“The True Face of Mt. Lu” is a famous idiom.
It is a phrase written in 1084 by the Song Dynasty poet Su Shi (Su Dongpo) in “Inscribed on the Wall of West Forest Temple” (题西林壁).
Lushan has three places of historical importance.
Meilu Villa is the summer residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling. Located on a hillock with a fairly large garden, this 2-story building is now a pale shadow of its glory days.
The building where Mao held three CCP conferences is a nondescript building.
The building where Chiang Kai-shek met General Marshal several times in an effort to make peace with Mao has been left to decay. No efforts have been made to make it an attractive tourist spot other than a faded plaque commemorating the meetings.
LWH @ Jiangxi 23 April 2026
