Ascending the Fairy Mountain on the Sea, Watching the Sunset at Taimu Mountain in Fuding
Many myths circulate among the people; no place or nation can escape this reality. Myths, as ancient people's conjectures about unknown things, sometimes provide inspiration for modern people. In our mythological stories, a place called the overseas fairy mountain is often mentioned, where the legendary immortals reside. Among them, Taimu Mountain, known as the Fairy Mountain on the Sea, is a granite peak cluster with stone egg landforms formed about 100 million years ago. Nature's uncanny workmanship has created 360 wonders at Taimu Mountain, summarized as 'dangerous peaks, strange rocks, secluded caves, and misty illusions' - the 'Four Wonders of Taimu.' According to legend, during the Yao era, an old woman planted indigo in the mountains. She met a Taoist priest and ascended to immortality, hence the name 'Taimu' (Great Mother), later changed to 'Taimu' (Great Grandmother). It is said that the immortals of the East China Sea often gather here, earning it the reputation of 'Fairy Capital on the Sea.' Wuyi, Taimu, and Yandang form the three famous mountains of Fujian and Zhejiang.
Taimu Mountain has many core scenic spots: 1. Hulu Cave - the most worth exploring cave in Taimu Mountain; 2. Taimu Sacred Hall and Yipianwa Zen Temple - temples worth visiting; 3. Xiangshan Temple - built in the Ming Dynasty, with a huge rock called 'Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon'; 4. Jiuli Lake - the best location for photographing Taimu Mountain; 5. Baiyun Temple (Moxiao Nunnery) - built in the Tang Dynasty; 6. Mani Palace - the earliest discovered Manichaean site in China; 7. Xinyue Peak - the highest peak observation deck, No. 1 viewing platform; 8. No. 2 Sunrise Platform (Longzhugang) - a thrilling scenic spot; 9. Skyline Aerial - a very impressive narrow crevice; 10. Guoxing Temple (Lengjia Pagoda) - the only Tang Dynasty seven-level octagonal solid stone pagoda in China, Lengjia Pagoda.
The scenic area has 36 peaks, 45 rocks, 24 caves, 10 cliffs, 9 springs, 3 streams, 2 ridges, and 1 valley, covering a total area of 100 square kilometers. Taimu Mountain is a national 5A tourist attraction, UNESCO Global Geopark, national scenic spot, and national natural heritage.
Taimu Mountain has a long history. As early as the Yellow Emperor period, Rong Chengzi, the Yellow Emperor's teacher and a Taoist priest, once practiced alchemy on Taimu Mountain. It is said that the stone well, stone tools, and stone tripod used for alchemy still remain. Although Taimu Mountain is not as famous as the Three Sacred Mountains and Five Great Mountains, in the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of Han sent Dongfang Shuo to confer titles on famous mountains, and Taimu Mountain was named the foremost of the thirty-six famous mountains, with the inscription 'The Number One Mountain Under Heaven' carved on the cliff.
Ascending to the highest point to watch the most beautiful sunset at Taimu Mountain, no matter how arduous the climb, this moment is ultimately happy. So, are you willing to come with him to watch the most beautiful sunset?
