Mount Lu Scenic Area, A Mystical Retreat Amidst Clouds and Mist

36 kilometers south of Lushan City, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province on the bank of Poyang Lake (near Jiujiang Xingzi)
Just appreciate the natural scenery and human history
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Introduction

Located in the southern part of Jiujiang city, Jiangxi province, China, Lushan Mountain borders the Yangtze River to the north and connects to Poyang Lake to the east. It covers a total area of about 302 square kilometers and has over 90 mountain peaks, with the highest peak being Dahanyang Peak, reaching 1473.4 meters in elevation. The mountain range features many natural landscapes such as gorges, caves, waterfalls, and streams, with a complex and diverse topography. Lushan Mountain has been featured in many poems and songs by writers and poets, with Su Shi's famous line "I do not know the true face of Lushan Mountain, only because I am in this mountain" being one of them. Today, Lushan Mountain has become a popular tourist attraction, with its green mountains, clear water, waterfalls, and modern villas attracting many visitors to witness the true beauty of Lushan Mountain.
Address
36 kilometers south of Lushan City, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province on the bank of Poyang Lake (near Jiujiang Xingzi)
Opening hours
All Day (Monday - Sunday, January 1 - December 31) Tip: From March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, students (including graduate students and recent graduates) nationwide can enjoy free admission with their student benefits. Each student can visit each attraction once for free, and bookings must be made one day in advance through "Yunyou Jiangxi". From June 20, 2021 to June 20, 2024, the attraction offers free admission to in-service police officers with their "People's Police Badge" from all levels of public security organs in the province.
Transportation
1. There is a tourist bus from the Jiujian Railway Station Square directly to Lushan Gu Ling, about 36 kilometers and a 50-minute ride. 2. From the Jiujian Long-distance Bus Station, there are minibuses and buses that go up the mountain, with trips departing about every half an hour, making it very convenient. 3. Take the public bus from the Jiujian Railway Station all the way (about 1 yuan/person, the bus station is on the right-hand side after leaving the railway station), and it will take you directly to the Jiujian Long-distance Bus Station. 4. There are minibuses to Lushan near the Jiujian Passenger Terminal, and there are also "Lushan Day Trips" minibuses near the Gan Tang Lake Yan Shui Pavilion. 5. Every day, the Nanchang Long-distance Bus Station in Jiangxi Province has buses to Lushan, with one minibuses departing in the morning at 08:25. The number of trips may increase during peak tourist season (the buses run along National Highway 105 and reach various scenic spots and attractions in Jiujian County, Gongyangcheng, Yongxiu County, and the "Taohuayuan" scenic area in Xingzi County). 6. The Lushan Bus Station is located in Gu Ling Town, Jiujian, beside the Beishan Road leading up to Lushan, and is the central transportation hub for the Lushan Scenic Area. There are buses that depart here for the Jiujian city center, as well as short- and long-distance buses to various areas near Lushan. *The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual situation for accuracy.

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