2-Day Lushan Mountain Tour

❤Why Recommend: Located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, Lushan Mountain is a national 5A-level scenic spot and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned as "the most spectacular mountain under heaven" with both breathtaking natural scenery and profound cultural heritage (celebrated in poems by Li Bai, Su Shi, etc.). 📅 Itinerary Overview Day1: North Gate ascent → Flower Path/Like Violin Lake → Splendid Valley → Immortal's Cave → Meilu Villa → Guling Town night view Day2: Hanpokou sunrise → Five Old Peaks → Three-Step Waterfall → Descend ------ 🚗 Transportation Guide • High-speed rail/train: Arrive at Jiujiang Station or Lushan Station, then transfer to scenic area shuttle bus (Jiujiang Bus Station → North Gate Transfer Center, ¥15, 1-hour ride). • Self-drive: Navigate to "Lushan North Gate/South Gate", park at transfer center (¥45/day), then take sightseeing bus (¥90/7-day pass). • Cableway: Lushan Transport Cableway (upper station 1km from Guling Town), round-trip ¥120, 10-minute direct ascent. ------ 🎫 Ticket Info • Main entrance: ¥160 (students half-price, free for 65+). • Sightseeing bus: ¥90/7 days (mandatory purchase due to long distances between attractions). • Three-Step Waterfall cable car: One-way ¥55 (recommended for descent). ------ 🏞️ Day1 Detailed Route Morning 1. Flower Path Park (1hr): Bai Juyi's peach blossom poem site, vibrant blooms in spring. 2. Like Violin Lake: Alpine lake shaped like a violin, perfect for photos at lakeside pavilion. 3. Splendid Valley (1.5hrs): Hike cliffside plank roads, see "Sky Bridge" and "Perilous Peak" carvings. 4. Immortal's Cave: Legendary site of Lü Dongbin, active temple with Jiujiang city views. Afternoon 1. Meilu Villa (40min): Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling's former residence, Republic-era architecture and historical exhibits. 2. Lushan Conference Site (30min): Landmark red tourism attraction. Evening • Guling Town: Explore night market, taste Lushan Cloud Mist Tea, admire "Moonlight Through Pines" nightscape. ------ 🌄 Day2 Highlights Dawn • Hanpokou (arrive before 5:30): Poyang Lake sunrise with sea of clouds (on clear days see Five Old Peaks reflected). Morning 1. Five Old Peaks (3hrs): 1st peak most perilous, 4th peak best views, 5th peak overlooks Poyang Lake. 2. Botanical Garden (optional): China's first alpine botanical garden, stunning autumn foliage. Afternoon • Three-Step Waterfall (3hrs): "No true Lushan visitor without seeing Three-Step Waterfall" – 1,600 steps require stamina (recommend cable car to 1st tier then walk). ------ 🍜 Food Recommendations • Local dishes: Stone frog, stone fish omelet, Lushan baby cabbage. • Snacks: Tea cakes, cloud mist pastry, Guling barbecue (near town center park). ------ ⚠️ Tips 1. Weather: Large temperature variations – summer jackets needed, winter requires anti-slip shoes + crampons. 2. Accommodation: Prioritize Guling Town (recommend "Cloud Sky Villa" or "Lushan Grand Hotel"). 3. Avoid pitfalls: Three-Step Waterfall cable car only reaches 1st tier – final 1,300 steps require walking; avoid Splendid Valley in rain. 4. Photo spots: Hanpokou Pavilion, Five Old Peaks' 4th peak, Lulin Lake Bridge. ------ This 2-day tour covers Lushan's core landscapes. With extra time, add East Route (White Deer Grotto Academy, Xiufeng) or West Route (Stone Gate Stream). Avoid holidays for better experience!