Things to note when traveling to Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai is the first of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China and the most famous Buddhist holy place in China. There are all kinds of temples, large and small, and temples of different sects and beliefs stand among the mountains. It has been favored by tourists and pilgrims for thousands of years. Everyone comes to visit famous mountains and temples and pray to Buddha. Here are some things to note when traveling to Mount Wutai.

1. The geographical location of Mount Wutai

Why Mount Wutai, located in Shanxi Province, China, is so famous among many Buddhist believers is because it is named one of the five major Buddhist holy places in the world. There are five peaks here, but the peaks are flat and unobstructed. It is the well-known Manjushri Bodhisattva dojo, as the name suggests, Mount Wutai. Wutai Mountain is divided into two parts: the inner and outer parts of Wutai Mountain, the inner and outer parts of Wutai Mountain, and the outer part of Wutai Mountain. Taihuai Town is located in the central area of ??Wufeng and is a must-visit place for tourists who want to go to Taiwan. Friends who cannot enjoy a day trip can choose to stay here.

2. Things to note when traveling to Mount Wutai

It is spring, and for many people it is a good time to go out for spring outings. However, the winter in the north is not over yet, and Mount Wutai is not the most beautiful place in this season. Good play time. Wutai Mountain is located in a mountainous area with complex terrain and huge altitude differences, making the climate conditions here very different from those in usual places. It is recommended to travel from May to October.

So, pay attention to your clothing at other times. Tourists who are mysophobic or don’t want to wear rented clothes (there are rented military coats at the top of the mountain) need to prepare their own thick clothes in advance in case of emergencies. Because of the complex geographical and climatic environment, you need to know the transportation information in advance and book the hotel in advance. Tourists who need to burn incense or make pilgrimages also need to make an appointment with the relevant temple in advance. It's impossible to run around here unprepared.

Bodhisattva Temple

The temples in Mount Wutai allow foreign guests to stay, but it must be noted that even couples cannot share the same room, and the rooms where monks live are taboo for tourists. Unless there are special circumstances, please do not disturb.

Temple

3. How to prevent shady tour guides and fortune-telling scammers

Mount Wutai is not only full of tourists and believers, but also various shady tour guides and fake monks/ nun. If you are not careful, you will betray your pious heart.

The method of hacking tour guides is very simple. They just promise you free or low-cost tour guides, low-cost hotels and other services. It's easy to avoid being greedy as long as you make it ahead of time. Such people generally exist in crowded places, such as highway exits, tourist centers, bus stations, etc.

At the same time, there are many fake fortune tellers. If you believe in fortune telling, you can't believe it. If you have to do divination, why not choose a holy place? If you can't resist a handsome 'nun', or you're easily fooled by a smooth-talking liar, you're too easy to spot.

Don’t trust anyone who sells you something, or anyone who gives you money. A friend has gone through the fortune-telling process and can say whatever he wants, but 50 yuan won't do. At least 300 to start with.

Shuxiang Temple

: 4. Must-visit attractions in Mount Wutai

1. Bodhisattva Peak, the Great Manjusri Hall located on Lingjiu Peak, is the residence of Manjushri Bodhisattva place. If the timing is right, you may see Lama’s Demon Suppression Festival.

2. The Big White Pagoda, the symbol of Mount Wutai, is located in Taihuai Town. It is famous for a Nepali white pagoda in the temple, which is the pagoda of Sakyamuni Buddha.

3. Shuxiang Temple is located in the west of Putuo Zongcheng Temple and at the northern foot of Shizigou. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The fountain of wisdom ‘Prajna Spring’ is located here. It is said that long-term drinking of spring water can improve health and intelligence and prolong life.

4. Guanghua Temple has 16 lifelike stone sculptures, which are rare artistic treasures.

5. Wuye Temple is called the temple with the most spiritual aspirations by the majority of believers.

6. Dailuoding is also known as Qingfeng, and the ancient temple is called Foding Temple. Luoding Temple is famous for the statue of Sakyamuni. There are five statues of Manjusri in the temple.

7. Songzheng Temple, a huge temple on the south gate road of Mount Wutai, is a key cultural relic protection unit at the provincial level. In front of the temple, there is a pair of stone lions, about three meters high. They are the largest and most beautiful stone lions in Mount Wutai.

If it were not for the persistent pursuit of faith, Mount Wutai would be just