01City Guide
Nanyue Mount Hengshan Scenic Area
南岳衡山风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 110 for central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
6-8 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-May and Sep-Nov for summit walks, temple routes, and more comfortable mountain weather
Climate
Humid Hunan mountain climate with hot lower slopes, cooler windy summits, frequent mist, and rain, snow, or ice that can change transport and trail access
Top Attractions
02Built Heritage
Nanyue Grand Temple
南岳大庙
All Ages
Admission
CNY 58
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
03City Guide
Zhurong Peak
祝融峰
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
2-3 hours from Nantianmen, including the return walk
04City Guide
Nantianmen
南天门
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
20-40 minutes, plus the summit walk
05City Guide
Shangfeng Temple
上封寺
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
06City Guide
Zhurong Hall
祝融殿
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
30-45 minutes at the summit
07City Guide
Cangjing Hall
藏经殿
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
1-2 hours once you arrive
08City Guide
Fangguang Temple
方广寺
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; road transfer is separate
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
09Nature Escape
Water Curtain Cave
水帘洞
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
10City Guide
Nantai Temple
南台寺
All Ages
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
45-60 minutes
11City Guide
Fuyan Temple
福严寺
All Ages
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
1 hour
12Historic Walk
Nanyue Memorial Hall
南岳忠烈祠
All Ages
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; no separate ticket
Typical Visit
60-90 minutes, plus scenic-area transport time
13City Guide
Magu Fairyland
麻姑仙境
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
1-2 hours from the trail access
14City Guide
Mojingtai
磨镜台
All Ages
Admission
Included with CNY 110 central scenic-area admission; eco-shuttle ticket booked separately
Typical Visit
20-60 minutes