Wudang Mountain, also called Taihe Mountain or Xianshi Mountain in the past, is located near the city of Danjiangkou, in central Hubei Province. Wudang Mountain is not only has a exotic and gorgeous natural landscape, but also has a rich cultural landscape. It can be said, Wudang Mountain's unparalleled beauty, the natural beauty and the harmony with the beauty of humanity, therefore known as "The Ancient world mountains". There are 72 peaks, 36 cliffs, 24 gullies, 3 lakes, 9 springs and 10 ponds there. The main peak, Tianzhu Peak, has an altitude of 1,612 m.

Wudang Mountain is well vegetated and boasts rich plant resources. About 600 kinds of Chinese herbs, one third of the total recorded in the encyclopedic Compendium of Materia Medica written by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), grow on the mountain. For this reason, the mountain is also famous as a natural drugstore.

Wudang Mountain is a scenic resort perfectly integrating natural landscape with manmade buildings. Taoist temples are prominent here. During the reign of Emperor Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty (627-649), the Wulong (five dragons) Temple was built. And in 1412, Emperor Zhu Di, an enthusiastic Taoist, ordered the construction of 33 temples, which were completed in 1423. The various Taoist structures cover a total area of 1.6 million sq. m. Among them, the most magnificent temple is the Golden Hall, which is made of fine copper on a granite foundation. The seated Taoist figure in the hall is cast so exquisitely that it is regarded as a masterpiece representing the highest level of ancient China's copper casting.

Wudang Mountain subtropical monsoon climate, vertical climate, temperature decreasing with altitude. Best time to visit is in spring and autumn. Wudang Mountain districts mainly service E food and Sichuan food. All are belong to Chinese main seven Cuisine. Wudang Taoist vegetarian food is also quite unique. Many spots are without humans, if you are not familiar with the place or does not have enough food, do not rush to visit it, best to ask help from the local guider.


Key Words:
武当山 Wǔdāng Shān: Wudang Mountain
太和山 Tàihé Shān: Taihe Mountain 
李时珍 Lǐ Shízhēn: Li Shizhen  
五龙祠 Wǔlóng Cí: Wulong (five dragons) Temple
道教宫殿 Dàojiào Gōngdiàn: Taoist palace 
武当山武术 Wǔdāng Shān Wǔshù: Wudang Mountain Wushu