Taishan Lu Street means Taishan Mountain Street (泰山, literally Sunrise Mountain) - the most sacred mountain in China, one of the five sacred mountains of Taoism. Since ancient times, the mountain was considered the habitat of Taoist saints and immortals. The mountain is located in the vicinity of Tai'an City. The highest peak at 1545 m is called the Peak of the Jade Emperor. In China, Mount Taishan is associated with sunrise, birth, renewal. Temple on mountain top- the goal of numerous pilgrims for 3000 years.
Taishan has been a place of worship since time immemorial, at least since the Shang period. At some time, the ceremony on Mount Taishan became official; the mountain became the main place where the Emperor spoke to Heaven and Earth (fengshan ceremony 封禪). During the feng (封) ceremony held at the top of the mountain, the emperor thanked Heaven for the mandate of power entrusted to him. During the shan (禪) ceremony, which took place at the foot, the emperor thanked the Earth for the harvest sent down. In 219 BC. NS. Emperor Qin Shihuang, held a ceremony on the summit of Mount Taishan and proclaimed the unification of the entire Empire. After him, many Chinese emperors performed solemn ceremonies on the top of the mountain on the occasion of any particularly important events.
Mount Taishan has taken root in Chinese culture as a symbol of stability. This was reflected in the saying "unshakable as Mount Taishan", often used by Mao Zedong. The Han emperor Wu-di climbed Mount Taishan many times and organized regular sacrifices. For this he built palaces and towers on the mountain itself and at its foot.
80 % mountain system covered with deciduous forests, which are protected by the state. The flora of the mountain is very rich, there are more than 1000 plant species. Some trees have been known for a long time and are of great cultural importance. In particular, the Han dynasty cypress, planted by Emperor Wu, the tree of Tang scholars (which is more than 1300 years old), the Pine that welcomes guests (500 years old) and the Pine of the fifth rank, so named by Emperor Qin Shihuang, transplanted 250 years ago. On the territory of the mountain there are 22 temples, 97 ruins, 819 stone plates, 1018 drawings and inscriptions on the rocks. On the mountain, 7200 steps were carved and built up to the very top, there are 11 gates, 14 galleries, 14 kiosks and 4 pavilions.
The Temple of the Deity of Mount Tai (Dai Miao) is the largest and oldest complex on the mountain, it covers an area of 96 thousand square meters. The temple was built during the Qin dynasty. Since the reign of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), the temple began to repeat the architecture imperial palace and the Temple of Confucius in Qufu). The temple has five main halls and many additional rooms. In the center is the Heavenly Blessing Palace (Tian Zhu), built in 1008 during the Northern Song era. In the Palace there is a wall painting "The Journey of the Deity of Mount Tai" dating back to 1009. The painting covers the east, north and west walls of the hall and is 3.3 meters high and 62 meters long. The subject of the image is an inspection of the mountain by the Celestial deity. The temple is surrounded by cypress trees planted during the Han Dynasty, about 2,100 years ago. Important temples there are also the Temple of the Blue Cloud, dedicated to the Goddess of Mount Laomu, and the Temple of the Sacred Rock, which houses the Hall of a Thousand Buddhas.
Since 1987, Mount Taishan has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Taishan is located north of Tai'an and south of the provincial capital, Jinan City. Visitors can get to the mountain by bus, from the Middle Gate of Heaven stop, you can climb to the very top by lift. It takes two hours to climb to the top on foot. There are stalls along the entire road, and porters can also be hired. The ascent starts from the Taishan Arch. On the path of 7200 stone steps, the pilgrim first passes the tower of the Ten Thousand Immortals (Wanxianlou), walks along the ridge of the Arhats (Luohanya), and comes to the palace of the deity Doumugong. A full climb from the very foot of the mountain from the city, however, takes seven hours. To the northeast of Doumu Palace is the Sutra Rock Valley, where the Diamond Sutra was carved into the rock in 50 cm characters, presumably during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
According to an ancient superstition, one can "find Heaven" by jumping down from the top of Mount Taishan. Therefore, there were regularly many suicide pilgrims who tried to throw themselves down from the top of the mountain. Measures have now been taken to protect the territory at the top from the possibilities of such an act.
