Lushan Waterfall One-Day Hike Blast

Who gets it! Just rushing to Sandiequan + Xiufeng in Lushan is so awesome! No need to squeeze through the main gate tickets, you can enjoy two highlights in one day. Here's a clear guide for you all～😎 🚗 Lazy version for transportation and accommodation For major transport, head straight to Jiujiang Station! From the station, take a carpool ride to a guesthouse near Lushan East Gate, about 10 minutes away. Staying here is convenient for visiting both spots without the hassle of luggage～ 📍 One-day hiking route (tested and not tiring version) Lushan East Gate → Sandiequan → Xiufeng (the same waterfall as Li Bai’s poem) 🎫 Ticket tips: No need to buy the main Lushan entrance ticket! Just buy tickets for the two scenic spots + cable car separately, saving money and hassle～ First stop: Sandiequan🌊 (3-hour hike but worth it!) Right after entering the East Gate, you’ll see hiking sticks for sale, 5 yuan each, and you can get 2 yuan back when you return it downhill. This deal is a must! The stick really helps with climbing, otherwise the steps are quite tough😅 Buy a 20-yuan round-trip sightseeing bus ticket first, ride it to the end, then hike a short distance to the Sandiequan ticket gate. Adult tickets are 63 yuan, just buy them at the ticket office on the day. To save money, you can also buy a sightseeing bus + ticket combo a day in advance. Don’t rush while climbing the steps! You’ll pass a small waterfall halfway, and the breeze mixed with mist is super refreshing. Take a few photos and rest a bit, and half your fatigue will disappear～ When you finally see Sandiequan, you’ll understand what shock means! The three-tier waterfall hangs on the cliff, the roar of water is thunderous, and every photo looks like it’s straight out of a painting. No matter how long you climb, it’s worth it!📸 Second stop: Xiufeng🌁 (Ancient poetry comes to life!) After returning to the East Gate from Sandiequan, navigate to “Xiufeng Supermarket”! It’s right by the road, and from here you can take photos with the exact same perspective as the famous line “The waterfall plunges straight down three thousand feet”! The scene from the poem suddenly comes alive, so snap a few shots quickly～ Then take a taxi to Xiufeng Scenic Area, buy your ticket, and head in. It’s recommended to take the cable car up and hike down, 2 hours round trip is enough! On the way down, you can get close to the waterfall, with mist floating on your face, feeling cool and refreshing—much more immersive than viewing from the bottom～ 💡 Little tips The Xiufeng Visitor Center offers luggage storage! Hiking with just a small bag is so much better～ Also! Be sure to visit during the rainy season! The waterfall’s volume is so great it sprays mist, making photos look naturally filtered and 10 times better than in dry seasons! The experience is top-notch💦 Follow this route for a fulfilling day without rushing, and avoid the crowds. Ladies, quickly save this and go!