Wutai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mount Wutai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
When you step into Wutai Mountain, your feelings will be greatly improved. You feel refreshed, cool and cool, itchy your heart, the air is clear, your eyes are cool, the sky is so blue. The blue is thorough and thorough, and it is dotted with the white and white clouds. The heart is bursting with tears. Unconsciously, the tears soaked in the eyes, and the inexplicable excitement is beyond words. Inside and outside the temple, cigarettes are lingering, and there is a mysterious and solemn atmosphere everywhere. A group of people came and went again with piety and confusion. Throughout the Wutai Mountains, the rafts, the gullies, the valleys and rivers, the forests and the mountains, the basins and the mountains are interlaced, the temples and temples are intertwined with each other, the scenery is picturesque, the peculiar peaks and cliffs, the sturdy and ancient pines and cypresses, and the overflowing Yunshan foggy sea. The magnificent temple towers and the larchs strolling through the mountains are built into a splendid world, forming a beautiful place with bright colors, suitable for people to browse and summer.
Tintin_Travel.
Mount Wutai indeed has a thriving incense burning tradition, with crowds of people that truly astonish
My first visit to Mount Wutai was not easy to arrange, with inconvenient transportation and unreliable rideshare drivers.
With a devout heart, I offered my prayers, climbed the 1080 steps to the Dai Lao Top, and prayed for blessings for my family, friends, and myself.
I had thought there wouldn't be many believers or tourists, but to my surprise, the crowd was overwhelming, and the incense burning at Wuye Temple was especially prosperous. Other temples like Tayuan Temple, Shuxiang Temple, and Xiantong Temple also had a lot of incense burning. Besides praying and burning incense, it was quite physically demanding.
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Mount Wutai, a sacred destination for the soul's journey!
🌄 Mount Wutai, that ancient and mystical land, 🏞️ is a pure land in my heart.
Upon my first visit to Mount Wutai, I was deeply attracted by the majestic mountains and ancient temples. 🏯 Every step I took was on the traces of history, as if I could hear the chanting of the ancients, feeling the tranquility and solemnity.
🌲 The greenery among the mountains is lush, and the fresh air is refreshing. Standing on the summit, overlooking the continuous mountains and the rolling clouds, it feels like being in a fairyland.
The sunrise and sunset of Mount Wutai are even more breathtakingly beautiful. 🌅 The golden-red glow of the dawn illuminates the entire range of mountains, warming my heart as well.
Beyond the natural beauty, the cultural heritage of Mount Wutai is also fascinating. 📚 Entering the temples, feeling the power of faith, my soul is deeply purified.
Mount Wutai is not just a tourist destination, but a sacred place for a spiritual journey. 🙏 Every time I come here, I can feel the peace and tranquility, as if I have found the home for my soul.
If you are also tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, why not take a walk in Mount Wutai and experience the purity and beauty. 💖
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Shanxi Trip 1
Shanxi Trip 1
I set off early in the morning to Beijing North Station, taking the G2529 high-speed train to start my free trip to Shanxi. The important itinerary of this trip is to fulfill my two long-standing wishes. The first is Mount Heng, the last of the Five Great Mountains, and the second is Mount Wutai, one of the Five Great Buddhist Mountains, which I missed several times due to unforeseen circumstances. With this trip, I will have visited all of the Five Great Mountains of the motherland—Mount Tai in the east, Mount Hua in the west, Mount Song in the center, Mount Heng in the south, Mount Heng in the north—as well as the Five Great Buddhist Mountains—Mount Emei, Mount Jiuhua, Mount Putuo, Mount Fanjing, and Mount Wutai. That will be quite an accomplishment!
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Foguang Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Shanxi - Recommended Destination for May Day - Foguang Temple
A millennium of time, Shanxi's second day.
At Foguang Temple, one can feel the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, with the ancient trees at the entrance of the East Great Hall, millennium-old murals, ancient pagodas, what have they experienced and what have they seen? The timing is perfect as the lilacs are blooming. Take a deep breath under the ancient trees, trying to take away some of the aura.
Involuntarily, one makes a wish for the nation's peace and people's safety in the East Great Hall, as if only then does one deserve its status.
