Mount Wudang
About Mount Wudang, there are few mountains like it, where 'every five miles there is a hermitage, every ten miles a palace; with verdant tiles and red walls, the view is exquisite and delicate', blending ancient architecture with nature so harmoniously.
Some are built on the peaks of high mountains, some hidden within sheer cliffs, and others nestled in the dense forests, forming a rare mountain forest architectural complex on the land of China.
The entire complex is strictly laid out according to the story of the True Warrior's cultivation to immortality, using royal architectural regulations, allowing the majestic mountain to soar into the world, achieving the artistic conception of 'a fairyland with jade palaces'.
From an aerial view, there is a profound and transcendent artistic effect, naturally formed, fully embodying the philosophy of 'the unity of heaven and man'.
No wonder Mount Wudang is hailed as 'a museum of ancient Chinese architectural achievements'.
The ancient architectural complex of Mount Wudang was first built during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era (627-649 AD), with construction during the Song and Yuan dynasties. In the tenth year of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Di, in order to strengthen imperial power, ordered the construction of palaces and temples on Mount Wudang, building a large number of Taoist palaces, temples, shrines, and monasteries centered around the Golden Summit, establishing the pattern of the architectural complex of Mount Wudang, and becoming the largest royal Taoist architectural complex of the Ming Dynasty, representing the highest level of Taoist architecture and art of the Ming Dynasty in China.
In May 1994, after inspecting Mount Wudang, UNESCO experts Mr. Kostler and Mr. Sumenta praised it as 'one of the most beautiful places in the world' and 'China's great history still resides in Mount Wudang'. On December 15, 1994, the architectural complex of Mount Wudang was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. Perhaps, the natural scenery of Mount Wudang is not so outstanding on its own, but it excels in the profound integration of ancient Taoist culture and Taoist architectural complexes, making it impossible for visitors to separate nature from architecture while touring Mount Wudang, as if the two were inherently one, as if it was meant to be this way.
Mount Wudang is known as 'an unparalleled scenic spot through the ages, the number one fairy mountain in the world', and is famous for its status as 'the crown of the Five Sacred Mountains', where 'all four famous mountains bow down, and the five directional sacred peaks pay homage'.
Since the Tang Dynasty, emperors of successive dynasties have conferred titles on Mount Wudang. During the Tang Dynasty, it was one of the 'seventy-two blessed lands'; in the eighth year of Yuan Dade, it was titled 'Wudang Blessed Land'; in the fifteenth year of Ming Yongle, it was titled 'Great Yue', ranking above the Five Sacred Mountains; in the thirty-first year of Ming Jiajing, it was titled 'Xuan Yue of the Governing Era', and revered as the 'imperial family temple'.
Here, the purple aura lingers all year round, the clouds and mist are enchanting, the peaks are rugged and steep, the atmosphere is majestic, and everywhere reveals the mysterious and ethereal realm of the Wudang fairyland.
At the end of the Yuan and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Sanfeng achieved great success and founded the world-famous Wudang Sect, known as 'Shaolin is revered in the north, Wudang is honored in the south', attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists to come and learn.
Where the thousand mountains converge, the land winds like a jade belt, and the story of Tai Chi begins here. Among the forests and vegetation, there are legendary stories filled with a combination of strength and softness, flowing like clouds and water, embracing all rivers.
The scenery is pleasant, the fairy spirit is very worth a visit! But you must take the cable car down the mountain, otherwise you will regret it unless you want to hike... From the Golden Summit down the mountain, passing through the 321-day gate, there are no special attractions and beautiful scenery, only the steps that can't see the head, so it is recommended that people with poor physical strength and who don't want to climb the mountain must take the cable car.
In Wudang Mountain early in the morning, the Trip.com package includes a bus. After each attraction can be parked and visited, take the bus to the next attraction. There is the old site of the Red Third Army Command in the Zixuan Palace, suitable for children to visit.
