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Popular Best Things to Do in Lushan [2025]
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Lushan National Park
4.5
/5
16689 reviews
8.6
From € 19.20
Based on 146 reviews
8 km from downtown
Phone 4009006162
Address: No. 19, Hexi Road, Guling Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Lushan
Highlights:
Maple Leaf Viewing at Lushan Botanical Garden in Autumn
360° view of Mount Lu
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It's very convenient to buy tickets on your phone. I picked up a paper ticket from a convenient self-service machine at the North Gate ticket hall. I simply presented my paper ticket to the staff for verification on subsequent rides. Traveling the Central and Western Lines of Lushan Mountain was not tiring at all. Boarding the sightseeing bus was almost instantaneous, and the ride was excellent. At each stop, someone tells you which bus to take. Just tell the driver when you get on board, and you're good to go. I did some research on the East and West Lines beforehand, and I never made a mistake or got on the wrong bus during my Lushan tour. Best of all, the ticket is valid for seven days, and children under 1.2 meters (3.5 feet) are free. It's a great deal! Those who claim to save money by taking the bus are actually worried about the extra time it takes. If you're traveling with elderly people and children and are on a tight schedule, I definitely recommend buying this sightseeing bus ticket. We spent two days on the mountain and took about ten sightseeing buses.
Lushan Mountain, located in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, is a famous mountain on the Chinese land known for its wonderful peaks and waters. Along this exquisite tour route, you will enjoy the majestic and beautiful scenery of Lushan Mountain. Starting from the Hanyukou in Nanxun, standing on the observation platform, the vast intersection of the Yangtze River and Xiangyang Lake has a panoramic view. Then, along the mountain road north, step into the flower path scenic spot, the quiet paths are full of flowers, the mountain flowers are full of flowers, and the mountains are full of flowers. Continue to go, climb the Wulao Peak, here the peaks are stacked, clouds and mist, as if entering a fairyland. When you climb the top, the strange peaks of Lushan have a panoramic view, the peaks are as beautiful as Dai, and the sky is surrounded by clouds and seas, which are breathtaking. To the east along Wulao Peak is Hanyang Peak, whose steep and strange rocky landscape is breathtaking. Then, entering the former site of the Lushan Conference, it not only witnessed the changes in history, but also made people feel the deep cultural heritage of Lushan. Continue to the southeast, to the bustling town of Guling, the bustling and natural blending in the mountains, is an ideal place to rest. Finally, follow the road around the mountain and reach Bailu Cave Academy. The ancient charm is long and the book fragrance is lingering. Walking through it, it seems to travel through time and space to feel the deep cultural heritage of ancient universities. After leaving the white deer cave, you may wish to go to the Lushan Tianchi and Botanical Garden, in the clear lake and lush vegetation, feel the spirit of Lushan. This line connects the wonderful peaks of Lushan, the beautiful water wonders and the deep culture, especially with the beautiful Qifeng as the soul, highlighting the extraordinary style of Lushan "the strange peaks in the clouds, the sky". Every scene is fascinating, as if in a flowing landscape painting, it is unforgettable for a long time.
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Donglin Buddha
4.6
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93 reviews
5.7
Donglin Buddha/Donglin Temple Pure Land Garden | 21.4 km from downtown
Phone 0792-2603306
Address: Near National Road 105, Wenquan Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
48-meter golden Buddha statue
Giant outdoor Amitabha Buddha statue
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Located at the foot of Mount Lu in Jiangxi Province, Donglin Buddha is the world's tallest gilded bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha (48 meters high, 48 kilograms of gold), with a dazzling golden glow, overlooking all living beings. As the ancestral temple of the Pure Land Sect, its biggest feature is that it completely refuses commercialization and is permanently free of admission. [Cost-effectiveness] Free vegetarian meals, tea and incense are provided, and it is operated entirely by volunteers, with a pure and solemn atmosphere. To reach the top, you need to climb 949 steps. Along the way, you can see the pious scene of believers bowing every three steps. After climbing up, the grandeur of the Buddha statue and the exquisite reliefs of the Buddhist temple are both shocking. This place is not only a holy place of faith, but also a paradise for cleansing the soul.
