GUNUNG · Tiongkok

Hengshan (Nanyue)

南岳衡山 / Nányuè Héngshān

Information

Elevation: 1.300 m
Country: Tiongkok (CN)
Location / Range: Pegunungan Hengshan, Hunan; puncak tertinggi Zhurong
Mountain type: Rangkaian puncak non-vulkanik & gunung suci (Taoisme–Buddhisme)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 27.3017, 112.6847
Difficulty: Sedang untuk pendakian penuh; bus kawasan mengurangi bagian berjalan kaki, bergantung pembukaan jalan.
Best Season: Musim semi untuk bunga dan musim gugur untuk pemandangan; kondisi serta pembukaan jalur perlu diperiksa sebelum berangkat.
Permits & Rules: Reservasi tiket melalui mini-program WeChat 南岳一码游. Pengumuman 6 September 2026 membuka kawasan pusat pukul 08.00–18.00 waktu setempat dan menutup kunjungan malam; periksa pengumuman terbaru.
Hazards: Kabut, hujan dan tangga licin; salju atau es pada musim dingin. Sejumlah jalur masih diperbaiki menurut pengumuman September 2026: patuhi pagar penutupan dan petunjuk petugas.

Description

Hengshan (Nanyue) in Hunan is the Southern Mountain of China’s Five Great Mountains, with wooded slopes and Buddhist and Taoist temples. Wikidata Q644965 records an elevation of 1,300.2 m; this profile rounds it to 1,300 m. Walking toward Zhurong combines paved paths, steps and pilgrimage sites, while scenic-area buses can shorten the walk. The old cableway stopped on 31 December 2020; a 2024 project announcement targeted its replacement for late 2026, which is a construction forecast rather than confirmation of an available service. The reopening notice published on 6 September 2026 sets visiting hours at 08:00–18:00, suspends night access and keeps several trails closed for repairs.

Gallery

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Routes

Bus kawasan dan jalan kaki ke Zhurong

Lebih ringan daripada pendakian penuh; tetap ada jalan menanjak

Plan a scenic-bus-assisted visit with walking on the open sections toward Zhurong. The September 2026 reopening notice recommends buses while several footpaths are being repaired; the operating route follows on-site arrangements on the day. Reserve through 南岳一码游, use an officially open entrance and allow time to descend before the area closes at 18:00.

Source

Jalur pejalan kaki menuju Zhurong — ikuti pembukaan resmi

Sedang; pendakian penuh membutuhkan stamina

The Hengshan walking ascent uses scenic-area paths and steps toward Zhurong. The 6 September 2026 notice lists Zhonglieci, Banshanting, Mojingtai, Nantianmen and Zhurong as open, but several connecting trails remain under repair; open attractions do not guarantee that every link between them is passable. Start at an open entrance, follow staff directions and respect trail barriers. The central scenic area opens 08:00–18:00 local time, with night access suspended.

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Climbing Experiences

These videos of Hengshan (Nanyue, Hunan) cover a hike advertised as 12 km, snowy summit scenery, rime and cloud-covered ridges. Gina’s 2012 trip report adds a first-person account of a tiring ascent, temple visits and a cold night before sunrise. Historical experiences do not establish current transport services, ticket prices or permission for night access.

References

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