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| Tianzhu Mountain | |
Tianzhu Mountain is located in Qianshan county. Its highest peak—Tianzhu Peak (1,488.4 meters above sea level)—rises high into the clouds, just like a pillar holding up the sky, hence the name Tianzhu (Heavenly Pillar) Mountain. It is a key national scenic and historical interest site, a national forest park and a national geological park.
Stamp featuring the Sanzu Temple (‘Temple of the Third Patriarch') is a Buddhist temple located on Mount Tianzhu, in Qianshan, Anhui, China. Originally built in 505 in the Northern and Southern dynasties (420–589), the temple has a history of over 1550 years. |
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 2006 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Events Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |