East China

Lushan Travel Guide

Buddhist Pure Land and Villa Complex in the Clouds and Mist

Mount Lu｜A Buddhist Pure Land and Villa Cluster in the Mist: Mount Lu is in Jiujiang, Jiangxi. Donglin Temple is the ancestral home of the Pure Land School, and Huiyuan established the White Lotus Society here. There are also more than 600 modern villas on the mountain, where Republican-era officials and foreign missionaries came to escape the summer heat, creating a dense layering of nature and culture. This site compiles the best seasons to visit, recommended duration of stay, intercity transportation, and local tips.

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Destination Details

Key facts

Best seasonApril to October; escape the summer heat in summer, and enjoy the snow frost in winter

Suggested stay2 days

Affiliated AreaEast China · Jiangxi

Key highlightsDonglin Temple · Flower Path and Brocade Valley · Beautiful Cottage and Villa Cluster · Three-Tiered Waterfall

Local cuisineLushan stone chicken, stone fish, stone ear 'three stones'; Jiujiang fried noodles.

Lushan is in Jiujiang, Jiangxi. Donglin Temple is the ancestral site of the Pure Land School, and Huiyuan founded the White Lotus Society here. There are also more than 600 modern villas on the mountain, where political figures of the Republic of China and foreign missionaries spent their summers. The natural and cultural elements are deeply intertwined.

Main Highlights

Donglin Temple

Founded by Huiyuan during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the birthplace of the Pure Land School; stories of Huxi Bridge and Sanxiao Hall take place here.

Flower Path and Brocade Valley

Classic trails on the mountain, where sea of clouds and cliff walls appear in the same frame.

Meilu and Villa Cluster

Modern villa architecture, a live scene of Republic of China history.

Sandie Spring

The waterfall with the largest drop in Lushan; round trip takes about 3 hours, check your physical condition.

Recommended Stay and Route

Recommended stay: 2 days.
Donglin Temple is at the foot of the mountain; the mountain attractions need a whole day, it is recommended to stay on the mountain.
Connecting with other cities with the same theme is more efficient; see "Extendable Routes" below for reference.

Best Season

April to October; summer for escaping heat, winter for seeing rime frost.

How to Get There and Intercity Transport

Jiujiang Station/Lushan Station both have high-speed rail; cable cars and sightseeing buses are available to go up the mountain.

Local Cuisine

Lushan stone chicken, stone fish, stone ear fungus - the "Three Stones"; Jiujiang stir-fried rice noodles.

Local Tips

The weather on the mountain changes quickly, bring a light jacket; Sandie Spring has many stairs (about 3,000 steps), if your knees are not good, you can just visit Brocade Valley.