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Mount Huangshan

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Mount Huangshan is a mountain range in Anhui province in eastern China. A popular tourist destination, it is often seen in traditional Chinese paintings.

The mountain tops are above cloud level. The sea of clouds (雲海) and Buddha's light (佛光) are famous phenomenon that attract many tourists. On average, the Buddha's light only appears a couple times in a month. Many tourists yearning to see the spectacle would return time after time.

Mao feng ("Mao Peak") is a famous green tea from Mount Huangshan.

Mount Huangshan is a UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 1990.

See also

External link

  • Travel China Guide http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/anhui/



Last updated: 05-01-2005 16:26:47