Five Mountains ~ Hengshan

Super detailed guide to Nanyue Hengshan | Pray at the Grand Temple + climb to the top of Zhurong Peak My dears, do you want to know how to enjoy Nanyue Hengshan? Can you pray sincerely at the Grand Temple and successfully climb to the top of Zhurong Peak? Just read this article, a super detailed guide is presented to you! 1. Transportation and buying incense If you drive, you can directly navigate to Nanyue Temple. There are many incense shops after getting off the highway. If you want convenience, you can also go to the entrance of the scenic spot. Although the price is a little expensive, you can park for free. The price of incense starts at 68 yuan. Personally, I think a set of 68-128 yuan is enough. The boss will kindly teach you how to write incense and ask for incense, and you can also ask for a physical map. If you take the high-speed rail, get off at Hengshan West Station and take a 6-yuan bus to the bus station. You can also share a ride for 20 yuan per person. 2. Attractions and Tickets Buying tickets online on the "Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area" official account can save time queuing. The temple entrance fee is 40 yuan in the off-season and 58 yuan in the peak season. It is recommended to reserve 1.5 hours for the visit. The ticket price for climbing the mountain and praying at Zhurong Peak is 80 yuan in the off-season and 110 yuan in the peak season, and the round-trip ticket is 78 yuan (40 minutes by car and 1.5 hours to the summit). If you choose to climb by yourself, it will take 4-5 hours. 3. The process of praying in a big temple First, go to the incense burner and burn the incense without the name on it, leaving the long box of incense with the name on it. Then plan the route according to the map, take the long box of incense and go to worship, and be careful not to look back. After worshipping all the halls, return to the incense burner, worship in all directions clockwise, and then throw the long box of incense into the stove. Different halls have different meanings, like praying for safe travel in the Holy Emperor Hall, praying for a harmonious marriage and family in the Holy Archbishop’s Hall, praying for wealth in the God of Wealth Hall, etc. There is also the Kaikuixing Pavilion, and touching the beams inside means good luck. 4. Climbing to the top of Zhurong Peak If you take the bus, you can get on the second floor of the tourist center and get off at Nantianmen. It takes about 1.5 hours to walk to the top of the mountain (if you walk slowly). If you don’t want to walk, you can take a sedan chair for about 200 yuan. The bus driver is super exciting. If you want to hike, follow the navigation to "Shenglifang", walk up the slope for 15 minutes to the ticket gate of the scenic area, cross the bridge at the first fork and turn right, walk towards the Martyrs' Shrine, pass the Fanyin Pavilion, follow the signs to Nantianmen, and follow the wooden plank road when you see it. It takes 4-5 hours to reach the summit. Yes, the tofu, shredded papaya and bean cakes in Nanyue are super delicious. They are sold in many places outside the temple. You can try them first and buy some from the ones you like to take back. My dears, hurry up and save this guide and go to Nanyue Hengshan to start your blessing mountain climbing journey!