Mount Song, Mountain in China
Mount Song, also known as Songshan, is one of the Five Great Mountains of China.
The mountain has a rich history with various temples and was significant in the development of Chinese Zen Buddhism.
Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu, is located on Mount Song.
Visitors often hike to the mountaintop for scenic views and explore the Shaolin Monastery.
Mount Song houses the Shaolin Temple that has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Henan
Elevation above the sea: 1,516 m
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Mount Song, also known as Songshan, is one of the Five Great Mountains of China.
The largest ancient pagoda forest in China.
The Shaolin Monastery is a Chan Buddhist temple at Songshan Mountain, near Zhengzhou City, Henan Province in Dengfeng, China.
Huishan Temple is an ancient temple located at the foot of Mount Song.
The Pagoda of Yongtai Temple is an architectural marvel of the Song dynasty.
The Songyue Pagoda, built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, is one of the oldest brick pagodas in China.
Fawang Temple is well-known for its ancient murals and stone carvings.
The Zhongyue Temple is an extensive architectural complex located in Dengfeng.
The Historic Monuments of Dengfeng include ancient architectural masterpieces.
