First time visiting Lu Mountain? Don't make these mistakes!

🏔️🌿The wind in Lu Mountain in May carries the fragrance of locust flowers! As the fourth highest peak in Shandong, the Guanyun Peak, which is 1108 meters above sea level, hides a sea of clouds and a sunrise. The Zao Shu Yu Waterfall splashes with rainbows, and every breath in the forest is a feast of negative oxygen ions~ Located in Boshan District, Zibo, a 2-hour drive or a high-speed train to Zibo Station and then a bus ride will allow you to embrace this natural oxygen bar. Quickly accept this guide, which I've painstakingly put together! ✨[3-Day Itinerary] 🌞DAY1: Canyon Walking Day ◽️8:00 AM: Rush into "Zao Shu Yu"! Step on the morning dew to chase the 30-meter-high waterfall (📸must-take rainbow!), climb the 302-step cloud ladder with both hands and feet ◽️12:00 PM: Have a picnic in the rainforest scenic area (bring your own sandwiches + freshly picked wild strawberries!) ◽️2:00 PM: Challenge the "Wan Shi Maze" giant stone egg formation! Squeeze sideways through the narrowest line of sky in North China ◽️6:00 PM: Stay in a forest cabin in Songyunju, watch the stars while listening to the sound of the pine trees✨ 🌄DAY2: Cloud Cultivation Day ◽️5:30 AM: Climb to the top of Guanyun Peak in the dark! Watch the pink sea of clouds engulf the mountains (wear a thick coat! The wind on the top of the mountain is super strong) ◽️9:00 AM: Make a wish at Tuochan Temple! Touch the thousand-year-old stone wall and listen to the legend of the donkey carrying scriptures ◽️2:00 PM: Row a boat and feed the fish in Songyun Lake, and lie on the hammock like Ge You (be careful of squirrels stealing snacks!) ◽️8:00 PM: Roast mutton skewers at the Starry Sky Camp, and watch the uncles sing karaoke until their voices crack🎤 🍃DAY3: Buddha-like Lying Flat Day ◽️Wake up naturally and eat locust flower pancake breakfast! Pack pot pancakes as souvenirs ◽️Visit the Jiao Yulu Memorial Hall along the way (free! The red brick wall has a sense of age) ◽️4:00 PM: Before returning, show off a bowl of Lu Mountain's whole lamb stew, the soup is so fragrant that you'll want to lick the bowl! 🔥[Must-Visit List] 1️⃣Wan Shi Maze (7:00 AM–6:00 PM) A natural escape room made of giant stone eggs! It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes. I cried out after getting lost in Nangong for half an hour. 2️⃣Guanyun Peak Sunrise (open all day but only allowed in at 5 o'clock) When the sea of clouds rolls, it's like standing on cotton candy! Remember to bring a selfie stick, the signal tower on the top of the mountain will steal the spotlight 3️⃣Zao Shu Yu Waterfall (8:00 AM–5:30 PM) The water volume is MAX after the rain! There is a mini rainbow bridge hidden at the bottom of the waterfall🌈, it is recommended to wear quick-drying clothes (don't ask how I know) 4️⃣Tuochan Temple (8:30 AM–5:00 PM) The all-stone ancient temple is super cool! The old locust tree at the entrance is covered with red silk, and it is very effective to pray for marriage💑 5️⃣Rainforest Oxygen Bar (all day) A forest bathing resort where deep breathing will get you drunk on oxygen! The pine needle carpet is soft, catch a glimpse of a peeping blue-tailed bird~ 🏨[Accommodation Ceiling] ▫️Songyunju: Open the window to see the sea of pine trees! The starry sky room has a telescope, soak in a rose bath in the bathtub and watch the galaxy🌌 ▫️Avoid a certain old hotel! The sound insulation is so bad that you can hear the snoring next door, and the toilet is clogged (tears) 🚌[Transportation History of Blood and Tears] ✅Take bus No. 13 from Zibo Station → Xiaofengkou Station → Scenic Area Bus (more buses during the locust flower season) ✅Self-driving navigation to "North Gate of Lu Mountain", the winding mountain road is so beautiful that you'll break out in a cold sweat when meeting cars! ❌Don't trust the navigation to take shortcuts! We drove into a dead end and reversed for 2 km... 🍜[Food Attack] 1️⃣Locust Flower Dumplings: Bite open the thin skin and burst out with sweet flower juice! Dipped in garlic and vinegar, it's amazing 2️⃣Fried Scorpion: Crispy protein bomb! Sprinkle with chili powder to kill potato chips 3️⃣Chestnut Stewed Free-Range Chicken: The firewood stove simmers an amber soup, the chestnuts are sweeter than first love 4️⃣Cold Pearl Vegetable: Wild vegetables that grow in stone crevices! The spicy and sour juice mixes a crisp and tender taste 5️⃣Pot Pancake: A sesame crispy pancake bigger than your face! Pack 10 pieces and take them home to be snatched up 💸[Wallet Slimming Record] Tickets 80 + accommodation for two nights 600 + meals 300 + transportation 200 = total cost of CNY 1,180 (students remember to bring your ID! Half-price tickets are really great) 💡[Life-Saving Tips] ❗️The temperature difference in May is ridiculously large! Down jacket in the morning and short sleeves at noon ❗️Bring mosquito repellent! The mosquitoes in the forest are fighter jets ❗️If you see a sign that says "Non-Tourist Area", retreat quickly! Last time someone got lost and called the rescue team Standing on the top of Guanyun Peak, I suddenly understood what it means to "reach out and pick the clouds"! Lu Mountain is like an enchanted Emerald City, every moss is shining, and every gust of wind carries the scent of locust flower honey~ Quickly send this guide to your bestie, if you don't come in May, you'll have to wait for next year's locust flower rain! 🌸💃