Mt. Wutai, known as ''the roof of North China'' and the most holy land of Chinese Buddhism, is situated in Wutai County in Xinzhou Region of Shanxi Province. It covers an area of 2,837 square kilometers with the average altitude over 1,000 meters.
It is rated the first group of national scenic spots and the top 10 scenic spots in Shanxi province. It is as famous as Mt. Emeishan in Sichuan Province, Mt. Putuoshan in Zhejiang Province, and Mt. Jiuhuashan in Anhui Province, all of which are renowned as the four sacred Buddhist Mountains. And the nature gives Mt. Wutai the soul and it makes Mt. Wutai a masterpiece work. Its predominantly beautiful sceneries are the Wanghai Peak in the east, Guayue Peak in the west, Jinxiu Peak in the south, Yedou Peak in the north, and the central Cuiyan Peak.
Mt. Wutai is a showcase of classical Chinese architecture, sculpture and painting. In addition, Mt. Wutai International Tourist Month is a major tourist event, which takes place annually from July 25 to August 25. And if you can visit Mt. Wutai during July and August, you will have the privilege of witnessing something truly unique.