Southerners Ecstatically Enter Lushan Ice and Snow World

They say, "You can't see the true face of Lushan," but when winter comes, its true face is so beautiful it leaves you speechless!! Rare rime-covered forest sea and snowy cloud waves in the south, paired with red-roofed old villas and the ice-covered Ruqin Lake, it's like stepping into a snowy fairy tale in an instant🏔️ ⛄ Lushan Snowfall Timing & Forecast ❄️ In recent years, the first snow usually appears in mid to late December. The latest weather forecast shows the first snow will arrive on December 13th (this weekend)! ❄️ Best Snow Viewing Period: January to early February. After consecutive cold and clear days, when wet cold air arrives, the perfect combination of "rime + sea of clouds" is very likely to form. 🔍 Forecast Tip: Add "Lushan Scenic Area" or "Guling Town" in your weather app and monitor temperatures above 1000 meters elevation. If it shows temperatures below -2℃ for two consecutive days and humidity >85%, the chance of snow or rime is very high! 🚌 Transportation Guide Location: Lushan Scenic Area, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province ✈️ By Plane: Fly to Nanchang Changbei Airport → take the airport shuttle bus to Jiujiang → bus or taxi to the lower station of Lushan Cableway 🚄 By High-Speed Rail: Arrive at Lushan Station (closest) or Jiujiang Station → taxi to the cableway or North Gate Transfer Center 🚠 Recommended Way Up: Winter cable car (Lushan Cableway), 7 minutes direct to Guling Town, avoiding icy mountain roads 🎫 Tickets and In-Area Transport Scenic Area Ticket: 160 RMB/person (often discounted in winter) Sightseeing Bus: Valid for 7 days, 70 RMB/person Cableway Round Trip: 150 RMB/person 🏔️ Classic 2-Day Snow Viewing Route Day 1: Cableway up → stay in Guling Street → Ruqin Lake (ice lake and snowy trees) → Huajing → Jinxiugu (cliff rime) → Meilu Villa (snow-covered old Western-style house) → Central Park to watch sunset sea of clouds ✅ The ice surface of Ruqin Lake reflects snow-covered pines, like walking into a glass world ✅ The old villa cluster covered in snow looks like an Alpine town Day 2: Hupo Mouth sunrise sea of clouds (must-see!) → hike to Xiaotianchi (Wangjiang Pavilion to see ice stalactites) → Lulin Lake → Sanbao Tree / Huanglong Pool → descend in the afternoon ✅ Hupo Mouth offers a distant view of Poyang Lake and the merging cloud waterfall ✅ Xiaotianchi’s Nonna Tower Courtyard in the snow is full of Zen charm and very photogenic ⚠️ Key Tips ✔ Must-have for slip prevention: ice cleats! The mountain steps are very slippery after snow; you can rent them in town or buy online in advance ✔ Warmth essentials: heat patches, phone and power bank (battery drains fast in cold); thermos with hot water ✔ Best accommodation: Guling Town center, convenient for dining and transport; try to choose a homestay with floor heating or air conditioning ✔ Early riser secret: To see the sunrise sea of clouds, get up early. The sightseeing bus’s first run is around 7 AM, book in advance