Here are some pictures I took of the hike up to Harmony Peak at the top of Heng Shan, one of China's holiest mountains, often referred to as Nan Yue Shan (Southern High Mountain), while I was volunteer teaching in HuNan province.
This picture was taken at the base of the Heng Shan (Heng Mountain), often referred to as Nan Yue, Southern High Mountain
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Some amazing scenery along the way. Since it seemed most people took the trams and buses up, the 4-hour hike was pretty quiet.
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I came to Heng Shan as a weekend getaway from the volunteer teaching I did in the summer of 2006. Here are two other American teachers I roomed with, Amy and Jeremy.
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A nice place to relax on the very long hike up the mountain.
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There are so many amazing views along the way. Here is a lake just outside a small village.
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The sign here reads: Yan Shou Cun(Tsun), the name of a small nearby village.
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Rooftops of Yan Shou Cun
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More Rooftops of Yan Shou Cun
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Butterfly enjoying the Osmanthus
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A look back at Yan Shou Cun
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Museum Entrance
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A picture of Jeremy taking a picture
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Museum
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The alter at the peak of Heng Shan called Harmony Peak
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A lovely photo opportunity. I have no idea who they are but I had to take it.
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How typical, after 4 plus hours of heavy hiking to the top of the mountain, it's raining and foggy and I can barely see a thing, let alone the view.
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So I took a picture of the poster in the temple.
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"The City Parks of Shenzhen"
Here are some pictures I took of the hike up to Harmony Peak at the top of Heng Shan, one of China's holiest mountains, often referred to as Nan Yue Shan (Southern High Mountain), while I was volunteer teaching in HuNan province.
