Wudang Mountain Winter Benefits! Free Parent-Child Ticket Snatching Guide + Knee-Friendly Route

2025 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival is coming! Don’t miss the free benefits for traveling with kids at Wudang Mountain～ ⏰Event Time: November 1 to December 31, 2025 (fewer crowds and beautiful scenery in winter, super comfortable for family trips) ⚠️Parent-Child Free Benefits Arrangement Every Monday: 1,000 scenic area tickets (children under 1.2 meters are already free, parents can grab tickets) Every Tuesday: 1,000 shuttle bus tickets (a must-grab when traveling with kids, saves transportation costs) Every Wednesday: 5,000 round-trip cable car tickets (key to saving effort on family trips, priority to grab) ♨️Ticket Snatching Notes ✅Reservations open every Friday at 7 PM for free tickets on the following Monday and Tuesday: book tickets via the “Wudang Mountain Smart Tourism” mini program (recommended to bind ID information in advance for faster booking) ✅Wednesday’s free cable car tickets are handled on-site at the cable car ticket hall on the day, first come first served (go early with kids to avoid queues) ✅Once reserved, tickets cannot be rescheduled or transferred; refunds must be applied for one day before the visit [Basic Information for Family Trips to Wudang Mountain] Location: Wudang Mountain Scenic Area, Shiyan, Hubei ✈️By Plane: Wudang Mountain Airport, Line 2 shuttle bus directly to the scenic area (short ride, convenient with kids) 🚄By Train: Wudangshan West Station, Bus 301 directly to the scenic area (platform close to the exit) 🚘By Car: Navigate to “Wudang Mountain Visitor Center,” parking fee 5 RMB/hour, capped at 25 RMB/day (suitable for driving with kids, flexible and free) 🏠Accommodation: Guesthouses near the visitor center, in the mountains, and on the summit; recommended to stay near the visitor center for convenience 🕐Scenic Area Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (opens at 8 AM in winter, so you can sleep in with kids before heading out) Cable Car Operating Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (it gets dark early in winter, plan your return trip in advance) [Knee-Friendly Route for Families] Visitor Center ➡️ Shuttle Bus to Taizipo ➡️ Zixiao Palace ➡️ Nantianmen ➡️ Nanyan Palace ➡️ Huanglong Cave ➡️ Chaotian Palace ➡️ Golden Summit ➡️ Cable Car (one way 80 RMB, round trip 150 RMB, can purchase if no free ticket) ➡️ Qiongtai ➡️ Shuttle Bus back to Visitor Center (mostly gentle slopes, easy on kids’ legs) [Must-Visit Spots for Families] Golden Summit: Main peak of Wudang Mountain at 1,612 meters, high chance of sea of clouds in winter, magnificent sunrise, kids can draw lots for fortune (drawing 30 RMB, interpreting 10 RMB), experience traditional culture Zixiao Palace: Best-preserved Taoist temple, red walls and green tiles make great photos, let kids appreciate ancient architecture Nanyan Palace: Cliffside plank walk is thrilling but safe, unique “Dragon Head Incense” view, hold kids’ hands when taking photos Taizipo: Ancient buildings arranged harmoniously, winding Nine-Bend Yellow River Wall, “One Pillar Twelve Beams” wonder, kids will find it fascinating [Family Travel Pitfall Avoidance] ❌Don’t take unlicensed cars: Private cars offering rides up the mountain are fake, trust only official transportation with kids ❌Don’t bring too much stuff: Many steps and tiring climbs, travel light and bring only essentials for kids ❌Don’t believe roadside “Taoist fortune telling”: Avoid scams and teach kids to stay away ⚠️Family Travel Tips ✅Weather changes a lot on the mountain, bring kids’ raincoats and non-slip rain shoes (winter may have sleet) ✅Many steps and some are steep, bring kids’ hiking poles for more stable walking ✅Bring snacks and water; there are vendors on the mountain but prices are high, bring kids’ favorite snacks to relieve fatigue ✅To watch sunrise or sunset, it’s best to stay inside the scenic area, no need to rush early, more relaxed with kids ✅Winding mountain roads can cause motion sickness; prepare motion sickness medicine for kids in advance, orange peels can help relieve discomfort ✅There is a food street near the parking lot (McDonald’s, Luckin Coffee, noodle and stir-fry dishes), local specialty “Three-Combination Soup” (beef + vermicelli + dumplings), suitable for kids too