Location: Mount Wutai is in the northeast of Shanxi Province, about 230kms from Tianyuan city.
Area: with an area of 2,837 square kilometers
Climate: The climate of Mount Wutai is very cold. The annual average temperature is only minus 4 degrees. The hottest months are July and August, but the average temperature just 9 degrees. Hence, if you are going to visit this mountain, cold-resistance preparation will be necessary
Transportation: As trains and planes are not straight to the Mount Wutai, traveler should transfer at Datong or Taiyuau, where offers long-distance buses to Mount Wutai.
Local Food: At the foot of Mount Wutai, there is a restaurant famed for its vegetarian food, which is a must for travllers.
Overview: On June 26, 2009, Mount Wutai (Five Terrace Mountain) was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List during the 33rd session of the World Heritage Committee in Seville, Spain. UNESCO commented Mount Wutai was a sacred Buddhist mountain.Located in Wutai Country of Shanxi Province, Mount Wutai has the longest and most prestigious history in the four well-known Buddhist Mountains. The five plateform-shaped peaks, the East, West, South, North and Central platforms formed Mount Wutai.
Mount Wutai is a famous scenic spot under national protection. It is famous for its Tibet-like bright blue sky and the breath taking natural beauty -- beautiful surroundings, with trees covering ancient temples and monasteries. The buildings look exceptionally impressive, and the stone carvings are of superb craftsmanship. The painted sculptures are of various shapes and types and no two sculptures are of the same kind.
For hundreds of years, Mount Wutai has been China's most sacred Buddhist ground mainly because it was where the highly revered Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of wisdom, once lived and taught Buddhism. Numerous temples on Mount Wutai contain many relics and have different features. Nowadays, most of the temples are still in good condition. Within their walls is a rich legacy of over 100,000 superb sculptures and paintings, along with a great quantity of Buddhist cultural relics.
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