Top 7 Beautiful Mountains in China
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China stretches across a vast area covering many mountains, some of which are unspeakably spectacular while others are filled with rich cultural associations. The different types of mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful in China.
1. Huangshan: Rugged Hiking and Stunning Vistas
Constituting one of China’s most famous and beautiful mountain ranges, Huangshan (黄山), or the Yellow Mountains, is famous for its spectacular scenery, the “four natural wonders”;
2. Huashan Mountain: The World’s Most Dangerous Hiking Trail
Mount Hua (华山) is famous for its natural steep crags and narrow paths. At a height of around 2,155 meters, Mount Hua’s five peaks create its unique scenery. Huashan has five major peaks according to different directions. The East Peak is the best place for seeing sunrise; the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds; the South Peak is the highest peak of Mount Hua; the West Peak is a huge rock shaped like a lotus flower; the Middle Peak is at the center of the peaks.
3. Mount Tai: Symbolizing the Country’s Prosperity and Peace
Mount Tai (泰山) is foremost among China’s Famous Five Mountains and has been regarded as a symbol of the Chinese spirit for over 2,000 years. Symbolizing power and peace in ancient times, dozens of emperors came here to worship heaven and earth.
4. Emei Mountain: China’s Famous Buddhist Mountain
Mount Emei (峨眉山) is one of the best-known summer destinations because of its pleasant weather, lovely natural scenery, and deep-rooted Buddhist culture.
5. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Idyllic Landscape
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) is always sprayed with snow, so if you look from a distance, it looks like a silver-white dragon, which accounts for its name.
6. Mount Lu: Waterfalls in the Mist
Mount Lu (庐山) is another summer getaway in China and is renowned for its combination of streams, lakes, clouds, cliffs, and waterfalls.
7. Mount Song: Home to Chinese Kungfu
Mount Song (嵩山) is the birthplace of Chinese Buddhist Zen and the holy ground of Taoism. It is well known for Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Wushu (i.e. Chinese Kungfu), and an excellent place for enjoying Chinese martial arts.
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