Five most famous mountains in China
China is considered as the most interesting destination for tourists all over the world because it features hundreds of World Natural and Cultural Heritages assessed by UNESCO. This article focuses on China’s five spectacular and famous mountain landscapes, which attract many visitors, climbers and adventurers every year. The list includes Huangshan Mountain in Anhui, Taishan Mountain in Shandong, Huashan Mountain in Huayin, Hengshan Mountain in Hunan and Songshan Mountain in Defeng.
Huangshan Mountain in Anhui
Huangshan is a mountain range in southern Anhui province. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees and views of the clouds from above. Huangshan is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s major tourist destinations
Huangshan is a mountain range in southern Anhui province
The mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s major tourist destinations
Taishan Mountain in Shangdong
Mountain Taishan, located in the central part of Shandong Province with its elevation of 1545 meters above sea level, is the first of China’s five sacred mountains and one of the national major famous scenic areas. In1987, Mountain Taishan was listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritages by UNESCO. In history, emperors along with many scholars stepped on the mountain to view its magnificent scenery as well as create famous poems and inscriptions.
In1987, Mountain Taishan was listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritages by UNESCO.
In history, emperors along with many scholars stepped on the mountain to view its magnificent scenery as well as create famous poems and inscriptions. The main scenic spots are Wangmu (Heavenly Mother) Pool, Doumu Palace, Jingshi (Sutra Rock) Valley, Heilong (Black Dragon) Pool, Shanzi (Fanshaped) cliff, Changshou (Longevity), Bridge.Daimiao Temple. The mountain Taishan is a key cultural heritage under state protection.
Taishan Mountain is ranked as the No. 1 of all famous mountains in China
Huashan Mountain
Huashan Mountain, standing in Huayin County and 120 km east of Xi’an City, is noted for its sheer cliffs and towering peaks. It is one of the five great mountains in China and the sacred mountain to Taoists. Mountain Huashan has five famous peaks namely East Peak, West Peak, South Peak, North Peak and Central Peak, of which South Peak soaring 2200 meters above sea level is the highest. The peaks are connected by a series of sharp ridges. Tourists can visit many amazing ancient buildings perched on the knife-sharp edges.
Huashan mountain has the famous chinese kungfu school
Pagodas on the top of the mountain
Hengshan Mountain
Situated in the central part of Hunan Province, Mountain Hengshan is known as one of the five great mountains in China. It has been also famous for its beauty among the five famous mountains with beautiful natural sceneries and peaks rising one upon another. Among the 72 towering peaks, Zhurong Peak – 1290 meters above sea level is the highest.
Mt.Hengshan is the only mountain for both Buddhism and Taoism
Mountain Hengshan has ancient cultural origins. According to historical records, there were nine emperors of the past dynasties visiting Mt Hengshan and many scholars also made their tours of the mountain. The main scenic spots include Grand Nanyue Temple, Zhusheng Temple, Huangting Taoist Temple, Nantai Temple, Sutra Hall and Yehou Academy.
Mountain Hengshan has ancient cultural origins
Songshan Mountain
Located in the northwest of Dengfeng County and reputed as the Central Sacred Mountain among China’s five sacred mountains, Mountain Songshan stretches more than 60 km across from east to west. It consists of two mountains Taishi and Shaoshi.
Mountain Songshan stretches more than 60 km across from east to west
Yaocan pavilion in Songshan Mountain
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