May it last for another thousand years.
ExpeditionDreamer#22
Shanxi!! Please promote this ancient temple of a thousand years well!!
It's hard to imagine a not very large temple, where the cultural relics span five dynasties, and are all relatively well-preserved, including the Northern Wei pagoda, the Tang and Jin dynasties' great halls....
Unlike the other temples of Mount Wutai, Foguang Temple is located far from the core scenic area, and perhaps it is this relatively remote location that has allowed the cultural relics that have crossed a millennium to be preserved. If it weren't for the persistence of the couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin, it is estimated that they would have been buried in the annals of history for an even longer time.
The famous Foguang Temple East Great Hall is the largest existing Tang dynasty wooden structure in our country. Climbing up the steep steps to the front of the hall, the expansive and majestic Tang dynasty architecture is fully visible. The temple is located in Foguang Village, Doucun Town, Wutai County, and although the location is remote, the road conditions are good, and you can drive directly to the vicinity of the temple.
Grace.Moore^13
Shanxi | The obscure Foguang Temple is actually the last remnant of the great Tang Dynasty
| The obscure Foguang Temple is actually the last remnant of the great Tang Dynasty. Retracing the Lianglin Road to Xinzhou
Ever since I decided to visit Shanxi to see ancient architecture, Foguang Temple, one of the only three remaining Tang Dynasty buildings in China, has been on my must-visit list
⛩ Foguang Temple, built against the mountain, was rebuilt in the year 857 during the Tang Dynasty. The Eastern Great Hall is the destination of this trip. Mr. Liang Sicheng once said, 'In this very same hall, one finds Tang Dynasty paintings, calligraphy, and sculptures, each a rare treasure. Combined, they are unparalleled.'
🤏 (Little Tips) The stone steps in front of the Eastern Great Hall are quite steep, at a 90-degree angle, like the final test given by Buddha himself, be careful when ascending and descending!
Compared to the ancient buildings in southeastern Shanxi, Foguang Temple is still quite obscure. There were hardly any people when I visited.
Take the chance to appreciate the authentic Tang Dynasty ancient architecture before it becomes completely popular, and immerse yourself in the elegance of a thousand years ago, feeling the wisdom of the ancients
🎫 Ticket: 40
🚗 Transportation: Self-drive/Day trip, closer if departing from Taiyuan
🏠 Accommodation: Wutai County Town (relatively comfortable, 30km from Foguang Temple) Doucun Town (fewer options, very close to Foguang Temple)
☀️ For other attractions and tips about the trip to Shanxi, follow me for continuous updates.
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Foguang Temple
Foguang Temple is located 32 kilometers northeast of Doucun Town in Wutai County, Shanxi Province, within the Foguang Mountain (on the west foothills of the southern peak of Mount Wutai). It was originally built during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (471–499 AD). It was rebuilt in the eleventh year of the Dazhong era of the Tang Dynasty (857 AD). The temple currently has more than 120 halls, pavilions, towers, and chambers. Among them, the East Great Hall has seven bays and is a Tang Dynasty construction; the Manjusri Hall also has seven bays and is a Jin Dynasty construction, while the rest are from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Tang Dynasty architecture, sculptures, murals, and inscriptions of Foguang Temple have high historical and artistic value. On March 4, 1961, Foguang Temple was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
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Nanchan Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Wutai Mountain - Foguang Temple 2-Day Tour Transportation Guide (Non-Self-Driving)
Unlocked a pretty good route during the May Day holiday. It saves both money and time, recommended for solo travelers!
Taiyuan - Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Carpool
Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Free Shuttle Bus
It's convenient to take the bus to various temples within the scenic area, especially if you stay close to the main road. You can also walk, which is about two to three kilometers.
Wutai Mountain - Wutai County Ruchun Village Bus
Make sure to contact in advance to confirm the bus schedule, just wait at the station. There might be only two buses a day. It costs 25 yuan, and takes about an hour and a half. I met up with the chartered driver when I arrived at Ruchun Village.
Ruchun Village - Foguang Temple - Nanchan Temple - Dongye Chartered Car
There are many drivers along this line, but not many can plan the most suitable route for you. My driver arranged everything clearly. And since I visited fewer places, the chartered car fee was relatively cheap.
