Hengshan Mountain Sea of Clouds Hiking Guide

A must-do route when visiting Changsha! A hidden gem combining artsy vibes and nature loved by locals - conquer two super IPs in one day for ultimate satisfaction~✨ 🌈Classic Twin-City Itinerary: Morning: Orange Isle Head → Yuelu Mountain → Hunan University Afternoon: Head straight to Hengshan Scenic Area (~1.5h drive) -- 📍Orange Isle Head Must-see Young Mao Zedong Statue! Take the sightseeing train (¥20/person) to save energy - last ride at 18:00 -- 📍Yuelu Mountain Enter via East Gate → cable car up (¥35 one-way) → visit Aiwan Pavilion → exit via South Gate → stroll to Uni Town Food Street -- 📍Hunan University Photogenic red-brick architecture + Lushan South Road snacks: Tianma Beef Pancake & Old Man's Sticky Rice Balls are must-tries! -- 🚗Afternoon Transfer to Hengshan: Depart before 14:00 (~¥400 for chartered car) ⛰️Hengshan Highlights: 1️⃣First pray at Nanyue Grand Temple (¥80 peak season) 2️⃣Eco-bus to Mid-Hill Pavilion (¥78 round trip) 3️⃣40min hike to Zhurong Peak for sunset 4️⃣Stay at mountain-top B&Bs (¥200-500/night) -- 💡Pro Tips: 1.Orange Isle fireworks every Saturday night (check schedule) 2.Hengshan eco-buses stop at 17:30! Miss it = hike down 3.Bring jacket for temperature drop at summit -- 🍜Food Radar: ✔️Changsha: Black Classic Stinky Tofu, Tea Yan Yue Se ✔️Hengshan: Nanyue Tofu Pot, Cloud-Tea Fragrant Chicken -- 📸Photo Ops: •Orange Isle Plum Garden (best in Feb) •Yuelu Mountain View Deck •Zhurong Peak Sea of Clouds