China Stamps - 1999-6 , Scott 2960-65 Beauty of Putuo Mountain - Imprint Block of 4 - MNH, VF - (9296A)

China Stamps - 1999-6 , Scott 2960-65 Beauty of Putuo Mountain - Imprint Block of 4 - MNH, VF : n June 3,1999, the State Postal Bureau issued a six-piece set of special stamps under the title of "Beauty of Putuo Mountain ". They have a combined face value of 590 fen. The titles of the stamps are "Puji Temple ", "Nantian Gate ", "100-Step Sand ", "Pantuo Rock ", "Fanyin Cave " and "Fayu Temple".Putuo Mountain in Lianhuayang to the east of Hangzhou Bay is one of the four well-known Buddhist mountains in China. After the Tang and Song dynasties Buddhism flourished and some marvelous temples were built. Putuo Mountain is famous as a Buddhist stronghold. It has many cultural and historical sites, extraordinary peaks and interesting flora. It has been a tourist and summer resort for a long time.