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Taishan - the mountain of gods
The significance of the Taishan Mountains for the system of Chinese mythology can hardly be overestimated. A trip to Taishan is not just climbing a mountain, it is a real pilgrimage to the very sacred grief in China. Many centuries ago Confucius, standing on the top of Mount Taishan, said: "The world is very small." The automatic lift will take you to the top quickly and easily. According to Chinese religious symbolism, Taishan connects Earth and Heaven and is the most significant of the five Taoist mountains in China. In Chinese mythology, the five sacred peaks arose from the head of Panu, the creator of the world, when his body fell apart.
Mount Taishan itself has become more for the Chinese than geographic feature... She was given noble titles, the mountain was elevated to divine status and endowed with imperial honors. The first emperor of China planted a tree on the top of a mountain as an officer after taking shelter under its crown during a storm. Mount Taishan, the highest point in eastern China, is central to the system of Chinese mythology. Many temples are dedicated to this mountain, and its image is used as a symbol of good luck, awakening the forces of the Earth and directing them to help people.
In ancient times, it was Mount Taishan that served as the place of the most important ritual offerings to the Earth and Heaven, which were made by the emperor himself. This practice was interrupted only after the construction of the Temples of Earth and Heaven in Beijing during the reign of the Ming Dynasty. Before this happened, the emperors of China climbed to the top of the mountain to perform religious rituals in order to maintain the mandate of Heaven. The mighty mountain rises 1,545 meters above sea level and generates a sense of awe and a craving for contemplation in everyone who finds himself at its top.
From the city of Taishan, located at the foot of the mountain, there are two ways to climb to the top: to dare to climb the countless steps carved into the side of the mountain, or to take a bus, taxi and cable car. For just RMB 10, a taxi will take you to the First Heavenly Gate, the most popular and most crowded area. From here, a bus can take the traveler to the Middle Heavenly Gate, where you can begin your heroic trek to the summit. Be prepared to fend off numerous souvenir sellers on the way, which get especially aggressive outside the tourist season.
The Middle Heavenly Gate is halfway from the base of the mountain to its top. Here, in one of the unassuming hotels, you can rent a room and leave excess luggage in it. The cable car will quickly take you to the Moon-gazing Peak, which is located near the South Heavenly Gate closest to the summit. The observation deck offers a delightful view of the mountains, all the more remarkable, which makes it possible to see the rows of religious Chinese climbing the mountain on foot, overcoming 6,660 stone steps, a staircase 7 kilometers long.
At the sight of elderly people climbing the stairs, the thought involuntarily arises that the Taishan gods really favor those who, step by step, pay tribute to the mountain and neglect the eight-minute climb. cable car... In addition to convinced believers, on the stone stairs you can see the owners of souvenir shops and street vendors who carry heavy bags of water, provisions and simple goods with them. They make such a rise every day, going to work. Many ancient artists and poets found muses in the Taishan Mountains to create their creations. Poems and religious writings are carved into the smooth slopes in the central part of the mountain.
Taishan is home to a large group of Buddhist and Taoist temples. There are also small teahouses on the slopes of the mountain, where you can relax while sipping aromatic tea and admiring the breathtaking mountain landscape. Turning off the main ascent path, you can stumble upon a gazebo covered with Buddhist sutras, a picturesque alley or one of the many miniature temples in which pilgrims performed their prayers century after century.
The main attraction of Taishan is the Azure Cloud Temple, built during the Song Dynasty. According to legend, a deity lives in the temple, patronizing women. Many women come to this temple to pray for health or with a request to send them children and bless them for a successful birth. An atmosphere of harmony of peace reigns in the spacious temple, and the smoke of burning incense plunges into a special kind of trance.
While on Mount Taishan, be sure to visit the Jade Emperor Peak, where there is a temple dedicated to the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the divine world in the popular Confucian model. Do not forget to climb the Peak for contemplation of the Sun, where many travelers gather in the morning in order to meet the sunrise. On the way down, take the cable car to the Peach Blossom Garden, from which you continue down the western trail. So you can be on the backside of the years, where, away from the crowds of tourists, you can enjoy the green mountain scenery.
Both slopes of the mountain are equipped with clean and comfortable toilet cubicles. Numerous cafes and tea houses will allow the traveler tired of the climb to rest and have a snack. Small buses will take you to the foot of the mountain for only 15 RMB. These buses are usually full, but after an exhausting walk in the mountains, you will be happy with this option.