Wudang Mountain is indeed worth visiting. When I went to swim, it was cloudy first, and then it rained. After the rain, I watched the fog slowly block the green trees, like a fairyland, which was beautiful. Walking up the mountain, you can buy food all the way, the price is reasonable
Sunday, April 28, light rain. After many studies of all parties' strategies, in order to swim Wudang Mountain in one day, while protecting poor knees, decided to give up the hiking route, but also gave up the hiking Jinding to South Rock plan, and finally took the ropeway round-trip plan. 7:20 self-driving into the parking lot, 7:30 the first bus went straight to Qiongtai. The ropeway at the ropeway station has not yet opened, 8:06 take the first ropeway, 8:39 has been on the top of the golden roof. On the way to worship, no one was turbulent and very clean. I went in through the small attraction Lingguan Palace and so on. 9:25 cableway down the mountain, visit Qiongtai Zhongguan. Qiongtai takes the car to Prince Po to transfer, then Prince Po directly to Nanyan to get off, 11:07 tour Nanyan Palace, only see the dragon head incense, peach wood sword, skip the thunder god hole, fly up the cliff. Nanyan takes the car to Ziyan Palace, 13:01 tour Ziyan Palace. Zixi Palace takes a car to Prince Po, 14:14 to visit Prince Po. 14:50 Prince Po takes a car to the visitor center and goes out of the mountain. 15:30 parking lot to pick up the car and run the road. This plan makes full use of transportation, and the 100 yuan Jingjiao fare included in the fare is not wasted. Time also avoided the team peak, we 9:25 ropeway down the mountain, there are the first team ropeway up the mountain. The core attractions of Wudang Mountain are the priority of Jinding>Nanyan Palace>Zixi Palace>Prince Po. Since we don’t know much about the attractions, we don’t have a grasp of how much time to play, and we are not special soldiers, and we don’t want to rush the road, so our tour routes are also gradually unfolded in this order. So that there is no regret that the day trip can not be completed. In the end, it proved that it was very necessary to get up early. It was very efficient to take the Jingjiao and the round-trip ropeway. It was indeed possible to visit all the core attractions in a day. And after we arrived at each attraction, although we can rest assured to visit, There can also be rest time and Chinese food time on the way, not in a hurry.
Advantages: There are a lot of commuter cars in the scenic area, convenient transportation, sunny weather, and suitable temperature on the mountain; the two restaurants that eat are very good, remember that one is called Yuanhelou, it is very recommended Disadvantages: commute time is too long, and there are more than ten kilometers of mountain roads at every turn. People who are motion sickness choose carefully; Before entering the door, I was fooled by the door selling incense. The outside one, sitting at the door, you will be allowed to enter the house in the name of free light after buying incense. After a conversation, you will ask you to call the incense money. There should be a lot of people who are fooled. Should the scenic spot be managed?
Wudang Mountain as a Hubei people, is a place I have thought about for a long time. Before I went, I called the scenic spot customer service and asked about the mountain climbing route that suits me. I was very patient and enthusiastic to tell me a lot of precautions. I arrived at the scenic spot in the afternoon, visited the Nanyan Zixiao Palace, stayed at the B&B near Nanyan at night, and climbed to the Golden Summit at 2.3 in the early morning. Although there are fewer street lights along the road, there are more people climbing at night. It is less than six o'clock to the Golden Summit. I have no choice but to see the Golden Summit sunrise on the same day. From the Golden Summit, I just caught up with the road leaders to go to morning class. I took the ropeway down the mountain to Qiongtai. I played Xiaoyao Valley and Prince Po. Finally, I was too tired to grind the needle well. I kept it next time. The whole thing that made me a little uncomfortable was that I was a little motion sickness by car. Others were very good. I would come again if I had a chance.
Wudang Mountain is still good. But people who don't climb the mountain much, don't challenge to climb. Too tired. Watch the Taoist next to you walk lightly. Then your legs are like lead. There is not much commercial atmosphere on the mountain. The real Dodgers won't let you go, let you buy this and buy that and dry this and that.