Mount Ji was located on the south bank of Dan River, 13 kilometers southeast of Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. The scenic area was famous for its precipitousness and magnificence. It was known as the "First Strange Mountain of the Jin and Wei Dynasties","Little Huashan" and "Little Wudang". The main peak was 973 meters above sea level. There were two peaks in the scenic area, like jade inlaid on Taihang Mountain. Mount Ji was known as the "Moon Appreciating Mountain in China". On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival in August every year, one could see a huge full moon emerging from the twin peaks of Mount Ji from the Moon Pavilion in the Green Lotus Temple at the foot of the mountain. The moonlight decorated the mountains, forests, water, and stones around Mount Ji with silver light. Mount Yi was also a Daoist fairyland. Since ancient times, it had been known as the "South Wudang and North Mount Yi". It was worshipped by Emperor Zhenwu together with Mount Yi. The scenic area was rich in Taoist culture, including the Mystic Emperor Hall, Zhenwu Palace, Lingguan Peak and other buildings. In 2009, Mount Ji was selected as one of the top 100 summer resort in China, and was awarded the title of national AAA-level scenic spot, provincial geological park and provincial forest park.
Mount Qingdu was located 5 kilometers northeast of Tang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. This mountain got its name because the birth mother of Emperor Yao, Qingdu, lived in this area in ancient times. Mount Qingdu was an isolated hill. The mountain was not tall, but the top was wide and flat, with lush vegetation. There were ancient cypresses on the mountain and a Spirit Lake at the foot of the mountain. The scenery was beautiful. The Lingyuan Temple on Mount Qingdu was the ruins of the Tang Dynasty. It was the place where the memorial tablet of Emperor Ku and Empress Qingdu was worshiped. Mount Qingdu also had a square at the top of the mountain. The ground of the square was inlaid with the names of the nine provinces in the shape of a nine-palace grid, representing Emperor Yao's virtue in the four directions and unifying the world. Mount Qingdu was also a tourist resort, covering an area of 16 square kilometers with a total investment of 5.4 billion yuan. The resort began development in early 2019 and was a national 4A tourist attraction. Mount Qingdu, Tangyao Ancient Town was one of the core attractions of the resort. There were other attractions such as the Tangyao Museum, the statue of Emperor Yao, and Yaomu Lake. The planning goal of Mount Qingdu Resort was to create a national 4A tourist attraction that integrated cultural experience, rural leisure, sports and entertainment, health care vacation, research and education, and other functions. It would become the largest in-depth experience and health care tourist destination in North China.
Mount Putuo Scenic Area was located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. It was one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China and a national 5A tourist attraction. Mount Putuo was known as the " Celestial Mountain on the Sea "," Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea and Sky ", and " Sacred Land of the South Sea ". It was the place where Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva practiced. Mount Putuo was rhombus-shaped, with an area of about 12.52 square kilometers. It was surrounded by the sea, with beautiful scenery and unique scenery. Mount Putuo had many temples and scenic spots, including Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, Foding Mountain, Fanyin Cave, and the statue of Guanyin in the South China Sea. Mount Putuo also had beautiful beaches, such as Qianbusha and Baibusha, for tourists to relax. Mount Putuo was an important Buddhist holy land and a tourist destination that people yearned for.
Mount Huangshan was a famous scenic spot in Huangshan City, south of China's Anhui Province. It was also one of the top ten famous mountains in China. Mount Huangshan had 72 peaks. The main peak, Lotus Peak, was 1864 meters above sea level. Together with Bright Peak and Tiandu Peak, they were known as the three main peaks of Mount Huangshan. Mount Huangshan was the symbol of tourism in the province and the only mountain scenery among the top ten scenic spots in China. Mount Huangshan was listed as a world cultural and natural heritage, a world geological park, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national scenic spot, and a national civilized scenic spot demonstration site. Mount Huangshan was famous for its five wonders and three waterfalls. The five wonders included strange pine trees, strange rocks, clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. The three waterfalls were the herringbone waterfall, the Baizhang Spring, and the Nine Dragon Waterfall. There was also a welcoming pine tree on Mount Huangshan, which symbolized the warmth and friendliness of the people of Anhui and the eastern etiquette culture.
Nandaihe was a tourist resort in Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. It was located in the new district of Beidai River, adjacent to Beidai River. Nandaihe had beautiful beaches and clear water. It was an ideal place for sea bathing, sand bathing, and sunbathing. The main attractions in the area included Nandaihe International Entertainment Center, Xianluo Island, Nandaihe West Bathing Ground, Nandaihe Golden Bay, Tianma Bathing Ground, etc. The Nandaihe International Entertainment Center was a comprehensive tourist resort that included the Golden Dragon Mountain, Happy World, Blue Sea Golden Sand, and Zhonghua River Garden. Xianluo Island was a scenic spot built according to folklore. It had high-grade sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment facilities. Nandaihe also had water entertainment projects such as the Sea Paradise, where tourists could enjoy the beach and water amusement facilities. In short, Nandaihe was a tourist destination suitable for leisure and sightseeing.
