Wudang Mountain, located in Shiyan in western Hubei, is both a famous scenic spot and the Taoist Holy Land in China. The ancient architectural complex on the mountain was listed by UNESCO in 1994 as a World Culture Heritage Site.
Wudang Mountain is renowned as Immortals' Mountain of Taoism and the World for Swordsman. It is a famous Taoist center in China with a long history of Taoist practice and a profound Taoist culture. Wudang Mountain is also well-known for its deep-rooted tradition of wushu (martial arts). As an old saying goes: "Shaolin wushu is the best in the north, while Wudang wushu is the best in the south."
Wudang's ancient architectural complex consists of eight palaces, two Taoist temples, 72 rock temples, 12 pavilions and 10 shrines. Large in scale and excellent in technical detail, it is a powerful demonstration of the harmony between architecture and nature.
Situated in central China's Hubei province, Wudang Mountain was inscribed on the list of World Cultural Heritages in 1994. The scenery of the mountain is magnificent. In the meantime, visitors can learn to play Taichi, a traditional Chinese shadow boxing on the mountain. As the cradle of the Taoist culture, the Wudang Mountain attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Over 4 million tourists from at home and abroad are expected to visit the site this year.
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