Which four sacred mountains are major Buddhist pilgrimage sites in China?

In China, there are four mountains that are especially significant as major Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Each of these mountains is associated with a specific bodhisattva and features numerous temples and monasteries dedicated to them.1

The four sacred mountains are:

• Emei: Located in Sichuan province, it is traditionally associated with the bodhisattva Samantabhadra.
• Wutai: Situated in Shanxi province, this mountain is identified as the dwelling place of the bodhisattva Manjusri.21
• Putuo: Located on an island in Zhejiang province, it is the sacred site of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin).
• Jiuhua: Found in Anhui province, this mountain is dedicated to the bodhisattva Ksitigarbha.1

These sites draw large numbers of pilgrims who visit to engage in spiritual practice, fulfill vows, or participate in religious travel.1