Things to do in Hengyang

This is a very well-developed scenic area with complete facilities. This time, we hiked up the mountain and took the shuttle bus down. The hike starts from Victory Archway; avoid the visitor center area where you catch the shuttle bus. The route is: Victory Archway → Huayan Lake → Martyrs' Shrine → Banshan Pavilion → Yehou Academy → Tiefo Temple → Nantianmen → Zhurong Peak. What I need to complain about is the poor planning and maintenance of the hiking routes. The signage is not clear enough, some sections can only be accessed via winding mountain roads, and the main hiking trail's halfway point through the rocky forest is poorly maintained. If you're going to charge admission, at least make sure the ancient hiking trails are properly maintained.

Hahaha, finally arrived at the temple to pray for blessings! The weather was great, and since it wasn't a holiday, weekend, or the first or fifteenth of the lunar month, we traveled during off-peak hours, so it wasn't too crowded. Since the temple involves deities, taking photos was not permitted.

There is Chuanshan Academy (a landmark of Hunan culture, with additional fees for the internal exhibition halls), Luohan Ancient Temple, and Fuzhi Tower; in spring, "Dongzhou Peach Blossom Waves" is one of the eight scenic spots of ancient Hengyang, and the thousand-meter-long peach forest is perfect for taking photos in an ancient style; admission to the island is free, and the covered bridge is pedestrian-friendly.

If you want to travel around and learn about folk customs! Or just take a walk around the rest area, it is worth recommending! As a reference for a big attraction, it is not recommended 😜

- 经典中线：胜利坊→华严湖→忠烈祠→祝融峰，距离约12公里，耗时4-5小时，石阶路为主，适合初次徒步者。​- 风景最美线：梵音谷→华严湖→磨镜台→南天门→祝融峰，距离约15公里，耗时5-6小时，能欣赏溪流瀑布等美景，夏季清凉避暑。

The ancient Shigu Academy, located at the confluence of the Xiang River and the Zheng River, is an important birthplace of Hunan culture. Standing at the confluence and looking north, the river is wide and the view is excellent.

There are really a lot of monkeys, which can heal your mood. The monkeys are also very honest. If you don't provoke them, they will not attack you. When crossing the road, the staff can ensure the safety of tourists. When there are no vehicles, they use small flags to direct people to cross the road.

A very retro place. Many sisters rented costumes from the Republic of China to take photos. If you like the style of the Republic of China, it is worth coming.