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A must-visit place for southerners to see snow and rime

Here's a recommendation for the most time and cost efficient place for southerners to see snow~ Mount Heng in Nanyue! There's no better place. You don't need to go to the northeast! It's just next door in Hengyang! A rime and snow viewing spot that can be reached by high-speed rail from Changsha in 30 minutes❄️ 🉑Leisure version: You can choose to start from the scenic area visitor center ㊙️Outdoor version: You can choose to take the Zeng Guofan ancient trail to the Mituo ancient trail ⚠️⚠️⚠️It is strongly recommended to set off a day in advance, and it is best to go up the mountain early in the morning on the second day! Although it's still early to see the snow But you can start planning your destination list now~ Start making arrangements+reading guides+buying equipment 1⃣️Best visiting time December to February of the following year, Mount Heng often has sea of clouds in winter, and rime and snow scenes are common. You need to check the weather in advance (we will closely monitor the snowfall on Mount Heng every year, and those who want to know at the first time can 💬 squat) 2⃣️How to get to Mount Heng? 📍Hunan Province-Hengyang City-Nanyue District-Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area 🚗Self-driving: about 168㎞, a little over 2 hours 🚄High-speed rail: about 29 minutes, second class seat 64.5 meters Changsha South Station→Hengshan West Station🌟 3⃣️How much is the ticket? (Discounts available from November) ▶️Scenic area ticket 80 yuan, half price 40 yuan (students/elderly/children) ⏩Scenic area sightseeing car round trip 78 yuan, 40 yuan (students/elderly/children) 4⃣️How to play in Mount Heng? Mount Heng mainly focuses on climbing, praying, viewing rime, and summer retreat ▶️Visit the "Little Forbidden City" of the South, Nanyue Temple, and pray for blessings and repayments in the New Year ⏩Hike the ancient trail for a thousand years, make a pilgrimage to the top of Zhurong Peak, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the southern slope of Mount Heng 5⃣️Our itinerary arrangement㊙️Outdoor version: 1 day and 1 night DAY1 Depart from various places (you can stay at the designated hotel upon arrival) DAY2 Early morning climb-Mituo Ancient Trail-Beautiful mountain ridge line-South Heaven Gate-Zhurong Peak-Half Mountain Pavilion-Dinner at the foot of the mountain-Disband Route selection: Zeng Guofan Ancient Trail/Mituo Ancient Trail, both can lead to Nanyue Zhurong Peak Ancient Trail, less popular, less people, beautiful scenery, no need to squeeze with other tourists, remember: less people! Less people! Less people! 6⃣️Equipment suggestions ▶️Essential equipment Backpack 25L—35L, high-top waterproof hiking shoes or walking shoes, stormtrooper clothes, quick-drying clothes, down jacket, ice claws (essential), headlamp flashlight, replacement clothes, relevant documents, etc.; ⏩Optional equipment Trekking poles, knee pads, hats, sunglasses, cameras, power banks, sunscreen, thermos cups, warm babies👶🏻, etc. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
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Posted: Feb 11, 2024
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