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Mount Wutai ranks first among the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, known as the "Golden Wutai", and is the dojo of Manjushri Bodhisattva.Mount Wutai is not a mountain, it is a series of peaks located on the "Roof of North China", with the highest peak at 3,061 meters above sea level.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100s0b0000005arbiD05B_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="92321274" sourcewidth="5760" sourcehight="3840">Five peaks (Wanghai Peak in the east, Jinxiu Peak in the south, Cuiyan Peak in the middle, Guayue Peak in the west and Yedou Peak in the north) surround the entire area. There are no trees on the top and the area is flat and wide, like a platform made of earth, hence the name.Mount Wutai is a Buddhist monastery where Green Temples (Han Buddhism) and Yellow Temples (Tibetan Buddhism) complement each other. There are 86 existing religious Activities sites, many of which are imperially built temples and were visited by emperors of many dynasties.The famous ones include: Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Pusa Peak, Nanshan Temple, Dailuoding, Jingeji Temple, Wanfo Pavilion, etc.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350i12000dsyvf5o8F39_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="21676264" sourcewidth="800" sourcehight="537">Mount Wutai has a cold climate and is also known as "Qingliang Mountain".Although it is located at roughly the same latitude as Beijing, its climate characteristics are similar to those of the Greater Khingan Range in northeastern China.Since meteorological records began, the average annual temperature has been between -5°C and -10°C.The average temperature in summer is 13.7℃, and the average temperature in winter is -10.7℃. <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100chk1439hon66828C83_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="300946098" sourcewidth="750" sourcehight="375"> There are 86 relatively intact religious Activities in Mount Wutai, including 5 national key cultural relics protection sites: Xiantong Temple, Pusa Ding, Tayuan Temple, Luohou Temple, and Bishan Temple; 5 provincial key cultural relics protection sites: Yuanzhao Temple, Shuxiang Temple, Jinge Temple, Nanshan Temple, and Longquan Temple; and 33 county-level key cultural relics protection sites. From the perspective of religious Activities, 11 have been announced as national key temples: Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Pusa Ding, Luohou Temple, Shuxiang Temple, Bishan Temple, Jinge Temple, Guangzong Temple, Guangren Temple, Dailuo Ding, and Guanyin Cave. The Buddhist organizations in Mount Wutai are organized in temples. According to the different Buddhist traditions, temples are divided into blue temples and yellow temples. Blue temples are also called monk temples. Most of the monks are Han Chinese and usually wear blue-grey monk robes, called blue-robed monks. Most of the temples in Mount Wutai belong to blue temples. Blue temples are divided into ten-direction temples and descendants temples. Descendants temples implement the family inheritance system based on the master-disciple relationship, and monks from other temples are not allowed to serve in the temple. Historically, most of the blue temples in Mount Wutai belong to descendants temples. Ten-direction temples can receive monks from all over the world, and monks in the temples can also travel around the world. The organization and management implement the selection system. According to the "Management Measures for Han Buddhist Temples" promulgated by the Chinese Buddhist Association, the original descendants temples no longer implement the family inheritance system but the selection system, and there is no obvious difference between descendants temples and ten-direction temples. Yellow temples, also known as Lama temples, belong to Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism in Wutai Mountain belongs to the Gelugpa sect founded by Master Tsongkhapa. Lamas who believe in it all wear yellow clothes and yellow hats, and are called yellow monks. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, green temples in Wutai Mountain began to be changed into yellow temples. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, an imperial decree was issued to change 10 temples, including Luohou Temple, Shouning Temple, Sanquan Temple, Yuhuachi, Qifo Temple, Jingang Grottoes, Shancai Cave, Pu'an Temple, Tailu Temple, and Yongquan Temple, into yellow temples. As a result, blue monks were changed into yellow monks, and Han lamas were born. There are currently 12 yellow temples in Wutai Mountain, namely Pusading, Luohou Temple, Guangren Temple, Wanfo Pavilion, Zhenhai Temple, Guanghua Temple, Guanyin Cave, Shangshancai Cave, Tiancheng Temple, Tailu Temple, Wenshu Temple, and Ruiying Temple. Tayuan TempleTayuan Temple is located in the center of Taihuai Town. It is named after the Great White Pagoda, the symbol of Mount Wutai. The Great White Pagoda is 54.56 meters high and 125.6 meters in circumference. It was first built in the fifth year of the Yuan Dynasty. It has been rebuilt many times in successive dynasties and was rebuilt again in the Ming Dynasty. According to records, the Great White Pagoda contains the stupa built by King Ashoka of India, so Buddhists must first worship this holy site when they go to Mount Wutai. There is also a Manjusri Pagoda in Tayuan Temple. It is said that the hair of Manjusri Bodhisattva is hidden in the pagoda.