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Retreat to the mountainside this summer


(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2007-08-06 11:44



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Tianshan Mountain, Xinjiang Ugur Autonomous Region, Northwest China

With a high altitude, Tianshan Mountain, located in Xinjiang Ugur
Autonomous Region, offers not only cool weather but also a distinctive
minority ethnic flavor with endless meadows and Mongolian tents, which
are rarely seen elsewhere.

Tianchi ("holy pond") is Tianshan's most famous scenic spot. It's a
crescent-shaped lake of crystal clear water. Tourists can also find some
Buddhist relics as well as dense spruce forests, trees of which are all
hundreds of years old.

If you travel there, be sure to take long-sleeve shirts as it is rather
cool in Tianshan. You can also bring some instant noodles if you are not
used to the minority ethic cuisine, which is spicy and mostly consists of
mutton dishes.

Wutaishan, Shanxi Province, Central China

Famous for its magnificent temples and history, Wutaishan or "five
platform mountain", it was often chosen as the preferred monastic
training venue by emperors and aristocrats in ancient China. And today,
Wutaishan's doors are open to visitors from around the world. Each of the
five main peaks boasts a beautiful and unique view.

Summer in Wutaishan is always raining, so visitors should bring umbrellas
or rain coats. If they want to watch the sunrise on top of the Eastern
platform, it is a good idea to bring a thick jacket to keep warm.



Lushan,
Jiangxi Province, Central China

Villas of various styles are located in Lushan as well as famous scenic
spots including the Lushan botanical gardens and a hill town called
Nianling. Nianling has Lushan's second largest man-made lake called Xihu.

As a Buddhist holy place, Lushan is home to a number of temples once
owned by ancient Chinese emperors and writers. There are also many famous
works of calligraphy and stele carvings in various places around the
mountain.

Changbaishan, Jilin Province, Northeast China

Translated as "forever white mountain", Changbaishan is a volcano and
boasts many unique, beautiful landscapes. On top of its main peak called
Baitoushan, or"white head mountain", there are many white fushi or magma
rocks, and snow throughout the year. The most famous scenic spot is
Tianshan Tianchi, a lake at the mouth of this volcano. The water is clear
and as blue as sapphire.

Changbaishan also has a natural museum for rare plants and animals,
including ginseng, mink and deer. These are sometimes referred to as the
three treasures of Northeast China.




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