Dongye - Taiyuan Bus
The bus also has a schedule, and the driver knows it, so we just waited at the pick-up point in advance. But the seats are limited when leaving from Wutai County, and I just happened to get the last one. It costs 46 yuan, 2 hours.
Other tips:
If staying within Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, Yangbaiyu Village is recommended, with more dining and lodging options, convenient for taking the bus to the core area, and also walkable. The vegetarian meal at Puhua Temple starts at 11 am.
The cable car to Luotai Peak was not operating during the May Day holiday, so climbing was the only option. Other climbs include Bodhisattva Peak and Fanxian Mountain.
Generally speaking, the scenic area of Wutai Mountain gets less crowded after 3 pm, and the morning is the busiest time.
For most tourists, one day is enough to cover the core scenic area of Wutai Mountain.
Overall, if you can drive yourself, it's much more convenient. Make sure to book your vehicle in advance to enter the scenic area.
Matthew Carmichael
As agile as a bird, as swift as an arrow | Jinbei's Nanchan Temple & Foguang Temple
With an endless stream of tourists and study groups, Nanchan Temple and Foguang Temple at the southern foot of Mount Wutai have become pilgrimage sites, simply because they house the two oldest wooden structures from the Tang Dynasty in China. The photos may seem ordinary, but they exude a simple and grand atmosphere, showcasing the distinctive style of Tang Dynasty architecture!
Nanchan Temple: The Great Buddha Hall was built in the third year of the Tang Dynasty's Jianzhong era (AD 782), making it over 1200 years old and the oldest existing wooden structure from the Tang Dynasty in China. It is also one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Although small in scale, the Great Buddha Hall is exquisitely crafted, with a simple technique that embodies the grand and minimalist artistic style of the Tang Dynasty. The temple houses 17 exquisite Tang Dynasty colored sculptures, which are considered treasures of Tang Dynasty sculpture art (photography is prohibited, and two Bodhisattva statues in front of the Great Buddha have been stolen).
Foguang Temple: The temple's main hall, the East Great Hall, was completed in the eleventh year of the Tang Dynasty's Dazhong era (AD 857). In terms of construction date, it ranks third after the Nanchan Temple's main hall in Wutai County and the Guangrenwang Temple in Ruicheng County (AD 831) among the existing wooden structures in China, making it the most complete and largest of the existing Tang Dynasty wooden buildings. Foguang Temple's Tang Dynasty architecture, sculptures, murals, and inscriptions are all of high historical and artistic value, earning it the nickname 'The Four Excellences'.
Tips: Gain knowledge - Liang Sicheng, Lin Huiyin, and Foguang Temple
Not far from Nanchan Temple, Foguang Temple became world-famous because of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin, turning it into a holy site for lovers of ancient architecture, paying tribute to the two masters. The discovery of Foguang Temple's Tang Dynasty structures is credited to the famous Chinese scholar Mr. Liang Sicheng. While reading Paul Pelliot's 'Dunhuang Grottoes Catalogue', Mr. Liang noticed the depiction of the 'Great Buddha's Light Temple' in Cave 61 (see 'Architect Liang Sicheng' by Lin Zhu) and was inspired. To verify the hypothesis that 'there must still be Tang structures in domestic temples', he made a special trip to Mount Wutai in Shanxi Province in 1937 to search for treasures. Mr. Liang personally wrote a detailed, specific, and vivid account of the inspection process of Foguang Temple's Tang Dynasty structures.
I really want to sculpt a statue of myself here, to accompany this devout Tang Dynasty noblewoman, sitting cross-legged in this solemn and silent place for a thousand years. - Lin Huiyin
Tips: Gain knowledge - Tang Dynasty Wooden Structures
There are a total of three complete and two 'half' Tang Dynasty wooden structures preserved in the country, with three and a half of them in Shanxi.
1. The main hall of Guangrenwang Temple in Ruicheng; built in the sixth year of the Tang Dynasty's Dahui era (AD 832), near Yongle Palace.
2. The Great Buddha Hall of Nanchan Temple in Wutai; the earliest existing Tang Dynasty wooden structure. Built in the third year of the Tang Dynasty's Jianzhong era (AD 782).
