Wudang Mountain｜Unlock the martial arts secrets of the world’s top immortal mountain

North honors Shaolin, south reveres Wudang
One of the four great Taoist sacred sites
A Ming Dynasty royal ancestral temple, with ancient halls telling stories spanning a thousand years
With enough time, you can explore for 2–3 days
Here’s a detailed travel guide for you to save in advance ❤
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🚌 Transportation: Take bus 202 or drive to Wudang Mountain Scenic Area in Shiyan City
💰 Tickets: CNY 259 (Golden Summit + Zixiao Palace + sightseeing bus)
⏱ Opening hours: 7:30–17:00
🛤 Suggested itinerary:
Visitor Center → Taizi Slope → Qiongtai → Cable Car → Golden Summit → Pilgrimage Gate → 3-Day Gate → 2-Day Gate → 1-Day Gate → Chaotian Palace → Huanglong Cave → Qixing Tree → Nanyan Palace → Nanyan → Zixiao Palace → Visitor Center
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【Important notes】
✅ Cable car one-way CNY 80, round-trip CNY 150; parking lot charges CNY 3/hr; last cable car at 16:30
✅ Be sure to book in advance; online discounts available; no entry without reservation; entry with ID card; tickets valid for 3 days
✅ Vegetarian meals available at Golden Summit (11:15–12:15), CNY 15 per person, unlimited buffet
✅ The Taihe Palace at Golden Summit has a 600-year-old eternal lamp; you can watch the sea of clouds and sunrise; fortune sticks cost CNY 30 each
✅ At Nanyan Palace, see the “Dragon Head Incense” stone carving; Zixiao Palace is a Ming Dynasty palace temple; Taizi Slope’s red walls and green tiles are perfect for ancient-style photos
✅ Hiking from Nanyan to Golden Summit takes about 4 hrs; cable car ride is about 8 mins one way
✅ For a 1-day trip, avoid the 4-hr hiking section (Visitor Center → Taizi Slope → Golden Summit → Taizi Slope → Nanyan Palace)
✅ Accommodation near Qixing Tree is more cost-effective; Nanyan homestays are pricier but offer a better experience and sunrise views
✅ Must-visit spots: Golden Summit, Zixiao Palace, Nanyan Palace, Taizi Slope
✅ Ticket includes access to Taiji Night popular street; if time allows, plan to visit together
✅ When worshipping, clasp your fists, make three bows and nine kowtows; men enter halls leading with the left foot, women with the right; do not step on the threshold
✅ Be sure to bring snacks, water, hiking poles, quick-dry clothing, sun protection, warm clothes, and a pair of comfortable sports shoes