Yaotai Mountain Scenic Area in Yuncheng

Yaotai Mountain Scenic Area in Yuncheng

Yaotai Mountain Scenic Area in Yuncheng

Also known as Wuxian Mountain, Yaotai Mountain is located on the front edge of the Zhongtiao Mountains, two kilometers from Xia County’s county town. This solitary, steep peak rises majestically, lush and green against the sky, with a river nearby, offering pleasant scenery — it ranks first among the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Xia County. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the area was dotted with temples, making it a prime destination for visitors to worship and sightsee, especially popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival. During the Anti-Japanese War, all buildings around Yaotai Mountain were destroyed and trees were burned. In 1954, the Xia County Party Committee and County Government mobilized the public to reforest Yaotai, covering its front slope with cypress trees. The site was restored and rebuilt in 2004, and the grand reopening ceremony was held on September 29, 2006.

At the Tai Xu Temple atop Yaotai Mountain stands a nine-story Buddhist pagoda, which is 43.69 meters high. The pagoda enshrines the Three Ages of Buddha as well as the Five Great Bodhisattvas: Guanyin, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Ksitigarbha, and Maitreya. Taoist structures include halls dedicated to the Three Pure Ones, the Three Officials, Wenchang, the Medicine King, and the Thunder God.

Yaotai Sacred Land integrates Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, making it a religious sanctuary through the ages and an important landmark of the ancient capital, Xia County.

Tel: 0359-8553255

Address: Two kilometers east of Xia County Town, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, on the front edge of the Zhongtiao Mountains

Type: Mountain

Opening Hours:

8:30-18:00

Ticket Information:

Door Price: 20.0 RMB