟My experience: Taking my parents on the East Route was almost too much for us! The endless steps at Sandie Spring were unbelievable. But seeing the rainbow through the waterfall made it all worthwhile. The Central Route has many beautiful old villas from the Republican era, perfect for photos. Be careful on the West Route, the monkeys might steal your snacks! 🌸March special: Visit now and you can also see the canola flowers in Wuyuan! It's only a 1.5-hour high-speed train ride away!!!