Laoshan: China's Holy Mountain

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Laoshan: China's Holy Mountain

Synopsis

Laoshan is China's largest coastal mountain. It is home to some of the earliest sites for the ancient religions, Taoism and Buddhism, and their temples flourish today. It's mystical, magical and beautiful, and it has always offered prosperity to its locals. It has attracted visitors, real and legendary, for thousands of years, little has happened in China's history that isn't somehow connected to Laoshan.