Wulao Peak (Five Old Men Peak)

五老峰

Five side-by-side peaks that look like five old men gazing over Poyang Lake; Li Bai once lived in seclusion beneath them, and this is Lushan's best hiking route for panoramic views.

Wulao Peak lies in the southeast of Mount Lu. Five side-by-side summits rise 1,358–1,436 m, and seen from the Poyang Lake side they look like five old men sitting together. Li Bai once lived in seclusion here and wrote the famous lines “Five Old Men Peak to the southeast of Mount Lu, / Carved from the blue sky like a golden lotus.” The climbing trail starts at the Wulao Peak parking area and runs from Peak One to Peak Five. The section from Peak One to Peak Three is gentle. Peak Four is the main summit (1,436 m, with the widest views), and Peak Five is the most dangerous and farthest. Hiking to Peak Three or Peak Four and back takes about 2.5–3 hours; the full round trip to Peak Five takes about 4 hours. Along the way you can see Poyang Lake and the valleys toward Hanpo Gap and Sandie Falls. On clear autumn days the mountains and lake stretch out below. It is included in the Mount Lu entrance ticket. Getting there: take the east-line sightseeing shuttle from Guling Town for about 25 minutes to the Wulao Peak stop. It can be combined with Hanpo Gap and Sandie Falls on the same day, but all three are physically demanding, so it is better to see sunrise at Hanpo Gap and climb Wulao Peak, and visit Sandie Falls another day. Note: the summit is windy and unshaded, so bring plenty of water and sun protection. Fog can block the views and create a risk of getting lost, and you should not go to the summit during thunderstorms.

Wulao Peak (Five Old Men Peak)

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