Laojun Mountain in Dingxi, Gansu

Laojun Mountain in Weiyuan, located in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, is one of the important sites of Chinese Taoist culture. Laojun Mountain is also known as 'Laojun Mountain in the Sky', and is one of the holy lands and birthplaces of Taoist culture. Weiyuan Laojun Mountain has a dangerous terrain, with an altitude of 2862 meters. The mountain is towering into the clouds, surrounded by peaks, and the scenery is magnificent. The main peak of Laojun Mountain is Dushi Peak, which stands like a giant rock in the mountains, hence the name 'Dushi Peak is unparalleled in the world'. Climbing Dushi Peak, you can overlook the entire mountain range, with clouds and mist, like a fairyland. Weiyuan Laojun Mountain is one of the important gathering places of Chinese Taoist culture, with rich Taoist cultural resources. There are many Taoist temples and temples on the mountain, the most famous of which are Laojun Temple and Yuhuang Hall. Laojun Temple is the main place for worshiping Laojun, and there are statues of Laojun in the temple, with a strong incense. Yuhuang Hall is the place to worship the Jade Emperor, and there are statues of the Jade Emperor in the hall, which is an important place for Taoist beliefs. Every year on the ninth day of the first lunar month is the Taoist temple fair of Laojun Mountain, attracting many Taoist believers and tourists to come to worship and sightseeing. In addition to Taoist culture, Weiyuan Laojun Mountain also has rich natural resources. The mountain is densely forested, with a high vegetation coverage rate, and is a natural oxygen bar. There are clear streams and waterfalls in the mountain, and the water quality is excellent. There are also rich resources of wild animals and plants on the mountain, and many rare plants and wild animals live in it. Weiyuan Laojun Mountain is a tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to come for sightseeing and vacation, and it is a good place to cool off in summer. Climbing is one of the main activities, and you can enjoy the magnificent scenery by climbing on foot. In addition, there are many activities to choose from, such as photography, camping, bird watching, etc. There are also hot springs on the mountain, where you can relax in the hot springs. Weiyuan Laojun Mountain has convenient transportation, with several roads leading to the foot of the mountain. You can reach it by bus or self-driving from Weiyuan County. There are parking lots and sightseeing cars on the mountain, which are convenient for tourists to travel. Weiyuan Laojun Mountain is a place that integrates Taoist culture, natural scenery, and tourist attractions. It not only has rich Taoist cultural resources, but also has magnificent natural landscapes and rich tourism resources. Here, you can appreciate the charm of Chinese Taoist culture and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.