China is a country with many great mountains. Some of them have beautiful sights while others are rich in cultural value. The mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful.
Mount Taishan
Mount Taishan is one of the most famous mountains in China. It has always been seen as a symbol of power (权力) and peace. Many emperors came here to show respect to heaven and earth.
There are two must-see sights on the mountain. The first is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is at the top of Mount Taishan. It offers tourists amazing views of the whole mountain, including sunrise, sunset, and a sea of clouds. The second is Bixia Temple. It has a group of ancient buildings with five large halls.
Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is famous for its natural cliffs (峭壁) and narrow paths. It has five great peaks. The East Peak is the best place for seeing sunrise; the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds; the South Peak is the highest peak (2, 155 meters) of Mount Huashan; the West Peak is a huge rock shaped like a lotus flower; the Middle Peak is at the center of the five peaks.
The way up the mountain is known as one of the most dangerous walks in the world. The mountain also has several famous temples.
Mount Huangshan
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● Strange Pines (松树). Some stand alone on peaks. Others hang downwards from the cliffs.
● Absurd Stones. They can look like humans or animals. It depends on the direction in which you look.
● Seas of Clouds. They often make the peaks seem like large and small isalnds.
● Hot Springs. They have been well-known since ancient times.
