Jiuhua Buddhist Mountain

Jiuhua Buddhist Mountain scenic area is situated in Chizhou of Anhui Province. Jiuhua Mountain is the top-class attraction all around the world and an important international Buddhist holy-land. Since Han Dynasty, this famous mountain has accumulated so many splendid cultural and religious legacies that it became the famous mountain of landscape, history, culture and Buddhism. In the process of its development, Jiuhua Mountain won a lot of honors. Since Ming Dynasty, it has been one of four famous Buddhist Mountains all around China. It is considered as the Land of Buddha and Lotus.

Jiuhua Buddhist Mountain is a historic and cultural mountain. During Tang Dynasty, great poet Li Po was invited to visit Jiuhua Mountain. He watched the Lotus Peak and recited some classic poems. Thanks to his poems, Jiuhua Mountain was finalized to be this name up to now. After Li Po, there were many great literators or scholars shown their preference to this great mountain. Innumerous relics and cultural sites will heighten your impression.

Jiuhua Mountain is one of international Buddhist holy-lands. In 401, the first monk came to Jiuhua Mountain was a foreign one, who came from Xinluo, one small country in Korean Peninsula in the past. He was the founder of Buddhism in Jiuhua Mountain, and 75 years later, he passed away but his body was not rotten at all. Hence he was respected as Dizang Bodhisattva. Currently, there are 99 temples. Among them, 9 temples are national key ones and 30 are provincial. There are more than 1000 monks and nuns there. The number of reserved josses is over 10,000, so it is also considered to be the Buddha land with lotus. The unique local culture and mystery are the most attractive points in Jiuhua Mountain. The Buddhist history with more than 1,000 years brings Jiuhua Mountain a large number of rare treasures. The unrotten monk-bodies are the mystery in human being.

Jiuhua Buddhist Mountain is also one of famous scenic spots in China with the coverage of 120 square kilometers, innumerous streams, waterfalls, caves, pine-trees and stones are also one part of its attraction. The cultural sites connected with Buddhism are also impressive and sparkling. It is the earthly fairyland without any human pollution.