3. The East Great Hall of Foguang Temple in Wutai; constructed in the eleventh year of the Tang Dynasty's Dazhong era, which is AD 857. From the beams to the doors and windows, it has been well-preserved for over a thousand years.
Half: Tiantai An in Pingshun, Shanxi; its main wooden structure is from the late Tang Dynasty, specifically the fourth year of Tianyou (AD 907).
Half: The bell tower inside Kaiyuan Temple in Zhengding, Hebei; its lower level is still the original Tang Dynasty structure, which is very precious.
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Nanzhao Temple
Nanzhao Temple is located on the north bank of the Xiaoyin River in Yangbai Gully near Lijiazhuang in Yangbai Township, southwest of Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, 8 kilometers away from Dongye Town. It has a history of more than 1200 years. The temple faces south with its back to the north and covers an area of 3078 square meters. The main structures within the temple include the Mountain Gate (Guanyin Hall), the East and West Side Halls (Bodhisattva Hall and Dragon King Hall), and the Great Hall, forming a quadrangle courtyard-style complex. It is the earliest existing wooden structure in China and a key national cultural heritage site. The Great Hall is the oldest existing Tang Dynasty wooden structure in China. The Tang Dynasty sculptures in the temple are exquisite, considered to be treasures of Tang Dynasty sculptural art, and hold significant historical status and artistic value.
KYRIE PARKS
Step into China's oldest wooden structure - the main hall of Nanchan Temple
Nanchan Temple's main hall, with a width of 3 bays and a depth of 4 beams (3 bays), has a single-eave hip and gable roof. Although the hall is not large, it holds an extremely important position in the history of Chinese architecture and sculpture because it is the oldest of the only three and a half Tang Dynasty wooden structures remaining in China, coupled with the 17 Tang Dynasty colored sculptures in the hall. The original 17 Tang Dynasty colored sculptures are another top national treasure of Nanchan Temple! However, due to theft, only 14 remain. Nanchan Temple
RYLIE LEONARD
Pusa Ding (Bodhisattva Top) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mount Wutai, the gateway to the Buddhist holy land in Shanxi
✨✨ Located in the northeast of Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, Mount Wutai is the foremost among China's four famous Buddhist mountains, a holy land where Esoteric and Exoteric Buddhism coexist, and the sacred place of Manjushri Bodhisattva, who presides over wisdom. Today, I will share with you a detailed guide to a one-day tour of Mount Wutai.
1. Transportation🚖
Mount Wutai Airport is about 100 kilometers away from the scenic area, and Taiyuan Wusu Airport is 240 kilometers away. To get to Mount Wutai scenic area from Taiyuan, you need to go to Taiyuan East Bus Station to take a coach.
2. Tour Route🚸
Morning: Visit the most efficacious Wuye Temple for making wishes, the ancestral temple of Manjushri - Shuxiang Temple, the landmark temple Tayuan Temple, and Xiantong Temple, the first temple to be established on Mount Wutai.
Afternoon: Pay homage to the Wufang Manjushri on the top of Dailuo Peak, known as the 'Small Pilgrimage'.
3. Temple Introduction🙏🏻
【Wuye Temple】
Wuye Temple is the most popular temple on Mount Wutai. Originally a small temple belonging to Tayuan Temple, it became the most incense-burning temple on Mount Wutai due to the 'Wuye's' reputation for granting whatever is asked. As the saying goes, 'It's not the height of the mountain that makes it divine, but the presence of immortals; it's not the depth of the water that makes it divine, but the presence of dragons.'
【Shuxiang Temple】
Shuxiang Temple is the ancestral temple of Manjushri on Mount Wutai. The Great Manjushri Hall in the temple houses the largest statue of Manjushri on Mount Wutai. Manjushri Bodhisattva, who governs wisdom, is known as the teacher of Buddhas and has taught seven Buddhas, which speaks volumes about the vastness of Manjushri's wisdom.
