Guanyin Mountain, Mohe
观音山
A Buddhist cultural scenic spot on the outskirts of Mohe city, where a white marble Guanyin statue stands above the Greater Khingan forest, overlooking primeval Mongolian pine forest.
Guanyin Mountain scenic area lies on the northwestern outskirts of Mohe city and is one of the highest-latitude Buddhist cultural sites in China. A plank path leads up to the summit, where a Guanyin statue and a temple complex stand. Along the way are stands of Mongolian pine, larch and white birch, and from the top you can see Mohe city and the forests of the Greater Khingan range. Summers are cool and pleasant. In winter, snow-covered pines and rime ice make for striking scenery, but the steps can be slippery. There is an admission fee; check tickets and opening hours on site. It is 15–20 minutes by taxi from the city center, and most loop-tour charters stop here along the way.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–17:00; shorter in winter (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mohe City & North Star Square
- Mohe Dance Hall
- Daxing'anling May 6 Fire Memorial Museum
- Songyuan Primeval Forest Park
- Yanzhigou Gold Mine & Li Jinyong Memorial Temple
- Beiji Village (Arctic Village)
- China's Northernmost Post Office
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