Guayue Peak

Guayue Peak

Introduction: The West Platform of Mount Wutai is called Guayue Peak. It is located 13 kilometers west of Taihuai Town, with an elevation of 2,773 meters. The summit is as flat as a palm, covering an area of over 300 acres. When the bright moon shines and mountain springs murmur, it creates a poetic and picturesque scene. As the moon hangs atop the peak, it resembles a suspended mirror. Viewing the moon from the summit of the West Platform offers a unique experience. At the top of the peak there is a stone-built Falei Temple, which enshrines the Lion-faced Manjushri. To the north of the temple lies a natural pool with a diameter of about 10 meters. Further north of the pool is a spring, approximately 1.5 meters in both length and width.

Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province

Taihuai Town: The original site of Taihuai Town was in the central part of Mount Wutai, by the Qingshui River. It got its name because it is surrounded by five peaks. Nearby is the famous Mount Wutai temple complex. In the early Qing Dynasty, Taihuai once served as an imperial retreat, where Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong visited and stayed multiple times. Taihuai is a local market town that welcomes countless tourists and merchants every year. …… More detailed information about Taihuai Town++