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JAYLA WILLIAMSONUnited States

Guangdong people are ecstatic! Successfully caught the first snow in Hengshan (with a guide)

As the most cost-effective snow viewing spot near Guangdong, this January I finally caught the first snow in Hengshan, Hunan. The winter rime and snow scenery are just as stunning as in Northeast China. Just watch the weather and you can set off. This snow viewing guide and snow prediction tips are strongly recommended for friends planning to go—read before you go~ ⛄ Hengshan Snow Time ❄️ This year’s snow update: The first rime of 2025 appeared on November 18. ❄️ Best snow viewing period: January to February. Frequent cold waves often bring the spectacular "rime + snow accumulation + sea of clouds" phenomenon. ⛄ Hengshan Snow Forecast ▶️ Add “Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area” as a favorite location in your weather app. If the forecast shows the mountain top temperature staying below 0℃ for several days and weekend snowfall probability >50%, snow is basically confirmed. 🌟 TIPS: For those too lazy to check the weather, 🉑 join 【Snow Viewing Qun】 for instant snow notifications. ✔ Hengshan Transportation 📍 Location: Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Hengshan County, Hunan 🚆 Train 1️⃣ Guangzhou Station/Shenzhen Station → Hengyang Station, 6h, ¥75💰 2️⃣ Direct shuttle bus from the station to the scenic area, 40 mins - 🚄 High-speed Rail 1️⃣ Guangzhou South/Shenzhen North → Hengyang East Station → Nanyue Hengshan, 2h, ¥259💰 2️⃣ Direct shuttle bus from the high-speed rail station to the scenic area, 10 mins 🙌 You can travel with us 👍 including high-speed rail station pickup and drop-off. 🎫 Tickets and Shuttle Bus Scenic area ticket: ¥110 per person Shuttle bus: round trip ¥78 🔺 Important reminder: In winter, be sure to take early buses; there are fewer buses going down in the afternoon. If the road is icy, vehicles will stop running and you must hike down. 🗺️ Classic 2-Day Itinerary Suggestion Day 1: Hengshan West → Visitor Center → Take shuttle bus to Banshanting → Hike to Magu Wonderland, Mojingtai, etc. → Stay at a mid-mountain guesthouse ✅ Nantianmen “The Gate to Heaven,” passing through the Nantianmen archway means crossing from the mortal world into the celestial realm above the nine heavens. ✅ Rime and Snow “The most beautiful rime viewing spot in South China,” rare thick snow and spectacular ice formations/rime snow scenery in the south. - Day 2: Nantianmen → Climb to the summit of Zhurong Peak to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds → Enjoy rime and snow scenery → Descend in the afternoon and return ✅ Zhurong Peak Hengshan’s highest and main peak, named after the fire god Zhurong, the best spot for snow scenery and watching the sea of clouds sunrise. ✅ Zeng Guofan Ancient Trail For centuries, this ancient trail has been the “pilgrimage heavenly road” in the hearts of many pilgrims. ✅ Nanyue Grand Temple “The Little Palace of the South,” protected by the Nanyue god, with red walls and snow-covered tiles, symbolizing people’s wishes for longevity. ⚠️ Must-See Travel Tips ✔ Safety first: Wear crampons on icy and snowy roads; available for purchase outside the scenic area. ✔ Cold protection: Bring a thermos with hot water to prevent water bags and straws from freezing; keep electronic devices warm. ❄️【Nanyue Hengshan 2-Day Snow Viewing Now Scheduled】 💎 2-day snow viewing for about 500+ per person to unlock Hengshan’s rime and sea of clouds 💎 Station pickup + scenic area hotel + Hengshan tickets 💎 Worry-free refund if no snow, pure play with zero shopping 💎 🉑 Join 【Snow Viewing Qun】 to get first-hand Hengshan snow updates 💎 Welcome to set off with Walk20s and embrace the winter snow in Hengshan.
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Posted: Dec 11, 2025
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