Beiyue Hengshan (one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China)

Beiyue Hengshan, located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, is one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China and one of the famous Buddhist mountains in China. Mount Hengshan is famous for its magnificent natural scenery, rich cultural heritage and long history. The following will introduce you to the introduction of Beiyue Hengshan and some attractions worth visiting.

1. The history of Hengshan

As one of the birthplaces of Chinese Buddhism, Hengshan has a long history. According to historical records, the history of Buddhism in Hengshan can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Hengshan became an important center of Buddhism, attracting a large number of believers and scholars to come to worship and study Buddhist culture. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Mount Hengshan became a religious holy place for the royal family. Many emperors came to Mount Hengshan to worship in person. Therefore, Mount Hengshan plays an important role in Buddhist culture and history.

2. The natural scenery of Hengshan Mountain

Hengshan Mountain is located in the Taihang Mountains. It is a majestic mountain and is known as the "No. 1 Mountain in the North". Hengshan has four distinct seasons, and each season has unique scenery. In spring, the cherry blossoms on the mountain are in full bloom, like a sea of ​​pink; in summer, the green trees on the mountain are shaded, cool and pleasant; in autumn, the red leaves on the mountain are like fire, which is beautiful; in winter, the mountain is covered with snow, like a fairyland. No matter when you go, you can enjoy different natural beauty.

3. The main attractions of Hengshan

3.1 Golden Summit: the highest peak of Hengshan, 2016 meters above sea level. Climbing to the Golden Summit, you can overlook the entire Mount Hengshan and the surrounding beautiful scenery. Especially at sunrise and sunset, the scenery is even more magnificent. There is also an ancient temple on the Golden Summit, which is a holy place for Buddhist believers to worship.

3.2 Goddess Peak: Located in the middle of Mount Hengshan, it is one of the main peaks of Mount Hengshan. There is an ancient temple on Goddess Peak dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva. Climbing to the Goddess Peak, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Hengshan Mountain. You can also visit temples and feel the religious atmosphere.

3.3 Wulongtan: Located in the middle of Hengshan Mountain, it is a crystal clear lake. Wulongtan has clear water and beautiful surroundings. It is a good place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery. There are also some ancient buildings and temples near Wulongtan that you can visit together.

4. Transportation to Hengshan

The transportation to Hengshan is very convenient. If you depart from Luoyang city, you can choose to take a bus or charter a car. If you take a bus, you can take the shuttle bus to Hengshan at Luoyang Long-distance Bus Station. If you choose to charter a car, you can rent a car from a travel company or car rental company in Luoyang City.

To sum up, Hengshan Mountain, as one of the Five Mountains in China, has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Whether it is natural scenery or cultural landscape, it makes people linger and forget to leave. If you are interested in Buddhist culture or natural scenery, you may wish to visit Hengshan. I believe you will have an unforgettable experience.