China's four famous mountains - Huangshan in Anhui, Huashan in Shaanxi, Lushan in Jiangxi and Taishan in Shandong have become the golden signs of Chinese tourism with their unique natural features and profound cultural heritage, attracting countless tourists to come on pilgrimage.
First, let's walk into the Yellow Mountain in Anhui. Yellow Mountain, formerly known as Yishan, was renamed Yellow Mountain in the Tang Dynasty, taken from the meaning of "Yellow Emperor's Mountain", symbolizing the Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of the Chinese nation. The area of Huangshan Scenic Area is vast, reaching 1606 square kilometers with more than 200 large and small attractions. It is famous for the "five uniques" of strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. The strange pine and strange stones of the Yellow Mountain have different forms, the meaning is far-reaching, such as "welcome pine", "monkey watching the sea", etc., every pine tree, every stone is a masterpiece of nature, telling the story of a thousand years. The sea of clouds in Huangshan is like a dream, like a fairyland, making people feel as if they are above the clouds and forgetting the troubles of the world.
Next up is Huashan in Shaanxi. Huashan is located in Huayin County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, bordering the Qinling Mountains in the south and overlooking the Huanghuai Mountains in the north, guarding the gateway to the Central Plains in the northwest. The elevation of the main peak of Huashan reached 21549 meters, the mountain is steep, since ancient times it has been known as "the first mountain in the world". On Huashan, visitors can enjoy the spectacular sunrise, sea of clouds and other natural landscapes, and feel the magnificence and mystery of nature. At the same time, Huashan is also one of the birthplaces of Taoism, and there are many Taoist monuments on the mountain, such as Yuquan Temple, Zhenyue Palace, Canglongling, etc., each of which is full of heavy historical and cultural heritage.
Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi is also one of China's famous tourist attractions. Lushan Mountain is located in Lushan District, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, and is famous for its majestic peaks, beautiful landscapes, historical impressions and other characteristics. The environment of Lushan is quiet and tranquil, which is suitable for meditation and enlightenment, so many religions chose to cultivate themselves and propagate the Dharma here during the ancient wars. This also makes Lushan a holy place integrating Buddhism, Taoism, ** religion and other religions. On Lushan Mountain, tourists can enjoy spectacular waterfalls, streams and other water features, such as Sandiquan Waterfall, Huanglongtan, etc., and can also visit ancient temples and Taoist temples, such as Donglin Temple, Bailu Cave Academy, etc., to feel the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.
Finally, we came to Mount Tai in Shandong. Mount Tai is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, China, and is one of the five mountains of China and a world cultural and natural heritage site. Mount Tai is 1,545 meters above sea level, although it is not the highest peak among the five mountains, but it is known as the "five mountains alone" because of its majestic momentum and profound cultural heritage. Mount Tai Scenic Area mainly includes Jade Emperor Peak, Nantianmen, Heavenly Street, Dai Zongfang, Dai Temple and other scenic spots. Among them, the Jade Emperor Peak is the main peak of Mount Tai, and it is also one of the main goals of tourists to climb Mount Tai, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the whole Mount Tai from the top of the mountain, it is refreshing and pleasant. Nantianmen is the highest point of Mount Tai, from here you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole Mount Tai, feel the magnificence and vastness of nature. Dai Temple is the historical and cultural scenic spot of Mount Tai, it is the place where the god of Mount Tai is worshiped in ancient China, and it is also an important place of ancient Chinese etiquette and culture, where a large number of ancient inscriptions and cultural relics are preserved, providing an excellent place for tourists to understand the ancient Chinese history and culture.
These four famous mountains have their own merits, Huangshan is famous for its strangeness, Huashan is famous for its steepness, Lushan is a collection of various religions, and Mount Tai is highly respected for its majesty and profound cultural heritage. Whether it is natural scenery or cultural landscape, these four famous mountains are an important part of China's tourism, attracting countless tourists to visit and make pilgrimages. They are not only masterpieces of nature, but also treasures of Chinese culture, shining with eternal light in the long river of history.