Shanxi | Mount Wutai.

Here is a summary of information about Mount Wutai in Shanxi: Geographical Location: Mount Wutai is located in the northeast of Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. Most of it is located in Wutai County, centered around Taihuai Town, with a small part crossing into Fanshi County, Dai County, and Fuping County, Hebei Province. Natural Features: Mount Wutai consists of five peaks: East, West, South, North, and Central. The highest point, Yedou Peak of North Wutai, is 3,061.1 meters above sea level and is known as the "Roof of North China". Religious Status: Mount Wutai is a Buddhist site where both the Green and Yellow Temples coexist. It is one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism in China and one of the Five Sacred Buddhist Sites in the world. Mount Wutai is the site of Manjushri Bodhisattva. There are currently 47 temples, many of which were built by imperial decree, and many emperors have come to worship. Famous temples include Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Bodhisattva Summit, Nanshan Temple, and Dailuo Summit. Tourism and Protection: Mount Wutai is currently a national 5A tourist attraction, a national key scenic spot, a national geological park, a national natural and cultural heritage site, and one of the top ten famous mountains in China. Mount Wutai Scenic Area has implemented a reservation system for entry, and the number of tourists is limited each day to ensure order and protection of the scenic area. Historical Evolution: Mount Wutai has a long history of Buddhist culture. It is said that Buddhism was introduced to Mount Wutai during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and it reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty, with as many as 300 temples on the mountain. All of the above information is based on highly authoritative sources, including officially released data and historical and cultural materials.