Wudang Mountains, Taoist mountain range in Shiyan, China
The Wudang Mountains contain 72 peaks across 312 square kilometers, reaching an elevation of 1,612 meters in the northwestern region of Hubei Province.
Emperor Zhu Di commissioned the construction of 53 structures during the Ming Dynasty, including nine palaces, eight temples, and 36 religious buildings throughout the mountains.
The mountain range houses numerous Taoist temples where priests practice and teach traditional martial arts, including the origins of Tai Chi movements.
Visitors can reach the mountains through Shiyan Wudangshan Airport or train connections from Wuhan, with optimal weather conditions between March and November.
The Golden Hall at Tianzhu Peak represents the largest copper structure in China, containing a statue of the Heavenly Upper Emperor at five meters height.
Location: Shiyan
Elevation above the sea: 1,612 m
GPS coordinates: 32.40076,111.00445
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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