Lushan Mountain (Mount Lu)

Lushan Wonders

Shimenjian Scenic Area

The earliest waterfall recorded in Lushan's historical annals is the Shimenjian Waterfall. As early as over 2,000 years ago, Ban Gu's *Treatise on Geography* in the *Book of the Later Han* recorded: “To the southwest of Lushan stand twin gate-towers, sheer cliffs rising more than a thousand *ren* high, and a waterfall flows there.” Shimenjian faces the cliffs across the ravine, forming towering gates and walls. At its narrowest point, the “Little Stone Gate,” only a crack separates the two cliffs, so visitors must turn sideways to pass through the “gate.” In the glen, high cliffs pour out waterfalls, and deep valleys collect water into pools. Submerged jagged rocks and towering boulders standing in the stream are arranged along the gorge to form “stone platforms.” The largest smooth boulder can seat dozens of people, and the characters “Shimenjian” are carved on it. Beyond the big boulder, the gorge grows steeper and narrower, like swords thrust into the sky, each peak vying for beauty. In this great fault, Mast Peak and Tongzi Cliff rise straight from the ravine floor, standing just a short distance apart, surrounded by a cluster of peaks.

¥52 · 2–3 hours

Lulin Lake

Lulin Lake is ringed by mountains draped in lush pines and cypresses. Its water is clear as a mirror, and the reflected peaks blend with drifting clouds and mist, so the lake looks like a divine lake fallen from the sky. Nearby stand palatial buildings such as the Mount Lu Museum, Mount Lu Hotel and People's Theatre.

Included in the Mount Lu entrance ticket · 1–2 hours

Xiufeng Scenic Area

As the saying goes: “The beauty of Mount Lu lies in its south, and the beauty of the south lies in Xiufeng.” In Xiufeng Scenic Area, the peaks, emerald ridges and jade-green pools, along with its waterfalls, gorges and temples, all display a distinctive charm, so lovely that one could “eat the scenery.” The Xiufeng Temple, with its inscription by the Kangxi Emperor, bears witness to this.

¥63 · 2–4 hours

Lushan West Sea

Vast and tranquil lakes, scattered islands, and mountains and water reflecting each other before your eyes, with the air full of moist freshness. This is a very romantic place, ideal for a holiday.

¥150 per person; Grandma Bridge ¥5 per person; Yunju Mountain ¥20 per person; West Sea Hot Spring ¥198 per person; ¥40; free · 3–5 hours; 2–3 hours

Meilu Villa

This is the only villa in Chinese history to have housed leaders of both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, which gives it significance in both architecture and politics. Shrouded in Lushan's clouds all year round, Meilu Villa looks very mysterious. As you wander through its labyrinthine rooms, the political upheavals linked to it, along with the small details of daily life once lived here, seem to rise up around you.

Included in the Lushan entrance ticket · 1–2 hours