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)
- Take a high-speed train from Foshan South Railway Station to Nanjing South Railway Station.
- 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)
- From Nanjing, take a high-speed train to Yangzhou East Railway Station.
- Explore Yangzhou’s historic sites like Ge Fairy Tower () or Slender West Lake ().
- 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)
- From Xi’an, take a long-distance bus or taxi to Jingshan () in Shangri-La County (), Shaanxi Province (around 2-3 hours).
- Transfer at the bus station and continue your journey to Lushan National Park.
- Explore Mount Taihang (), which is part of the park.
Day 6: Return to Foshan
- From Lushan, take a bus back to Jingshan Bus Station.
- 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!