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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Mount Lu (Lushan) Tourism Area

九江市庐山风景名胜区

Jiangxi, Jiujiang★ 4.5Designated 2007·29.5692°N, 115.9947°E

Ticket Price

CNY 160; CNY 38; CNY 60

Duration

3 to 6 days

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Mount Lu (Lushan) Tourism Area

Mount Lu, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape in Jiangxi, has long inspired poets with its cloud seas, waterfalls and misty peaks. The mountain resort town of Guling offers historic villas, lake walks and dramatic lookouts above the Yangtze plain.

Highlights

The 'Kuanglu' summer mountain with cloud seas; the Guling town and Former Residence area; the Flower Path, Immortal's Cave and SanDieQuan waterfall; villas of many nations.

Suggested Route

Drive up to Guling, visit the Flower Path -> Immortal's Cave -> Hanpo Pass for sunrise, and the SanDieQuan waterfall; allow 1-2 days.

Food & Lodging

Try Lushan stone fish and cloud-mist tea; stay in a Guling guesthouse or at the foot (Jiujiang).

Facilities

Visitor center, sightseeing buses, cable car, restrooms and signage; mountain roads, limited wheelchair access; book via 'Yi Ji You Lushan' mini-program.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

HSR Jiujiang Station then bus to North Gate transfer center (~50 min), or Lushan Station then free shuttle to West Gate cableway; ~50 km from Jiujiang Lushan Airport; no metro.

Reservation

Mandatory online real-name reservation (since 2026-01-19) via 'Yi Ji You Lushan' WeChat/Alipay mini-program; no on-site tickets.

Ticket Price

CNY 160 (≈ $22); CNY 38 (≈ $5.3); CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Jiujiang City Lushan City Guling Town Hexi Road No. 19

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

九江市庐山风景名胜区

九江市庐山市牯岭镇河西路19号 ,0792-8296666

Jiujiang City Lushan City Guling Town Hexi Road No. 19

29.5692, 115.9947

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