Mount Taimu () is a mountain in
Ningde,
Fujian
Fujian is a provinces of China, province in East China, southeastern China. Fujian is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, Guangdong to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the east. Its capital is Fuzhou and its largest prefe ...
,
China
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. It is located 46km south of the
county-level city
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of
Fuding.
Mythology
In
Chinese mythology
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, the mountain was considered a gathering point for deities from the
East China Sea
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.
Tourism
Since 2013, it has been classified as a
AAAAA scenic area by the
China National Tourism Administration. The mountain and its surroundings contain scenic waterfalls, caves, temples, and hills.
References
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Mountains of Fujian
Geography of East China
AAAAA-rated tourist attractions
Tourist attractions in Fujian
Tourist attractions in Ningde