Mount Wutai.
A high mountain plateau of monasteries associated with Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom.
Discover
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai combines five broad peaks with a remarkable concentration of Buddhist temples. It is a living pilgrimage place associated with Manjushri, where architecture and mountain setting reflect many centuries of practice.
Start in Taihuai for a cluster of temples, then choose one outward excursion according to the season. The plateau’s altitude and changeable conditions make a slower two- or three-day visit more rewarding than a single hurried stop.
Mount WutaiInside Mount Wutai.
Mount Wutai’s five peaks and temple communities cannot be reduced to one stop. Choose a few places for their different stories and allow for altitude and weather.
- Xiantong Temple
- One of the principal historic temples in the Taihuai area, useful for understanding the mountain’s long Buddhist history.
- Tayuan Temple
- Its great white stupa is a landmark in the Taihuai temple cluster.
- Pusading
- Look across the Taihuai basin and explore Wutai’s Tibetan Buddhist connections.
- Shuxiang Temple
- A temple associated with Manjushri, the bodhisattva linked to Mount Wutai.
- Foguang Temple
- An outward excursion for the celebrated Tang-period East Hall. Access and travel time should be checked separately.
Journeys in
Mount Wutai.
Explore a sample route, then ask us to shape the details around your travel dates.