Fairy mountain with imperial temples

Wudang Mountain

Wudang Mountain, also called Taihe Mountain, is a well-known holy site of Taoism in China. It was inscribed into World Heritage by UNESCO.
Taoism pursues the “oneness of heaven and man” and the “way of nature”, therefore the building groups managed best to keep the original topography of Wudang Mountain. All the human constructions fit in well with the mountain as if they were always there, proving the mystery and subtlety of Taoism
The types of the buildings are varied, and the building materials are basically local. The structures, decorations and furniture, are all exquisitely made, not only reflecting the amazing advancement in technology and architectural art, but also successfully manifesting the intended conception of “brilliant buildings among fairy mountains”.
The complex consists of buildings of three dynasties, Yuan, Ming, and Qing, but those preserved to the present are mostly built in Ming Dynasty. The religious relics kept in the palaces and temples also enjoy fame far and wide. In addition, Wudang Mountain is also the crale of the Wudang Kung Fu, a martial art from Wudang Taoism that is one of the main schools of Chinese Kung Fu.