Kongtong Mountains

Kongtong Mountains

Kongtong Mountains (Chinese: 崆峒山; pinyin: Kōngtóng Shān) is one of the sacred mountains of Taoism. It is located in Pingliang City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China. It is the mythical meeting site between the Huangdi (also known as Yellow Emperor or by his given name 'Xuan Yuan') and Guangchengzi.

Shi Rui, Xuan Yuan Inquires of the Dao, National Palace Museum, Taibei

See also

  • Kongtong Sect



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