Héng Shān

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Introducing Héng Shān

Around 120km south of Chángshā, Héng Shān (566 2571; admission Y100) is also known as Nányuè (Southern Peak), the name given to the village that marks the start of the climb. The southernmost of China’s five Taoist mountains, kings and emperors once came here to hunt and make sacrifices to heaven and earth.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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