Before going to Lushan, I first visited Donglin Buddha, which is not far from the south gate of Lushan. It is a very cost-effective scenic spot. Everything is free (if you eat vegetarian food, you need to go to the top platform early to get the coupon). You can also get some small gifts. The volunteers are also polite (the only disappointment is that I want to find a place to store my heavy backpack. I asked at the door and they said there was one inside. I followed the instructions and went in and asked several volunteers. When I got there, they said they couldn’t leave it. I really don’t understand...) The whole scenic area is very clean and tidy. Climb 949 steps to the foot of the Buddha. The world’s tallest 48-meter gilded bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha is solemn and compassionate. Many believers bow every three steps, showing their deep respect for their faith. The palace at the foot of the Buddha statue is also great, with exquisite craftsmanship and gorgeous decorations that are worth seeing.
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Sandie Quan Cableway
4.0
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163 reviews
5.5
From € 9.60
2.3 km from downtown
Phone 0792-8296565
Address: Lushan Scenic Spot, Lushan Scenic Area, Luxi District, Jiujiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Cable car view: 508 ft waterfall
Direct transport to Sandiequan Falls
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High-quality scenic spots pay attention to service details, such as professional explanations and facility maintenance. Referring to general standards, service personnel must be warm and thoughtful, and tourists can participate in geological research, intangible cultural heritage experience and other activities. The high evaluation of scenic spots must meet the balance of "unique landscape + humanized service + convenient facilities + cultural depth". With world-class landscape and cultural heritage, it has become a benchmark case
It is very beautiful and worth visiting. It is best to buy a ticket for the sightseeing bus, which can save a lot of time and energy. It is recommended to stay in the mountains and play for 2-3 days. The most worthwhile place to see is the Sandie Spring.
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Tianmu Hot Spring Resort
4.5
/5
586 reviews
5.3
Based on 11 reviews
Donglin Buddha/Donglin Temple Pure Land Garden | 20.4 km from downtown
Phone 0792-2615138
Address: 250 meters south of the intersection of Chaisang Road and Huanlushan Road, Wenquan Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang City (near Tianmu Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Lushan
Highlights:
Herbal & petal hot springs
Hot spring resort on Lushan
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The environment of Tianmu Hot Spring is really great, and the service attitude is very thoughtful. Every time I come here, I feel as comfortable as coming home. I have been there 3 times, and I want to bring my baby to experience it next time. The transportation here is also super convenient, which is great!
The last stop of the four-day Lushan trip was Lushan Tianmu Hot Spring. Because we neglected to pay attention to the business hours, we arrived at the destination at noon, but were told by the lobby that the business hours would not start until 2 pm. The beautiful Xiyan from the guest room department learned that we came from other provinces and changed the departure point of the train from Lushan Station to the relatively far Nanchang West in order to come to Tianmu Hot Spring. For this reason, she even paid a special cost to charter a car to send us to the station. After learning this, the beautiful Xiyan contacted Manager Guo of the Hot Spring Department very enthusiastically. Manager Guo arranged for the handsome supervisor Chen to make an exception to open the hot spring for us when the staff had not yet come to work. It was so touching and warm! We were instantly warm. The hot spring resort has an elegant environment, complete and humanized facilities. You can see the self-service drinking water point after walking a few steps, and it is also very convenient to change bath towels... Thank you Manager Guo, Supervisor Chen and the beautiful Xiyan for your enthusiasm to help us out and bring our Lushan trip to a successful conclusion. Thousands of words can only say one sentence: In a strange foreign land, your kindness warms our hearts for a lifetime, and I hope you are all well! !
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