Major city · China
Lushan
Spend 1 night in Lushan for a cable‑car ride and waterfall walk; day‑trip possible from Jiujiang or Nanchang.
Lushan is a mountain resort town in Jiangxi with a UNESCO Global Geopark, a 20‑minute cable car to the summit, and the famous Three‑step Waterfall. One night covers the main sights; a day‑trip works if you’re based nearby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- JIU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lushan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lushan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyLushan is generally safe; main risks are steep, exposed trails and limited English signage – carry a translation app and stay on marked paths.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJIU Jiujiang Lushan Airport (about 1 h by bus to Lushan town).
- Getting aroundBus passes ¥70 (≈ US$10) for 7 days (ID required).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JIU Jiujiang Lushan Airport (about 1 h by bus to Lushan town)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lushan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus passes ¥70 for 7 days (ID required). Taxis are common but negotiate fares. Cable car ¥120 round‑trip (20 min). Footpaths are steep stairs; some side routes lack safety barriers.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jiujiang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Lushan town, about 1 h, ¥15 (≈ US$3); or taxi ¥80 (≈ US$12)
Jiujiang offers train connections and a lake promenade.
Nanchang
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Direct bus from Lushan, about 2½ h, ¥55 (≈ US$8)
Capital of Jiangxi, good for extra night or flights.
Wuyuan
cautionDoor to door: ≈2½ h
High‑speed rail from Jiujiang to Wuyuan, then bus, total ≈2 h
Scenic ancient villages; best with early start.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lushan Big Nature International Youth Hostel
¥35 dorm; ¥5 breakfast; English‑speaking staff; check‑in any time, checkout 12:00¥35 dorm; ¥5 breakfast; English‑speaking staff; check‑in any time, checkout 12:00 PM
Local hotels (twin rooms)
≈¥150 per night; price varies, negotiate if possible
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Limited English signage; bring a translation app.
- Park entry fee ¥130 (≈ US$19) plus optional ¥50 (≈ US$7) side‑path fee (check).
- Steep, exposed trails; avoid side routes if uneasy with heights.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lushan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
Ask about Lushan
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