Tianzhu (Chinese: 天竺; pinyin: Tiānzhú) is one of the historical ancient Chinese names for the Indian subcontinent. Tian (天) means heaven, and Zhu (竺) means bamboo in Chinese. [1][2]

Tianzhu (Chinese: 天主; Wade–Giles: Tʻien-chu), meaning "Heavenly Master" or "Lord of Heaven", is the Chinese word used for God in Catholicism, designated by the Jesuit China missions.

Tianzhu Mountain or Mount Tianzhu (Chinese: 天柱山; pinyin: Tiānzhù Shān; lit. 'Heaven pillar mount') is a mountain in Anhui, China. Tianzhu Mountain is also called Mount Wan (Chinese: 皖山; pinyin: Wǎn Shān), from which the provincial abbreviation for Anhui ("Wan") derives.

Jun 24, 2024 · Chinese is called India Tianzhu because it is the historical East Asian name for India. Tianzhu is a Chinese transliteration of the Persian word Hindu, which itself is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu, the native name for the River Indus.

Feb 22, 2023 · Mount Tianzhu is one of the three most famous mountains in Anhui Province, together with Huangshan Mountain and Mt. Jiuhua, well known for its rare peaks, caves and rocks.

Nov 26, 2011 · Tianzhu 天竺 is the ancient Chinese name for India that was used between the Later Han 後漢 (25-220 CE) and the Song 宋 (960-1279) periods. The term is a very crude transliteration of the word "Hindoo" or of the name of the River Indus.

Jul 30, 2024 · With its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, Tianzhu Mountain is an ideal destination for hiking and tourism. By planning your route well, ensuring safety, and choosing the right time and equipment, you can make …

Apr 3, 2020 · Tianzhu Mountain is one of the three famous mountains in Anhui Province because of its unique natural landscape. As early as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it was named “Nanyue”.

Oct 31, 2024 · Tianzhu Mountain is famous for its strange peaks, strange rocks, sea of clouds, waterfalls and ancient buildings, and is known as the "No. 1 Mountain in the Southeast".

Tianzhu was also referred to as Wutianzhu (五天竺, literally "Five Indias"), because there were five geographical regions in India known to the Chinese: Central, Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern India.