Discover these places worth visiting in Wutai and select a hotel nearby for ultimate convenience
WutaishanMM85***71Located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, it is located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain. It has steep terrain and changeable climate. Mount Wutai consists of five peaks, namely Dongtai Wanghai Peak, Xitai Guayue Peak, Nantai Jinxiu Peak, Beitai Yedou Peak and Zhongtai Cuiyan Peak. The tops of these peaks are flat and wide, like a platform of earth, hence the name Mount Wutai. Mount Wutai has magnificent natural scenery, with different scenery in different seasons. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom, in summer, it is cool and pleasant, in autumn, the maple leaves are like fire, and in winter, it is covered with snow. The tourism experience of Mount Wutai is very rich. Visitors can participate in activities such as mountaineering, hiking, photography, etc., and enjoy natural wonders such as sunrise, sea of clouds, and snow. In addition, the vegetarian food and local snacks of Mount Wutai are also very distinctive, such as Tai Mushroom. While enjoying the natural scenery, tourists can also feel the strong religious atmosphere and rich folk culture.
Wuye TempleYyjw2000Wuye Temple, also known as Wulong Wang Palace and Wanfo Pavilion, is located in the center of Taihuai Town, Wutai County, Zhangzhou City, Shanxi Province, built in the Ming Wanli forty-four years (1616), once the temple of the Tayuan Temple; the Qing Dynasty was rebuilt and changed to the Huang Temple. The spatial pattern of Wuye Temple is composed of Wenshu Temple, Wuye Temple, Wanfo Pavilion, monk house and stage. Wuye Temple sits north to south, the main building is Wulongwang Palace and Wenshu Temple, the total area of 2040 square meters, there are 6 temples, 3 Chonglou, 20 monk houses, 1 stage, 2 pagodas, 3 Mingbei; it is one of the most incense temples in Wutai Mountain. The five masters worshipped in the temple are the legendary Guangji Dragon King Bodhisattva, which is the product of Wenshu Bodhisattva's localization and secularization in Taihuai, relying on people's wish to harvest crops, no disasters, family health, and everything goes well. Folk legend Wu Ye was originally black face, but Wenshu Bodhisattva became a five dragon king in order to help all beings, so the black face became a golden face. Wenshu Bodhisattva became a five dragon king like to watch the play, so he built an ancient stage opposite the five dragon king palace, specially for the five master.
Shuxiang TempleFfcy911Visiting Wutai Mountain is indispensable. Wutai Mountain is a temple complex with many temples and a unique temple of Huang Temple (Tibetan Buddhism) and Qing Temple (Han Buddhism). The five peaks of Wutai Mountain (Dongtai Wanghaifeng, Nantai Jinxiufeng, Zhongtai Cuiyanfeng, Xitai Hangyuefeng, Beitai Yedoufeng) are like five fingers, and the palm of the palm is Taihuai Town, most of the temples are also here. Many people come here in a hurry, often come to the temple here in Taihuai Town. Shuxiang Temple, with Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Bodhisattva Ding, Luoyu Temple is not five major Zen places, but also Wutai Mountain Qing Temple one of the ten major temples. The temple, which was named because of the worship of Wenshu Bodhisattva, is said to have been built in the Tang Dynasty and expanded in the Yuan Dynasty, and was later destroyed in fire, and repaired in Mingxuan for six years. The most famous is Wenshu Pavilion (that is, the Great Hall). The statue of Wenshu riding a lion is worshipped on the Buddha stage in the middle of the temple. The total height is9.87 meters. This is the tallest statue of Wenshu in all the temples in Wutai Mountain. It is the remains of the classic works of Wenshu riding a lion in the Ming Dynasty. This time it is not very coincidental, the building behind the Dawenzhu Hall is under maintenance, and it is not possible to visit, a little regrettable.
Dailuoding冰冰咖啡彩虹糖Dailuoding is an ancient temple with a long history, a good reputation and a unique style in Mount Wutai. Dailuoding was originally named Qingfeng, and the temple was originally named Foding Temple. From the 20th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty to the 15th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, it was once called Daluoding. In the 15th year of Qianlong, it was renamed Dailuoding and has been used ever since. To reach Dailuoding, you must climb Dazhi Road, which is made of bluestone and has a total of 1,080 steps. Climbing Dazhi Road, your worries will disappear. After reaching the top, you will see the archway, stone lions and mountain gate of Dailuoding. Dailuoding sits east to west, covers an area of nearly 27,000 square meters, and has more than 50 halls and houses. The halls are beautifully and elegantly built, with a rigorous and regular layout. On the central axis are the archway, the Heavenly King Hall, the Sandalwood Hall, the Five Directions Manjusri Hall, and the Great Hall. Unlike other temples, this temple has a sandalwood hall and a five-direction Manjusri hall. The Heavenly King Hall enshrines Amitabha Bodhisattva, with Skanda Bodhisattva behind and the four Heavenly Kings on the left and right. Mount Wutai is the dojo of Manjusri Bodhisattva. Manjusri Bodhisattva is in charge of wisdom among all Bodhisattvas, so the road leading to the worship of the five-direction Manjusri is called "Dazhi Road". This road is as steep as a ladder to heaven. As you climb up gradually, you can overlook the surrounding scenery, which is as vast as riding the wind in the sky. There are many platforms at the twists and turns of the stone steps, and there are small pavilions around the walls. You can rest while climbing and appreciate the scenery of the Buddhist country. On this road, you can often see devout Buddhists bowing their heads with every step.
