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Rising in Qingyang
County of Anhui Province, Mount Jiuhua consists of ninety-nine
peaks, among the most magnificent being Heavenly Terrace
(Tiantai), Lotus Flower (Lianhua), Sky Pillar (Tianzhu),
and Ten Kings (Shiwang).
The
area around the mountain is secluded -- a quiet landscape
of streams, cascades, crags, caves, pines, and bamboos.
Tang Dynasty and culminated in the Ming and Qing dynasties,
when with over three hundred temples and monasteries enveloped
in coiling incense smoke, Mount Jiuhua became known as
the "land of Buddhas and incense." At present
78 temples remain, including Huacheng, Flawless Monk,
Hujiu, and Baisui temples, which house thousands of statues
and relics such as Buddhist sutras and jade seals.
The
skeleton of Monk Wu Xia of the Ming Dynasty in a sitting
position is well-preserved on the mountain. The monk lived
in a cave and subsisted on wild fruits and spring water
until his death at the age of 126.
Tips:
Admission Fee: ¥ 90 (March 1 to November 30) or US$11;
¥ 80 (December 1 to end of February) or US$10.
Opening Hours: 08:10 to 18:00.
Recommended: One or two nights for a Visit.
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