Wutai Shan, or 'the Five Terrace Mountain,' Buddhism's sacred mountain range is home to countless temples. A place of pilgrimage and study.
Above: On pilgrimage from Tibet (believe me that is a long way from this mountain), these monks take just 3 steps before stretching out and touching the ground with their foreheads. Exhausting to watch. Chinese tourists stuff their pouches with bank notes.
Above: Views of Wutai Shan's hilltop temples and historic streets.
Above: Bus journey from Datong to Wutai Shan. Blot on the landscape. All too frequent view from the bus window. Chimneys billowing smoke, coal trucks and ugly towns. At least the moto driver looks happy with life!
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