China is known as "the land is vast and the resources are abundant", with a vast territory and countless places of interest and historic sites.
Let's take a look at which attractions have been crowned "the best in the world" and what unique charm each has.
1. "The first mountain in the world" Mount Tai, the head of the five mountains, was blessed by the thirteenth emperor for his blessings
Mount Tai is known for its majestic magnificence and majesty, and is the first of the five mountains in China.
From Qin Shi Huang to the Qing Dynasty, a total of 13 generations of emperors ascended Mount Tai to seal Zen or sacrifice.
Mount Tai not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has many historic sites, stone carvings, religious temples, carrying heavy historical and cultural connotations.
2, "The First Floor of the World" "Tengwang Pavilion Preface" is a famous chapter through the ages, and Nanchang Tengwang Pavilion is well-deserved
Tengwang Pavilion is one of the four famous buildings in China, which was built in the fourth year of Yonghui in the Tang Dynasty.
Although it has been repeatedly destroyed, it has been rebuilt and repaired over the years, which shows its lofty status.
The "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng" by the great poet Wang Bo of the early Tang Dynasty pushed the reputation of King Teng Pavilion to the peak, making its literary status to a higher level, and deserving of the title of "the first floor in the world".
3. "The first temple in the world" The first government-run temple after the introduction of Buddhism, Luoyang White Horse Temple
Although Hefei Baiyun Temple is the earliest Buddhist temple in China, Luoyang White Horse Temple, as the first temple built by the government after the introduction of Buddhism, is of extraordinary significance.
Therefore, it has the reputation of "the ancestral court of Chinese Buddhism" and is respected as "the first temple in the world".
The White Horse Temple was founded in 68 A.D. and has a history of nearly 2,000 years.
4. "The first cave in the world" Dunhuang Grottoes are artistic treasures, and Mogao Grottoes live up to its name
The Mogao Grottoes are the largest and oldest grottoes in the world.
Founded in 317 A.D., after thousands of years of continuous excavation, there are 735 existing caves, the mural area reaches more than 45,000 square meters, and there are more than 2,400 colored sculptures, which can be called the epitome of Chinese grotto art, and deserves the name of "the first cave in the world".
5. "The first bridge in the world" Zhaozhou Bridge has stood for 1400 years and can be called an ancient bridge building
Zhaozhou Bridge was designed and built by Li Chun, a craftsman of the Sui Dynasty, and adopted a semi-circular arch single-hole design, which perfectly solved many drawbacks of multi-hole bridges.
The bridge has been eroded by wind and rain for more than 1,400 years, and has been damaged by floods and earthquakes many times, but it is still standing.
It is the oldest and best-preserved stone arch bridge in the world, and deserves to be called "the first bridge in the world".
6. "The world's first Buddha" Mengshan Giant Buddha is 160 years earlier than Leshan Giant Buddha, which can be called real
When it comes to the Big Buddha, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind may be the Leshan Giant Buddha, but in fact, the Taiyuan Mengshan Giant Buddha is worthy of the name "the first Buddha in the world".
Mengshan Giant Buddha was excavated in 551 A.D., more than 160 years earlier than Leshan Giant Buddha, although the height of the Buddha statue is a few meters lower than Leshan, but it is still 10 meters higher than the world-recognized Afghan Bamiyan Buddha, it is the earliest open-air cliff Buddha stone carving in China.
7. "The first pass in the world" The eastern fortress of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty is exclusively occupied by Shanhaiguan
As an important pass in the eastern section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, Shanhaiguan has always played the role of a military fortress.
Guancheng was built in the Ming Dynasty with a circumference of about 4 kilometers and is connected to the Great Wall.
In addition to the Guancheng, you can also go to see the old dragon head, Mengjiang Temple, Jiaoshan and other scenic spots, which can be described as a collection of scenic spots.
8. "The world's first strange mountain" is magnificent to see the Yellow Mountain, strange pines and strange stones
Speaking of Huangshan, it can be said that everyone knows and everyone knows.
It is not only one of the top ten scenic spots in China, but also a world cultural and natural heritage.
Yellow Mountain is famous for its "strange pine, strange stone, sea of clouds, hot springs, winter snow" five uniques, no wonder the great traveler Xu Xiake of the Ming Dynasty will be amazed "climb the Yellow Mountain, there is no mountain in the world, and the view is stopped!".
"The first cave in the world" explores the best karst cave in the world, Guizhou Zhijin Cave
Zhijin Cave has been sleeping for hundreds of millions of years, with a total length of 6.6 kilometers, and there are 47 cave halls in the cave, the largest one reaching more than 30,000 square meters.
It has only been more than 40 years since its discovery, and it has won the reputation of "the first cave in the world" with its large area and the most peculiar landscape
Some are famous for their beautiful landscapes, some carry a long history, some have witnessed the prosperity of Buddhism, and some have heroic stories......
Together, they form part of China's magnificent rivers and mountains.
So how many "No. 1 in the world" have you been to? Let's talk about it in the comment area!