Three Days and Two Nights in Lushan in December, a Misty Ink-Light Luxury Trip

When most mountains and wilderness in Jiangnan have lost their greenery, Lushan quietly unfolds a breathing Song Dynasty painting with its crisp temperatures ranging from -2℃ to 8℃, unclosed steep trails, morning surging sea of clouds, and the tranquility of snow-covered waterfalls— Here, there is no noisy ski resort, but the solitary charm of "Kuanglu’s extraordinary beauty ranks first under heaven"; No reliance on heating to survive winter, but warmth from gentle tea smoke, century-old villa stoves, and a steaming bowl of stone ear mushroom chicken stew, turning winter into an Eastern Zen experience shared with clouds and mist. --- 📅 Three Days and Two Nights · Efficient High-Speed Rail + Scenic Area Transport Version ✅ Day 1｜Entering the Mountain in the Clouds Arrive at Jiujiang by high-speed rail → taxi to Lushan North Gate (1h, ¥90) → take sightseeing bus directly to Guling (¥35) → check in at [Lushan Pine Garden Homestay] (¥360/night × 2 = 720), with floor heating + fireplace + window view of Wulao Peak. Evening stroll at [Ruqin Lake]: ice crystals float on the lake surface, koi swim like ink dots; dinner try stone ear scrambled eggs (¥48), and salted pork with Artemisia (¥52). ✅ Day 2｜Snow Trails and Sea of Clouds Early morning visit [Hanpoukou] to watch the sunrise (free, arrive before 6:30): sea of clouds surges, Wulao Peak appears and disappears; Morning hike the essence section [Botanical Garden → Sandie Spring] (some icy sections after snow, ice cleats recommended): see the ice waterfall hanging at Daxiaochang, listen to the murmuring creek; Afternoon explore [Meilu Villa] to learn about the Republic of China era (ticket ¥60), enjoy Lushan cloud mist tea (¥38) by the stove. ✅ Day 3｜Cultural Closure Early visit [Huajing Park] where Bai Juyi’s thatched cottage stands quietly in the snow, capture the mood of “The flower path has never been swept for guests”; On the way down, stop by [Jiujiang Museum] (free) to see the manuscript replica of “Sending Off Guests at Xunyang River at Night”; Before leaving the mountain, pack: Lushan cloud mist tea (¥128), dried stone ear mushrooms (¥85), osmanthus sugar pastries (¥36). 💰 Total Budget: ¥1996 Transport (high-speed rail + taxi + sightseeing bus) ¥280｜Accommodation ¥720｜Food + Tickets + Experiences ¥996 (including specialty meals about ¥320 + tickets and experiences ¥198 + souvenirs ¥244 + ice cleat rental ¥40 + emergency warm supplies ¥194) >Lushan in December, > Is the grandeur of surging sea of clouds, > The quietness of snow pressing pine branches, > It’s you standing in the cold wind at Hanpoukou, breathing out white mist, > Watching the sunrise pierce through the clouds— > The deepest warmth, > Is not escaping the chill, > But still hearing your heartbeat, > Resonating in sync with the chants of Su Dongpo and Bai Juyi from a thousand years ago.