Central Terrace Cuiyan Peak
中台翠岩峰
One of the Five Terraces, at about 2,894 m, with a flat, open summit featuring Yanjiao Temple, expansive alpine meadows and stone seas, and views of the other four terraces.
Central Terrace Cuiyan Peak lies at the center of the five terraces, at about 2,894 meters. Its summit is broad and flat, and in summer it is covered with alpine meadows and wildflowers. It also has a vast stone sea (commonly called 'Dragon-Overturned Stones'), a periglacial landform that makes the scenery unique. Yanjiao Temple on the summit enshrines Youthful Manjushri. From the Central Terrace you can see the East, West, South and North terraces at once. The Great Pilgrimage usually goes from North Terrace on foot or by bus, past the 'Roof of North China' area, to Central Terrace, and then on to West Terrace. The summit is cold, windy and changeable, with thunderstorms common in July and August, so take care to keep warm and avoid lightning. You can take the scenic area pilgrimage bus or hire a car.
Opening hours
While sightseeing shuttles operate (check scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- West Terrace Guayue Peak
- North Terrace Yedou Peak (Great Pilgrimage of Five Terraces)
- Longquan Temple
- Pusading Temple
- Pushou Temple
- Yuanzhao Temple
- Xiantong Temple
- Tayuan Temple & Great White Pagoda