[2024 Hengyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhurong Peak (Updated Oct)
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Address:
Zhurong Peak, Nanyue, Hengyang, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Mount Heng in Southern Yue
2h direct access!! The most time-saving, effort-saving, and cost-effective snow appreciation destination for people from Guangdong...|||......Yes, it's Mount Heng in Southern Yue.
The winter here is called the 'Snow Town of the South' and can truly captivate any Guangdong resident who has never seen snow.
The high-speed train is close and convenient, only 2h away. After getting off the train, a 10-minute ride on the scenic area shuttle bus will take you to the foot of the mountain.
It's known as the most time-saving and cost-effective snow appreciation spot for people from Guangdong.
【Transportation Guide】
Transportation: Guangzhou South/Shenzhen North, etc. → Hengshan West → Mount Heng in Southern Yue
Duration: 2h 18min
High-speed train ticket price: ¥259
Or join a tour group with a chartered car that goes straight to the foot of the mountain. Get off to play in the snow and get back on to sleep. It's perfect for lazy people who love convenience!
【Ticket Information】
Mount Heng in Southern Yue has a peak and off-peak season. November to April is the off-peak season, 80r/person
Scenic area vehicle: one-way 25 yuan, round-trip 50 yuan
The sightseeing car goes from the foot of the mountain to the mid-mountain pavilion, then it's about a 2.5h-3h walk to the summit.
A full walking ascent to the summit takes 5-8h
If there is icy weather and the roads are frozen, both the scenic shuttle and the cable car will be closed, and you can only walk up the mountain.
【Weather!! Important】
It has already snowed this weekend, and the weather in the next few days is very suitable for viewing snow and rime.
【Must-Visit Attractions】
① Zhurong Peak
You can catch the sunrise and sunset.
It's the highest peak of Mount Heng and the best spot to appreciate the snowy scenery and sea of clouds.
② Zeng Guofan Trail
One of the ancient trails leading to Zhurong Peak of Mount Heng, winding through the mountains, it is considered by many tourists as the 'pilgrimage path to heaven'.
③ South Heaven Gate
You can enjoy the spectacular rime scenery.
④ Nanyue Temple
The largest temple in the south of our country, known as the 'Southern Palace'.
【Equipment Guide】
Remember to prepare for cold, sun, and slip protection.
11-2 sets of spare clothes, hiking shoes, down jackets or fleece jackets.
Ice grips, walking sticks if you have them, to reduce the burden on your legs.
Hats, gloves, scarves, and other cold protection gear, bring an extra pair of socks.
Raincoat, quick-dry clothes, you can also stick a heat pack before going up the mountain.
Backpack, pack some dry food snacks (sausages, small bread, chocolate, etc.), and if possible, bring a thermos with hot water.
ID card, a small amount of cash.
Charger, spare power source, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, small waist bag or small crossbody bag.
【Itinerary】
Special forces can do a round trip on the same day, but it's better to arrive a day earlier, stay halfway up the mountain, rest for the night, and then ascend to the summit the next day.
JourneyingSoul
The beauty of Mount Heng in Nanyue
📍Attraction Address: Mount Heng is located in Nanyue District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province.
🚗Attraction Transportation:
• External Transportation: You can choose to fly to Hengyang Nanyue Airport, take a high-speed train to Hengshan West Station, or take a regular train to Hengshan Station.
• Internal Transportation: There are eco-friendly cars and cable cars available within the scenic area.
👍Must-visit Attractions:
• Zhuruo Peak: The main peak of Mount Heng, also an excellent spot for watching the sunrise and sea of clouds.
• Nanyue Grand Temple: The largest palace-style ancient building complex in southern China.
• Cangjing Pavilion: Famous for its beauty.
🎫Ticket Information:
• Full-price ticket for the central scenic area: 110 RMB/person.
• Transportation ticket (round trip): 78 RMB/person.
❣️Other Tips:
• The weather on the mountain is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothing.
• Book accommodation in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.
• Pay attention to safety when climbing, and follow the signs.
HiddenGems@@@
Hengshan Heavy Snow | Come and enjoy the rime and snowy forest
🎉 Hengshan has welcomed heavy snow these past two days, starting from the 22nd until the end of the month❄️! This means that Nanyue Hengshan will be covered with a layer of white snow, creating a dreamy rime and snowy forest! People from Guangdong don't need to go to the northeast to see the snow anymore, the place with the best value for money is right here!
🚗 You can set off right after work on Friday, and come together over the weekend to appreciate the stunning rime and ice hangings, and trek the ancient path that has been trodden for thousands of years. 💪🏼🏞️
🚄 So, how to get to Hengshan? Taking the high-speed train from Guangzhou is the quickest way, while departing from Shenzhen North Station, you can reach the scenic area directly through Hengshan West Station, which is only a 10-minute journey from the scenic area. Alternatively, you can travel from Shenzhen North to Hengyang East and then transfer, but it takes a bit longer, about 1 hour and 2 minutes.
💰 Regarding ticket prices, the scenic area ticket is 80 yuan, with half-price discounts available for students, the elderly, and children. Additionally, the round-trip cost for the scenic area sightseeing car is 78 yuan, with a discounted ticket price of 40 yuan for students, the elderly, and children.
