Wudang Mountain

If you only visit one place to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture, I would recommend Wudang Mountain. From Wuhan, it takes just over two hours by high-speed train to reach Wudang Mountain, a sacred site of Taoism. The Golden Summit, which rises straight into the clouds among the peaks, is the symbol of Wudang Mountain and one of the destinations of this trip. It is said that the True Warrior Great Emperor attained enlightenment here, so the Golden Summit is the most important Taoist site on Wudang Mountain. There are two routes to the Golden Summit: walking or taking the cable car. If you want to experience a pilgrimage, choose to hike up the mountain! After passing through famous attractions such as Purple Cloud Palace, South Rock Palace, and Qiongtai, it takes about three hours to reach the Golden Hall. Walking up the ancient stone steps, you are surrounded by lush trees and the sound of birdsong, as if you are walking into a landscape painting. Along the way, you will see many natural stone statues in various shapes, some resembling camels, others like monkeys gazing at the moon. These strangely shaped stones, along with the ancient buildings along the way, make you marvel at the ingenious combination of nature and human wisdom. After climbing nearly 3,000 steps, you finally reach the Golden Summit at an altitude of 1,612 meters. At this moment, all your fatigue will disappear, because what awaits you is a breathtaking scene. The majestic Golden Hall is surrounded by white clouds, and under the sunlight, it shines with golden splendor, like a fairyland from afar. It is said that this Golden Hall has withstood centuries of wind and rain and remains intact, even foreign friends are full of praise. Standing on the Golden Summit, overlooking the entire Wudang Mountain range, a sense of grandeur arises, as if you are on top of the world. If you are lucky enough to visit on a clear day, you can even see the distant Shennongjia, with its rolling mountains, as if you are in a fairyland. If you also want to go on a spontaneous trip, then take advantage of the holiday, pack your bags, and embark on this journey full of surprises!