3. Laoshan mountain
China has many famous mountains, but many of them are far from the sea. Laoshan mountain is next to the sea and has both grand vistas and a storied history. Laoshan mountain is one of the birthplaces of Chinese Taoism. Laoshan Taoism has a long history. It exerted a great influence as early as 2,300 years ago.
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Dating back 2,100 years, Taiqing Palace is the oldest and largest Taoist temple of Laoshan mountain. [Photo / Sonia] |
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A bronze incense burner in Taiqing Palace. [Photo / Sonia] |
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A sign bearing the Chinese characters "sanshengdian" hangs on the palace. [Photo / Sonia] |
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A statue of Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy) in Huayan Temple of Laoshan mountain. [Photo / Sonia] |
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An elegant gate of Huanyan Temple. [Photo / Sonia] |
