Mount Panshan

Located along the Hai He River, Tianjin is China’s sixth largest city. A city that reeks of history, Tianjin offers many fascinating sites for the traveller to enjoy. Jinmen Shijing, or Tianjin’s top ten attractions include the Huangyaguan Great Wall, Gu Wenhua Jie, Dule Temple, Water Park, Haihe River, the Dagu Emplacement, the Hotel and Food Streets, Tianjin TV & Radio Tower, Zhonghuan Cailian and Mount Panshan.

Also known as the ‘First Mountain East of Beijing’, the majestic Mount Panshan covers an area of over 100 square kilometers and is located about 110 kilometres away from Tianjin. The mountain which is listed among China’s top fifteen mountains is blessed with stunning natural beauty as well as plenty of historical sites. The mountain is famous for its beautiful peaks, jade pine trees, crystal clear waters and strangely shaped rocks. The beautiful scenery from various sections of the mountain, the serenity and oneness with nature make this a popular attraction for anyone visiting Tianjin.


The mountain also features a cluster of over 150 historic temples built during various eras of Chinese history. The four main temples include the Wanfo Temple (Ten Thousand-Buddha Temple), Tiancheng Temple (God Proposing Temple), Wansong Temple (Ten Thousand-Pine Temple) which gets its name from the nearly 11,000 small Buddha statues in it, and the Yunzhao Temple (Cloud-Hiding Temple). A thirteen floor high ancient dagoba is located nearby the Tiancheng Temple and is the tallest structure on the mountain.


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