At the foot of Mount Taishan is the Dai Temple, where emperors performed religious rituals and offerings to the mountain itself. The beginning of this tradition was laid by the first Chinese emperor during the reign of the Qing dynasty. Due to the importance of the temple, only the most valuable species of trees were used for its construction and further restoration. The main building in the temple is Tiankuan Hall, which was built in 1009 by order of the Song Emperor. The statue of the emperor still stands in front of the hall on a triangular massive pedestal. The hall is 48.7 meters long, 19.73 meters wide, and 2.3 meters high.
Inside the Hall is a statue of Taishan, the god of the mountain. The east, west and north walls are decorated with huge paintings depicting the Taishan deity. Together, the paintings would be 62 meters long and each painting 3.3 meters wide. Later, another elegant building was erected near the temple - the palace of the Han dynasty. Since its construction, the palace has been constantly restored, reconstructed and expanded. Today the territory of the palace is 92,000 square meters.
The Thousand Buddha Mountain is considered the main attraction of the city of Zengan. The mountain rises to 258 meters in height. In 1959, a national park Shandong province.
In 581-618, when the Sui dynasty ruled, a large number of silhouettes of Buddha were carved on the slopes of the mountain and a temple of a thousand Buddhas was built, which became very famous after that. Therefore, the mountain has the same name as the temple. The mountain includes many historical sites and relics.
The temple complex consists of the Laughing Buddha Pavilion, the Daxiong Baodian and Kuan-yin Halls, and the Duihua Place. To the south-west of the temple is the oldest inscription - four printed symbols carved into the rock.
In the Lishan Pavilion, you can see how Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism are in harmony with each other. Here, the temples of Luban and Yulan, the Temple of Humility and the Wenchang pavilion are adjacent.
More than 130 Buddha statues are carved into the mountain, which are located on the southern slope of the mountain. On the opposite side are the Qianlou, Yizu, Jile and Longquan caves.
Coordinates: 36.63972200,117.03642900
Mount Ni
Mount Ni is a 340-meter-high hill located 30 kilometers from Qufu City, Shandong Province, China. The mountain is traditionally considered the birthplace of Confucius, therefore it has a great historical value. According to legend, Confucius's parents, Kong On and Yang Zheng, did not have children for a long time. They constantly went to pray on Mount Ni, and soon they had a long-awaited son. After it turned out that the boy was born with deformities, his mother threw him into a cave, but the tiger and eagle saved the child.
In honor of this event, in the cave of Mount Ni, Confucius' father erected a magnificent temple. Its history can be traced back to 535 AD. However, after the death of Kong On, the temple was abandoned for a long time, and was rebuilt much later, during the reign of the Ming dynasty, in 1418. Further expansion of the temple took place during the reign of the Qing dynasty, after which it was divided into three separate structures.
Currently, there is an architectural ensemble consisting of a historical temple dedicated to Kong On, the father of Confucius, the Confucian Academy and the Memorial Temple. This place is very popular with tourists. People from all over the world come here to admire the beauty of the architectural structure of Mount Ni and picturesque nature, mesmerizing look.
Coordinates: 35.50309400,117.21734000
Shandong mountains
Shandong mountains - Mountain chain in the east of China, in Shandong province. The Shandong Mountains stretch over 500 kilometers. The mountains are composed of Archean crystalline schists and granites, as well as sedimentary rocks of the Lower Paleozoic.
The most high mountain Shandong Massif - Taishan. It rises 1524 meters above the sea level. The Chinese have known Mount Taishan since ancient times; pagodas and other religious buildings were built on it even before the beginning of our era.
The beginning of the settlement of the local forests and construction on the slopes of Taishan was laid in 2200 BC, when Emperor Shan ascended to the top of the mountain.
Coordinates: 36.26666700,117.10000000
Signal mountain
Signal Mountain (or Yantai Shan) is an upland in the city of Yantai (Shandong province). During the reign of the Moon dynasty (1398), attacks by the Wako pirates began on the city. To protect themselves from them, observation posts were organized in the local mountains, which, in the event of an enemy approaching, had to give a signal: during the day - with smoke, at night - with fire. Such posts were called "Smoke Bridges", and the Yantai Mountain itself began to be called "signal". At the same time, a lighthouse was installed on it, which is now the symbol of the city.
The mountain is washed by the sea on three sides and has an area of 24 hectares. There are ancient monuments and a number of historical museums here.
Coordinates: 37.46429900,121.44818000
Mount Taishan
One of the five mountains of Taoism recognized as saints is Mount Taishan. There is a legend that this mountain was once inhabited by immortals and Taoist saints. This religious place is located near the city of Tai'an in China.
