'''Mount Wutai''' (_____R ''Wu Tai Shan'') is a Sacred Buddhist mountain in Shanxi Province in China.

Understand

Wu Tai Shan means Five Plateau Mountain, and the highest of these stands at 3,058 meters. As one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China, it is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, who regard it as the domain of the Bodhisattva Manjusri - an emanation of wisdom. In addition, with its vast assemblage of stunning scenery, historical and cultural relics and classical architecture, Wutaishan National Park is also a popular destination for tourists with an interest in China's rural cultural heritage. The town of Taihuai is nestled in the mountains at the center of the park and offers a wide selection of accommodation options.

Get in

By plane

  • Taiyuan is the nearest airport, which operates flights to/from Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai.
  • By train

  • Some trains go to the nearby town of Wutaishan however the train stations that service this route are small and obtaining tickets may be difficult especially if the traveller does not have a working grasp of conversational Chinese. Major train stations in the vicinity are Taiyuan and Datong; buses and taxis run from either city. Access to Wutaishan is easiest from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xinzhou Xinzhou], the closest city of intermediate size.
  • Get around

    See

  • excellent examples of Tang and Song Dynasty temples.
  • ::'''Tayuan Temple''' - most prominent temple in Taiyuan ::'''Xiantong Temple''' - has over 400 rooms ::'''Cifu Temple''' - secluded and very spiritual ::'''Nanshan Temple''' - picturesque ::'''Shuxiang Temple''' - 36 meter high Buddha

  • free Shanxi opera shows at Wanfo Temple during summer months. Ask around for times.
  • Do

  • a pilgrimage to the five peaks
  • ::'''Wanghai Peak''' (Peak Overlooking the Sea) to the east ::'''Guayue Peak''' (Hanging Moon Peak) to the west ::'''Jinxiu Peak''' (Splendor Peak) to the south, with Nantai Temple at its summit ::'''Yedou Peak''' (Peak of Flourishing Leaves) to the north ::'''Cuiyan Peak''' (Peak of Green Rocks) to the middle

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  • Xianhe Binguan. 5 Taiping Jie. 0350)6542531.

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