What kind of immortal is the owner of Mount Zhongnan?

Mount Zhongnan had an important position in Taoism. It was regarded by Taoism as the number one blessed land among the "72 blessed lands", and was regarded as the top of the grotto-heavens and the number one blessed land in the world. Mount Zhongnan was the birthplace of China Taoism. The core classic of Taoism, Tao Te Ching, was left behind by Lao Tzu on Mount Zhongnan. Mount Zhongnan was also the ancestral court of the Quanzhen Sect of Taoism. The founder of the Quanzhen Sect, Wang Chongyang, had once cultivated here. However, due to the economic and cultural decline of the Guanzhong region where Mount Zhongnan was located, and the fact that the followers of the southern Taoist sects were far better than those in the north, Mount Zhongnan's status and influence among the four famous Taoist mountains were relatively low.

You can go to Mount Zhongnan in winter. Mount Zhongnan was a natural landscape and a sacred place for Buddhism. Mount Zhongnan had a quiet and peaceful atmosphere in winter. In winter, tourists could enjoy the natural landscape of landslide, giant stone caves and barrier lakes, and they could also look for ancient temples and historical sites in Nanwutai. Although the temperature of Mount Zhongnan might be lower in winter, it was not a big problem for hermit cultivators to eat less, wear thin clothes, and live in a cold place. Therefore, if you like the quiet and zen life in winter, Mount Zhongnan is a good choice.

The time needed to climb Mount Zhongnan varied from person to person. According to documents [1] and [2], the route from Taiyi Valley to Nanwutai would take about three hours. However, the document [3] mentioned that it would take 10 hours to reach the top of Mount Zhongnan. The entire journey was 20 kilometers, and the altitude was 2604 meters. The total elevation was about 1600 meters. In addition, the document [5] pointed out that a healthy young person may need 1-2 hours to climb 800 meters above sea level, while for older or less physically strong people, it may take 3-4 hours or even longer. Therefore, the time needed to climb Mount Zhongnan might be between two to ten hours. The specific time would also be affected by personal physical strength, climbing experience, route selection, weather conditions, and other factors.

The number of people living in seclusion on Mount Zhongnan varied according to different documents. According to document 1, the number of people living in seclusion in Mount Zhongnan had reached 55,000. According to document 2, there were more than 5000 people living in seclusion in Mount Zhongnan. According to document 5, there were 55,000 male and female cultivators registered in Mount Zhongnan. However, these numbers were inconsistent, so it was impossible to determine how many people lived in seclusion in Mount Zhongnan.

The time taken to climb Mount Zhongnan varied according to the route and individual strength. According to the document [1], the route from Taiyi Valley to Nanwutai would take about three hours. However, the document [2] mentioned that it would take 10 hours to reach the top of Mount Zhongnan. The entire journey was 20 kilometers, and the altitude was 2604 meters. The total elevation was about 1600 meters. In addition, the document [8] pointed out that for people with good physical strength and regular exercise, they could reach the top of the mountain in about 2-3 hours, while the average person needed about 3-5 hours. Therefore, the time needed to climb Mount Zhongnan might be between two to ten hours.

Going to Mount Zhongnan to live in seclusion required a certain amount of money. Although some people might choose to live in seclusion without money or with very little money, most people still had to pay rent and living expenses. For example, Wei Chao, a hermit mentioned in the search results, had come to Mount Zhongnan alone in 2016 and had no choice but to rent a shabby cottage. In addition, someone mentioned that they needed to spend 4000 yuan to rent an abandoned old house and renovate it. In addition, some people suggested renting a cheap house in a small village near Zhongnan Mountain and asking around for a suitable place to live in seclusion while working. To sum up, going to Zhongnan Mountain to live in seclusion required a certain amount of money.