Mount Sanqing

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Mount Sanqing, Sacred mountain in Jiangxi, China.

Mount Sanqing rises to 1,817 meters, featuring granite peaks, dense forests, and unusual rock formations that emerge through the morning mist.

The mountain received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, recognizing its exceptional natural features and importance as a center of Taoist practices.

The three main summits of Mount Sanqing represent deities from Taoist mythology, with temples and shrines integrated into the mountainous landscape.

Visitors can explore the mountain through an extensive network of secured walkways and stairs, with cable cars providing access to higher elevation points.

The granite formations display distinct shapes that resemble human and animal figures, creating natural sculptures against the mountain slopes.

Location: Jiangxi

Inception: 2008

Elevation above the sea: 1,817 m

GPS coordinates: 28.88134,118.06074

Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:01

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