I’d be happy to help you plan your trip from Foshan, Guangdong Province to Lushan!

To get to Lushan, I recommend taking the following route:

Day 1: Foshan -> Nanjing (approx. 2 hours by high-speed train + bus)

  1. Take a high-speed train from Foshan South Railway Station to Nanjing South Railway Station.
  2. In Nanjing, take the subway or taxi to your hotel.

Day 2-3: Visit ancient capitals of China in Yangzhou and Xi’an (approx. 6-8 hours by bullet train)

  1. From Nanjing, take a high-speed train to Yangzhou East Railway Station.
  2. Explore Yangzhou’s historic sites like Ge Fairy Tower () or Slender West Lake ().
  3. Next day, continue your journey to Xi’an City by taking the high-speed train again.

Day 4-5: Discover Lushan and nearby Mount Huashan (approx. 4 hours by bus + cable car)

  1. From Xi’an, take a long-distance bus or taxi to Jingshan () in Shangri-La County (), Shaanxi Province (around 2-3 hours).
  2. Transfer at the bus station and continue your journey to Lushan National Park.
  3. Explore Mount Taihang (), which is part of the park.

Day 6: Return to Foshan

  1. From Lushan, take a bus back to Jingshan Bus Station.
  2. In Xi’an, catch another high-speed train or flight back to Guangzhou, and then transfer to Foshan by taxi or subway (approx. 3 hours +).

Please note that these are rough estimates of travel times based on commonly available transportation options. Feel free to adjust the itinerary according to your preferences and pace.

Have a wonderful trip!