【Xiantong Temple】
Xiantong Temple is the earliest and largest temple on Mount Wutai. Two thousand years ago, during the Yongping period of the Eastern Han Dynasty, two high monks, She Moteng and Zhu Falan, built China's first temple - White Horse Temple - on the outskirts of the then capital, Luoyang. Xiantong Temple on Mount Wutai was built by these two monks after they came to Mount Wutai, making it the second temple on Chinese soil.
【Tayuan Temple】
In many people's minds, Mount Wutai is associated with a majestic and tall White Pagoda. This pagoda, officially named the Sakyamuni Relic Pagoda, was built during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era. Standing at 56.3 meters, it is a landmark of Mount Wutai. The temple where this pagoda is located is called Tayuan Temple, and as the name suggests, the temple is named after the pagoda.
【Dailuo Peak】
Dailuo Peak is located on a small mountain peak to the east of Taihuai Town. Ascending the 1080 steps of the 'Great Wisdom Path' from the foot of the mountain, you can worship the Wufang Manjushri Hall on the top of Dailuo Peak. The hall enshrines Manjushri from the east, west, south, north, and center, equivalent to paying homage to the Manjushri of the five peaks of Mount Wutai, hence the name 'Small Pilgrimage'.
4. Cost💰
Ticket: The entrance fee is 135 yuan. If you reserve a ticket through the 'Holy Land Service' official WeChat account, you will receive free explanations at three temples, free admission to Wuye Temple, Shuxiang Temple, 10 yuan for Bodhisattva Peak, 10 yuan for Xiantong Temple, 8 yuan for Dailuo Peak, and 10 yuan for Tayuan Temple.
Reserve tickets and parking spaces through the 'Holy Land Service' official WeChat account, and you will receive free explanations at three temples
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Exploring Mount Wutai: A Journey of Mystical Temples and Efficacious Prayers
Mount Wutai, a sacred Buddhist site, attracts countless devotees and tourists with its long history and profound religious culture. Let us embark on this spiritual journey, exploring the legendary temples and experiencing the unique blessings.
Day One Itinerary:
- Wuye Temple: Renowned as the most prosperous place for seeking wealth, opens at 7 am in summer and 7:30 am in winter. Devotees queue overnight to be the first to offer incense, silently chanting mantras to show sincerity.
- Tayuan Temple: Circling the white stupa clockwise is a traditional ritual for praying for blessings.
- Xiantong Temple: As the foremost of Mount Wutai's five major Zen sites, it carries a wealth of Buddhist culture.
- Bodhisattva Summit: The glory of the royal Tibetan monastery is awe-inspiring every morning.
- Dailuo Temple: Climbing 1080 steps to the Xiaochaotai for a different kind of spiritual baptism (cable car available in winter).
Day Two Itinerary:
- Dongtai Wanghaifeng Sunrise: Ascend to the top to witness the magnificent sunrise and feel the awe-inspiring power of nature.
- Shuxiang Temple: Home to the world's largest statue of Manjushri, the guardian of wisdom and academics.
- Fanxian Mountain: Climbing it offers a panoramic view of the entire core area's temples, an excellent place for seeking marriage.
About Vegetarian Meals:
Guanghua Temple and Puhua Temple serve delicious vegetarian food daily to help purify the body and mind, fostering wisdom and compassion.
Transportation and Accommodation:
You can opt for a private car or book a shuttle to the scenic area. Recommended accommodation is near Guanghua Temple for easy access to all major attractions.
Special Tips:
Do not miss the sunrise at Dongtai, one of the most spectacular natural beauties of Mount Wutai. As the sun rises from the peak of 2796 meters, thousands of golden rays fall upon the sea of clouds, with snow peaks and golden temples reflecting each other's glory, offering a spiritual baptism and a visual feast.
Please bring your devotion and expectations, Mount Wutai awaits your arrival, wishing your spiritual journey to be filled with tranquility and harmony.
ROSIE TAYLOR
You must visit Mount Wutai at least once!
Mount Wutai is vast, so vast that it would take more than a month to explore it all. Yet, Mount Wutai is also small, small enough that you can visit all the main attractions in just one day.
