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Danjiangkou, Shiyan, Hubei Province, China.
One of the most famous mountains of Taoism in China, World Heritage Site, Learn and experience the Wudang Wushu
Wudang Mountain, also known as Taihe Mountain, is located in Danjiangkou, Shiyan, Hubei Province, China. Wudang Mountain is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. Wudang Mountain is the birthplace of Wudang Wushu, a kind of Chinese Kung Fu. Wudang Mountain is also a World Heritage Site spreading Chinese Taoist culture. It is also a good destination for avoiding heat.
With ancient architectures, peaks, valleys, pools, caves, cliffs, springs, wells and rocks, Mount Wudang boasts spectacular and picturesque scenery.
Complex of Ancient Buildings at Wudang Mountain
The ancient buildings in Wudang Mountain have been famous in the world for their beauty, size, and grandeur, so that Wudang Mountain was put into the list of World Cultural Legacy by UNESCO on December 17, 1994. Most of the ancient buildings, devised and planed according to the legend of Zhenwu's self-cultivation, assembled all the traditional building skills, and revealed that emperors' rightful power and great and solemn Heaven.
They also have shown that Taoism worships nature, to the extent of contributing great and beautiful royal palaces, mysterious and wonderful Taoism, quiet and classic gardens, and other features. The ancient buildings, the reflection of ancient scheme, plan and architecture, are also a wonder in the history of world buildings, especially the highly harmonious unity of artificial buildings and natural view-sites, gives reason to surprise all the people in the world.
Taihe Palace at Golden Peak
Taihe Palace was built on the top of the Tianzhu Peak, with a altitude of 1,612 meters. It is the must-see place at Wudang Mountain. Without visiting Taihe Palace, you could not say you had been to Wudang Mountain. With more than 20 ancient buildings, Taihe Palace is one of the highlights of Wudang Mountain. At Golden Peak, you can have a panoramic view of the landscapes surrounding Wudang Mountain. You can also enjoy the stunning view of sunrise, sunset and sea of clouds here, which is breathtaking.
Nanyan Palace
Nanyan Palace is known as its characteristic architectures and picturesque mountains. Nanyan Palace is also called palace hanging on the cliff because of its location. At Nanyan Palace, you can see ancient buildings, stone carvings, inscriptions on cliff surfaces and stone tablets, where you can know about Taoism in China.
Zixiao Palace
Zixiao Palace is one of the existing largest and best-preserved palaces at Wudang Mountain. Zixiao palace is thought to occupy the place of excellent geomantic quality. Here you can admire the design of the characteristic architectures.
The Wudang culture consists of Taoist philosophy and the facets of religious arts and crafts, such as music, martial arts, ritual customs, herbal medicine and much more. The cultural heritage sites, protected by the UNESCO, such as the imperial monasteries, palaces and temples, settled almost across the entire mountain area, form the essential foundation for the preservation of the Wudang culture.
Mt. Wudang is renowned as Immortals' Mountain of Taoism and the World for Swordsman. It is a famous Taoist center in China with a long history of Taoist practice and a profound Taoist culture. It is also well-known for its deep-rooted tradition of wushu (martial arts). Typical examples of Wudang chuan are Taiji quan, Xing Yi Quan and Baguazhang. According to legend, Taijiquan was created by the Taoist hermit Zhang Sanfeng, who lived in the Wudang mountains.
Enjoy the Beautiful Natural Scenary
If your goal is to primarily do some sightseeing, you might find that one day would already be too much, especially when you take the cable car for up and down. Note that if you take the cable car up, there isn't a lot of climbing left; an hour or at most two would be enough to see the whole area beyond the cable car station. The highest peak in this Wudang Mountain area is Tianzhu peak with an altitude of 1612 meters. The main historic sites to visit in the mountain area include Taihe Palace, Gutong Palace, Golden Hall, Jingle Palace, Yuxu Palace, Nanyan Temple, etc.
Learn Chinese Wudang Kung Fu or Tai Chi
There are a few Wudang Kung Fu or Tai Chi training halls at the academy in the mountain area where classes are also held. The academy also has a meditation hall for students. Also, some hotels on the mountain offer Kung Fu or Tai Chi training classes. It is usually charged by hours. If you are interested in learning Wudang Kung Fu or Tai Chi, you could sign up for one or two classes. Typical examples of Wudang Kung Fu are Tai Chi, Xing Yi Quan and Baguazhang. According to legend, Taijiquan was created by the Taoist hermit Zhang Sanfeng, who lived in the Wudang mountains. Every year, there are a large number of Chinese and foreign Wudang martial arts enthusiasts come here to learn Kung Fu or Tai Chi. They often practice Prince Slope on the mountain or Yuxu Palace at the foot of the hill.
In addition, you might find some Taoist martial arts enthusiasts who practice martial arts in the mountains area. You may quietly watch it in the side.
Climbing the Wudang Mountain
If you like climbing mountains and want to experience hiking, you can choose to hike from Nanyan Palace to the Golden Peak. It will be about 3 hours to get to Golden Peak from Nanyan Palace for hiking. The time will be different because of the differences of your physical strength.
Recommended Itinerary at Mount Wudang
Day 1: Entrance(山门)- Prince Slope(太子坡) - Purple Clouds Palace(紫霄宫)- Raven Hill(乌鸦岭)
Day 2: Raven Hill(乌鸦岭)- Nanyan Palace(南岩宫) - Golden Peak(金顶) - Qiongtai Platform(琼台) - YuXug Palace(玉虚宫)
You can hike or take a scenic tourist shuttle (included in the entrance fee), to reach main scenic attractions in the mountain. From Nanyan Palace to Golden Peak, it needs to hike. You may take Taihe Cable Car to travel between Golden Peak and Qiongtai Platform. Raven Hill is one of the main places for overnight stay.
Enjoy the Stunning View of Sunrise or Sunset
At the top of the Golden Peak, you can enjoy the stunning view of sunrise, sunset and sea of clouds. In the morning, you can enjoy the wonderful view of sunrise and sea of clouds as well as breathe the fresh air. And the scenery around the Wudang Mountain is picturesque and spectacular. The sunset at Golden Peak of Wudang Mountain is also impressive.
March to May and September to early November, when is the spring and autumn time separately in this area. In spring, there is temple fair on March 3 of Chinese lunar calendar, which is quite a chance to experience the local culture. In autumn, when is Wudang International Tourism Festival, it is the best time to learn Wudang traditional culture.
Wudang has a subtropical monsoon climate, with obvious vertical climate. The temperature decreases with a ring altitude. Climate of the whole mountain zones divided into 3 classes: in the top is from Chaoyang Palace to Jinding Temple, 1200-1600 meters above sea level; the annual average temperature is about 8.5℃; the middle is from Zixiao Temple to Chaoyang Palace, 750-1200 meters above sea level, the annual average temperature is 12℃; the bottom is Crown Prince Slope at an altitude of 750 meters below, the annual average temperature is about 15.9℃.
By air: To get to Wudang Mountain, you can take plane to the Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (IATA: WDS, ICAO: ZHSY ). Then you can take the bus from airport to the Wudang Mountain.
By Train: There is high-speed train and train to Wudang Mountain. To take the high-speed train, you can buy the ticket to Danjiangkou Station or West Wudang Station. Then you can take the bus or taxi to Wudang Mountain.
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