Lushan is a must-visit next month (snow viewing guide included).

This isn't Hokkaido or Northern Europe, but the winter mountain city in the clouds—Lushan, Jiangxi Province❄️! From mid-December to February, Lushan is covered in snow, with rime ice, fairy tale towns, and beautiful valleys. It's breathtaking! Important: The cold wave has officially moved south🌨️! If you don't know what to do, check out this guide! 📍Location: 📍Location: Lushan Scenic Area, Jiangxi Province 🚗Transportation: Take a high-speed train to Jiujiang Station or Lushan Station. Cars are not allowed on the mountain, so you can only park in the parking lot or Guling Town (CNY 10/day). 🚄Transportation options: ✈️Plane: Fly to Nanchang Changbei International Airport/Jiujiang Lushan Airport, then take the airport bus or taxi to Lushan (about 50 km). 🚄High-speed train: Go to Lushan Station, which is close to the cableway. There is a shuttle bus at the station (about 40 minutes). 🚞Train: Go to Jiujiang Station, then take Bus 57 to the cableway station (about 1 hour). Sightseeing bus stops: North Gate and South Gate. Two hiking routes: Haohan Slope and Shimen Stream. 🎫Ticket prices: Lushan entrance ticket: CNY 160 (valid for 7 days), free for children under 1.2 meters. ✅Cableway: CNY 120 round-trip, directly to Guling Town at the top of the mountain. ✅Tour bus: CNY 90, including the CNY 70 scenic area bus in Guling Town. ✅Bus: Take a bus to Guling Town at the train station or bus station. 🚶‍♂️Recommended route: Lushan Scenic Area is large, so we recommend visiting the highlights. Day 1: Guling Town - Huajing - Ruqin Lake - Xianfeng - Xianren Cave - Jiexin Park. Day 2: Hanpo Pass - Lulin Lake - Meilu Villa. 🍱Food recommendations: ✅Lushan Three Stones: Stone ear, stone fish, stone chicken. ✅Jiujiang specialties: Such as Poyang Lake fish head, clay pot soup, fried noodles, etc. Guling Town is a well-equipped town with milk tea and KFC! 📸Must-visit attractions: Guanyun Pavilion: Watch the sunset/cloud waterfall, surrounded by beautiful rime ice. Jiexin Park: Panoramic view of Lushan villas. Hanpo Pass: Best for watching the sunrise, sightseeing bus starts at 7:30. Ruqin Lake: Get off at Huajing, best to visit in the morning, the lake and rime ice are beautiful. Xiaotianchi (Nona Pagoda): Get off at Xiaotianchi, best for watching the sunset. ❄️How cold is it when it snows? What to wear? About -8°C, quick-drying base layer + waterproof and windproof jacket, non-slip waterproof shoes or snow boots (remember to buy crampons in advance), waterproof gloves + sunglasses + mask + a small amount of cash. ❄️Snow viewing tips: [One] There are many people in winter, so try to enter early. [Two] Cable car rides are recommended in the morning and at noon, with almost no lines. [Three] Buy crampons in advance, some attractions don't allow entry without them. [Four] Try to avoid eaves and trees with icicles (remember to wear a hat).