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Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System
The Dujiangyan irrigation system was built in the 3rd century BC. The system still controls the water of the Minjiang River and delivers it to the fertile farmland of the Chengdu Plain. Mount Qingcheng is the birthplace of Taoism and there are many ancient temples here to commemorate Taoism.
Lushan National Park
Mount Lu in Jiangxi is one of the spiritual centers of Chinese civilization. Buddhist and Taoist temples, as well as Confucian landmarks (where the most famous masters taught) blend perfectly into a breathtakingly beautiful landscape that has inspired countless artists who have developed the aesthetic attitude towards nature in Chinese culture.
Dazu Rock Carvings
The steep hillsides of the Dazu area contain a series of rock carvings dating from the 9th to the 13th century. These carvings are notable not only for their beauty but also for the variety of themes (both secular and religious) that reflect the daily lives of the Chinese people at the time. They are outstanding evidence of the harmonious integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Palaces and temples form the core of this group of secular and religious buildings, reflecting the architectural and artistic achievements of China during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Located in the scenic valleys and slopes of Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, the site was built during the Ming Dynasty (14th to 17th centuries) as an organized complex of buildings, including Taoist buildings dating back to the 7th century. It represents the highest level of Chinese art and architecture for nearly 1,000 years.
Shenglianshan Tourist Resort
Shenglian Mountain is located in the mountains and ridges in the southwest of Beijing and the northwest of Fangshan District. It is 90 kilometers away from the center of Beijing and 60 kilometers away from Liangxiang City, the administrative center of Fangshan. It is 930 meters above sea level. Shenglian Mountain is also known as Lianhua Mountain and Taishan in ancient times. It is divided into two courtyards by the Nantianmen Peak, which are the Buddhist and Taoist temples. As early as the Ming Dynasty, Buddhism built a palace and a temple on the mountain, named Shengquan Temple. According to legend, Maha Laozu was in the Shengmi Stone Pond, eating holy rice and drinking holy water to become an immortal, so Buddhism was very prosperous at that time; Taoism also settled here, and later built Pantao Palace on the north side of the back mountain of Shengquan Temple, commonly known as the North Temple. The abbot of the temple is good at medicine, and the holy water of the Shengshui Cave has the effect of regulating all kinds of diseases and prolonging life. Therefore, it is famous and there is an endless stream of people who come to worship and seek medical treatment. It was particularly prosperous during the Republic of China period. At that time, dignitaries and famous artists such as Yang Xiaolou, a senior opera artist, Wu Peifu, and Cao Kun, the Beiyang warlords, also came here and built villas in the temple at great expense. The old site still exists. Fengshenglian Mountain is also called Lianhua Mountain, and was called Taishan in ancient times. It was named because the whole mountain resembled lotus petals. The scenic area was named after Shengmi Stone Pond, and was later renamed Shenglian Mountain. It is called "the first strange mountain in Kyoto" because of its excellent vegetation and mysterious geological wonders. The natural scenery is majestic, dangerous, mysterious, unique and beautiful, and it is known as the Little Five Mountains in Western Beijing.
Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
Itsukushima in the Seto Inland Sea has been a sacred place for Shintoism since ancient times. The earliest shrine buildings here were probably built in the 6th century. The current shrine was built in the 12th century, and the buildings are arranged harmoniously, showing a high level of art and technology. The shrine uses the contrast of colors and shapes of mountains and sea to embody the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, integrating nature and human creativity.
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Known worldwide as Mount Fuji, the beauty of this solitary, often snow-capped stratovolcano, towering above the sea and lakes surrounded by villages and trees, has long been a goal for pilgrims and an inspiration to artists and poets. The listed properties include 25 sites that reflect the essence of Mount Fuji's sacred and artistic landscapes. In the 12th century, Mount Fuji became a training center for ascetic Buddhism, which included elements of Shintoism. In the upper 1,500 meters of the 3,776-meter peak, pilgrimage routes and crater shrines have been listed, and sites around the base of the mountain include the Sengen Shrine, ninja lodging houses, and natural volcanic features such as lava tree molds, lakes, springs and waterfalls, which are considered sacred. Representations of Mount Fuji in Japanese art date back to the 11th century, but 19th-century woodblock prints of landscapes, including those of sandy beaches and pine forests, made Mount Fuji an internationally recognized Japanese icon and had a profound influence on the development of Western art.
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Nestled in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites—Mount Yoshino and Mount Ōmine, the Kumano Sanzan, and Mount Koya—are linked by pilgrimage routes to the ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto and reflect a fusion of Shintoism, which grew out of Japan’s ancient tradition of nature worship, and Buddhism, which was introduced from China and the Korean peninsula. The sites (506.4 hectares) and their surrounding forested landscape reflect a well-documented sacred mountain tradition that has continued for more than 1,200 years. The area, with its many streams, rivers, and waterfalls, remains part of Japanese living culture, with up to 15 million visitors each year coming to participate in rituals and hikes. All three sites are home to shrines, some of which were established as early as the 9th century.
The remains of the Boxer Rebellion Lü Zu Tang Altar
The Tianjin Boxer Memorial Hall is located in the "Lü Zu Tang" at the intersection of Jieyuan Road and Yihua Road in Hongqiao District, Tianjin. In 1982, it was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council; in May 1994, it was listed as a "Tianjin Patriotism Education Base" by the CPC Tianjin Municipal Committee and the Municipal Government. It now covers an area of 1,600 square meters and a building area of 600 square meters. It is a multicultural scenic spot with Taoist architectural features, Taoist cultural restoration and display as its origin, the Boxer Movement history display as its main body, and the collection and exhibition of steles and stone carvings as its highlight. In February 2011, it was rated as a national 2a-level tourist attraction.