Song Mountain as one of the Five Sacred Taoist Mountain is well known for the variety of scenic spots within the mountain. There are ten monastery, five temples, five palaces, three unique scenes, four nunneries, four caves, three altars and more than 270 pagodas on the mountain. It is the sacred mountain not only for Taoism but also for Buddhism and Confucianism. Moreover, the well known Shaolin Temple is located on the Song Mountain as well.
Besides the richness of historical architecture, Song Mountain is blessed with fine natural scenery as well. There are 72 mountains within the range with many valleys, caves, pools and waterfalls. As for its unique landscape of Song Mountain, it has been given the title of International Geological Park by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).