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Brief introduction of Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue
Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue is one of the five famous mountains in China. Zhurongfeng, the main peak, is in Nanyue District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province. There are 72 peaks, winding like flying. Known as "Outstanding Five Mountains", "Civilized Olympic Zone", "Sacrifice to Lingshan", "Religious Holy Land" and "China keeps its promise".

Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue is the first batch of national key scenic spots, the first batch of national 5A-level scenic spots, national nature reserves, national civilized scenic spots and world cultural and natural heritage nominations.

Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue has beautiful natural scenery. Here, the mountains are green, the trees are brilliant, the springs are flowing and the waterfalls are beautiful. The scenery of the four seasons is different. There are exotic flowers and grasses in spring, clouds in summer, sunrises in autumn and snow in winter. The height of Zhurong Peak, the beauty of Tibetan Temple, the depth of Fangguang Temple and the wonder of water curtain cave have been known as the "four wonders" of Nanyue since ancient times.

Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue has a long history. Since Yao and Shun, Mount Hengshan in Nanyue has been one of the five mountains for more than 4,000 years. Huangdi and Shun Di once visited Hengshan Mountain to offer sacrifices; In order to control water, Dayu made a special trip to Nanyue to kill the white horse and sacrifice to heaven and earth, and won the "Golden Bamboo Jade Book" and set up the "Water Control Monument". Emperors such as Song Huizong and Kangxi recited poems for Nanyue.

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Main attractions of Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue:

1, Wanshou cauldron, the full name of which is "China Wanshou cauldron", is recognized as "the best cauldron in the world" by Guinness World Records. China Wanshou Dading is the central attraction of Wanshoutan Scenic Spot in China, Nanyue, located on the crane peak of Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue.

2. Fangguang Temple under Lotus Peak in Nanyue District. The name of the temple is wide, which means that the Buddha says that it is widely spread. The temple was built in the second year of Tian Liang's reign in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (AD 503), and has been repaired in all dynasties. There is a world famous mountain written by Song Huizong in the temple.

3. water curtain cave is located in Shuilian Village, Nanyue Township, 4 kilometers away from Nanyue Town. It was called Zhuling Cave in ancient times, and it is said that it is connected with Zhuling Cave on Shigu Mountain in Hengyang.

4. Nanyue Temple is at the end of North Street in Nanyue Town, facing south, with Chi Di Peak as its back and the first water in front. The temple site is rectangular with a total area of 98,500 square meters. It is the largest ancient building in Hunan Province.

Nanyue District People's Government-Overview of Nanyue