Danjiangkou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Wudang Mountain Travel Guide

📍Destination: Wudang Mountain, Hubei Province 🚥Transportation: 🚅 Train: Depart from Wuhan, you can choose a direct train to Wudang Mountain. 🚆 High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail from Wuhan to Wudang Mountain Station, and then transfer to the scenic area line. 🛫 Plane: Fly from Wuhan Tianhe Airport to Wudang Mountain Airport, and then transfer to a bus or taxi. 🚗 Self-driving: Take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway or Fuyin Expressway to the Wudang Mountain exit. 🗺️Tour route arrangement: 1️⃣ Taizi Slope: Visit the ancient architectural complex of Taizi Slope and feel the charm of ancient architecture and the traces of history. 2️⃣ Zixiao Palace: Visit Zixiao Palace, understand Taoist culture, and appreciate the charm of ancient architecture. 3️⃣ Nanyan Palace: Visit Nanyan Palace, admire the ancient architecture and natural scenery on the cliff. 4️⃣ Golden Top: Climb to the Golden Top, overlook the entire beauty of Wudang Mountain, and feel the magnificence of nature. 💖Personal feelings: Wudang Mountain is a place full of historical and cultural heritage. Each scenic spot makes people feel the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients. On Taizi Slope, I seemed to travel back to ancient times and felt the prosperity and bustle of that era. The tranquility and solemnity of Zixiao Palace gave me a deeper understanding of Taoist culture. The cliffs of Nanyan Palace made me marvel at the courage and wisdom of the ancients. And the beautiful scenery of the Golden Top made me feel the magnificence and mystery of nature. This trip gave me a deeper understanding and feeling of Wudang Mountain, and also gave me a deeper respect for Chinese history and culture.

Come to Wudang Mountain for a snow journey!

Wudang Mountain is snowing, the eight hundred miles of Wudang is covered in silver, the white snow is everywhere, everything is still, the ancient dan walls and green tiles are still telling the ancient legends. Snow trees are fragrant and full of jade, the top of Zixiao gathers the truth of immortals. Wudang in the snow presents a beautiful picture of mountains, snow, and red walls. Wudang Mountain is dressed in a holy snow coat, like a fairyland, it is extraordinarily beautiful. A casual shot is the most beautiful scenery. It really is Why not, in the romantic first snow, come to Wudang for a snow journey May you, after the winter snow falls, all expectations come as promised!

If the mountain won't come to me, I will go to the mountain - Wudang Mountain with its red walls and green tiles

🌄 Wudang Mountain, an encounter with nature 🧗‍♀️. Wudang Mountain Scenic Area 🚶‍♂️ Stroll through the mountains, feeling the tranquility and beauty 🌳. 🏔️ Ascend to the summit for a panoramic view of the majestic mountains 🛤. 🙏 Visit ancient temples, experiencing the profound cultural heritage of Taoism 📚. 🍜 Taste the local cuisine, letting your taste buds dance on the tip of your tongue 😋.

The Golden Summit of Wudang Mountain has withstood six hundred years of wind and rain, its candlelight never extinguished

The Wudang Mountains, located in the northwestern region of Shiyan City, Hubei Province, also known as the Great Yue Taihe Mountain, rank first among the four famous Taoist mountains in China. It is the birthplace of the Wudang sect and Tai Chi founded by the ancestor Zhang Sanfeng. Wudang Mountain boasts 72 peaks in the Central Plains, with a majestic presence, and is the place where the True Warrior Emperor (Xuanwu Emperor) of the ancient Xuanyuan period practiced and attained enlightenment. As the eighty-second transformation of the Supreme Laozi, the emperor was revered and worshipped by people in ancient times, and there was already a history of building and worshipping immortal mountain buildings in the clouds during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era. The beams and caisson ceilings inside the hall are adorned with intricate patterns. A gilded pearl, known as the 'Wind-Avoiding Immortal Pearl,' hangs from the caisson, ensuring that the sacred lamp inside the hall remains forever lit. Thus, there is the candlelight in front of the bronze statue of the True Warrior Emperor inside the hall that has been burning for over 600 years, as well as the 'Heavenly Thunder Refining Hall' spectacle. 【Opening Hours】 *Open all year round, 08:00-18:00 (last entry at 16:00) *Wudang Mountain scenic area cable car operation hours: 8:00–18:00; Zixiao Palace is temporarily closed, and the Golden Summit scenic area can only be reached as far as the viewing platform (small dojo), the Hanging Bell Platform, and other sightseeing spots. 【Fees】 *Wudang Mountain general admission ticket is 235 RMB, including a general admission ticket of 130 yuan, a sightseeing car ticket of 100 yuan, and insurance of 5 yuan. *Children under 12 years old are free of charge, those over 12 years old are 115 yuan plus 5 yuan for insurance, but can only be processed at the counter, not available for online purchase. 【Transportation】 *Airport to Wudang Mountain scenic area dedicated bus line 2, direct high-speed access to Wudang Mountain scenic area. *Self-driving is recommended, or you can take bus 202 or 203 to the terminal station, which is the Wudang Mountain scenic area gate, with a total travel time of about 20 minutes. 【Local Climate】 Shiyan City has a North Subtropical Continental Monsoon climate, with an average annual precipitation of more than 800 millimeters. June to August is the season with the most abundant rainfall and heat energy in the city. The average summer temperature is generally above 25℃, with July averaging around 27℃. 【Precautions】 *Please wear sports shoes or flat shoes, and pay attention to safety. *The altitude of Wudang Mountain scenic area is high, and the weather is unpredictable, so please bring appropriate clothing and rain gear. The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, so carry warm clothing to avoid catching a cold. *There are many cultural landscapes in the scenic area, please follow the guide for explanations. Take care of the flowers, plants, trees, and cultural relics, photography is prohibited inside the halls, and respect the beliefs of the Taoist priests. *Do not speak loudly, point and discuss, mock or randomly touch the offerings, statues, etc., in the palaces and temples, especially do not touch or point at the statues. If you encounter Taoist activities, you should stand quietly or leave quietly. *When Taoist priests are eating vegetarian meals, chanting, or meditating, please do not disturb them. As a Taoist priest, one should not respond to calls, as Taoism has the taboo of 'three refusals to rise'. 【Media Recommendations】 'The Karate Kid', Director: Harald Zwart, Starring: Jackie Chan 'The Bride with White Hair', Director: Jacob Cheung 'Ask about Wudang', Director: Lan Bing 'Tai Chi Wudang', Director: Yi Huimin

