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Night hike on Yuelu Mountain, encountering the gentle moonlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival

Moonlit night flashes on Yuelu Mountain🏃‍♀️ This night owl specially came to check in the exclusive evening scenery of Changsha! Coming here during Mid-Autumn is simply so romantic~ 📍Location details Address: No. 58 Denggao Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 (For night hiking, remember to check the last cable car time~) Admission: Free all year round!! Night hiking essential tips✨ 1️⃣ Remember to bring mosquito repellent, the mountain bugs are very enthusiastic! 2️⃣ Wear sports shoes, some sections are quite steep 3️⃣ It is recommended to start hiking before 19:00 to see both the sunset and moonrise 4️⃣ There is Cha Yan Yue Se at the top to replenish your energy🥤 🪔Mountain experience It’s really so healing!💫 The late summer night breeze is just right~ All the daytime heat fades away Only the cool mountain evening breeze teasing your hair☁️ Underfoot is the rustling symphony of fallen leaves In your ears is the insect chorus This is a free natural SPA!✨ 🌕Summit moment Frozen in place upon reaching the top! The full moon hangs like a natural lantern The entire Yuelu Mountain is draped in gentle silver gauze The night view of Changsha city is fully in sight The atmosphere is instantly elevated! Every snap is a hit on social media (Tip: When taking photos under moonlight, remember to lower the brightness) 📸Best check-in spots 1️⃣ Yunlu Palace Viewing Platform 2️⃣ Back mountain trail of Yuelu Academy 3️⃣ Cable car terminal platform (It’s recommended to arrive around six o’clock to capture the sunset and moon in the same frame)
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Posted: Oct 14, 2025
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