Ancient Wudang Mountain is located on the northwest side of Wu’an City, Handan, approximately 70 kilometers away from the urban area of Handan by car. It is a historically renowned Taoist mountain. A Tang Dynasty stele inscribed with ‘Ancient Wudang Mountain’ was discovered at the summit, confirming its identity as the historically famous Northern Wudang Mountain sought by Taoists in China, and a significant Taoist site.
Visiting Ancient Wudang Mountain today primarily involves hiking for scenic views and visiting numerous Taoist temples scattered throughout the mountain. The mountain’s terrain is steep and unique, with streams, ponds, and many large rocks and cliffs, making it quite beautiful. Taoist temples are mainly distributed at the base and summit of the mountain, with early constructions dating back to the Tang Dynasty and significant expansions during the Ming Dynasty, making it an excellent place for historical visits and worship.
There are two ways to explore Ancient Wudang Mountain: one is to hike the entire way, which takes about 4-5 hours, with a 1.5-hour one-way hike to visit scenic spots such as Sanfeng Bridge, Sanfeng City, Wudang Tianchi, and Mother Cave in the mountains, before reaching the summit to explore Jin Ding Ancient Temple, Motian Bridge, Yu Huang Pavilion, and Peach Blossom Peak, among others, which are mostly Taoist temples and shrines. Motian Bridge is particularly unique as it is a suspension bridge hanging between two peaks, offering a thrilling experience when crossed.
For those with less physical strength, there is an option to take a cable car to the summit, enjoying only the peak scenery, which can be completed in less than 3 hours. The mountain is open all year round, 24 hours a day.
Preferential policies include free admission for children under 1.1 meters (not including), discounted tickets for those between 1.1 meters (including) and 1.4 meters (not including), free admission for seniors aged 70 (including) and above with a senior citizen card or ID card, free admission for disabled persons with a disability certificate, free admission for active-duty and retired military personnel, and disabled military personnel with valid military officer documents, and free daytime admission for full-time university students with a student ID, with a 50% discount for night shows.
Ancient Wudang Mountain
Ancient Wudang Mountain is located on the northwest side of Wu’an City, Handan, approximately [...]
