Traveling to Jiujiang with Parents｜3 Days 2 Nights, Around 800+ Per Person, Elder-Friendly and Worry-Free Guide

Explore Jiujiang and Lushan with your parents, focusing on "less climbing, slow pace, and high cost-effectiveness"! Seamlessly combining cultural heritage and natural scenery, with free admission for those 65+, all for around 800+ per person covering food, accommodation, and transportation. No need to worry about planning, just grab this guide and go～ 🚗 Key Transportation Tips (Worry-Free and Easy): - City Attractions: Taxi within 25 minutes to the core area, 10-minute walk from Xunyang Tower to Pipa Pavilion, bus line 96 covers main stops; - City → Lushan Guling Town: Special shuttle bus from Jiujiang Station East Square 15¥/person (1 hour direct, last bus at 19:30), more convenient than driving, avoids motion sickness on mountain roads; - Inside Lushan Scenic Area: Sightseeing bus 90¥/person (valid for 7 days), covers all core attractions, reduces walking and climbing, making it easy and stress-free for elders; - Cross-Attraction Transport: Prefer mountain loop direct buses (30¥/person) and scenic area sightseeing buses, fewer transfers and less walking, saving energy. 🏠 Accommodation Guide (Avoid Climbing, Close to Transport): - Night 1: Stay in Jiujiang city, near Jiujiang Station or Xunyang Tower area, convenient for the next day’s itinerary, avoiding carrying luggage around; - Night 2: Stay in Lushan Guling Town, preferably near sightseeing bus stops, no climbing needed, very convenient for travel, with heating inside the scenic area, ensuring comfort for elders. 🔥 3-Day Highlight Itinerary (Relaxed and Elder-Friendly Pace) Day 1: City + Nearby Cultural Route｜Enjoy River Views and Visit Ancient Temples 📍 Xunyang Tower - Transport: Taxi 25 minutes from Jiujiang Station / Bus 96 about 1 hour; - Highlights: Climb the tower to overlook the Yangtze River, feel the mood of "Seeing off guests at night on Xunyang River," a 30-minute visit is just right without tiring; - Ticket: 20¥/adult, free for 65+. 📍 Pipa Pavilion - Transport: 10-minute walk from Xunyang Tower, seamless connection; - Highlights: Garden themed on "The Song of the Pipa," elegant river views, pavilions and terraces arranged beautifully, perfect for a slow stroll and photos; - Ticket: 30¥/adult, free for 65+. 📍 Bailudong Academy - Transport: Taxi from Pipa Pavilion to Lushan North Gate, then mountain loop direct bus 1.2 hours direct (30¥/person); - Highlights: The top of China’s four great academies, flat paths with no climbing, ancient cypresses towering, rich cultural atmosphere, easy for elders to tour; - Ticket: 40¥/adult, free for 65+. 📍 Xiufeng Waterfall - Transport: 30 minutes by mountain loop direct bus from Bailudong Academy; - Highlights: The original site inspiring Li Bai’s "A waterfall plunges three thousand feet," spectacular waterfall, prioritize round-trip cable car (60¥) to reduce climbing; - Ticket: 55¥/adult, free for 65+. 📍 Donglin Temple - Transport: 30 minutes taxi from Xiufeng Waterfall; - Highlights: A thousand-year-old temple, serene environment, free incense for blessings, perfect for calming the mind and experiencing Zen; - Ticket: Free. Day 2: Lushan West Line Leisure Tour｜Visit Lakes and Former Residences 📍 Huajing + Ruqin Lake - Transport: Sightseeing bus from Guling Town direct, 5-minute walk from Huajing to Ruqin Lake; - Highlights: Huajing is the place described by Bai Juyi as "the end of April’s blossoms on earth," Ruqin Lake’s water is clear, a very pleasant flat lakeside walk with no climbing. 📍 Jinxiu Valley - Immortal Cave - Transport: Walk from Ruqin Lake, about 1 hour downhill; - Highlights: Strange stones stand tall, winding plank roads with guardrails ensure safety, excellent natural scenery along the way, elders can stroll slowly without fatigue. 📍 Meilu Villa - Transport: 20 minutes by sightseeing bus; - Highlights: Famous residence from the Republic of China era, elevator available to assist going up and down, no stairs needed, suitable for elders; - Ticket: 25¥/adult, half price for 65+. Day 3: East Line Highlights + Return｜Watch Sea of Clouds and Waterfalls 📍 Hanpoukou - Transport: 30 minutes by sightseeing bus from Guling Town; - Highlights: View Poyang Lake and surrounding peaks from afar, a 10-minute gentle slope leads to the viewing platform, wide open views, lucky visitors may see a sea of clouds; - Ticket: Free. 📍 Lushan Botanical Garden - Transport: 10-minute walk from Hanpoukou; - Highlights: Dense vegetation, fresh air, red maples everywhere in autumn and winter, perfect for a relaxing walk and breathing fresh air. 📍 Wulao Peak - Transport: 15 minutes by sightseeing bus to the entrance of Peak 3; - Highlights: Choose to visit Peaks 3-4 (1.5 hours round trip), gentle mountain paths, strange stones resembling five elders, magnificent natural scenery, not tiring and great for photos. 📍 Sandie Spring Waterfall - Transport: 20 minutes by sightseeing bus; - Highlights: "Not visiting Sandie Spring is not a true Lushan visitor," must take the round-trip small train (80¥), 15 minutes at the valley bottom viewing area, no hiking down needed; - Ticket: 63¥/adult, free for 65+. 🚄 Return to Jiujiang Station - Recommended to depart before 1 PM, take bus 63 for 1.5 hours or taxi for 1 hour direct, allowing ample time for return. 🍜 Elder-Friendly Food List (Light, Non-Spicy, Nutritious and Tasty) ✅ Stone Ear Mushroom Soup: Fresh, nourishing, light and non-greasy; ✅ Stewed Beef with Small Potatoes: Tender and flavorful, easy to chew, rich in nutrition; ✅ White Sauce Xihai Big White Fish: Boneless and tender, suitable for elders; ✅ Chicken Soup Lion’s Head Meatballs: Soft meat texture, delicious broth; ✅ Grandma Xu’s Radish Cakes: Crispy outside, tender inside, savory and tasty, perfect as a snack. 💡 Elder Travel Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Lushan has big temperature differences, bring a light down jacket even in summer, heating is available inside the scenic area to avoid catching cold; 2. Always bring ID card, most attractions offer free or half-price tickets for 65+, saving expenses; 3. Inform restaurants in advance for "no spice, less salt," flavors can be adjusted flexibly to suit elders’ digestion; 4. Lushan mountain roads are winding, choose inner seats on sightseeing buses, prepare motion sickness medicine to avoid discomfort; 5. Slow down the itinerary pace, allow plenty of rest time at each spot, no rushing or overexertion. ✨ Traveling to Jiujiang with parents, no need to rush or worry, combining culture and nature, worry-free and comfortable～ A highly cost-effective trip around 800+ per person, start planning now to accompany your elders and experience the charm and beauty of this city!