Lofty and majestic: China’s top ten famous mountains

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This post was last edited by single_air on 2016-7-10 at 12:23. Mount Tai in Shandong Province, formerly known as Dai Zong, is located in the eastern part of Shandong Province and has an elevation of 1545 meters. Mount Tai is renowned for its grandeur, presenting various forms of beauty such as majesty, uniqueness, peril, elegance, seclusion, mystery, and vastness. Within the Mount Tai scenic area, there are 10 famous natural attractions including Heilongtan, Fanziya, Tianzhu Peak, and Taohuayu ； There are 10 natural wonders, including the rising sun, sunset hues, the golden belt of the Yellow River, and the sea of clouds resembling a jade plate. Huangshan, Anhui: Located in the southern part of Anhui, Huangshan is known for its thousands of stunning peaks, its majestic and imposing scenery, as well as its beautiful and elegant appearance. Mount Huang combines the best features of other famous mountains: the grandeur of Mount Tai, the steepness of Mount Hua, the misty atmosphere of Mount Heng, the waterfalls of Mount Lu, the intricate rock formations of Yandang, and the beauty of Mount Emei. Mount Huang has all of these qualities in abundance. Xu Xiake of the Ming dynasty praised it, saying: “When ascending Huangshan, one realizes that there are no other mountains in the world; it is truly the finest!” "It also earned the reputation of \"After returning from the Five Great Mountains, no other mountains need to be seen; after returning from Huangshan, no other mountains are worth viewing.\" Huashan Mountain in Shaanxi: The Western Peak Huashan is located in Huayin City, east of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province. It was formerly known as Taihua Mountain, and its elevation is 2200 meters. Among the Five Great Mountains, Huashan is renowned for its steepness. The path to the top is winding and stretches for 12 kilometers, with cliffs and precipices everywhere; hence the saying, \"Since ancient times, there has only been one path to Huashan.\" Huashan is also home to many famous sites and historical relics; temples, Taoist temples, pavilions, towers, as well as statues and stone carvings can be seen everywhere. Lushan in Jiangxi: Located in the northern part of Jiangxi Province, Lushan is bordered by the Yangtze River to the north and Poyang Lake to the east. Its highest peak is Dahan Yang Peak, with an elevation of 1474 meters. This peak stands alone, presenting a majestic and beautiful sight, surrounded by clouds and mist. The area is home to numerous waterfalls and strange caves as well as various historical sites. The climate here is cool and pleasant in summer, making it a famous tourist destination and a great place for summer retreats and recuperation in China. Wutai Mountain in Shanxi: Located in Wutai County, Shanxi, Wutai Mountain has an average elevation of over 1,000 meters; its highest peak, Beitai Yemen Peak, reaches an elevation of 3,058 meters. It is known as the \"Roof of North China\". Its five peaks are like five giant pillars reaching into the sky, rising straight from the ground and standing tall; the tops of these peaks are flat, resembling platforms, which is why it is called Wutai. It is a tourist area that combines natural scenery, historical relics, ancient architectural art, Buddhist culture, local customs, and summer retreat facilities. Emei Mountain in Sichuan is located in Sichuan Province. Among the famous mountains for tourism in China, it can be considered one of the highest, with its main peak, Wanfoding, reaching an altitude of 3,099 meters. Emei is renowned for being taller than the Five Great Mountains and possessing the most beautiful scenery in the world; it is considered a sacred site for the deity Samantabhadra. As one of the four famous Buddhist mountains, it is filled with the sound of bells at dawn and dusk throughout the four seasons, with incense filling the air and Buddhist chants echoing everywhere. From the foot of the mountain to its summit, one can experience as if there are four different seasons in a single day, and the weather varies significantly over just ten miles. Mount Everest in Tibet: Mount Everest falls within the **-level nature reserve of Mount Everest in Tibet. The protected area features a diverse range of ecosystem types that remain largely in their original state. It is rich in biological resources, and it also possesses abundant hydroelectric, solar, and wind energy resources. In addition, it has significant tourism resources thanks to its unique geographical features, remarkable natural landscapes, as well as ethnic cultures and historical relics. Yushan in Taiwan: The towering Yushan mountain range rises in the central-southern part of Taiwan Island, to the east of Alishan and west of the Central Mountain Range. Yushan, the main peak, has an elevation of 3,997 meters and is Taiwan’s highest mountain. Due to the perpetual snow cover, it looks like jade from a distance, which is how it got its name. Standing at the summit and looking down at the entire province, the mountains appear like mounds while the rivers and streams resemble strips of land. Gazing into the Pacific Ocean and looking back at the Taiwan Strait, one sees only endless expanse of blue sky and water, as if heaven and earth meet together; it fills one’s heart with a sense of grandeur. Changbai Mountain in Jilin, located in the southeast of Jilin, is famous worldwide for its magnificent scenery. The vast forests, the unique vertical landscapes, and the ever-changing weather conditions – the beauty lies in nature, in its wonder. The rare birds, exotic animals, and other local specialties that inhabit these areas have become important commodities in foreign trade. In recent years, there has been a continuous stream of tourists visiting Changbai Mountain. Wuyi Mountain, Fujian: Located on the southeastern foothills of the northern section of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, it covers an area of 70 square kilometers. Since ancient times, Wuyi Mountain has been renowned for its stunning natural scenery that stands out in the southeast, captivating visitors throughout the ages. Its rich historical culture, along with countless beautiful stories, anecdotes, and legends, further enchants travelers from home and abroad.