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10 Most Beautiful Mountains in China

ShanghaiWOWeng 2016-12-29


With majestic, mountainous terrain making up two-thirds of the country’s land area, China has always been a destination for climbers and wide-eyed adventures from around the globe. Here’s a short list of the 10 most beautiful and spiritual mountains in China. 


WUYI MOUNTAIN



 

Where: Wuyishan, Fujian Province


As one of the most outstanding areas for biodiversity conservation in south-east China, the expansive Mount Wuyi contains extremely rich flora and fauna, including significant numbers of reptiles, insect species and amphibians. Besides the serene beauty of the Nine-Bend River, which has numerous monasteries and temples, the area also consists of tombs and rock shelters with wooden boat coffins dating back to the Shang Dynasty (2nd century BCE). 

 

There are over 36 peaks spread over a distance of 70 square km, each with a height of more than 600 m, making Wuyi Mountain one of the most spectacular wonders in southern China. 




MT. HUASHAN

 



Where: Huayin County, Shaanxi Province


Also known as Xiyue in Chinese, Huashan Mountain is the highest mountain (2,154 m) among the Five Great Mountains for Taoism in China. Famous for its precarious peaks, mind-boggling crags and steep paths, Huashan is said to be the most precipitous mountain the world. More than 20 Taoist Temples were built on the mountain, among which Dongdao Temple, Yuquan Temple and Zhenyue Temple are the most significant.



 

There are 5 main peaks in the area, including “Chaoyang Peak”, which is considered to be one of the 9 best places to catch an amazing sunrise in China. If you don't want to do the (rather scary) climb, there is always a cable car up to to the north or west peaks, giving incredible views on the way up and down. 


MOUNT TAI

 



Where: Tai’an, Shandong Province



Mount Tai is the most easterly mountain of the Five Great Mountains in China and is often regarded as the foremost of the five. For more than 3,000 years, it’s been a place of worship and has served as one of the most important ceremonial centers of China. Its tallest peak is Jade Emperor Peak, which is 1,545 m high. Incidentally, Mount Tai has been listed in the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites since 1987.

 

To explore the mountain, there are four main routes. The East Route is also known as the imperial route, because it was the main road for emperors making sacrifices. The West Route comprises the road from Heaven and Earth Square to Mid-Heaven Gate, with a cable car to the top of the mountain. The Peach Blossom Ravine Route is the easiest and most convenient way to the top, whereas the Tainzhu Peak Route is a bit more precarious than the others. 


MOUNT HUANGSHAN 



 

Where: Huangshan, Anhui Province


As one of the Five Great Mountains and a major tourist destination, Huangshan Mountain is widely known for its fascinating scenery, imposing and oddly-shaped granite peaks, caves and steep cliffs, gripping sunsets and magnificent cloudy views. Almost everywhere you look there is a pine tree with twisted roots growing out of a rock crevice, which is one of those peculiarities that makes the mountain so outstandingly beautiful. 

 



There are more than 70 peaks in the area, and each one has its own name after the shape it resembles. Lotus, Brightness Top and Celestial Capital are considered to be the three major peaks, all rising 1,800 m above sea level. The area is also famous for several Chinese teas like Keemun Black tea, Huangshan Maofen tea and Blooming tea. In 1990, the mountain was also enrolled onto the World Natural and Cultural Heritages by UNESCO. 


MOUNT HENGSHAN (SOUTH GREAT MOUNTAIN)

 


Where: Nanyue District, Hengyang, Hunan Province


As one of the Five Great Mountains, with a height of 1,300 m, Hengshan is covered in green all year around and is reputed to have the best climate of all the mountains. 

It is also a sacred place of Taoism and the birth place of several Buddhist schools, thus it is the most important religious center in southern China. Among the most scenic spots in the area are Zhurong Peak, Sutra Collection Hall, Shuilian Cave and Fangguang Temple.




MOUNT WUTAI

 

Where: Wutai County, Shanxi Province


Nestled in the north-eastern part of Shanxi province, Mount Wutai is the first of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism. It hosts more than 53 monasteries and there are 300 temples scattered over the area. The site is surrounded by a cluster of flat-topped peaks and mountains. 

 

The North Peak, also called Beitai Ding or Yedou Feng, is 3,061 m in height and is considered to be the highest point in northern China. In 2009, Wutai Mountain was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 


MOUNT E'MEI

 


Where: E’meishan, Sichuan Province


It was in the strikingly beautiful surroundings of Mount E’mei that China’s first Buddhist temple was built in the 1st century AD. There are 26 temples spread over the mountain, which stretches 23 km from south to north, with an area of more than 115 km. 



 

Apart from the exceptional landscape of the mountain, the most remarkable site here is the Giant Buddha of Leshan, which was carved out of a hillside in the 8th century. Looking down on the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers and standing at 71 m high, it is the tallest Buddha sculpture in the world. In 1996, E’mei Mountain was also made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 


MOUNT QOMOLANGMA (MT. EVEREST)



 

Where: Tingri County, Shigatse (Xigaze) Area of Tibet Autonomous Region


Also known as Mt. Everest, Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world (8,848 m) and a most cherished goal of all eager mountaineers. Straddling the border between China and Nepal, Qomolangma is surrounded by over 40 other peaks for a radius of more than 20 km, towering above sea level at more than 7,000 m high. 



 

Other summits in the area include Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), the world's 3rd highest peak; the famous Lhotse (the world's 4th highest peak); and Makalu (the world's 5th highest peak); as well as Gyachung Kang (7,986 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m) and Gasherbrum (8,027 m) on the western side. 


MT. SONGSHAN

 



Where: Dengfeng, Henan Province


The beautiful scenery of Songshan Mountain, located to the north-west of Dengfeng city, includes 72 peaks, numerous waterfalls, panoramic valleys and caves. There are 6 main highlights of Songshan that have been attracting endless streams of tourists and explorers for hundreds of years. These include Shaolin Temple (the birth place of Wushu in China), Shaolin Pagoda Forest (the largest pagoda forest in the country), Songyue Temple Pagoda (built in the Northern Wei Dynasty), Hansanjue (an architectural masterpiece from the Eastern Han Dynasty), the oldest cypress and the earliest star observation platform in the Middle Kingdom.




MOUNT HENGSHAN (NORTH GREAT MOUNTAIN)

 


Where: Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province


Mount Hengshan is located 62 km away from Datong city in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province. With a height of 2,016 m, Mount Heng is the bottleneck of the central plains from the plateau outside the Great Wall, hence it was a significant battleground back in ancient times. There are still plenty of beacon towers, paths and castles to be found in the area. 

 



Among the most scenic attractions Hengshan has to offer is the Suspended Temple, a unique mixture of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian cultures. Other highlights are Xianren Cave and Jinlong Canyon, also known as Gold Dragon Canyon in English. 



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