Hanpokou (Hanpo Pass)

含鄱口

Lushan's most famous lookout, facing Poyang Lake, where you can watch the sunrise and sea of clouds. Hanpo Pavilion and Wangpo Pavilion are the classic vantage points for Lushan sunrise

Hanpokou is a mountain pass on the east side of Lushan, between Wulao Peak and Hanyang Peak, at about 1,200 meters above sea level. It is named for facing Poyang Lake, its shape like a giant mouth holding the lake. It is the top spot for watching the sunrise on Lushan. In the early morning, the sun rises from the surface of Poyang Lake, and lake light and mountain scenery mingle with the clouds. During the day you can gaze out over Poyang Lake and Wulao Peak. When mist rises from the valleys, you get the best sense of Lushan's true face. The site consists of a gateway arch, Hanpo Pavilion, Wangpo Pavilion and a viewing platform. A tour takes about 1 hour. A cable car nearby leads to Dakou Waterfall, for an additional fee. Hanpokou is included in the Lushan main entrance ticket. Getting there: take the east-line sightseeing bus from Guling town, about 15 minutes. To see the sunrise, set out around 5 a.m. In peak season there are dedicated sunrise shuttles, so confirm at the sightseeing bus station the night before. You can also charter a car. It is best to tour together with the Lushan Botanical Garden and Wulao Peak on the same route. Note: the pass is windy and cold in the early morning, so bring a jacket even in summer. Whether you see the sunrise depends on the weather, so check the weather and cloud forecasts the night before. If it is foggy, skip the pass and visit the botanical garden instead.

Hanpokou (Hanpo Pass)

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