Atop Pham Tinh mountain (Fanjingshan) the highest point of the Wuyang mountain range in southwestern China are two ancient Buddhist temples. This is a very different landmark with two small temples built on top of a split rock spire, connected by an arched bridge, looking towards the majestic natural landscape.
With a history of more than 500 years built in the Ming Dynasty, how Buddhists hundreds of years ago managed to transport necessary materials to build the pagoda, up to now, it is still a mysterious question without words. answers.
The two temples we see today, the Buddhist Temple and the Di Lac Pagoda, were rebuilt according to the original model, but used stronger alternative materials such as iron tiles to resist the strong winds in the mountains. harsh school.
The pagoda is located at an altitude of more than 2,330m as if it is suspended in the clouds
Located at an altitude of about 2,330 m above sea level, the Buddha Temple and Di Lac Pagoda are separated by a canyon. But visitors can follow the stone bridge to get from one temple to the other.
But first, to reach this paradise, visitors have to climb 8,888 stone steps, it takes about 4 hours to walk to the Buddhist temple located in the southern complex. After that, continue across the bridge to Di Lac pagoda in the north.
To reach the highest peak, visitors have to climb 8,888 stairs, which takes about 4 hours
During the process of climbing thousands of stairs along the cliffs, visitors can admire the ancient inscriptions from the Ming dynasties (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties (1644-1911). Thereby, paying homage to the people from centuries ago to this sacred mountain.
The stone bridge connects the Buddhist pagoda in the south and the Di Lac pagoda in the north
The entire peak of Pham Tinh on Vu Lang mountain is a sacred mountain in Buddhism. Historical documents show that Pham Tinh in the past had many ancient Buddhist temples, but most of these structures were destroyed in the 16th century. Today, this mountain is still About 50 different Buddhist temples are located.
Since 2018, UNESCO has recognized this place as a World Heritage site, with two temples of great importance in Buddhism, being the place of enlightenment of Maitreya Buddha.
Due to being at an isolated height for many years, Pham Tinh Peak possesses a very rich fauna and flora ecosystem. Some even date from the Tertiary period many millions of years ago.