Heng Mountain and Xuan Kong Temple were not in the same scenic area. Although they were both located in the southeast of Hunyuan County, Datong City, north of Shanxi Province, they were two separate scenic spots and sold separately. Mount Heng was one of the five famous mountains in China. It had many famous scenic spots, such as Beiyue Temple, Hanging Root Pine, and Sunset Reflection. The Xuankong Temple was a unique temple that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was built between the cliffs of the Golden Dragon Gorge in Mount Heng and was famous for its unique architecture. The traffic between the two attractions could be chosen by car or by "small traffic", and the ticket prices were also different. The ticket price of Hengshan scenic spot was 45 yuan per person for the full-price ticket and 23 yuan per person for the half-price ticket. The ticket price of Xuankong Temple scenic spot was 15 yuan for the full-price ticket and 100 yuan for the boarding fee. The half-price ticket was 8 yuan for the ticket and 50 yuan for the boarding fee.
Heng Mountain and Xuan Kong Temple were not in the same scenic area. Although they were both located in the southeast of Hunyuan County, Datong City, north of Shanxi Province, they were two separate scenic spots and sold separately. Mount Heng was one of the five famous mountains in China. It had many famous scenic spots, such as Beiyue Temple, Hangen Pine, Qin and Chess Platform, etc. Xuankong Temple was a unique temple that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was built on a cliff and was famous for its unique architecture. The traffic between the two attractions could be chosen by car or by "small traffic". The fare was 7 yuan per person (one-way ticket). The specific ticket price was 45 yuan per person for the full-price ticket of Hengshan scenic spot, 23 yuan per person for the half-price ticket; 15 yuan for the full-price ticket of Xuankong Temple scenic spot, 100 yuan for the boarding fee, 8 yuan for the half-price ticket, and 50 yuan for the boarding fee.
Mount Dadong was one of the famous scenic spots in Ji 'an City. It was located in the eastern suburbs of Jishui County, Jiangxi Province, about 23 kilometers away from Ji 'an City. Dadong Mountain Forest Park had a total area of about 30 square kilometers. The main peak was 891 meters above sea level, and the highest temperature in summer did not exceed 28 degrees Celsius. It was known as the Little Lushan Mountain in Jiangnan. Dadong Mountain was named after its towering peaks and majestic momentum on the east bank of Gan River. This scenic spot had magnificent natural scenery and rich animal and plant resources. It was a scenic spot worth visiting.
The strangest attraction of Mount Heng was Xuankong Temple. Xuankong Temple was the most magical place in Mount Heng. It was built in 491 B.C. and was a unique temple that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was located between the cliffs of the Golden Dragon Gorge of Mount Heng. It was about 20 stories high from the flat ground, but it had been hanging on the cliff for more than 1500 years. The outer side of the temple was supported by more than ten wooden pillars. It looked like a embossed carved on the cliff. Xuankong Temple was one of the earliest and most well-preserved high-altitude wooden cliff buildings in China. The shape and layout of the temple was unique and unbelievable. Although it had experienced many earthquakes, Xuan Kong Temple still stood tall.
Jiangxi Lingshan Scenic Area was located in the north of Shangrao County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. It was a national scenic spot with an area of 160 square kilometers. Spirit Mountain was listed as the " 33rd Blessed Land in the World " by the Daoist books. The scenic area had undulating terrain and many peaks. There were a total of 72 peaks, and the main peak was 1496 meters above sea level. The natural environment here was unique, with complex geological structures and diverse landforms. Spirit Mountain was a scenic spot that was a combination of vacation, leisure, sightseeing, and religious pilgrimage. Famous people in the past, such as Wang Anshi, Xin Qiji, Han Yuanji, etc., all praised Lingshan. The modern writer Feng Xuefeng also wrote "Song of Lingshan" in 1941 to express his admiration for this mountain. The Spirit Mountain was approved as a provincial scenic spot in 2006, successfully declared as a national scenic spot in 2009, and was rated as a national 4A tourist attraction in 2015.
Mount Heng was a famous scenic spot in northern China and one of the important birthplaces of Taoism. It was located four kilometers south of Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. It was known as the Five Mountains of China along with Mount Tai in the east, Mount Hua in the west, Mount Heng in the south, and Mount Song in the middle. The Heng Mountain range stretched for five hundred miles from east to west, with one hundred and eight beautiful peaks, facing northeast. The peaks stood one after another across the frontier. The scenic area was rich in natural and cultural landscape, including majestic mountains, peculiar geological landscape, dense forests and rich animal and plant resources. In addition, there were many Taoist temples on Mount Heng. It was one of the important birthplaces of Taoism. The main scenic spots in the scenic area were the Nine Heavenly Palace, the Long-line Bridge of the Xuankong Temple, the Yitai Mingqin, the Golden Dragon Gorge, etc. Mount Heng was listed as a national key scenic spot and a national AAA-level tourist area. It was also an important tourist attraction in Shanxi Province.