Lushan Easy Autumn Viewing Plan! Lazy-Friendly Route with Cable Car + Hiking

Worried about getting too tired from hiking? This "lazy version" of the Lushan autumn viewing route is designed for leisure travelers! Using cable cars + sightseeing buses + selected hiking sections, daily steps are kept under 8,000, so elderly and children can easily enjoy the autumn colors at the summit. ​🚠 Smart Transportation Arrangement​ Best way up: Take the cable car from Jiujiang Station, 10 minutes straight to the summit, avoiding 400 winding mountain road bends that cause motion sickness. Must-buy sightseeing bus ticket: 70 RMB, valid for 7 days, covers all attractions (including the maple viewing special line), every 15 minutes per trip. ​🌸 Essential Low-Intensity Route​ ​Morning section​ (3 hours) Cable car up → Store luggage in Guling Town → Take sightseeing bus to Ruqin Lake → Walk 1 km around the lake (all flat) → Enjoy maple viewing at Huajing Park. ​Afternoon section​ (2.5 hours) Sightseeing bus to Lulin Lake → Take photos of the plane tree reflections along the lakeside boardwalk → 10-minute walk to Sanbao Tree (ancient ginkgo area) → Take bus back. ​Evening bonus​ Sunset at Xiaotianchi Nonata Courtyard (requires climbing 15 minutes of stairs), the Tibetan Buddhist temple surrounded by maple leaves is especially tranquil in the sunset glow. ​🏡 Accommodation Recommendations​ Luxury choice: "Lushan Jiahao Seaview Resort Hotel," rooms face directly toward Pokou. Best value: "Yunjing Homestay" in Guling Town, 5-minute walk to the sightseeing bus station. ​📌 Thoughtful Tips​ Sightseeing bus last run at 18:00, must descend before sunset. Autumn temperature difference between morning and evening can reach 10℃, bring a light down jacket + scarf. The scenic area offers "luggage transfer service," allowing direct transport from hotel to cable car station. ​Hidden activity​: If encountering light rain or fog, skip outdoor attractions and head to "Lushan Cinema" to watch the classic film "Lushan Love," experiencing the romance of the 1980s.