Guanghua Temple山山在穷游Entering the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, you will find that there are really too many places worth seeing. I have been hiking in Wutai Mountain for a few days, and at the same time. I felt the sunrise and sunset in Dongtai and Xitai, but I was impressed by Guanghua Temple. Although not a well-known temple, the quiet he gave me was difficult to find in Wutai Mountain
Foguang Temple五五台山导游接待小卢Follow Wukong to visit Shanxi, come to Shanxi Zhangzhou to see the ancient construction, Jinbei Tang Dynasty ancient buildings, Nanchan Temple Buddha Temple. Feel the difference between the Tang Dynasty Royal Temple and the Foguang Temple. Ask me for a car and operate the vehicle formally.
Da WenshusiYyjw2000Dawenshu Temple, also known as Guang'an Temple, is located on the east bank of Qingshui River, Taihuai Town, Wutaishan City, Shanxi Province, at the north exit of a street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was built during the Qing Qianlong period (1736-1795), and was rebuilt in the first year of Daoguang (1821). Siyu sits in the north and south, covering an area of 5,180 square meters, one of the five places of Zhangjia Living Buddha. According to the "Wenshu Temple Repair Monument", Wenshu Temple is located in Weijiazhuang Village, Ziyan Township, Xinfu District, Zhangzhou City. The construction period is unknown, and the legend of the villager has been for hundreds of years. The temple is north of Jinshan, south of Wufeng, west with Muma River, east of Wutai Mountain, the land of Buddha, the vast terrain, the temple is restored, thousands of auspicious, Buddha light, for the famous Buddhist Taoist field at that time.
Dongtai PeakEE23***41Self-driving to Hongmenyan, you need to walk to the top of Dongtai (when I went there was no shuttle bus), about40-60 minutes to the top of the mountain. Because it is to see the sunrise, it is early and dark and the mountain wind is super strong. Remind people who go behind to bring a flashlight and a thick coat with windshield. Remember to bring a hat, preferably with ear covers, gloves, non-slip shoes, eat something up the mountain, don't climb the low blood sugar. The scenery on the mountain is beautiful, but you must protect yourself not to freeze out. I went in October and there was already snow on the mountain.
Pusa Ding (Bodhisattva Top)Yyjw2000Bodhisattva top, located in Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province, the largest Huangjiao monastery. Located on the Lingqi Peak on the north side of Xiantong Temple, Taihuai Town, Wutai Mountain, covering an area of 45 mu, with more than 430 hall buildings. It is rumored to be Wenshu Bodhisattva Domain, that is, Wenshu residence, so it is also known as Zhenrong Court and Dawenshu Temple; It is one of the five major Zen places in Wutai Mountain. This temple was founded in the Northern Wei Dynasty (471 ~ 499) and has been rebuilt many times in the past. After Ming Yongle, the Buddhist believers of Mongolian Tibetan Buddhism settled in Wutai Mountain and became the head of Wutai Mountain Huangmiao. The Kangxi and Qianlong emperors of the Qing Dynasty worshiped Mount Wutai several times, stayed at the top of the Bodhisattva, gave the Bodhisattva top lama Admiralty, and ordered the whole province of Shanxi, including Shanxi governor, Datong General Bing, Daizhou Daotai, etc., to pay tribute to the Da Lama.
Baiyun Temple冰冰咖啡彩虹糖Baiyun Temple is located in Wutai Mountain, Zhangzhou City, Shanxi Province, located in the four famous mountain holy places of Chinese Buddhism, Wutai Mountain County, Shanxi Province, with Wenshu Shili Bodhisattva as the station, it is located in Taihuai Town South Shiliang Road, northeast along the Shiliang Highway, southwest looking at the holy place Buddha mother cave; The temple is surrounded by mountains, flowing water, beautiful scenery, pleasant scenery, is a must-pass place from the east to enter Wutai Mountain Scenic Area.