The Western Route - Wutai Mountain (Part ii)

The White Stupa encircled by the temples is about 70 meters high, which is the symbol of Wutai Mountain. Xiantong Temple is the largest temple in Wutai Mountain, where the bronze cost hall and pagoda are the most fascinating. With undulating mountains, luxuriant flowers, grasses and trees and pleasant climate, Wutai Mountain is a wonderful tourist destination and summer resort.

The Western Route - Wutai Mountain (Part i)

Wutai Mountain has a large number of temples. Historical records indicate that there were once over 200 in the period of great prosperity. Now 58 temples still exist, such as Foguang, Xiantong, Tayuan, Nanshan, Manjusri, Dragon Spring and Manjusri Statue temples. Most temples in Wutai Mountain are located in Taihuai Town, embraced by East, South, West, North and Central platforms.

The Western Route - Wutai Mountain...

Located in Wutai County in Shanxi Province, Wutai Mountain, as its name indicates, consists of five platform-shaped peaks, called the East, West, South, North and Central platforms. The North Platform, main peak of the mountain, is 3,058 meters above sea level, being the highest peak in north China. Wutai Mountain is one of the four famous places for performing Buddhist rites in China.