Emei Shan Mountains, China
From series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
Emei Shan Mountain is located in Sichuan province. It is not just an important natural attraction for the people of China. They consider it a priceless Buddhist sanctuary. Volcanic activity has largely contributed to the formation of this mountainous region. You can see many interesting formations here. Lava rocks underlie them. Nature fans have been visiting this beautiful mountain area for many hundreds of years. Pilgrims also flock here. Several dozen Buddhist temples and monasteries are located on the slopes of the mountain.
One of the oldest monasteries is almost 2,000 years old. It was founded in the 1st century BC. There is an interesting walking trail on the slope of mount Emei Shan. Pilgrims from all over the world come to these places to walk through it. It will be interesting to overcome the difficult path along the mountain path also for ordinary tourists. You can admire exotic plants, watch birds and other animals, as well as view the picturesque foothill areas from a height during the hike.
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