Can I drive to the five stations in Wutai Mountain by myself?

Yes, but only special vehicles from the scenic area can go up.

You can drive up to the top of the platform, but only the dedicated Chaotai vehicles of the Chaotai company in the scenic area. Private cars and self-driving cars are not allowed to go up to the top of the platform. The road conditions on the top of the five platforms are poor. Only local drivers who are familiar with the road conditions and drive to the platform every day can drive to the platform. At the Wutai Mountain Dailuoding parking lot, ticket sales start at 7 a.m. every day. You can go there to buy tickets and take the bus to the mountain.

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Natural landscapes of Mount Wutai:?

1. Writing cliffs: There are strange peaks and cliffs everywhere in Mount Wutai, and there are more than fifty famous ones. . Among them, if the writing cliff is wet with water and wiped carefully with a handkerchief, the cliff surface will show writing similar to seal script and official script, and the writing will be hidden when the water is dry. Someone once removed the outer layer of stone, but the result was that words could still be erased from the lower layer. There are words in each layer, and each word is different. It is reported that a couplet has been discovered that says "the three treasures of heaven are the sun, moon and stars, the three treasures of earth are water, fire and wind, and the three treasures of man are essence, energy and spirit".

2. Wanghai Peak: Wutai Mountain is composed of five peaks in the east, west, south, north and middle. It is said to represent the five kinds of wisdom of Manjushri Bodhisattva: the wisdom of the great round mirror, the wisdom of wonderful observation, the wisdom of equality, the wisdom of accomplishment, and the nature of the Dharma Realm. Wisdom; and the Buddhas of the five directions: Amitabha Buddha in the east, Amitabha Buddha in the west, Baosheng Buddha in the south, Amokusiddha Buddha in the north, and Vairocana Buddha in the center.

3. Hanging Moon Peak: Xitai Peak is named Hanging Moon Peak, with an altitude of 2,773 meters. Xitai Peak has a "wide and flat top, and the moon falls on the top of the peak, just like a hanging mirror, so it is named after it." There is a poem praising: " The majestic Xiling Mountain is close to the blue sky. Looking back at the white clouds of the hometown, the Gufeng Mountain is surrounded by green mountains and rivers. On a clear day, the wild flowers are covered with Sichuan brocade, and the autumn wind is full of fragrant osmanthus. ."

4. Jinxiu Peak: The name of Jinxiu Peak in Nantai is 2,485 meters above sea level. This peak has a "top like a bowl, a circle of one mile, with steep peaks, green smoke, fine grass and flowers, and thousands of flowers." The mountains are densely covered with brocade, so it is named after it. The famous poet Yuan Haowen wrote a poem in praise of it: "The clouds and smoke are stored in the deep dragon's cave, and the Buddha's land is not comparable to the human realm. "Golden Lotus?"

5. Ye Doufeng: Beitai's name is Ye Doufeng, with an altitude of 3061 meters. It is the highest among the five peaks and is known as the "roof of North China". Its top is flat and wide, with a circumference of four miles. Looking up, Emperor Kangxi wrote a poem in praise of it: "The mountains are steep and cold, the bells are ringing thousands of miles away, the sky is clear, and the spring ice is still warm." . Looking at the land and sea, this place is called Fangpeng."

6. Cuiyan Peak: Zhongtai Cuiyan Peak is 2894 meters above sea level. It is so majestic and green with mist floating in the sky. "There are poems praising it: "The peaks are surrounded by wonders, the morning rain and smoke are covering the green mountains, and the weather is still cold in June. The cliffs and mountains are all around, and the ancient trees and yellow sand are wide. The clouds and mist are gradually rising, but I feel that I am already in the clouds."

7. Tayuan Temple is located in the center of Taihuai Town. It is named after the Big White Pagoda, the symbol of Mount Wutai. This big white pagoda is 75.3 meters high and 83 meters around. It was first built during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It has been built many times in the past dynasties and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. According to records, the Great White Pagoda contains a stupa built by King Asoka of India, so Buddhists must first pay homage to this sacred site when they come to Mount Wutai. There is also a Manjushri Pagoda in Tayuan Temple. Legend has it that the hair of Manjushri Bodhisattva is hidden in the tower.

8. Xiantong Temple is located behind Tayuan Temple. The existing buildings were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple covers an area of ??more than 80,000 square meters and has more than 400 various buildings. There are seven halls on the central axis. From front to back, they are the Guanyin Hall, the Manjusri Hall, the Great Buddha Hall, the Infinite Hall, the Thousand Bowl Hall, the Copper Hall, and the Tibetan Sutra Hall. For example, Wuliang Hall is 21 meters high, without a single beam. It is built entirely of bricks. The outer eaves are carved with brackets and flowers, and the inner caisson is suspended in the air, resembling a flower-covered crown. It is a unique building.

9. Nanshan Temple is built on the mountain, with 108 steps carved out of the slope, covered with clouds and green, shaped like a ladder to heaven. Their buildings each have their own characteristics, and they are all praised by the world for their sculptures. Nanshan Temple is built on the mountainside. Above the steps is a tall white marble archway. Behind it, there are seven splendid palaces rising from bottom to top, shaded by ancient trees and surrounded by springs.

10. Longquan Temple is located in Jiulonggang, with three courtyards arranged horizontally, forming a unique pattern. The stone railings on both sides of the steps are carved with monkeys, birds, flowers, peaches, etc. In front of the mountain gate, there are a pair of white marble lions, an arch bridge with hook rails, and flagpoles standing on both sides. The carvings are all of excellent quality.