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China's Mount Wutai 'opens to tourists'
25 July 2007
For thousands of years, Mount Wutai in China, one of four sacred mountains dispersed around the country, has been a spiritual and religious centre for Chinese monks, Tibetan lamas and the ruling emperors.
Throughout the month of August, as the Buddhist calendar enters its sixth lunar month of the year, the mountain will be open to visitors, who can marvel at the ancient place of worship and observe Buddhist rituals as they take place.
During International Tour Month, visitors from around the world are invited to join the holy pilgrimage up the mountain, as well as enjoying the fantastic panoramic views of the Shanxi Province of China.
Wutai is the highest mountain in north China and rises more than 3,000 metres above sea level. The word 'wutai' means 'the five platforms', an apt name for a mountain formation that is actually made up of five distinct peaks.
If you'd like to see this destination for yourself, use Opodo's travel search engine to find flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide.
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Throughout the month of August, as the Buddhist calendar enters its sixth lunar month of the year, the mountain will be open to visitors, who can marvel at the ancient place of worship and observe Buddhist rituals as they take place.
During International Tour Month, visitors from around the world are invited to join the holy pilgrimage up the mountain, as well as enjoying the fantastic panoramic views of the Shanxi Province of China.
Wutai is the highest mountain in north China and rises more than 3,000 metres above sea level. The word 'wutai' means 'the five platforms', an apt name for a mountain formation that is actually made up of five distinct peaks.
If you'd like to see this destination for yourself, use Opodo's travel search engine to find flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide.
© Adfero Ltd
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