Located in northeastern Shanxi Province, Mount Wutai is the foremost of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and is revered as the bodhimaṇḍa of Mañjuśrī. Named after its five flat peaks, with the highest reaching 3,061 meters, it's known as the "Roof of North China."
The site preserves 47 temples, including the Tang Dynasty Foguang Temple and Yuan Dynasty White Pagoda, showcasing a unique blend of Han and Tibetan Buddhism. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, it integrates religious significance with natural landscapes, ancient architecture, and Buddhist culture, making it a premier pilgrimage and tourism destination.