A One-Day Tour of Lushan's Threefold Waterfall | Avoid Pitfalls and Save Money

You haven't truly visited Lushan if you haven't seen the Threefold Waterfall. For a one-day round trip on a holiday, I chose the route that only views the waterfall. First, navigate to the East Gate of Lushan, then take a sightseeing bus to the entrance of the Threefold Waterfall hiking trail, which has about 3000 steps, to reach the end of the Threefold Waterfall 🏁. Then return the same way! If time allows, you can choose to go to Xiufeng in the afternoon to see another waterfall. For those interested, here's a reference 👇🏻 Transportation options: 🚄 High-speed train: From any starting point -- arrive at Jiujiang Station, then take a taxi. 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to 'East Gate of Lushan' where there are parking lots or roadside parking available. 🎫 About tickets: 1️⃣ You only need to buy a separate ticket for the Threefold Waterfall, which costs 35 yuan ⚠️ Note here: ① You must purchase the ticket at least one hour in advance to use it! ② You must exchange the ticket for a paper ticket at the East Gate Visitor Center, which is actually a receipt, and you need to check the ticket at the entrance. 2️⃣ From the East Gate of the scenic area to the entrance of the Threefold Waterfall hiking trail, you need to take a sightseeing bus. The queue is fast, and the round-trip price is 20 yuan, the distance is about 3 kilometers, and it takes 5 minutes to reach by bus, or about half an hour on foot. It is recommended to save energy and take the bus ⚠️ Note here: ① Sightseeing bus tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center or in the small house at the boarding point, ② After buying the sightseeing bus ticket, you will also get a receipt, which must be exchanged for a paper transportation card at the small house at the boarding point before you can board the bus! Remember! 🧊 About supplies: Buy some water for 2 yuan at the foot and halfway up the mountain, it's worth it. The mineral water at the waterfall costs 10 yuan per bottle, and the tricolor cup ice cream is sold for 25 yuan! ⌛️ About ramblings: Try to start as early as possible. There are a lot of people if you start at noon, and many people also descend the mountain. Since the route can only be returned the same way, there are a few sections that will always be blocked, especially at one stone gate, where a 100-meter road was blocked for 40 minutes. Try to start early to avoid the crowd, and after descending the mountain, you can still make a trip to Xiufeng! 💰 About expenses: Overall, going to the East Gate to see the Threefold Waterfall is quite cost-effective: 35 yuan for the ticket + 20 yuan for the round-trip sightseeing bus = 55 yuan. You can play for a whole day or just a morning. Highly recommended for those who only have a one-day itinerary! 🎒 About equipment: I highly recommend wearing a bright-colored jacket for good-looking photos. The bag I brought this time can hold a lot, is super lightweight, and saved me a lot of effort. I didn't have to worry about getting my camera wet while taking photos under the waterfall. ⛰️ Fortunately, the scenery along the way is beautiful this season, and the Threefold Waterfall is super beautiful! Li Bai did not deceive you all. However, it's very cold when taking photos under the waterfall! Don't catch a cold! Pay attention to safety!