The most high point the mountain, 1545 m high, is called the Peak of the Jade Emperor. The people of China associate Taishan with the rising of the warm sun, renewal and rebirth. At the very top there is a temple, which thousands of pilgrims have been trying to reach for about 3000 years. Today it is much easier to get to the mountain, since a lift has already been built on it.
Even in the Paleolithic era, the first human traces appeared here. Archaeologists have found here the remains of Neolithic settlements. To this day, the ruins of a 500-kilometer wall, erected to protect against attacks during the Warring States Period, have survived on the mountain. It is not for nothing that they say in these parts that as long as Mount Taishan exists, the whole country also exists. The mountain has become a symbol of the stability of Chinese culture.
The territory of Taishan includes 22 temples, 1018 inscriptions and rock paintings, 819 stone slabs and 97 ruins. It is the oldest and largest cultural complex located on one mountain.
Coordinates: 36.18339400,116.83328900
Shandong landmarks
The Taishan Mountains are located in the center of Shandong Province. At the foot of the mountains is the birthplace of Confucius - Qufu, and behind them - administrative center Shandong Province - Jinan. The height of the main peak is 1545 m. The Taishan Mountains together with the Hengshan, Huashan, Hengshan and Songshan mountains are called "the five great mountains of China". Among them, Taishan takes first place in the hearts of the Chinese.
Since ancient times, the Chinese have believed that "if the Taishan Mountains are calm, then the whole of China is stable." From the Qin Dynasty (221–207 BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), emperors strove to the Taishan Mountains to pray. Here they left many temples and stone steles. The great Confucius said: "Climbing the Taishan Mountains, you feel that other mountains are small." There were many poets here, they left a lot of works about these great mountains. Now the Taishan Mountains store more than 20 ancient architectural ensembles and 2,200 stone steles. The famous writer Guo Moruo, after traveling in the Taishan mountains, wrote that these mountains are a real cast cultural history China. In 1987, the Taishan Mountains were included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
Daimiao Temple is located at the foot of Taishan. The path to the mountains begins with it. The temple houses a statue of the spirit of the Taishan Mountains. This temple is considered the main temple here. Previously, before climbing the mountains, it was in it that the emperors made sacrifices to the spirit of the mountains. Daimiao Temple was built between 221 and 220 AD. BC e, in 618 - 1279. it was restored and expanded. The main hall of the Tiankuandian Temple was built during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1127). This magnificent structure, together with Taihedian in Gugong and Dachendian in Qufu, are called "the three largest architectural ensembles of ancient China. "The palace has preserved the grandiose wall painting" Spirit of the Taishan Mountains ", created during the Song dynasty and conveying scenes of the hunting of the spirit of Taishan and its return with rich trophies. This magnificent painting is undoubtedly a valuable work of art of ancient China. The Qin Dynasty Stele, for example, was painted by then Chancellor Li Xi and is famous throughout China To give tourists an even deeper sense of the atmosphere of Taishan, it now shows how the Qing Dynasty emperors performed sacrifices in Taishan.
Taishan landscapes are divided into five parts: silence, spaciousness, beauty, mystery and singularity.
The eastern path to the mountains is located in the "Silence" area. There are 6293 stone steps from the red gate to the Nantianmen gate. Each step creates a kind of landscape. Previously, emperors also followed this path, so there are many attractions here: Hongmengong Palace, Wanxianlou Tower, Doumugong Palace, Jingshiyu Gorge, Zhongtianmen Gate, 18 turns ... Jishiyu Gorge is located not far from Doumugong Palace. Here, on a stone with an area of one mu (1 hectare = 15 mu), words from the sutra of the guardian god are carved. The diameter of each hieroglyph is half a meter. They were written more than 1400 years ago, but they look pristine, they are of great value to the Taishan Mountains. "18 Turns" is the steepest path in the Taishan Mountains. Its rise is 400 m. There are more than 1600 stone steps that lead directly to the Nantianmen Gate. After passing the "18 turns" test and reaching the top of the mountain, you will receive an extraordinary pleasure.
