Which city in Shanxi Province is Mount Wutai located in?

Mount Wutai is located in Wutai County, Xinzhou City, northeastern Shanxi Province.

Mount Wutai is one of the first batch of national key scenic spots and national forest parks announced by the People's Republic of China and the State Council, and one of the 35 tourism products launched by the country. It is also one of the top ten famous mountains in China and the national The first batch of 4A tourist areas. Mount Wutai is not a mountain, but a series of peaks located on the "Roof of North China".

The scenic area covers an area of ??2,837 square kilometers, with a maximum altitude of 3,058 meters. Five peaks (Wanghai Peak on the east platform, Jinrui Peak on the south platform, Cuiyan Peak on the middle platform, Guoyue Peak on the west platform, and Yedou Peak on the north platform) surround the entire area. The top is flat and wide without trees, like a platform of stacked earth, hence the name.

Extended information

Wutai Mountain is composed of ancient crystalline rocks. The northern part is cut deep and steep, with five towering peaks. The peaks are as flat as a platform: Wanghai Peak on the east platform, Hanging Moon Peak on the west platform, Jinxiu Peak on the south platform, Ye Dou Peak in the north and Cuiyan Peak in the middle. The area outside the five peaks is called Taiwai, and the area inside the Five Peaks is called Tainan. Taihuai Town is the center of Taihuai Town.

The lowest point of Wutai Mountain is only 624 meters above sea level, and the highest point, North Platform, is 3061.1 meters above sea level. It is known as the "Roof of North China". The climate in the mountain is cold, there is ice on the top of the platform all year round, and the weather is cool in midsummer, so it is also called Qingliang Mountain and is a summer resort. The natural vegetation in Mount Wutai is mainly grassland, consisting of meadows, grasslands and shrubs, making it an excellent summer pasture.

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