Out of the eleven mountains that have applied to be listed as World Natural Heritage sites, which ones have you visited?

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China is home to many famous mountains, 11 of which have been listed as World Heritage Sites. Most of these mountains are well-known and possess cultural significance. Mount Tai in Shandong was inscribed on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List on December 11, 1987. With its magnificent natural scenery, it has been influenced by thousands of years of spiritual and cultural traditions as well as various human-made elements; it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation’s spiritual culture. Mount Tai possesses not only outstanding and universal natural scientific value but also remarkable aesthetic and historical-cultural value; it is a magical mountain that combines natural scientific values with historical and cultural aspects. Huangshan, Anhui, December 12, 1990 – World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Huangshan, located in the scenic southern part of Anhui, is one of China’s most famous mountain scenic areas. The mountains are majestic, with delicate and intricate rocks in countless shapes and forms. The main peak, Lianhua Peak, is 1,860 meters above sea level. The beauty of Huangshan lies in its four wonders: peculiar pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Since ancient times, those who have visited famous mountains have often believed that the beauty of Huangshan is no less than that of the Five Great Mountains. “After returning from the Five Great Mountains, no other mountains need to be seen; after returning from Huangshan, no other mountains are worth looking at. Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Hunan, a **-level scenic spot; designated as a World Natural Heritage site on December 14, 1992. It is located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province. With a total area of 264 square kilometers, it consists of three major scenic areas: Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Suoxi Valley, and Tianzishan. The main landscape feature is a quartz sandstone peak forest, with a total of 3,103 peculiar peaks in the area, all presenting various shapes and creating a magnificent sight. Wulingyuan is famous worldwide for its \"five wonders\": peculiar peaks, strange rocks, secluded valleys, beautiful waters, and caves. The ancient architectural complex of Wudang Mountain in Hubei was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site on December 14, 1994. With its towering peaks and stunning beauty, it is located in Shiyan, a city in the mountainous region of western China; the scenic area stretches over 800 li in length. In ancient times, Wudang Mountain, renowned as a \"unique and unparalleled scenic spot, the number one immortal mountain in the world,\" has for thousands of years been regarded as a sacred peak and holy land worthy of worship by people everywhere” ； In modern times, it has become a famous tourist attraction and site for religious activities in our country. Sichuan Emei Mountain-Leshan Scenic Area – World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Emei Mountain is located in Emei City, Sichuan Province, China. The area of this scenic region covers 154 square kilometers, and its highest peak, Wanfoding, has an elevation of 3,099 meters. It is a famous tourist destination as well as a renowned Buddhist holy site ； It is a **-level mountainous scenic area in China that combines natural beauty with Buddhist culture. Jiangxi Lushan Scenic Area. December 6, 1996 – World Cultural Landscape. Located on the southern bank of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, China’s largest river, and alongside Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, Lushan is a horst-type block mountain. The great mountains, rivers, and lakes form a harmonious whole, combining ruggedness with beauty; it is renowned worldwide for its grandeur, uniqueness, perilousness, and elegance. It possesses a unique Lushan culture, as well as significant scientific and aesthetic value. Wuyishan, Fujian Province, December 1, 1999 – A World Cultural and Natural Heritage site surrounded by mountains in the east, west, and north; with numerous peaks and ridges. The central and southern areas are relatively flat, forming a mountainous and hilly region. The altitude in the urban area is 210 meters. The landforms are clearly stratified and arranged in a stepped pattern. The terrain slopes from the northwest to the southeast; the highest point is Huanggang Mountain, with an elevation of 2158 meters, and it is known as the \"Ridge of East China\" on the Chinese mainland. Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan in Sichuan, World Cultural Heritage since November 29, 2000. Qingcheng Mountain, located in the Dujiangyan scenic area of Chengdu, Sichuan, is a famous Taoist mountain in China. With ancient trees reaching into the sky and surrounded by peaks, it enjoys a spring-like climate throughout the four seasons, which is why it is called Qingcheng Mountain. Qingcheng Mountain is divided into the Front Qingcheng Mountain and the Back Qingcheng Mountain. The area in front of the mountain has beautiful scenery and numerous historical sites ； The natural scenery of the back mountain is primitive yet magnificent, like a paradise on earth, beautiful and mysterious. Sanqingshan Scenic Area in Jiangxi was designated as a World Natural Heritage site on July 8, 2008. The World Heritage Committee considers that this area showcases unique granite pillars and peaks within a relatively small space; the combination of various granite formations, different types of vegetation, landscapes that change from near to far, and stunning climatic phenomena creates a landscape aesthetic that is unique in the world, presenting an absolutely captivating natural beauty. Wutai Mountain in Shanxi, June 26, 2009 – A World Cultural Landscape. Located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China, Wutai Mountain is renowned for its long-standing Buddhist cultural tradition as well as the harmonious unity between humans and nature. The World Heritage Committee unanimously agreed that the heritage is well preserved and managed, with a high degree of authenticity and integrity. Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang, China – June 21, 2013. The Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang were nominated as a World Natural Heritage site; the areas included in this nomination are the Bogda Peak site (including regions such as the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area), the Central Tianshan Mountains site, and the Tomur Peak site, among others.