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In a country like China, the human and natural marvels
go hand in hand. The countryside of China is a storehouse
of all the bounties that Nature can shower. While visiting
the Hangzhou countryside, your Hangzhou Travel Guide should not skip the famous Tiantai
Mountain Scenic Area in Hangzhou. Situated in the Tiantai
county, this stunning destination is known for its outstanding
scenic beauty. The other boost to tourism to this locale
of eastern Zhejiang province is due to its being home
to the Tiantai sect of Chinese Buddhism.
You can visit Tiantai
Mountain Scenic Area in Hangzhou at any time of
the year. The Tiantai mountain in China is a famous
summer resort. Hence, the best time for a stopover at
the place starts from April and ends in October. You
can enjoy the landscape beating the summer heat. This
scenic countryside is located on 2 hours bus ride from
Hangzhou. The Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area in Hangzhou
is one of the major sites of Sightseeing
in Hangzhou. It is spread over 187 square kilometers
and is divided into 13 scenic sites.
The first thing you will notice in the vicinity is
the Guoqing Temple. Located at the foothills of Tiantai
mountain, this temple was built in 5th century A.D.
The temple is said to be the cradle of Tiantai cult
of Chinese Buddhism. Tiantai Buddhist sects of Japan
and Korea too deem the place as their abode. Gouqing
Temple currently houses 600 rooms and 14 halls. It is
also counted among the best preserved temples of China.
The natural marvels of the area are embodied as Shiliang
Waterfall. The stone beam that covers 2 sharp cliffs
is known as Shiliang. The waterfall is 98 feet high
and creates a deep puddle at the end with a rumbling
sound. If you want to have a walk around the stone beam,
be sure that you have enough equanimity and steadfastness.
It is a complete contrast to the cascading waterfall,
you can stare at the Huading peak, the highest peak
of Tiantai mountain. The lofty height of 3733 meters
nestles it amidst the clouds and will give you a fantastic
view of sunrise. If you look down from the peak, the
surroundings seem to be the center of the lotus bud
with the peak at its center.
At 1000 meters from the sea level, the Tiantai Mountain
Scenic Area in Hangzhou is the ideal place for your
escapade.
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