The Golden Summit of Wudang Mountain has withstood six hundred years of wind and rain, its candlelight never extinguished
The Wudang Mountains, located in the northwestern region of Shiyan City, Hubei Province, also known as the Great Yue Taihe Mountain, rank first among the four famous Taoist mountains in China. It is the birthplace of the Wudang sect and Tai Chi founded by the ancestor Zhang Sanfeng. Wudang Mountain boasts 72 peaks in the Central Plains, with a majestic presence, and is the place where the True Warrior Emperor (Xuanwu Emperor) of the ancient Xuanyuan period practiced and attained enlightenment. As the eighty-second transformation of the Supreme Laozi, the emperor was revered and worshipped by people in ancient times, and there was already a history of building and worshipping immortal mountain buildings in the clouds during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era.
The beams and caisson ceilings inside the hall are adorned with intricate patterns. A gilded pearl, known as the 'Wind-Avoiding Immortal Pearl,' hangs from the caisson, ensuring that the sacred lamp inside the hall remains forever lit. Thus, there is the candlelight in front of the bronze statue of the True Warrior Emperor inside the hall that has been burning for over 600 years, as well as the 'Heavenly Thunder Refining Hall' spectacle.
【Opening Hours】
*Open all year round, 08:00-18:00 (last entry at 16:00)
*Wudang Mountain scenic area cable car operation hours: 8:00–18:00; Zixiao Palace is temporarily closed, and the Golden Summit scenic area can only be reached as far as the viewing platform (small dojo), the Hanging Bell Platform, and other sightseeing spots.
【Fees】
*Wudang Mountain general admission ticket is 235 RMB, including a general admission ticket of 130 yuan, a sightseeing car ticket of 100 yuan, and insurance of 5 yuan.
*Children under 12 years old are free of charge, those over 12 years old are 115 yuan plus 5 yuan for insurance, but can only be processed at the counter, not available for online purchase.
【Transportation】
*Airport to Wudang Mountain scenic area dedicated bus line 2, direct high-speed access to Wudang Mountain scenic area.
*Self-driving is recommended, or you can take bus 202 or 203 to the terminal station, which is the Wudang Mountain scenic area gate, with a total travel time of about 20 minutes.
【Local Climate】
Shiyan City has a North Subtropical Continental Monsoon climate, with an average annual precipitation of more than 800 millimeters. June to August is the season with the most abundant rainfall and heat energy in the city. The average summer temperature is generally above 25℃, with July averaging around 27℃.
【Precautions】
*Please wear sports shoes or flat shoes, and pay attention to safety.
*The altitude of Wudang Mountain scenic area is high, and the weather is unpredictable, so please bring appropriate clothing and rain gear. The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, so carry warm clothing to avoid catching a cold.
*There are many cultural landscapes in the scenic area, please follow the guide for explanations. Take care of the flowers, plants, trees, and cultural relics, photography is prohibited inside the halls, and respect the beliefs of the Taoist priests.
*Do not speak loudly, point and discuss, mock or randomly touch the offerings, statues, etc., in the palaces and temples, especially do not touch or point at the statues. If you encounter Taoist activities, you should stand quietly or leave quietly.
*When Taoist priests are eating vegetarian meals, chanting, or meditating, please do not disturb them. As a Taoist priest, one should not respond to calls, as Taoism has the taboo of 'three refusals to rise'.
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The scenery of the scenic spot is very good, but I will not come next time (the ticket price is a bit high) I booked a homestay online: the dusty city outside the city is very good, the price is very high, the decoration style is simple and stylish, the boss is also very warm, and the service is particularly thoughtful. Recommend friends who come to Wudang Mountain to travel, take a look at his homestay.
This is not a painting, this is a colorful life ideal lost in Shakespeare's garden, where the romantic roses want to buy osmanthus with wine, and finally do not look like, young travel. Although the mountain League is in, the Jinshu is difficult to support. Mo, Mo, Mo!
The sightseeing station point arrangement is better, and the sign of the pick-up location is not obvious. There is no scenic spot introduction book in the service center. The staff said: You can buy it for 25 yuan! Each large scenic spot has its own brochure, which actually makes it pay to buy it. It is really the first time I have encountered it.
Get off at Wudang Shanxi Station, you need to take bus 301 to the visitor center, or you can take a taxi. This trip takes about 4/50 minutes. The visitor center takes a car scenic spot to various attractions, and the first attraction takes at least 30 minutes. It takes 1 hour to reach the last Nanyan Palace. Then I climbed 1.5 on foot and arrived at the B&B area in an hour, and there were many B&Bs around. Then climb 2.5 and go to Jinding in an hour. Jinding still needs to be swiped again to enter. There are too many people to see. Come down and walk about 200 meters and take the cableway for 80 yuan to Qiongtai. You can choose to continue visiting or take the scenic car down the mountain. About 50 minutes to the visitor center.
Wudang Mountain in the snow, although the mountain road is difficult, but the beautiful scenery is too worth it! When I came to Wudang Mountain, my first feeling was that the tourism industry here is really developed. Whether it is a store or a scenic spot, it has taken into account all aspects of travel for tourists and provided many detailed services, such as pick-up, directions, and guided tours. Of course, there are still some slaughtering phenomena in the scenic spot, which needs to be screened by everyone.
What a big scenic spot, buy a ticket to play for 3 days, but we went for a day! Because I was sitting in the scenic car, I was dizzy and I had to vomit. But Wudang Mountain is really unique, Taoism is cool! The scenery is very good, I have to admire the ancients too much, I can go to such a deep mountain and old forest to build such a beautiful house.
The boss, the beauty is very enthusiastic, arrived at the scenic spot to pick up the car to relieve the guests of many troubles. That day, the mountain went up and down the mountain very smoothly. I suddenly wanted to check out one day earlier. It was less than 12 o'clock. I asked the boss with a nervous mood. Can I? I didn't expect the boss to agree quickly, I was very touched. 👍👍👍👍
Brothers and sisters drove by themselves, the ancient building complex is very worth going, I am willing to climb it again. We only bought a ticket once in 2 days, but we had to pay a separate fare the next day. The price of the mountain scenic spot is not outrageous and the scenery is very good. Because it is self-driving, I also went to several other attractions nearby, including the local commercial street. It is very cheap to eat and buy mountaineering hats. It is not far away. It takes about ten minutes to drive? I don’t remember the place to eat. It feels okay there. What is Taihe Avenue at the foot of the mountain? Yuxu Road? Anyway, that piece can be strolled around. I live in a local self-built inn. The breakfast shop introduced is delicious. The beef noodles of Xiangyang are also very affordable. It costs more than ten yuan, and the same price as outside the community. Dry fried fish! Especially delicious, we ate a few shops, this dish is delicious! The water source of the south-to-north transfer, the water quality is really good! Believe me, rush a wave!