Shennongjia is named after the legend that Yan Emperor Shennong, the ancestor of China, tasted all kinds of herbs by erecting the wood ladders here. It is the intersection of the four major types of culture of the Chinese nation.
The weather was perfect. After days of rain and snow, it suddenly cleared up, revealing a backdrop of azure blue sky against the snow-capped mountains and sea of clouds. The lighting was exceptional, so was the contrast ratio, making the scenery particularly pleasing as far as the eye can see.