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And if you have chosen the western path, you will find out what space is. You can get from Tianwaicun Village to Zhongtianmen Gate by bus. On the way in front of you the reservoir "Black Dragon", the bridge "Longevity", the rock "Fan" ... and endless natural landscapes, one after another. In the Taishan Mountains, you can also see the landscapes of southern China - Taoshanyuan Park, known for its pristine beauty. Here are the mountains "Green Screen", "Stand for Brushes", "Five Green Peaks", the "Tsvetnaya Ribbon" river, the Houshiu region, famous for the waves of pines and waterfalls in the Tanchu mountains. And when you reach the Nantianmen Gate, you can experience the true sense of delight in contemplating the miracle of nature. You can take a walk along the "Heavenly Street". Everything here is like in a magical world. Passing through the Bisasy temple and the Daguanfeng mountain, you will reach the summit of Taishan - Yuhuangding. In the morning, tourists eagerly await the sunrise. The East is gradually turning golden, the crimson sun rises from the cloudy sea. A magnificent, unforgettable picture.
The ancient great mountains of Taishan! Here traces of a primitive man of the Paleolithic era were found. Ruins of the Davenkou and Longshan cultures were found in Taishan. But Taishan is also modern. Since the 1980s, three cable cars have been laid in the mountains, and helicopters serve tourists. 9 international mountaineering festivals have been organized here. Now more than 6,000 stone steps have been restored, the mountains are decorated with multi-colored lamps. A Tourism Center and international hotels have been built here. The Taishan Mountains have become known throughout the world as the cultural and natural heritage of China.
Mount Taishan
Located in Shandong province.
Mount Taishan - one of the sacred mountains of China, covers an area of 426 sq. km, its peak - the peak of the Jade Emperor, rises 1545 m above sea level.
During the Zhou era of the Spring and Autumn Period (771–453 BC), the mountain was the border of the Qi kingdom in the north and the Lu kingdom in the south. In the subsequent Warring States Period (453–221 BC), the Qi kingdom erected a 500 km long wall to defend against attacks, and the ruins of this wall have survived to this day. The name of the city of Tai'an is given the meaning “as long as Mount Taishan stands, the whole country holds on” - both signs in the name of the city have different meanings of the word “peace, stability”.
Mount Taishan has taken root in Chinese culture as a symbol of stability. Mao Zedong often used the saying: "Unshakable like Mount Taishan."
Since the Shang period, Taishan has been a place of worship. At some time, the ceremony on Mount Taishan became official; the mountain became the main place where the emperor addressed Heaven and Earth (fengshan ceremony). During a feng ceremony held at the top of the mountain, the emperor thanked Heaven for the mandate of power entrusted to him. During the Shan ceremony, which took place at the foot, the emperor thanked the Earth for the harvest sent down. In 219 BC. NS. Emperor Qin Shihuang held a ceremony at the top of Mount Taishan and proclaimed the unification of the entire empire. After him, many Chinese emperors performed solemn ceremonies on the top of the mountain on the occasion of any particularly important events.
The Han emperor Wu-di climbed Mount Taishan many times and organized regular sacrifices. For this he built palaces and towers on the mountain itself and at its foot.
On the territory of the mountain there are 22 temples, 97 ruins, 819 stone slabs, 1018 drawings and inscriptions on the rocks. On the mountain, 7200 steps were carved and built up to the very top, there are 11 gates, 14 galleries, 14 kiosks and 4 pavilions.
Mount Tai Deity Temple is the largest and oldest complex on the mountain, covering an area of 96,000 sq. m. The temple was built during the Qin dynasty. Since the reign of the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), the temple began to repeat the architecture of the imperial palace and the Temple of Confucius in Qufu). The temple has five main halls and many additional rooms. In the center is the Heavenly Blessing Palace, built during the Northern Song times. The wall painting "Travel of the deity of Mount Tai" has been preserved in the Palace. The mural covers the east, north and west walls of the hall and is 3.3 m high and 62 m long. The subject of the image is the inspection of the mountain by the Celestial deity. The temple is surrounded by cypress trees planted during the Han Dynasty, about 2,100 years ago.
Important temples are also the Blue Cloud Temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Mount Laomu, and the Temple of the Sacred Rock, which houses the Hall of a Thousand Buddhas.
In 2003, the mountain was visited by 6 million pilgrims and tourists. According to a new project, religious buildings have been restored since 2005, and modern buildings that damage the landscape have been removed.
Since 1987, Mount Taishan has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Translated from Chinese Taishan means “ Eastern mountain". They say that if you climb this mountain yourself and make a sacrifice to the gods, you can live up to 100 years. In 1987, Mount Taishan was entered in the register of monuments world heritage UNESCO.