🕒 About the time required to ascend and descend the mountain, you can start from the foot of the mountain at 9 am on the first day, trekking the Zeng Guofan ancient path, and it is estimated that it will take about 4 hours to reach the summit of Nanyue's highest peak, Zhurong Peak. On the second day, you will depart from the mid-mountain inn and walk to the viewing platform, which takes about 2 hours, and then descend from the inn. Don't forget to try the Hunan cuisine on the street outside the Grand Temple, with an average price of 50~60 yuan per person, and the taste is good!
🚌 If you like to arrange your itinerary, you can also choose a 2-day and 2-night bus trip:
Day 1: Depart from Shenzhen to Hengshan Scenic Area;
Day 2: Visit Huayan Lake, Zhonglie Shrine, Yanshou Pavilion at the foot of Hengshan, and then head to the mid-mountain inn;
Day 3: Mid-mountain Pavilion - Nantian Gate - Lion Rock - Guanyin Rock - Shangfeng Temple - Zhurong Peak, and then descend the mountain to return.
📸 Here are a few recommended check-in spots in Hengshan:
🔥 Zhurong Peak: The highest peak with an altitude of 1300.2 meters, where you can enjoy the sunrise and snow scenery;
🎆 Nantian Gate: A great place to appreciate the rime;
☀️ Nanyue Grand Temple: Known as the first temple in the south of the Yangtze River;
🌸 Zeng Guofan Ancient Path: The ancient path leading to Zhurong Peak, with a long history.
🎒 Finally, equipment strategy! Don't forget to bring 1-2 sets of spare clothes, hiking shoes, down jackets, ID card, cash, cold protection gear, ice grips, trekking poles, thermos, charger, and other essential items. Are you ready? This winter, come with us to Hengshan to enjoy the snow and see the rime! ❄️🏔️🌟
3m.ly @d@m$
I saw the first snow of my life in Nanyue Hengshan!!
The closest snow-watching spot to the handsome guys and beautiful girls in Guangdong - Nanyue Hengshan
Recently, the temperature has dropped in various places, and a heavy snow fell in Hunan❄️. As the temperature gradually warmed up recently, the snow began to melt, but the accumulated snow on Nanyue Hengshan was still very thick.
There is a high-speed rail directly to Hengshan West from Guangzhou South🚄, the price is about 249¥. Unfortunately, I didn't get the ticket for the trip, I transferred from Guilin North. It takes about ten minutes from Hengshan West to the homestay🏠, the homestay I booked includes pick-up and drop-off, there is a large area of homestays in Hengshan Scenic Area, which is the latest plan of the government, each one looks very good👍
The 2️⃣nd day is ready to play, following the advice of the homestay owner, first go to Nanyue Temple to pray for blessings, and then climb Hengshan, saying that Nanyue Temple at the foot of the mountain is the dragon's head, and Zhurong Peak on the mountain is the dragon's tail. From the dragon's head to the dragon's tail, it implies that there is a beginning and an end, everything goes smoothly, and step by step🧧
Arrive at the Hengshan Service Center and take the elevator to the second floor to buy tickets🎫. The ticket is 80¥, the transportation up ticket is 25¥, and the down ticket is also, it is recommended to buy the up and down tickets together, take the elevator to the third floor to take the car. The scenic area car🚌 sent us to Banshan Pavilion, the next road is on foot, it takes 2 hours to walk to Nantianmen, and 3 hours to Zhurong Peak. Maybe it's full of snow❄️, plus carrying a super heavy backpack, it's very hard to walk💦, take a break after a while, don't wear too many clothes when going up the mountain, it will be hot🔥, but it's easy to get cold when going down the mountain. When you get to Nantianmen, you need to wear ice claws. The staff did not sweep the snow🧹, it is slippery.
After arriving at Nantianmen, in order to reach Zhurong Peak before 14 o'clock, I didn't stop all the way, but after climbing to the top of the mountain⛰️, I felt everything was worth it. I climbed to the top of Nanyue Hengshan, found a tree to hang the blessing belt, and started to descend. We went down the mountain at 15 o'clock, too hungry, so we opened our own instant noodles🍜, but it costs 5¥ to boil hot water♨️, and the merchant sells instant noodles for 15¥. I think it's better not to bring your own instant noodles, it's tiring to carry it! Basically, I slid down the mountain, took off the ice claws, it was very enjoyable, but be careful⚠️! It was already 18 o'clock in the evening when I returned to the visitor center🕕, I went back to the homestay and had a good night's sleep after dinner💤! A perfect day ends🔚
Nanyue Hengshan also satisfies my wish to see snow.
Snow falls all over Nanshan, peace every year!
StellaSerenade56
I visited Zhurong Peak of Mount Heng on December 24th
I took the scenic area bus to Nantianmen at 8 am, and the temperature was still a bit low. On the way to Zhurong Peak, I was lucky to see rime. The sun was shining on the top of the mountain, standing there, I felt like I could overlook all the small mountains. The scenic area was very clean.
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