Handan, Hebei Province - Ancient Wudang Mountain - A good place for night climbing

💪 Ancient Wudang Mountain, this towering, cloud-shrouded spiritual mountain, is not only the master of natural beauty, but also a famous Taoist holy place, its sacred and mysterious intertwined atmosphere, attracting countless believers and tourists. The ancient Taoist complex is like a splendid pearl, inlaid among the emerald green hills.
📍Coordinates: Handan, Hebei · Ancient Wudang Mountain
⏰Time: Night climb about 3 hours (1.5h uphill + 1h downhill)
🚗【Transportation Guide】
1️⃣ Departure from Handan: High-speed rail to Handan Station, take a taxi / car directly to the scenic spot (about 1h, 💰 80-100 dollars) or take the bus from the city to Wu'an change bus
2️⃣ Driving: Navigate the "Ancient Wudang Mountain Scenic Area" parking lot overnight 💰20 dollars, daytime 💰10 dollars. There are charges before the ticket square is closed
⏳【Time Schedule】
If you don't want to get cold up there, you can climb again at two or three o'clock, so that the time is just in time for sunrise🌄
The ancient Wudang Mountain is undoubtedly the famous mountain with the most historical heritage. According to the Taoist priest in the Zhenwu Temple at the top of the mountain, the temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. The existing buildings except the stone structure of Shanmen are newly built. The rest of the stone base and wooden beams are historical relics. The many inscriptions in the courtyard can provide physical evidence.

At that time, I was young and full of energy. I endured the scorching sun and just walked to the top quickly. I didn't have time to pay attention to the landscape and cultural relics along the way. This visit is intended to explore the cultural associations of Taoist mountains in various places named "Wudang".
✅ Essential: flashlight (mountain road with lights but bring your own safer) non-slip hiking shoes, rush jacket + down jacket (large temperature difference on the mountain top) Thermos cup (hot water on the mountain top)
✅ Choose straps: gloves, knee pads (stairs more) charger, camera (night view great)
❌ Lightning protection: Don’t bring too much luggage! Backpacks are best for lightweight, with resupply stations along the way
Precautions
- The mountains are high and steep, please be safe and wear comfortable shoes while hiking.
- The mountain tops are windy, so you need to prepare some windbreakers even in summer.
- There are small stalls selling food and drinks on the hill, but the prices are relatively expensive.
- Adjust your itinerary according to weather conditions to avoid rainy or extreme weather climbing.
Best time to travel
- Spring and autumn are the best tourist seasons for Guwudang Mountain, with suitable climate and pleasant scenery.