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Enjoy the unique poetic and cool atmosphere | On the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival, 17,200 people visited Hengshan Mountain and Hanging Temple


On May 31st, the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, a misty drizzle draped Hengshan Mountain and the Hanging Temple in a hazy veil. On that day, 17,200 tourists ascended amidst the rain, immersing themselves in the ancient charm of the famous temple's eaves bathed in rain and the ethereal beauty of Hengshan Mountain shrouded in mist, enjoying the cool 13-20℃ temperature. The spectacular mountain and water scenery in the rain complemented the millennium-old architecture, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the poetic and pleasant atmosphere of "Summer Resort Mountain" and "Summer Tourism Destination".

At 6:38 AM that day, the first shuttle bus for the Hanging Temple departed punctually for the scenic area. At that time, a misty rain, like gauze, gently enveloped Hengshan Mountain and the Hanging Temple. Visitors, drawn by its fame, stepped onto the damp stone steps to ascend this millennium-old temple, appreciating the beautiful rainy scenery amidst the misty vapor.

The Hanging Temple slowly unfolded before visitors like an ink wash painting, its flying eaves and upturned corners appearing and disappearing in the rain and mist, as if it were a celestial palace left behind by immortals. The visitors' colorful ponchos and umbrellas became a unique sight. Everyone wandered between the ancient temple's halls and pavilions, marveling at the exquisite architectural wisdom of the ancients. At this moment, the cool temperature of 13-20℃ swept away the fatigue of climbing, bringing a refreshing comfort.

As a renowned "summer tourism destination," Hengshan Mountain appears even more ethereal in the fine rain, with peculiar pines and strange rocks appearing and disappearing in the thin mist. The fresh mountain air intertwines with the hazy scenery, like a flowing ink wash painting. On the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Hengshan Mountain was shrouded in mist all day, with pleasant temperatures. The lush green forests were washed spotless by the rain, and the mountain was enveloped in clouds, like a fairyland. Visitors reveled in this rainy landscape painting, feeling the unique poetry and coolness of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, leaving behind unforgettable travel memories.

"Summer Tourism Destination" is a national climate brand, a comprehensive evaluation and authoritative certification that measures a region's climate and ecological environment for summer tourism. Hunyuan County, where Hengshan Mountain is located, has comfortable climatic conditions, with an average summer temperature of 20℃, an average day-night temperature difference of 14℃, and moderate temperatures. There is no scorching hot weather throughout the year, making it suitable for summer vacations, and the living environment is very comfortable. In 2022, it was honored with the title of "2022 Summer Tourism Destination" by the China Meteorological Administration. In 2015, Hengshan Mountain was also selected as one of China's famous summer retreat mountains.

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