Kongtong Mountain, the celestial mountain and blessed land in Jin Yong's novels, is located in Pingliang, Gansu

Kongtong Mountain is situated 12 kilometers west of Pingliang City in Gansu Province, serving as a strategic pass on the ancient Silk Road. The scenic area covers 84 square kilometers, with the main peak reaching an altitude of 2123.5 meters. It boasts natural landscapes that are both rugged and exquisite, as well as cultural landscapes that are simple yet sophisticated, earning it the reputation of 'the foremost mountain in the west' and 'a marvelous spectacle in the western stronghold' since ancient times. The Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area, overlooking Xi'an to the east and connecting to Lanzhou in the west, was a strategic pass on the ancient Silk Road. It combines the natural beauty of rugged and exquisite landscapes with the cultural beauty of simple yet sophisticated human landscapes. Within it, the mountains are bright and the waters are beautiful, with a multitude of scenic spots. There are towering peaks and vast forests; clear streams and springs, with waterfalls and secluded pools scattered throughout; bizarre rocks and mysterious caves can be seen everywhere; temples and Taoist monasteries are built upon precipitous cliffs and peaks, shrouded in the fragrance of incense amidst ancient pines and cypresses, presenting a picture of a Taoist holy mountain and a Buddhist paradise. Kongtong Mountain is not only a fusion of natural beauty, historical beauty, cultural beauty, and legendary beauty, but it also possesses the typical Danxia landform of China's high-altitude regions. It is an outstanding representative of the cultural and ecological tourism destinations on China's western Loess Plateau, comparable to Mount Tai in the eastern part of the country.