Lushan 4 Days 3 Nights Leisure Travel Guide: Lazy Version with Bus Up and Down the Mountain
Departure from Guangzhou|New Year's Day Snow Scenery + Relaxing Vacation, Avoiding Military-Style Check-ins, Living in Lushan's Winter Wonderland~
I've always felt that Lushan shouldn't be rushed through but should be stayed in for a few days to slowly explore the mist, enjoy the snow scenery, and listen to the pine waves. Taking advantage of New Year's Day, I arranged this easy trip with bus rides up and down the mountain. In 4 days and 3 nights, you can take in the core beautiful sights while avoiding intense hiking—perfect for the lazy traveler!
🚞 Transportation Overview (Bus up and down the mountain, saving money and hassle)
✅ Guangzhou → Jiujiang: K85 train middle berth 279.5 RMB, although delayed by 30 minutes, the cost performance is excellent
✅ Jiujiang Station → Lushan North Gate: Taxi 35 RMB direct
✅ North Gate up the mountain: Bus ticket 10 RMB (only available at offline ticket office, must buy!)
✅ On the mountain transportation: Sightseeing bus (Huiyuan Road Station is only for getting off, to board you must go to Zhengjie Station or Cableway Station)
✅ Down the mountain → Jiujiang Station: Buy bus ticket at Transport Management Office Station 10 RMB (50 minutes to North Gate) → Taxi metered 36 RMB → Jiujiang Station
✅ Jiujiang → Guangzhou: Return train at 18:39
🏨 Accommodation Recommendation
Stay at Huiyuan Road Station on the mountain, super close to Guling Central Park! Convenient for dining, shopping, and strolling, and within walking distance to Xiaotianchi, a perfect lazy spot~
🗓️ 4-Day Leisure Itinerary (Relaxed pace, stunning snow scenery)
Day 1|First Encounter with Lushan · Leisure Time in Guling
After arrival, take the bus up the mountain, check in and rest, then head straight to Central Park for photos and check-ins. The red roofs with snowy mountain background create a full atmosphere📸
In the afternoon, walk to Xiaotianchi. The winter Xiaotianchi is quiet with few people, offering a distant view of misty mountains, starting the relaxed Lushan mode~
Day 2|Ruqin Lake + Jinxiu Valley · Ink-and-Wash Snow Scenery Masterpiece
✅ Ruqin Lake: A walk around the lake is breathtaking! The snowy lake surface looks like a real-life scene from "Snow Viewing at the Lakeside Pavilion," white walls and snowy willows reflecting the blue water, every step is a framed view❄️
✅ Jinxiu Valley → Xianren Cave → Datianchi → Longshou Cliff: Stroll along the wooden plank road, the snow-covered strange peaks and rocks look even more vivid, the stone pines at Xianren Cave and the sea of clouds at Longshou Cliff make every shot a masterpiece! The whole route is flat with no steep slopes, easy and not tiring~
Day 3|Lulin Lake + Xiaotianchi Sunset · Mountains and Waters in Harmony
✅ Lulin Lake: Early morning mist surrounds Lulin Lake, walking around the lake to see the snowy mountain reflections, like a fairyland
✅ Sanbao Tree → Huanglong Pool → Wulong Pool → Power Station Dam: Clear spring water flows all the way, the snow-covered pools look even clearer, the ancient towering trees at Sanbao Tree are perfect for forest-style snow photos
✅ Xiaotianchi Sunset: In the afternoon, take a bus from the power station dam to Xiaotianchi to catch a stunning sunset, the evening glow dyes the snowy mountains red, extremely romantic🌇
Day 4|Hanpokou + Second Visit to Ruqin Lake · Regret and Fulfillment
✅ Hanpokou: Although it rained🌧️, the misty Hanpokou has a unique hazy beauty, with a distant view of the vast Poyang Lake, like an ink painting scroll
✅ Second Visit to Ruqin Lake: Because I loved this lake so much, I checked in again before leaving. Ruqin Lake under different weather conditions reached a new level of beauty!
💡 Pitfalls & Tips
❶ Sightseeing bus note: Huiyuan Road Station is only for getting off, to board you must go to Zhengjie Station or Cableway Station, don’t miss the bus!
❷ Missed check-ins: Middle route attractions, Wulao Peak, and Sandie Spring were closed due to snow, leaving some regrets for next time~
❸ Expense summary: About 1434 RMB in total, bus rides up and down the mountain are super cost-effective, excellent value!
Winter Lushan is a misty ink-and-wash fairyland and a snowy fairy tale world. This 4-day 3-night slow travel has no rush to see sights, only the pleasure of enjoying the scenery. This is the right way to experience Lushan~
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