Mount Huangshan, towering between Taiping and Shexian counties in Anhui Province, is one of the most famous scenic spots in China, and perhaps the world.
With a circumference of 250 kilometers, it consists of 72 distinct peaks, the highest being Lotus Flower (Lianhua) Peak (1,800 meters). Mount Huangshan is every scenic mountain rolled up in one [...]
February 4, 2010
Mount Huangshan
Jiuhua Mountain
Jiuhua Mountain is dotted with temples and misted with the smoke of burning joss sticks. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrims. Noted for its beautiful scenery and favorable climate, the mountain is an ideal summer resort. With a unique appeal, Jiuhua has been established as one of the four most important Buddhist mountains [...]
Qiyun Mountain
Qiyun Mountain, 33 kilometers to the west of Huangshan City (Tunxi), is situated at the foot of Huangshan Mountains, and the Wangang (from Anhui to Jiangxi) Railway runs through the foot of Qiyun Mountain. A stone penetrates the sky, and it is as high as the clouds, hence the name of Qiyun Mountain (as-high-as-the-cloud mountain). [...]
Tianzhu Mountain
Tianzhu Mountain, lying in Qianshan County, Anqing City in Anhui Province, is located at the joint place of Dabie Mountain and the Middle-Lower Yangtze Plain.
Tianzhu Mountain has a total area of 333 square kilometers, and its main scenic zone covers 82.46 square kilometers. There are 45 peaks, 17 ridges, 18 cliffs, 22 caves, 86 grotesque [...]
January 30, 2010
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Located southwest of Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province, Wudang Mountains is a famous Taoism resort. People call it “the First Mountain under Heaven”, which is a little exaggeration, but it has to be seen to be believed.
WudangMountains back on to the Shennong Stream, reaching Qinling in the north and Bashan in the south. It is a [...]
January 20, 2010
Huping Mountain
Huping Mountain(kettle-shaped Mountain), Roof of Hunan, located in Shimen County,
is the state-listed nature reserve as well as one of the 200 global key ecological areas. It is also famous as a natural labyrinth of Global Fantastic Circle and a species gene bank in Central China. 350 million years ago, Huping Mountain was a vast ocean. Because of orogenesis movements of Yanshan Mountain and Himalayas and long-lasting geological changes
Deshan Mountain
Classic Appeal in Deshan Mountain is one of the Top 10 Scenic Spots of Changde. The legend says that Mr. Shanjuan promoted morality in Deshan mountain (and Deshan literally means a mountain with morality) 3, 000 years ago. The saying goes like this “Deshan Mountain in Changde has morality”. Xuanjian, a famous monk, explained the Buddhism in this mountain. It is an origin place for the “morality culture”of China.
January 18, 2010
Laoshan Mountain
Laoshan Mountain lies in the east of Qingdao City, along the Huanghai Sea. It covers over 400 square kilometers, and is 1,130 meters above sea level. Among all the famous Chinese mountains it is the only one that shoots up directly from the seaside. The coastline around Laoshan Mountain extends 87 kilometers. The coastline is dotted with 18 islands, forming a marvelous view. Walking along the stone board path up to the mountain, one will find blue sea at one side while pine and stones on the other side.
January 17, 2010
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
WudangMountains back on to the Shennong Stream, reaching Qinling in the north and Bashan in the south. It is a combination of natural scenery and man-made sight. Distinctly, In Spring, flowers bloom & glow to its full blossom and everything is in abundance of growth; Summer time is cloudy with lots of sunshine and at the same time pleasantly cool; In the Autumn of life, one could literally feel the mood with it’s colorful scenery; During Winter, snow covers with a feel of surrealism. So it is an ideal place for your sightseeing holidays at any time of a year.
January 15, 2010
Mt. Qingcheng
Mt. Qingcheng, located in the southwest of the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project of China in Sichuan Province, is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. It is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot that is covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. The mountain, which is surrounded by numerous peaks and is shaped [...]