mount wutai
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2009
location: Shanxi Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 39.0305555556, 113.5633333333
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 1279
world heritage site: 1279
With its five flat peaks, Mount Wutai, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a revered Buddhist mountain known for its five flat peaks and ancient monasteries. A spiritual center since the 1st century, it houses ornate temples with intricate statues and relics, set against a backdrop of rugged landscapes. This sacred site draws pilgrims and visitors seeking its profound cultural and natural harmony.
