[2025 Lushan Hotels] Travel Guide for Shanchuan Jihe · Deer and Academy | Xiyuan Vacation Apartment (Lushan National Park) (Updated Nov)

Staying in a guesthouse in Lushan really adds to the experience. The location is excellent, only 1.1 kilometers from Bailudong Academy, just a ten-minute walk. It's also only 4 kilometers to Sandiequan Waterfall, a 10-minute taxi ride. After a tiring day of hiking, saving the time and hassle of commuting back and forth is truly a blessing~ - The courtyard’s accommodation environment is also fantastic. Surrounded by green mountains on both sides, with mist floating among the trees, it feels like stepping into a hidden paradise 🌿 The guesthouse features white walls and black tiles with bluestone paths, with rock waterfalls at the corners and a super cute deer sculpture by the wooden bridge. Listening to the babbling water, your whole body and mind relax, and the secluded mountain forest vibe is fully immersive! - The rooms are in a Chinese wabi-sabi style, elegant and cozy, impeccably clean. They have bathtubs and projectors, so you can soak in the tub and watch a movie at night, fully enjoying the vacation comfort~ - The host service is especially thoughtful, proactively helping with luggage and responding instantly to any needs. You don’t have to worry about a thing, giving you a real sense of coming home~ Breakfast is also very considerate. The night before, the host sends a menu for you to choose from, so you get to eat exactly what you want the next day. The variety is rich and delicious, especially recommending the beef noodles!

There is a rustic courtyard homestay hidden in Lushan, Jiujiang. It is far from the hustle and bustle, close to the mountains and waters. The natural scenery blends perfectly with the Chinese-style courtyard homestay. It is very close to Bailudong Academy, just a ten-minute walk away. Feel the calm and profound teachings of the sages. At the half-mountain viewing spot, enjoy a pot of tea, watch the courtyard’s shifting light and shadows, and listen to the babbling stream. The atmosphere is perfect. The extra-large floor-to-ceiling windows are great for photos. With a projector and full smart home system, the bed is soft and very comfortable. The spacious bathtub soothes all your fatigue. Privacy is excellent~ My friends love this place so much. We’ve already planned to come back together next time.

Mount Lu, a secluded paradise where ancient cultural heritage meets natural beauty, hides this enchanting guesthouse that stole my heart at first sight—"Shanchuan Geometry · Deer and Academy | Xiyuan Resort Guesthouse"! Open the window to see lush green mountains, wake up to mist swirling like an ink painting, truly embodying the poetic living of "living in a painting" 🌿 ▫️Secluded Sanctuary · Next to the Academy The guesthouse is nestled in the forest just 670 meters from Bailudong Academy, a 5-minute walk to this "foremost of China's four great academies." In the morning, stroll along the stone path accompanied by birdsong to visit this thousand-year-old academy; in the afternoon, brew a cup of Mount Lu cloud mist tea in your room and watch the clouds roll by; at sunset, take the guesthouse shuttle to Sandiequan Waterfall to chase a golden cascade—its location is unbeatable! ▫️A Living Experience for Detail Lovers The 18㎡ "Guanlan Queen Room" frames Mount Lu’s scenery like a natural mural—270° floor-to-ceiling windows face the valley, allowing you to count pine needles and watch drifting clouds from your bed. The entire room features natural wood tones paired with woven lamps, a mini bar stocked with local specialty tea cakes, and even the toothbrush handle is designed like bamboo segments! The biggest surprise is the underfloor heating plus a smart toilet, instantly comforting when entering in late autumn (Tip: rooms on the 3rd floor offer the best views). ▫️Butler’s "Divine Service" A day before arrival, you receive a hand-drawn map and health food recommendations; upon arrival, a welcome drink of homemade osmanthus rice wine awaits. At night, a goodnight sweet soup made with Mount Lu stone ear fungus is delivered. When the butler heard we planned to hike, he quietly slipped a raincoat and trekking poles into our backpack... who understands this feeling of being truly cared for! 🍵Must-Visit Spots • Courtyard Water Terrace: When the mist system is on, it looks like a fairyland; wearing Hanfu and taking photos from behind is stunning • Rooftop Starry Terrace: At night, you can even see the Milky Way among the city lights! • Bookshop Corridor: Use movable type printing to personally print a page of "Bailudong Academy Manifesto" 🌄Nearby Activity Guide Day 1: Bailudong Academy → Guesthouse Handmade Celadon → Sandiequan Night Tour Day 2: Sunrise at Hanpokou → Wulao Peak Hiking → Guling Town Afternoon Tea (The guesthouse can arrange private transfers; remember to book in advance) 💡Mount Lu Travel Tips • Best Season: September to November for stunning autumn colors; bring a jacket for summer cooling • Transportation: Take a bus from Nanchang Airport directly to the cableway station; the guesthouse offers shuttle service within Mount Lu Scenic Area • Must-Try: Stone chicken, stone fish scrambled eggs, cloud mist tea cakes This is probably the mountain life I’ve always dreamed of—accompanied by a millennium-old academy’s cultural heritage, surrounded by lush greenery, with air that tastes sweet. If you want to "steal half a day of leisure" from the fast pace of life, just close your eyes and book this place!