Shaolin Monastery
The Shaolin Monastery lies below Wuru Peak at the northern foot of Shaoshi Hill of Mount Songshan in Henan Province. It was built in the 19th year (495) of the Taihe reign period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The monastery is where the Chan (Zen)
Shaolin Monastery
sect of Chinese Buddhism originated. The monks of the monastery rendered outstanding service in helping Emperor Taizong to found the Tang Dynasty, and ever since then, the monks in the monastery has practiced martial arts, Shaolin martial arts are known all over the world. There is a famous mural of the Ming Dynasty in the Thousand-Buddha Hall, depicting 500 Buddhist arhats, with an area of over 300 sq m. In the White Garment Hall are preserved the Shaolin Monastery boxing manual of the Qing Dynasty and a mural showing 13 monks saving the emperor.
Mount Wudang
Mount Wudang, located near Danjiangkou City in the northwest of Hubei Province, is one
Heavenly Pillar Peak of
mount Wudang
of China's state-level scenic spots. With 72 peaks standing in an area of over 30 sq km, it has dangerously steep cliffs and valleys, and beautiful views. The heavenly Pillar Peak, its major peak, is 1,612 m. above sea level. The whole mountain route stretches for 60km.
Sacred to Taosim, Mount Wudang has 36 extant shrines and temples, which were mostly built in the Ming Dynasty. There are god statues, relious objects, and Taoist scripture of high relics and art value kept in them.
Mount Hengshan
Mount Hengshan, near Hengyang City in Hunan Province, has 72 lofty peaks and winds for 400 km through seven counties and cities. The summit, Zhurong Peak, is 1,290 m. above sea level. Mount Hengshan is famous for its scenery and places of historic interest, such as the Seven Ancestors Daochang (place where Taoist rites are performed), and the Zhuling Holy Spot. Many celebrities and scholars, such as Li Bai, Du Fu and Zhao Qilin, composed poems, wrote books and gave lectures on the mountain, leaving a great many legends and stone inscriptions.
Pure and Clean Mosque in Quanzhou
Quanzhou-"World Museum of Religions"
Quanzhou, situated on the southeastern coast of Fujian Province, was an important harbor on the "Maritime Silk Road." In history, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Taoism were disseminated here. Therefore, Quanzhou is called the "world museum of religions." Major religious sites include the Statue of Immortality of the Clear Source Mountain, the Kaiyuan Monastery, the Pure and Clean Mosque, and the Islamic Tombs.
Scenic Mount Lushan
Mount Lushan
Mount Lushan lies south of Jiujiang City in Jiangxi Province, with an area of approximately 300 sq m. Greater Hanyang Peak, the summit, soars 1,474 m above sea level. Mount Lushan is famous for its imposing and graceful peaks, ever-changing "sea of clouds," spring and waterfalls, and historical sites. During the reign of Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Mount Lushan became one of China's Buddhist centers, noted for three famous monasteries (the West Forest, East Forest and Large Forest monasteries), and five forests (the Haihui, Xiufeng, Wanshan, Qixian and Guizong forests). The major scenic spots include the Five Elders Peak, here-layer Spring, Hanpo Mouth, Large Heavenly Pond, Small Heavenly Pond, Flowery Path, Cave of the Immortals and White Deer Cave Academy. In 1996, the Lushan Scenic Area was put on the list of the world's cultural and natural heritage by the UNESCO.
Mount Emei
Mount Emei
Mount Emei, composed of the Da'e, Er'e, San'e and Si'e mountains, lies in Emeishan City of Sichuan Province. Mount Emei is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. Its major scenic spots include the
Baoguo Temple, Tiger-Taming Temple, Thunder Sound Temple, Pure Sun Hall, Da'e Temple, Elephant-Bathing Pond and Gold Summit Peak. A grand pilgrimage is held on Mount Emei in April every year, eminent monks attend from home and abroad. At the same time are held Buddhist ceremonies and temple fairs.
Mount Putuo
Mount Putuo in the
Zhoushan Islands of Zhejiang Province is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. The scenic spot has a total area of 41.95sq km, dotted with exotic rocks, stones and caves, and clean and smooth beaches. The famous views include the Thousand-Step Sand Beach, Hundred-Step Sand Beach, Massive Rock, Two Tortoises Rock, Cave of Buddhist Sounds, Cave of Tidal Sounds and Sun-Facing Cave.
Buddhist service at Mont Wutai
Mount Wutai Mount Wutai, situated in the northeast of Wutai County of Shanxi Province, is one of China's four famous Buddhist mountains. Noted for its beautiful views, ancient pines and cypresses, "sea of clouds," and numerous halls, towers, terraces and temples, Mount Wutai is a major scenic area in China, occupying an important position in the history of Buddhism in China.
Zhiyuan Temple on
Mount Jiuhua Mount Jiuhua
Mount Jiuhua, which lies in the southwest of Qingyang County in Anhui Province, and is noted for its towering peaks and great number of temples, is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is a state-level key scenic area. In the early fifth century, Buddhism reached Mount Jiuhua. Since then, it has attracted an increasing number of pilgrims, monks and nuns. There are over 80 large and small temples, including nine of national level.
The "
Ghost City" of Fengdu
The "Ghost City" of Fengdu
Fengdu City, near Chongqing, is a treasure-house of local customs, culture and art, integrating the Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist cultures. It is also known as the "home of Chinese magical music." Demonstrations and performances of various local customs and practices are held at the "Temple Fair of the Ghost City" every March 3 by the lunar calendar, attracting numerous visitors from home and abroad with its long history, unique culture, fascinating legends and beautiful views.
Jokhong Temple and the Surrounding Area
The Jokhong Temple on Barhkor Street is in the center of Lhasa City, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The temple is said to have been built in the mid-seventh century by Princess Wencheng. Pilgrims still flock to the temple, and Barhkor Street has become a world-famous tourist and shopping street. In nearby alleys are located the Ramoche Temple, the nunnery and numerous traditional Tibetan-style houses. This area preserves the flavor of old Lhasa.
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