#Wudang Mountain Golden Top View Tower (Golden Ding Scenic Area) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Wudang Mountain tourism, explained in one go
Hiking in Wudang Mountain refers to the route to the Golden Summit✓, the cable car takes about 8 minutes one way, while hiking takes about 2.5 to 5 hours one way. You can hike from Qiongtai to the Golden Summit (which is quite steep), or from Nanyan to the Golden Summit (which is relatively gentle, but takes longer).
For accommodation, you can stay at the Golden Summit VIP Building, which is right next to the cable car station, a 10-minute walk from the Golden Summit. The hotel offers views of the sunrise and has a restaurant. The accommodation fee includes breakfast, and the usual price is around 1000 yuan, though occasionally there might be special deals for around 400 yuan.
Qiongtai is one of the Taoist temples in Wudang, and the cable car to the Golden Summit also departs from here. To the right of the Qiongtai gate is the entrance for hiking up the mountain. In the evening, you can see a flock of crows circling in the sky here; in Taoism, crows are considered birds that bring good news.
Compared to cable car tourists, hikers can visit more attractions such as San Tian Men, Hui Xian Bridge, Chao Tian Palace, Lao Mei Shrine, and Crow Ridge.
On the way from the Seven-Star Tree to Nanyan, you will pass Crow Ridge. In the morning, there are people feeding the crows at Crow Ridge. With a shout, a flock of crows flutters over. I was fortunate to witness this once, and it was truly an eye-opener!
Indeed, it is Crow Ridge.
Key point: Hiking in Wudang Mountain is only limited to the areas between Qiongtai, the Golden Summit, and Nanyan. Other important attractions are accessible by sightseeing buses that stop there, and the sightseeing bus is a must-buy!
Hiking is more suitable for tourists who stay overnight on the mountain, as they have ample time and can enjoy richer scenery along the way, such as the sunrise and sunset, feeding the crows, and so on...
ANGELINA JACOBS
Must-visit in Shiyan, Hubei - Enjoy the autumn in Wudang Mountain~~
【Weekend/Short Holiday Self-driving Tour Series】
Self-driving to Wudang Mountain is very convenient, just navigate to "Wudang Mountain", choose Fuyin Expressway, National Highway 209, National Highway 316, etc., there is a parking lot in the tourist center.
From early October to late November, it is the best season to enjoy autumn in Wudang Mountain, and "Ginkgo Tree" is a must-see in autumn.
The Wudang Mountain scenic area is very large, if you have enough time, reserve at least 3 days for the tour.
Must-visit in Wudang:
✅Golden Summit: The gilded hall on Tianzhu Peak that has been standing for more than 600 years
✅Zixiao Palace: Ming Dynasty architectural complex
✅Taizi Slope: Nine-curved Yellow River Wall, very picturesque
✅Nanyan Palace: Built on a cliff, you can look far to the Golden Summit
And Taichang View, Feisheng Cliff, Dressing Table, Qingxu Cave, Xiaoyao Valley, Wulong Palace, etc...
Scenic area sightseeing bus route:
1) Scenic area gate - Mozhen Well - Taizi Slope (sightseeing bus transfer station) - Xiaoyao Valley - Zixiao Palace - Nanyan parking lot
2) Taizi Slope - Baxian View - Qiongtai (best viewing point for autumn)
You can take the cable car to the Golden Summit at Qiongtai, or you can walk up the Golden Summit from Nanyan Palace via the ancient divine road. The Ming divine road is steeper, and the Qing divine road is more gentle.
The catering consumption price on the mountain is reasonable.
There are accommodation points on the mountain such as Wuya Ridge, Qixing Tree, Fenjin Ridge and Golden Summit. The Golden Summit is naturally the most expensive. Lazy people will choose Tianyun Building or Golden Summit VIP Building at the Golden Summit - the Golden Summit is within reach.
🕐Opening hours: 07:30-17:30
🎫Ticket: 259 yuan for adults (including Golden Summit, sightseeing car, scenic area insurance)
🚠Cable car: 80 yuan for one way, 150 yuan for round trip
❗️Tips:
1) Be sure to keep your ticket safe, Zixiao Palace and Golden Summit need to check tickets
2) If you need to enter the scenic area for the second time, you need to go through the procedures