By CGTN's Hu Chao
Mount Wutai has been engulfed in a sea of clouds after a couple of rainy days in north China’s Shanxi Province.
Located in the northeast of Shanxi Province, Mount Wutai is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is also one of the five most sacred Buddhist destinations in the world, along with Nepal's Lumbini and India's Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Kushinagar.
Lights of temples light it up as dusk settles. / Photo by CGTN
From all vantage points, Mount Wutai sits under a sea of white clouds, presenting a breathtaking view with a special sense of sacredness. As the clouds tumble through the sky, the mountain looks like it was moving. And as dusk settles, the lights of the temples in the surrounding area light it up with golden lines, carving the mountain.
Covering five mountains in total, a platform at the summit is formed, hence the name Wutai, meaning "five platforms."
Snow often covers the tops of the five mountains. / Photo by CGTN
Among the five mountains, the one in the north has the highest peak of over 3,000 meters above sea level. With such a high altitude, the snow-capped tops can be seen across all five mountains, making Mount Wutai a sacred, yet snowy landmark.
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