Nanyue Hengshan nanny-level travel guide

If you are not busy on the weekend, go to Hengyang.
Hengshan, the Five Mountains, must be visited. Climb the highest peak of Nanyue 72 Peak: Zhurong Peak.
Zhu Rong Peak is 1,300.2 meters above sea level. It is said that Zhu Rong, the god of fire, once lived in Heng Mountain and was buried there after his death. In order to commemorate him, later generations named the highest peak of Nanyue after him.
The biggest feature of Nanyue is the prosperity of incense. It is said that more than 12 million people come here to worship Zhurong every year, and all their requests are answered. Going to the top of the mountain to draw lots and pray is a must for every tourist who comes to Hengshan.
✅Travel guide:
➡️Take the scenic eco-friendly car from the visitor center to Zhurongfeng Station, then walk about 3.5 kilometers to the top of the mountain. It takes about 7 kilometers to climb back and forth. Lazy people can sit on a sliding pole (sedanan), and it is said that the fee is based on weight.
➡️Food and accommodation:
There are 3 options:
There is no place to eat dinner in the Hengshan Scenic Area. There are only some snack stalls. You can choose from the following food and accommodation options:
1. Shangfeng Temple
There are bunks and bunks, and the price is said to be very cheap. For lunch, you can go for vegetarian meals at 11:30 am, which costs about 15-20 yuan per person. But it’s a fasting meal, so if you miss the time, you won’t be able to eat it!
2.Leye B&B
Located in Longchi Village, you can watch the stars and sunset. Mainly tents, the most luxurious is the starry sky tent. Watching the stars at night is simply amazing. (Picture 9) The infinity pool is beautiful. There are also standard rooms available for reservation.
If you book a B&B, you can get free pick-up and drop-off from Hengshan West Station. The nearest entrances to Hengshan Scenic Area are [Xiling Mountain Gate and Kangjialong Entrance].
No. 3.5 Valley Cliff Hotel (Picture 8)
Located on the edge of a cliff, it is said that because the first store was very popular in Zhangjiajie, the second store was finally opened in Hengshan after 8 years. From the B&B to Hengshan Scenic Area, you can take the [Nanyue Temple Entrance], which is about 17 kilometers away.
⚠️Both B&Bs are outside the scenic area, but both are located on Hengshan Mountain. They are both good places to watch the sunrise and sunset. The mountain road is rugged, so self-driving is more suitable for experienced drivers. The mountain road has 18 bends. If you usually get motion sickness, remember to prepare medicine in advance.
✅There are several entrances to Hengshan, such as Nanyue Temple, Xiling Mountain Gate, etc. It is recommended to navigate to the visitor center.
🎫Ticket to Hengshan Scenic Area: 110 yuan
The discounted price for tickets + round-trip eco-car in the scenic area is about 248 yuan
⌚️Opening hours: 07:00-17:30
Specialties of Hengshan: Erdumei bean curd/tea oil bean curd/dried sweet potato, etc.
📍Address: No. 37, Yanshou Road, Nanyue District, Hengyang, Hunan
Transportation: EMU to Hengshan West Station