At half past ten, the shortcut was over, and the end was also a highway. I was exhausted and took a rest on the side of the road for a while. I asked others how long it would take to reach the top, and the replies were about one and a half to two hours. At this time, I was a bit frustrated. The shortcut was too strenuous, and my legs were a bit sore.

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When I walked to Tiefo Temple, I looked at the navigation map.

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Follow the highway and walk with the main force. At around 11:10, you can see the top. It’s not far, come on.

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There is not much rime left, and it has all melted. It is also easy to be hit. If you encounter a tree, run past it quickly, and safety comes first.

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This is a viewing platform with a broad view, which is convenient for everyone to take photos.

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Then to this peak that is not the top, this is the place to take the bus, and you can choose to ride up or down.

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Continue to follow the main force towards the peak, because it is New Year’s Day, there are many people, and there is still a long way from here to the peak, continue to climb.

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At 11:56, reached the top.

In summary, it was my first time climbing Hengshan, and I was not well prepared and a bit careless. I always thought that after climbing Huashan, Mount Tai, and Yellow Mountain, other mountains should not be so tiring. As a result, I stumbled, and my legs ached for a week after going back. It may also be related to the shoes. This time, I wore a pair of new shoes that didn’t fit very well.

At half past twelve, I started to hike down the mountain, and it took about two and a half hours to get down. Since I had booked the last train ticket from Hengshan West Station to Shenzhen at more than 7 p.m., I walked down the mountain quite quickly. At around four o’clock, I took the bus from Nanyue Station to Hengshan West Station.

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The whole journey is calculated as departing at more than 9 p.m. on the first day, and arriving at Shenzhen North at half past ten the next day. The distance is relatively close. If it is a weekend, my method can also be tried. Depart on Saturday night and come back on Sunday night. It needs to be reminded that Hengshan has a long journey, and physical strength must keep up. If the physical strength is not enough, it is still recommended to go on a double rest day, and two days are relatively sufficient.

I didn’t take too many photos this time, and some pictures can’t be found, which makes this strategy not very sufficient. I will go back and climb again on a weekend, and write a more detailed strategy. Thank you.