Note: Note: Note: Wutai Mountain Wuye Temple will be temporarily closed from April 8, 2026. Please be informed! The unified meeting location in Baoding city is near Hebei Baoding Times Commercial Mansion!
Note: The departure time is an approximate meeting time. The guide will notify you of the specific meeting time and location by 8:00pm the day before. For any questions, please contact customer support immediately!
This itinerary only includes round-trip transportation. Admission ticket fees are at your own expense (search for the official WeChat account of Wutai Mountain traveler service center). The guide on board will conduct sales activities, such as recommending Wutai Mountain incense halls, Shuai Xiang Mountain, and selling bracelets on the vehicle.
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Gather at the designated meeting point in the morning and take the tour bus to Wutai Mountain in Shanxi, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains (approx. 3 hr drive). Upon arrival, the first stop is Wanfo Pavilion (Five-dragon King Temple), a highly revered temple in Wutai Mountain known for its spiritual efficacy (Note: Due to renovations, the Five-dragon King Temple is temporarily closed and replaced with another temple. We appreciate your understanding). Though small in size (covering only 2,000 m² with about 20 halls), its fame attracts numerous pilgrims. The second stop is Shuxiang Temple, the ancestral temple of Manjusri Bodhisattva, located approx. 1 km southwest of Taihuai town. As one of Wutai Mountain's five great Zen monasteries, it was named after its enshrined Manjusri statue. Originally built during the Eastern Jin dynasty and reconstructed multiple times, it was designated a key national Buddhist temple in 1983, drawing thousands of devotees daily. The third stop is Xiantong Temple (approx. 40 min visit), one of Wutai Mountain's five great Zen monasteries and the oldest temple alongside Luoyang's White Horse Temple. Established in 69 AD and expanded over dynasties, this 80,000 m² complex features 400+ structures, mostly from Ming-Qing periods. Its central axis includes seven halls, with the bronze-cast Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas (1610 AD, using 50,000 kg of copper) being a highlight. The fourth stop is Luohou Temple (approx. 30 min visit), among Wutai Mountain's ten major Gelugpa temples and earliest esoteric Buddhism centers. Founded in Tang dynasty and rebuilt in 1492, its 15,000 m² compound houses 18 structures including Tibetan-style stupas and lion sculptures, with distinct Lamaist influences in its statues. The final stop is Tayuan Temple's Great White Pagoda, Wutai Mountain's iconic landmark. Originally part of Xiantong Temple, it became independent after Ming-era renovations. The 75.3 m tall Sakyamuni Relic Pagoda, with an 83.3 m circumference, stands magnificently amid the mountain's temples as the area's symbolic centerpiece.
Alternatively, you may choose to have a full day of free time to visit the five manifestations of Manjusri Bodhisattva at Wutai Mountain. Emperor Kangxi visited this sacred site three times - [Dailuo Peak]. There's a widely circulated saying at Wutai Mountain: "If you come to Wutai Mountain but don't climb Dailuo Peak, you haven't truly made the pilgrimage!" You can hike up the 1,080-step Great Wisdom Path to see the five manifestations of Manjusri Bodhisattva. Along the central axis from west to east are the Heavenly Kings Hall, Sandalwood Hall, Five Manjusri Hall, and Mahavira Hall. The main attractions include the Five Manjusri Hall and Mahavira Hall. Afterwards, return to Baoding by vehicle to conclude this pleasant journey!