Taishan is at least 2 billion years old. On stone mountain range you can study the history of the Earth.
Ancient times, locals climbed mountain peaks and burned fires to receive a heavenly blessing. All Chinese emperors considered Mount Taishan sacred.
Even today, people believe that this mountain is the entrance to the kingdom of the immortals.
Taishan is located in the center of Shandong province. Its length from west to east is 200 km, and from north to south - 50 km. The base of the mountain has an area of 426 km². The highest peak is 1545 meters above sea level.
History
In ancient times, the Chinese sages believed that the earth and the sky stand at five sacred mountains called Yue. Taishan was called Eastern Yue, because it rises in the very east point China, where the sun rises. The Chinese believe that life originated here.
Taishan is called the main of the Five Great Mountains of China (Taishan, Huashan, Hengshan (Hunan), Hengshan (Shanxi), Songshan).
In various myths and legends, Mount Taishan was presented as a place of sacrifices to the sky. According to many legends, 72 emperors performed the chailan sacrifice ceremony on this mountain, after which they received a blessing from heaven, in other words, they became legitimate.
At the beginning of the winter of 1008 A.D. NS. participating in a seventeen-day march, an army detachment led by the Song emperor Zhao Heng reached this temple. The emperor publicly stated that a spirit appeared to him in a dream, which instructed him to go to Mount Taishan and receive a heavenly blessing there.
In 219 BC. NS. the first emperor Qin (Qin Shi Huang) visited these places and made a sacrifice to the sky at the top of the mountain (feng rite), and at the foot of the mountain thanked the God of Fertility (rite shan). The complete ceremony of initiation into emperors became known as fengshan. After this ceremony, the emperor announced to the whole country that his power was granted by heaven, therefore it is sacred and inviolable. Since then, every emperor performed the fengshan rite on this mountain.
sights
The Daimiao temple complex was built at the foot of the mountain and has a length from north to south - 405 meters. it sacred place... Here the Chinese emperors made sacrifices to heaven and earth, as well as to spirits and ancestors.
This is the mural at Daimiao Temple "Journey of the Taishan Mountain Deity." It shows how the fengshan ceremony for one of the emperors took place. This painting is about 1,000 years old.
Tiankuandian Palace. It is in the center temple complex Daimiao. Used for sacrifices. Built on the model of the imperial palace. It is one of the three famous ancient palaces in China that have survived to this day.
This is the heavenly gate. They are located just behind the temple. Behind them there will be a road uphill.
On the way up the mountain, you can find various carved inscriptions reflecting the culture of the ancient people.
On the cliff there is an inscription "benefit to the people". She reminds everyone that a pure mountain spring can heal mental suffering.
This is the chamber of immortality. After it, tourists will need to climb about a kilometer. This is the famous "18 Taishan Roads".
At the end of the path, tourists pass through the southern gate and walk along Heavenly Street.
In the spring of 1790, Emperor Qianlong carved a poem praising Taishan on a stone 30 m high and 12 m wide. The people called the inscription "the highest inscription". It is the largest rock inscription in Taishan.
There are other engraved texts from the common Chinese intelligentsia at different times.
This is a sacred gorge. In it, on a stone of 2000 sq. m. a Buddhist canon is carved.
At the highest peak (Peak of the Jade Emperor) is the tallest Taoist temple dedicated to the Jade Emperor. It is difficult to name the exact age of the temple, since during the Ming dynasty it was heavily reconstructed.
In the center of the temple stands a large statue of the emperor.
There are many other gods in the temple to whom you can make sacrifices, for example, this God of Money.
This is the temple of Mother Taishan. Every year, on March 15, according to the lunar calendar, local residents climb the mountain and make sacrifices to the god Mother Taishan.
Mother Taishan was born into an ordinary family. Once she was chopping wood on the mountain and met a heavenly spirit who made her immortal so that Mother Taishan could help ordinary people. This small temple is the place where she gained immortality.
This is the Bisyatsi temple. It is the largest on this mountain. Built around the 17th century. The ancestors and mother Taishan are worshiped in it.
Nature
Trees, untouched by anyone since ancient times, sprouted directly into the rocks. Although the mountains are composed of rocks, the vegetation cover reaches 80%.
All types of seed, root and herbaceous plants typical for temperate climates are represented here.
