Sanqing Mountains, located in the northeast of Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, were inscribed on the World Heritage List at the 32nd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held on July 6, 2008. Additionally, it has been designated as a National Key Scenic Area, a National AAAA Tourist Attraction, a National Natural Heritage Site, and a National Geopark. Mr. Paul, Chairman of the National Park Foundation of the United States, remarked: “Sanqing Mountains is one of the world’s few true gems and treasures.” China National Geography magazine ranked it among “China’s Five Great Mountains.” Geologists from both China and the United States unanimously agree it possesses “the most spectacular granite formations along the western Pacific coast.”
Located 144 kilometers (89.48 miles) east of Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province; 78 kilometers (48.47 miles) west of Shangrao City; 115 kilometers (62.1 miles) south of Wuyishan City, Fujian Province; and 263 kilometers (163.42 miles) north of Huangshan City, Anhui Province. The scenic area covers a total area of 220 square kilometers (84.89 square miles), with the main scenic zone spanning 71 square kilometers (27.41 square miles). Yushan County is the closest county to Sanqing Mountain.
The three peaks—Yujing, Yuxu, and Yuhua—resemble the Taoist deities Jade Purity, Upper Purity, and Supreme Purity lying side by side, hence the name Three Green Mountains. It combines the grace of Huangshan, the grandeur of Mount Emei, the misty clouds of Lushan, and the precipitous cliffs of Huashan, showcasing a unique charm.
Granite landforms constitute the most valuable component of the Sanqing Mountains landscape. The Sanqing Mountains boast abundant granite landform resources, picturesque meteorological landscapes, ecological scenery, rare flora and fauna, as well as lakes, waterfalls, and Taoist cultural sites. Visitors can admire lifelike stone carvings such as the Eastern Goddess, Giant Serpent, Nine-Tiered Heavenly Screen, Thousand Peaks Contesting Supremacy, Three Dragons Racing to the Sea, and Guanyin Rejoicing in Music. They may also witness unique meteorological phenomena, most famously: sea of clouds, cloud waterfalls, the Three-Green Divine Light, the Five-Colored Path in the Clouds, and meteor showers. In winter, visitors experience another spectacle: snow-capped peaks. Mount Sanqing has long served as a vital spiritual center for Taoism, China’s ancient indigenous religion. Its Taoist stone architecture—including Sanqing Temple, Dragon-Tiger Palace, and the Wind-Rain Pagoda—remains a significant cultural heritage site.
Sanqing Mountain boasts extraordinary biodiversity, hosting 2,373 species of higher plants and 1,728 species of wildlife, making it one of East Asia’s most ecologically diverse regions. Additionally, 144 plant and animal species are listed in the China Red Data Book, with 79 designated as nationally protected species.
The natural scenery of Mount Sanqing is breathtakingly beautiful, where pristine landforms and untouched vegetation complement each other in a stunning display. Few places in the world can rival its magnificence, showcasing nature’s grandeur and majesty. We warmly welcome you to visit and discover that this is not only a unique and beautiful place for China, but for the entire world.