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5 Days Classic Mount Lu with Wuyuan Villages Tour Request

World Heritage Site & the Most Beautiful Countryside

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Mount Lu is a renowned World Heritage Site for its picturesque landscape and rich cultural heritage, while Wuyuan is dubbed as the most beautiful countryside because of its unique Shai Qiu customs, beautiful rapeseed terraced fields, well-preserved ancient Villages, and tranquil atmosphere. Both destinations are located in Jiangxi Province and only about 2.5 drive from each other.

This tour is designed for those who are interested in Chinese literature, culture, and nature. On this tour, you will explore the magnificent waterfall praised in classic poems, hike up the mountains with a diverse range of plants, and immerse in ancient villages dotted with Hui-style architecture and rapeseed flowers. It will offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

This tour can be customized to meet your days, interests, accommodation preferences, etc. Let us know if you want a private tour with more flexibility, and we will curate experiences to take care of details including tour guides, hotels, meals, sightseeing, etc.

Highlights of this tour

  • Enjoy the breathtaking waterfalls, magnificent mountains, and various villas with different styles on Mount Lu;
  • Take a relaxing hike between natural and cultural sites on Mount Lu;
  • Appreciate red maple trees along the pathway if you explore Mount Lu in the autumn season;
  • Admire the vast blooming rapeseed flowers if you visit Wuyuan in spring (Mar. to Apr.) or the multicolored Shai Qiu scenery if you come in Autumn (Sept. to Nov.);
  • Visit different ancient villages in Wuyuan – cliffside Huangling Village, tranquil Likeng Village, time-honored Jiangwan Village, slow-paced Sixi Village and Yan Village.

Basic Trip Information

Price:
from Request
  1. 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a local hotel and traveling in low seasons;
  2. 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
Travel Route:
Mount Lu / Wuyuan
Travel Length:
5 Days and 4 Night
Tour Code:
CD-LSWYT-05
Group Size:
You, your family, friends or group
Experience:
ArchitectureCultureHikingPhotograph
Departure:
Any day you want
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Full Itinerary Day by day

Day 1 Mount Lu Arrival (L)

Welcome to Mount Lu – a famous World Heritage Site and World Geopark! Upon your arrival, your local guide and driver will meet you at Jiujiang Railway Station, Lushan Railway Station, or Jiujiang Lushan Airport. And then escort you directly to your hotel in Guling Village and help you check in. The rest of today is free for you to relax and explore the surrounding part.

Arrival ideas: Jiujiang is only about 2-3 hours flying from major big cities such as Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai, etc. You can also get to Jiujiang by high-speed train from Beijing (5 hrs), Shanghai (5 hrs), Shenzhen (5 hrs), Guangzhou (5 hrs), Nanchang (1 hr), and so on, or from nearby tourist destinations like Huangshan (2 hrs) and Jingdezhen (1 hr).

Guling Village on Mount Lu
Day 2 Mount Lu West Route Touring (B, L)

Today after breakfast, visit Ruqin Lake (如琴湖) whose shape resembles a violin and is surrounded by lush green hills. As you approach the lake, you are greeted by the crystal-clear waters. On a sunny day, the water sparkles like diamonds, while on a cloudy day, it takes on a more serene appearance. Then, you will walk through the Flower Path (花径) dotted with flowers in spring. Head to Immortal Cave (仙人洞), Lv Dongbin (吕洞宾) stone status is awaiting you silently. It’s said that Lv Dongbin became immortal in this place. Passing by Big Tianchi (大天池) and arriving at Dragon Head Cliff (龙首崖), you will witness the steepness and grandeur of Mount Lu. Discover Sanbao Tree (三宝树), which means three precious trees, with one ginkgo tree with the height of over 30 meters and two cryptomeria fortunei with the height of over 40 meters.

Afterward, you can visit two cultural and historical sites in the middle area - Lushan Conference Site (庐山会议旧址) and Meilu Villa (美庐别墅) to have a quick look at Chinese history. The villa was the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek, a prominent figure in Chinese history. At last, go back to Guling Village to stay overnight in Mount Lu.

Ruqin Lake on Mount Lu Flower Path on Mount Lu
Day 3 Mount Lu East Route Hiking - Wuyuan (B, L)

Start your morning by climbing over 3,000 steps to discover the Three Tiled Waterfall (三叠泉). You will have resonance with ancient people who wrote a masterpiece to praise its beauty and elegance. Then proceed to Lushan Botanical Garden (庐山植物园) which is the first scientific botanical garden in China to see the abundance and diversity of plants.

After lunch, take about 2.5 hours to transfer to Wuyuan which is dubbed as “the most beautiful countryside” in China. After you check in at the hotel, you can spend a wonderful night at Wunvzhou to appreciate the stunning light shows, firework shows, eye-catching molten iron throwing shows, or live-action performances. Have a nice sleep in Wuyuan to prepare for the villages exploration of the next day!

Optional visit: Five Old Men Peak and Three Tiled Waterfall both need to climb lots of steps which cost energy and time. If you want to visit Five Old Men Peak and your physical condition allows it, please discuss it with your tour guide.

Three Tiled Waterfall on Mount Lu Wunvzhou
Day 4 Wuyuan East Route (B, L)

First, you will head to Likeng Village which is featured with its bridges over flowing streams and a tranquil atmosphere. The houses are constructed primarily of wood and brick, with black tile roofs and intricate wooden carvings. Many of the buildings are three-story structures, providing a taste of the Hui-style architecture. It is recommended to visit Huangling Village in spring or autumn. When spring approaches, Huangling Village will become immersed in a sea of rapeseed flowers, while autumn is the best time to enjoy the Shai Qiu scenery. Once you see the full view of the vast golden gem of Wuyuan, you can't help admiring and shooting the spectacular scenery. Next, proceed to Jiangwan Village which is a national 5A level tourist attraction and an ancient village with a rich heritage of Huizhou culture.

Optional Visit : Xiaoqi Village is also a model village with well-preserved Qing Dynasty dwellings and alleys. Its ancient camphor over thousand years attracts lots of visitors. You can choose to visit Likeng Village or Xiaoqi Village according to your interest.

Wuyuan Likeng Village Huangling Shai Qiu
Day 5 Wuyuan North Route & Departure(B, L)

After breakfast, drive about 40 minutes to Sixi Village and Yan Village which have a history of over 800 years. There now retain 136 ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties which are mainly merchant houses and official residences. Paved with green stone slabs and surrounded by green fields, the villages are very suitable for a leisure walk.

Then proceed to Rainbow Bridge, the oldest lounge bridge in China which was built in the Southern Song Dynasty. It consists of six pavilions and five corridors with a total length of 140 meters. You will be amazed at its scientific design and beauty.

It's time to say goodbye to Wuyuan. You will be transferred to catch a train to the next destination.

Sixi Village and Yan Village

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