If you want to enjoy Mount Wutai thoroughly, it's better to go on a free-and-easy trip. However, if you just want to visit some of the main attractions or save some money, joining a tour group is the best option. The one-day tour packages for Mount Wutai are really affordable. You can depart from Taiyuan in the morning and return in the evening, with the guide introducing you to a few main attractions along the way, usually around three temples and one monastery. You can also increase the number of sites you visit according to your physical strength, such as climbing to the top of Dai Liao or the Bodhisattva Peak of Fanxian Mountain. I chose to join a tour group, and including the entrance fees, the total cost was less than 150 yuan. However, I only visited the Zunsheng Temple and Wuye Temple, and then went to climb the Bodhisattva Peak and Dai Liao Top. The entrance fee for Bodhisattva Peak is 10 yuan, and for Dai Liao Top is 8 yuan, which are additional costs.
The public buses in the Mount Wutai scenic area are free, and there are direct buses to all the main attractions. If you want to go to the five peaks, you need to take the scenic area's bus. Mount Wutai is quite high in altitude, and there is snow on the mountain tops. It is said that Mount Wutai is very efficacious; believe it, and you will find it true, doubt it, and you will not.
TravelSage
Mount Wutai Scenic Spot
Attraction Introduction
Mount Wutai Scenic Area, together with Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, and Mount Putuo in Zhejiang, is known as the 'Four Famous Buddhist Mountains in China'. It is a famous Buddhist and tourist destination in China, ranking first among the top ten summer resorts in China.
Mount Wutai is located in the northeast of Shanxi Province, 230 kilometers away from the provincial capital Taiyuan. In 2009, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a cultural landscape.
Mount Wutai is named for its five peaks that rise like five pillars supporting the sky, with flat tops like terraces. Also, because the mountain's climate is often cold, even in the height of summer, it is also known as the 'Cool Mountain'.
Mount Wutai is full of unique peaks and spiritual cliffs, and with its long history and culture and large-scale temple buildings, it ranks first among the four famous Buddhist mountains.
As the only Buddhist site in China that has both Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism today, there are countless religious artworks in the temples of Mount Wutai, not only Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, attendants, donors, and Dharma protectors, but also Confucianism, Taoism, local beliefs, emperors and generals, monks and laymen. The constant Buddhist activities throughout the year make it a real Buddhist world. Every summer, tourists and pilgrims from home and abroad come to visit, burn incense and worship Buddha, and the stream of people is endless.
Best time to visit Mount Wutai: July-August every year
6:30-20:00 (There is no strict opening time for each temple, generally open at dawn and close at sunset)
Scenic Area Strategy
Two-day pilgrimage tour:
Although it is a bit rushed to visit Mount Wutai in two days, you can also visit some important temples:
Route one: Bodhisattva Top → Xiantong Temple → Tayuan Temple (Great White Pagoda) → Shuxiang Temple
Route two: Wuye Temple → Dailuo Top
Three-day Buddha worship tour:
In three days, you can basically visit all the main temples of Mount Wutai. This itinerary is of moderate intensity and is suitable for most leisure travelers:
Route one: Dailuo Top → Yuanzhao Temple → Bodhisattva Top → Xiantong Temple → Tayuan Temple (Great White Pagoda) → Shuxiang Temple → Jifu Temple
Route two: Qingliang Temple → Jinge Temple → Longquan Temple → Nanshan Temple → Nantai Top → Zhenhai Temple
Route three: Dongtai Top → Xitai → Bishan Temple
Four days to visit all the features of Shanxi, visit Wutai, Pingyao, Lin Hukou Waterfall, see Yungang Grottoes, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shanxi.
Recommended Tour Route
Mount Wutai Archway → Tayuan Temple (Great White Pagoda) → Scripture Depository → Xiantong Temple → Lingfeng 108 Steps → Bodhisattva Top → Down the mountain → Guangzong Temple → Yuanzhao Temple → Luohou Temple → Taihuai Town.
Ticket Information
1. The ticket price for Mount Wutai Scenic Area is 168 yuan/person in peak season and 120 yuan/person in off-peak season.
2. The peak season is from April 1 to October 30; the off-peak season is from November 1 of the current year to March 31 of the following year.
