Wudang offers escape with natural and spiritual attractions

( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2012-12-28

Wudang Mountain is an ancient Taoism architectural complex. Whether hiking, climbing or taking an eco-car, visitors will surely be amazed by the Taoist architecture spread throughout the mountain. After climbing up the snow-covered Wudang Mountain, visitors can worship Taoist deities and explore the Emperor's Palace, Good-luck Palace and Zixiao Palace. Guests can admire the profound cultural connotation of Taoism on the mountain.

After that, visitors can take a cable car to the Golden Hall at the top of Tianzhu Peak to appreciate the biggest gilt bronze palace in China. Before leaving, visitors might want to pray for welfare to the Zhenwu Emperor worshiped in the palace.

Other than Taoist ancient architecture, there is also breathtaking natural scenery that stretches for 400,000 meters. On Tianzhu Peak, tourists can have a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. Especially the cloud-kissing "Seventy-Two Peaks". Covered with white snow, its flowing clouds will make visitors feel like they are walking on clouds.

Tips:

Delicacy: Food in Wudang Mountain is very special. Visitors can have a taste in Zixiao Palace and Taihe Palace. To appreciate local delicacies, go to Yongleshengshi Antique Street in the Yuxu Palace area. There are many snack bars there.

Shopping: Many tourism commodities are available at Wudang Mountain, such as Wudang swords, Wanshouteng crutches, pyrography handicrafts and jade goods.

Wudang offers escape with natural and spiritual attractions