The Five Great Mountains, associated with Taoism, refer to Mt. Taishan in the east
(Shandong), Mt. Huashan in the west (Shaanxi), Mt. Hengshan in the south (Hunan), Mt. Hengshan in the north (Shanxi), and Mt. Songshan in the center (Henan). According to Chinese mythology, the Five Great Mountains originated from the limbs and the head of Pangu, who is the first being and creator of the world.
The Eastern Mountain-Taishan Mountain
Towering in the central part of Shandong Province, Mt.Taishan, with its elevation of 1545 metres above sea level, is the first of China’s five sacred mountains and one of the national major famous scenic areas. In1987, Mt. Taishan was listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritages by UNESCO. In history, emperors and many scholars stepped on the mountain to view its magnificent scenery, having left quite a many famous poems and inscriptions.
The Western Mountain-Huashan Mountain
Standing in Huayin County, 120 km east of Xi’an City, Mt. Huashan is known as “The Number One Precipitous Mountain under Heaven.” It is the tallest among the Five Great Mountains as well as a very beautiful scenic spot of China.
The Sounthern Mountain-Hengshan Mountain
Mt. Hengshan in the south (Hunan) has 72 peaks and extends 150 kilometers. The Huiyan Peak is the south end of the peaks, and Yuelu Mountain in Changsha City is the north end. And the Zhurong Peak is the highest with altitude of 1,290 meters. On the top, the Watching Sunrise Platform is the best scenic spot.
The Northern Mountain-Hengshan Mountain
Situated in the central part of Hunan Province, Mt.Hengshan is known as the Southern Sacred Mountain, one of the five great mountains in China, and has been praised as lithe first for its beauty among the five famous mountains”. It boasts beautiful natural sceneries, with peaks rising one upon another. Among the 72 towering peaks, Zhurong Peak is the highest, rising to 1290 metres above sea level.
The Central Mountain-Songshan Mountain
The forest resources of Mt. Songshan are praised as rare treasure for their large
quantity, antiquity, abundant literary quotation and vivid shapes. Mt. Songshan
Stretches more than 60 km across from east to west. It consists of two mountains-
Taishi and Shaoshi, with 36 Deaks alto ether. It also boasts a large number of
cultural relics.
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