3. Ticket prices for surrounding attractions:
Daguangming Temple: 0 yuan
Shuxiang Temple: 0 yuan
Luohou Temple: 4 yuan
Jifu Temple: 4 yuan
Zhenhai Temple: 4 yuan
Yuanzhao Temple: 5 yuan
Bishan Temple: 6 yuan
Dailuo Top: 8 yuan
Xiantong Temple: 10 yuan
Bodhisattva Top: 10 yuan
Tayuan Temple (Great White Pagoda): 10 yuan
OMAR WALTERS
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Floral Hotel · Juyuange Inn on Mount Wutai (Baiyun Temple Store in Mount Wutai Scenic Area) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Nestled among the mountains, we gather at Mount Wutai
Hotel highlightsHeating is now available|Breakfast|Scenic area shuttle|Superb terrace view|Outdoor barbecue area|Zen Chinese-style decoration
Juyuan Pavilion Boutique Hotel is located in Cao Si Jie Tourist Resort within the Mount Wutai Scenic Area, aspiring to create a Buddhist culture-themed service, dedicated to serving tourists and believers, providing convenient and high-quality services as its purpose, and to be the guiding child on the path of Manjushri Bodhisattva's dojo, contributing to the belief that 'one visit to Mount Wutai creates karma for five hundred years'.
The guesthouse is built according to the mountain terrain, with a large mountain behind it. The mountaintop offers a beautiful view, where one can breathe in the fresh mountain air and experience the baptism of a natural oxygen bar. Wake up to watch the sunrise, where the dawn light and sea of clouds reflect each other, forming an exceptionally clear 'cloud horizon' in the sky, allowing you to truly enjoy the pleasure of 'delighting in the landscape between the mountains'.
JOEY VAUGHN
Mount Wutai | Enjoy the Zen Meditation Experience
| Enjoy the Zen Meditation Experience.🙌 Huazhu·Mount Wutai Juyuange Guesthouse
Do you want to breathe fresh air and experience the pure Zen meditation life? Juyuange Homestay Hotel is located in Cao Si Jie Tourism and Holiday Village within the Mount Wutai scenic area, with picturesque scenery, it is definitely your perfect choice at Mount Wutai!🏞
🏨 The rooms are very clean, with simple and elegant Chinese Zen-style decoration, adorned with mahogany furniture, giving you a sense of nobility and relaxation. The imported mahogany beds are so comfortable that they make you feel like you are in a luxurious five-star hotel. Moreover, disposable towels and bath towels are provided in the room!💆♀️
🌄 The homestay is backed by mountains, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery at the mountain top, with dense sea of clouds and warm dawn light reflecting each other, as if you are in a fairyland. This experience of integrating with nature and feeling the vitality that nature bestows on all things is really refreshing!☁✨
🍽 Need to eat? Don't worry! The homestay also has a stacked stone waterfall leisure restaurant and an outdoor barbecue area, allowing you to taste the authentic mountain cuisine. Think about the feeling of enjoying delicious food in the valley, isn't it already starting your taste bud journey?🍴🍢
💬 The boss is super NICE! He is very enthusiastic and willing to help you when you encounter difficulties. Having been to Mount Wutai so many times, this is the first time I have met such a warm-hearted boss. He will explain the history and culture of Mount Wutai to you, so that you are not just on vacation here, but also gaining knowledge. Even when you don't know where to eat, the boss will drive his big Audi to take you to taste the local cuisine. It's just overwhelmingly considerate!👏
MidnightDreamer24
One must visit Mount Wutai at least once in their lifetime, and I recommend staying here
Just went to the long-desired Mount Wutai with my mom, and for just over 200 a night, it's really a bargain‼️
☑️Super convenient☑️Super worry-free☑️Excellent service☑️Free itinerary planning☑️Inside Mount Wutai scenic area☑️Cost-effective
1. The host is really considerate. They contacted us about check-in time right after we placed the order, and helped us book tickets. It's said that tickets during the New Year period are incredibly hard to get, but the host took care of everything. If you're driving, the host can also help reserve a parking spot.
2. The location is near the Mount Wutai scenic area, and the host offers free shuttle service to the area
3. The guesthouse is really stylish and lavish, feels like something the elders in the family would love, very much in keeping with the Mount Wutai vibe
4. The hygiene is 🈵️, both the bedding and the bathroom are very clean