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Scenic spot introduction:
Hengshan Mountain, also known as Nanyue, is one of the Five Mountains in my country. It meanders for 800 miles, starting from Hengyang Huiyan Peak (the first peak of Hengshan Mountain) where "the wild geese are frightened by the cold and the sound breaks the Hengyang Pupu", and ends in the north where "stop and sit in the maple forest at night, Yuelu Mountain (the tail peak of Hengshan Mountain) in Changsha, "frost leaves are as red as flowers in February", is composed of 72 majestic peaks and is also known as "Seventy-two Hibiscus in the Blue Sky". The climate conditions of Hengshan Mountain are better than those of the other four mountains. There are lush forests and bamboos everywhere, green all year round, exotic flowers and grasses, and fragrant fragrance all year round. The natural scenery is very beautiful, and it is known as the "Unique South Mountain".The height of Zhurong Peak, the beauty of the Buddhist Sutra Hall, the wonder of Water Curtain Cave, and the depth of Fangguang Temple are called the "Four Wonders of Hengshan". Viewing flowers in spring, viewing clouds in summer, viewing the sun in autumn, and appreciating snow in winter are the "Four Wonders of Hengshan". Beautiful scenery in all four seasons." Hengshan also has many historical sites and myths and legends, which have attracted various figures from past dynasties and formed a rich and colorful cultural deposit. It is like a vast giant park where humanities and landscape culture are harmoniously unified and harmonious.
Attractions distribution:
Nanyue Hengshan Tourist Area is divided into Nanyue Temple Scenic Area, Zhurong Peak Scenic Area, Mojingtai Scenic Area, Wanguang Temple Scenic Area, Zangjing Hall Scenic Area, Shuiliandong Scenic Area, Yuwangcheng Scenic Area, and Zhonglie Temple Scenic Area. The scenic area includes Nanyue Temple, Zhusheng Temple, Huangting Temple, Zhuming Peak, Furong Peak, Zhurong Peak, Nantianmen, Gaotai Temple, Shangfeng Temple, Yanxia Peak, Magu Wonderland, Mojing Terrace, Toibo Peak, Nantai Temple, and King Kong Temple. Relic Pagoda, Fangguang Temple, Lotus Peak, Buddhist Sutra Hall, Water Curtain Cave, Huixian Bridge, Longfeng River, Jiuxian Temple, Guangfeng Peak, Guangji Temple, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spot, national nature reserve, national civilized scenic tourist area demonstration siteScenic spot features:
The most beautiful of the five mountains, religious holy land, China's longevity mountain, religion, one of the five mountainsScenic spot map:
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travelling guideline:
Have breakfast on the first day and take a scenic tour bus to Mid-Levels. On the way, we will visit the Martyrs’ Shrine, a national key cultural relics protection unit known as the "Little Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum", the Mirror-Mounting Platform, the Mysterious Cave, the Official Residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Song Dynasty, Magu Fairyland, and appreciate longevity culture. At the festival's High-altitude Prince Adili's tightrope walking performance venue, climb to Zhurong Peak, the highest of the 72 peaks in Hengshan Mountain, to feel the artistic conception of "you can't see it in the light smoke", and pay homage to the thousand-year-old temple Fuyan Temple, which is the home of Huairang, the seventh ancestor of Nanchan. The Master's Dharma Ground is one of the birthplaces of the Five Leaves of Zen Buddhism. You can have evening classes with monks, attend church together, experience the life of monks in person, and enlighten your wisdom and connection with Buddhism.
Visit the Shou Culture Village, taste Shou tea for free, stroll around Nanyue Ancient Town, and feel the simple and peaceful atmosphere.
After breakfast on the second day, in the morning, we will attend a special Dharma meeting hosted by the abbot of the temple to eliminate disasters, pray for blessings and seek wealth. The abbot will give lectures on scriptures, restore wisdom and good roots, meditate and worship the Buddha, and receive the baptism of the Buddha. Visit the Nanyue Temple, which was imitated from the Forbidden City in Beijing during the Tang Dynasty. It is the largest and best-preserved palace-style ancient building complex in the Five Mountains. The coexistence of Buddhism and Taoism is a unique feature of the temple. The Chinese food won the delicious category in the vegetarian competition. Have a meal at the Suzhai Hall (at your own expense) and visit the Chinese Longevity Altar: the Chinese Wanshou Ding. This tripod is the largest and heaviest sacrificial tripod in the history of Chinese tripod culture for praying for blessings and longevity. It has the largest number of "longevity" and the heaviest Two items of Guinness World Tour, and finally ended the trip after visiting Nanyue Ancient Town.
Tour route:
Two-day tour
Day 1 Nanyue → Martyrs' Shrine → Chuanyan Poetry Forest → Mid-level Pavilion → Nantianmen → Gaotai Ancient Pines → Zhurong Peak → Folk Culture Market → Sutra Collection Hall → Mirror Grinding Platform → Mysterious Cave → Huairang Dharma transmission site → Mojingtai Hotel → Nantai Temple → Vajra Relic Pagoda → Fuyan Temple → Ganoderma Spring → Magu Fairyland → Xuandu Temple → Huangchao Sword Testing Stone → China.
The next day: Shuiliandong Scenic Area → Zhusheng Temple → Nanyue Temple → Ancient Town → Tianxia Nanyue Archway.
Best time to visit:
Hengshan is rainy in spring, not hot in summer, and not cold in winter. The mountain is shrouded in clouds and fog for nearly seven months of the year. There are "three layers of sky" on Hengshan Mountain, one layer from the foot of the mountain to Yubanqiao, one layer from Yubanqiao to Banshan Pavilion, and one layer from Banshan Pavilion to Zhurong Peak. The higher you go up, the lower the temperature. In addition, you will see more beautiful scenery when you climb Hengshan Mountain on a cloudy day.
The best tourist season for Hengshan is in late summer and early autumn. At this time, the weather is cool, the vegetation is still lush, and the scenery is more beautiful. Of course, if you go to Hengshan from December to early February of the following year, you can enjoy the famous Hengshan Mountain. Snow scene. Due to the special climatic conditions, Hengshan has a rime wonder that is not found in other places in the south.
Shopping recommendations:
Nanyue Yunwu Tea, Guanyin Bamboo Shoots, Mandarin Oranges, Medicinal Materials, Kiwi Fruit, Goose Fungus
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Hunan Province>Hengyang City>Nanyue District
How to get there:
There is a special tourist line from Hengyang to Nanyue at Hengyang Central Bus Station
You can take a free bus to the scenic spot at Hengshan Railway Station and Hengshan West Station
From Nanyue Bus Station, you can take a free bus to the Nanyue Mountain Entrance Ticket Office
In addition, National Highway 107 can directly reach the scenic spot
Scenic area map:
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Hengshan ticket price:
Nanyue Hengshan Pass: 100 yuan
Nanyue Temple: 40 yuan in off-season, 60 yuan in peak season
Central scenic spot: 80 yuan/person in off-season, 120 yuan/person in peak season
Scenic area opening hours:
Peak season (April~October): 08:00~18:00
Low season (November~March): 08:30~17:30