Lushan Huajiacun Homestay

The original plan was to climb down Mount Lu, but we spent too much time in Guling Town, and then fog rolled in when we reached Wulaofeng (Five Old Men Peak). So we went on a mad dash, finishing Wulaofeng in less than an hour, only to find ourselves completely shrouded in fog. Considering safety, we had to find temporary accommodation on the mountain, so we booked this place online. It only offered basic services. The mountain was damp, and thankfully we had electric blankets, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to sleep. The water heater hadn't been used in a long time, and the switch was outside. We contacted the owner to get it working again and boil water for showering. The owner gave us free towels, which solved the shower problem. I wanted to boil some water for drinking, but the kettle was covered in ash, so I didn't bother going back to the owner. The next morning, people were already climbing the mountain around 4 AM, probably to watch the sunrise. I couldn't fall back asleep after being woken up, so I got up, packed, and checked out at 6 AM to head down. I wanted to climb Wulaofeng again, but the morning fog was too thick, and I figured it would be foggy again, so I gave up and went straight down from San Die Quan (Three Cascades Spring). That's settled then.

The guesthouse is located right next to the San Die Quan station, making it very convenient to get to Wu Lao Feng (Five Old Men Peak). We visited two attractions on our last day and headed straight down the mountain. Lushan was fully booked and very crowded on the weekend, but the owner was still very patient. Thumbs up!