In the ancient, cliff-hanging temple perched high above—"Half-Day Peak"—what touches the heart even more than the breathtaking scenery is the sense of responsibility that the people of Hengshan Mountain humbly embrace as they gather it up.-Hengshan Mountain

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In the ancient, cliff-hanging temple perched high above—"Half-Day Peak"—what touches the heart even more than the breathtaking scenery is the sense of responsibility that the people of Hengshan Mountain humbly embrace as they gather it up.

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2025-11-07 14:08

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Hanging Monastery – Photo provided by Mr. Wang

An urgent-as-hell call came from the scenic area straight to the Changsha office.

“May I ask if this is ×× Company? This is the Hanging Temple at Mount Hengshan in Shanxi—we’ve found Mr. Wang from your company’s cardholder…”

A few days ago, during an afternoon, the company’s administrative landline in Changsha suddenly rang. On the other end of the line was Gao Xiao, the head of the scenic area’s visitor center.

At this moment, the owner, Mr. Wang, had already left the scenic area by more than ten li, completely unaware that he had lost his cardholder. A company meal card became Gao Xiao's sole clue to track down the owner and return the item safely.

A little over ten minutes by car—he asked his colleague to deliver it personally.

Upon hearing the news, Mr. Wang suggested that the scenic area send the cardholder back to him by courier. After confirming Mr. Wang’s location, Gao Xiao kindly offered, "It's only a ten-minute drive." Originally planning to deliver the cardholder himself, Gao Xiao ended up too busy with work to make it happen, so he asked a colleague surnamed Li to take his private car and chase after Mr. Wang instead.

Starting from the scenic area, the journey winds through sharp curves and hairpin turns along the mountain road—yet just over ten minutes later, you’ll find Hengshan Mountain’s unwavering commitment: "We won’t let tourists wait even a single extra minute."

The moment the cardholder was handed to Mr. Wang, his driver’s license, social security card, bank cards—and everything else—were all there without a single thing missing.

“拾金不昧” is the standard practice here.

Mr. Wang specifically called Gao Xiao to express his gratitude and also requested media coverage, but Gao Xiao kept saying, "It's what I should do." He further noted that the scenic area staff have developed a well-established habit of carefully and responsibly handling lost items left behind by visitors—especially during peak holiday periods like the "May Day" and "National Day" holidays, when many tourists are present; even then, if someone happens to leave something behind, the staff always make every effort to address it promptly and thoroughly.

At the Hanging Temple, within the Hengshan Mountain scenic area, Gao Xiao and his colleagues have woven "honesty in returning lost items" into the everyday routines of their lives, ensuring that visitors traveling from afar can leave their worries safely tucked away—and carry home not just souvenirs, but also heartfelt gratitude.

Next time you visit the Hanging Temple and Hengshan Mountain Scenic Area, remember to look up at the breathtaking views—and also glance down to catch a glimpse of these loveliest people:

It is their unwavering dedication that ensures Hengshan Mountain not only endures through millennia but also remains deeply rooted in the hearts of people.

(Some text and content are sourced from Jiupai News)

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The Five Great Mountains are collectively “going online”! These millennia-old famous mountains are embracing a new approach.