Mount Fanjing

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Fanjing Mountain, named after “Brahma and pure land”, is located at the junction of Yinjiang, Jiangkou and Songtao (southwest) counties in Tongren city, guizhou province. It is located at 27°49 ’50 “– 28°1′ 30” north latitude and 108°45 ’55 “– 108°48′ 30” east longitude, close to Yinjiang county, southeast Jiangkou county and southwest Songtao county. It is the main peak of Wuling mountain, a buddhist Taoist temple and nature reserve in China, located in the middle of Tongren region.

The total area of Fanjing mountain is 41,900 square kilometers, including 25,800 square kilometers of core area, 2,800 square kilometers of buffer area and 13,300 square kilometers of test area. The main protection objects are the rare wild animals (Rhinopithecus roxellanae brelichi） and plants（Davidia involucrate Baill） and the native forest ecosystem.  With 95% forest coverage, there are more than 2,000 species of plants, 31 species of plants under state protection, 801 species of animals, and 19 species of animals under state protection. It is known as the “oasis of the earth”, “gene bank of plants and animals” and the precious heritage of mankind.

on October 17, 2018,Fanjing mount

ains was named the national 5A scenic spots, national nature reserve, on June 30, 2008, it was named China’s top ten summer famous mountains, The famous maitreya bodhisattva ashram in China, and international “man and biosphere protection network” (MAB) members, is also designated to be the world natural heritage by the 42nd session of the world heritage committee . on July 2, 2018, Fanjing mountain was approved to be included in the world natural heritage list at the world heritage congress held in Manama, Bahrain.

Beyond its rich biodiversity and prestigious titles, Mount Fanjing is also celebrated for its breathtaking geological wonders and profound Buddhist culture. The most iconic landmark is the Red Clouds Golden Summit (Hongyun Jinding), a towering 100-meter-high rock pillar that splits into two peaks connected by a slender stone bridge. Perched atop these twin peaks are two ancient temples dedicated to Sakyamuni and Maitreya Buddha, creating a spectacular sight that seems to float above the clouds.

Fanjing Mountain is a true paradise for cloud-seekers. Throughout the year, the peaks are frequently enveloped in a rolling sea of clouds, offering visitors a surreal, fairy-tale-like atmosphere. At sunrise and sunset, the sunlight reflects off the mist, painting the sky in vibrant hues of red and gold. Furthermore, as a sacred Buddhist site with a history spanning over a thousand years, the mountain features ancient temples like the Tiantai Temple and thousands of steep stone steps. The arduous climb is considered a spiritual pilgrimage, where the journey itself serves as a metaphor for the path to inner peace and wisdom.