Scott No: 3496-9
Serial number: 2006-9
Values in set: 4
Date of issue: April 22, 2006
Denomination: 300 fen
Designer: Zhu Daopin
Engraver: Hu Zhengyan
Size of stamps: 50*30 mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 240*150 mm
Printing process: Engraving and photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was issued on April 22, 2006. It consists of four stamps with a total face value of 3.00 yuan, designed by Zhu Daoping, with Shi Yuan serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using a combination of offset and intaglio (engraving) printing.

Mount Tianzhu, located in Qianshan, Anhui, was historically known as Mount Wan, which is the origin of Anhui's abbreviation "Wan." It is renowned for its majestic and beautiful mountain scenery and its profound Zen Buddhist heritage. This stamp set features four iconic landscapes of Mount Tianzhu, blending natural beauty with ancient temples and cultural heritage, presenting the unique charm of this "Southern Mountain."

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Green Dragon Exploring the Sea

A pine tree leans out from a perilous cliff, with clouds and mist swirling around the mountains. The interplay of rocks and clouds creates a grand and ethereal scene of towering peaks and mystical beauty.

Alchemist's Mist

The Alpine Lake (Danding Lake) is clear and calm, with mist slowly rising from its surface. The distant mountains fade into the mist, creating a serene and ethereal atmosphere, making it a renowned high-altitude scenic spot on Mount Tianzhu.

Sanzu Zen Forest

Nestled in the valley lies an ancient Zen temple complex, with red walls and dark tiles hidden among the trees. This is the site of the Third Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, preserving a long tradition of Zen culture.

Heavenly Pillar

The main peak, Tianzhu Peak, rises abruptly from the ground, a solitary pillar of rock piercing the sky. It is the most iconic landmark of Mount Tianzhu, exuding a powerful and awe-inspiring grandeur.

Artistic and Design Features

The stamps feature a horizontal format, providing a broad and open view. The combined offset and intaglio technique, combined with traditional Chinese ink painting brushwork, uses engraved lines to capture the rugged texture of the rocks. The colors are soft and elegant, with mist and clouds rendered in a rich ink-wash style, fully presenting the majestic and beautiful character of Mount Tianzhu.

This stamp set is a special issue on the theme of China's famous mountains and scenic spots, suitable for thematic collections on Anhui regional landscapes and famous mountains.