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0103e1200087ct6aiE518_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="504608610" sourcewidth="2500" sourcehight="1667">Xiantong TempleLocated behind the Pagoda Temple, the existing buildings were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple covers an area of ​​more than 80,000 square meters and has more than 400 buildings of various types. There are seven halls on the central axis, from front to back, namely the Guanyin Hall, Manjusri Hall, Mahavira Hall, Wuliang Hall, Qianbo Manjusri Hall, Bronze Hall, and Sutra Hall. For example, the Wuliang Hall is 21 meters high and has no beams. It is built entirely of bricks. The outer eaves are carved with bricks with brackets and flowers, and the inner carved caisson is suspended in the air, resembling a flower-covered top, with a unique construction.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0103l120008360sz20964_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="501348658" sourcewidth="2500" sourcehight="1667">Bodhisattva PeakLocated on the Lingjiu Peak behind Xiantong Temple, it is said to be the place where Manjusri Bodhisattva lives. It is also known as Manjusri Temple and Zhenrongyuan. There are 108 stone steps in front of the temple, and there is a wooden archway facing upwards, with four large characters "Lingfeng Shengjing" written on it. Buddhists believe that people have 108 (kinds of) troubles, and the way to get rid of troubles is called "Dharma Gate". Each step in front of the temple symbolizes a "Dharma Gate". Stepping on a step means getting rid of a kind of trouble. At the end of the stone steps is the extraordinary Buddha land. The main halls of Bodhisattva Peak are covered with yellow, green and blue tri-color glazed tiles. The Kangxi Imperial Stele stands in the front yard. The Qianlong Imperial Stele stands in the east yard. It is carved from a square giant stone. The stele is six meters high and one meter wide on each side. The inscription is engraved in four languages: Chinese, Mongolian, Manchu and Tibetan. It is the tallest stone stele in Wutai Mountain.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0105e120004gpgjbp5392_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="496164597" sourcewidth="2500" sourcehight="1670">Nanshan TempleBuilt on the mountainside, the steps are carved out of the slope. There are 108 steps, covered with clouds and green, and shaped like a ladder to heaven. Their buildings have their own characteristics, but they are all praised by the world for their carvings. Nanshan Temple is built on the mountainside. Above the steps is a tall white marble archway, and behind it are seven-story magnificent palaces, rising from bottom to top, shaded by ancient trees and surrounded by springs. In front of the temple gate is a screen wall made of delicate brick carvings. Inside the temple, from the walls to the railings, there are white marble reliefs everywhere, including flowers, birds, insects, animals, historical figures, and Buddhist stories, in various poses and vividly.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100g15000000xomq89958_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="328233908" sourcewidth="4000" sourcehight="2667">Longquan TempleSurrounded by Jiulonggang, the three courtyards are arranged horizontally, forming a unique pattern. The stone railings on both sides of the steps are carved with monkeys, birds, flowers, peaches, etc. There is a pair of white marble lions in front of the mountain gate, a porch arch bridge, and flagpoles on both sides, all of which are of excellent carving. The most eye-catching is the white marble archway, which is known as the unique feature of Longquan Temple. From the foundation stone to the roof, it is meticulously carved. There are dignified Buddha statues carved on it, and exquisitely carved dragons are coiled on the stone pillars, as well as exotic flowers, birds and animals. In the middle of the screen wall opposite is a huge stone carving, a miniature of the Wutai Mountain landscape, with a rigorous composition and ingenuity.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0101d1200087e3mscDAF9_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="504671528" sourcewidth="2500" sourcehight="1667">Warm reminder: Before traveling, make Admission Tickets reservations in advance and plan Travel Itinerary and time reasonably.During your trip, pay attention to weather changes and forecast warning information, and take precautions against heat stroke. Pay attention to safety during outdoor Activities. <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350r12000bzse76iFACF_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="20067496" sourcewidth="750" sourcehight="1326"> The order of visiting attractions and the duration of stay at attractions in this product can be adjusted.If you have more questions, please contact customer service. We look forward to serving you! <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356l12000ddrhfd4504E_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="20067524" sourcewidth="1242" sourcehight="2208">

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