The Danjiangkou Dam is a part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project

To visit the Danjiangkou Dam scenic area, the entrance fee is fifty yuan, and the sightseeing car ticket is fifteen yuan. Enter the scenic area, see the dam, and pass through the dam to the sightseeing car station. Take the car to the top of the dam to see the reservoir and the cityscape. The dam is a part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which runs from Danjiangkou to Beijing, a total length of more than 1400 kilometers. When the reservoir is full, it is up to 170 meters deep, and it takes a year to fill up, usually filling up once every ten years or so. After a brief understanding, there is no remarkable scenery, so I left the scenic area and took a taxi back to the RV parking lot. Then all the way on the highway, out of Hubei, through Hunan, Guangxi to Guangdong, and finally back to Hainan, completing this long-distance self-driving trip.

Danjiangkou, the golden water source of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project , an important water source in the middle section of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has thus recovered groundwater in Beijing. Not only feels the magnificent landscape, but also feels the magic of the doctor.

As the source city of the South-to-North Water Transfer mid-line, Danjiangkou unscrupulously sent 100% of the local water that meets the national second-class standards to thousands of households in Beijing and Tianjin. This great project can also see its majesty on the dam, while also overlooking the city view of Danjiangkou. There is also a museum below the dam, you can understand the whole process of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project and experience the hardships and difficulties of the working people.

The Canglangzhou Ecological Wetland Park is simply an urban oxygen bar, and it is also a place of retreat in the city. It is located on the west side of the Danjiangkou dam. The entire park is long, with Hanjiang River Beach in the east and Minjiang Avenue in the west. The land area is 2.73 square kilometers and the water area is 0.7 square kilometers. The trees are lush and grassy. In 2012, it was listed as a permanent protection green space. It is also an important part of the One River and Two Banks riverside landscape belt in Danjiangkou City.

Wudang martial arts Taoist mysterious, clean the net from head to toe Wudang martial arts to understand? Wudang Martial Arts is a Chinese martial art school with a long history and profound knowledge. It was named after Zhang Sanfeng was founded in Wudang Mountain. Wudang Martial Arts is also a national-level intangible cultural heritage with distinctive Taoist cultural characteristics. It is a natural combination of martial arts and health-care methods. It has both profound traditional martial arts culture and superb scientific principles. I was a medicine jar since I was a child. I have greatly improved my body after adjusting my diet with my vegetarian husband. However, in the city for a long time, breathing the turbid air in the city, drinking tap water that is not pure enough, can you afford a healthy body? Therefore, practicing in the mountains from time to time has become my homework. The harvest is a kind of mind and body, comfortable and refreshing, and cleans the dust from head to toe. Deep talks with the Taoist, reading the Taoist method naturally feels the life of the Taoism, the way of Taiji, with the softness of Ken, the admiration of their long-term hardship and enlightenment, from the body and mind, the appropriate restraint is a virtue, also Make people happier.

There is a way in the heart, where is the practice field mountain is not high, there is a fairy, the name is water is not deep, there is a dragon, then the spirit Guangdong, and the new favorite health care place! On the plane, I heard several uncles and aunts on the same flight rushing to the Wudang Mountain. I dont know what the gentleman saw. I went to the Wudangshan Hotel and rushed to the surrounding Yuxu Palace. I came to eat a closed door~ I am not afraid of tomorrow. Come again! Wangdangshan Yuxu Palace Why is it worth seeing? It was built in the Ming Yongle period, with strict regulations and numerous courtyards. The existing buildings and ruins mainly include 2 palace walls with a length of 1036 meters, two monument pavilions, five temple bases of Lile City, and the parents' halls, Yuntang and Dongtianmen, Xitianmen and Beitianmen sites in the Qing Dynasty. These surviving sites are still very infectious today and are worthy of appreciation. Standing in front of the closed door, even after repairing and repairing, you can still see the magnificent scenery from the mottled red wall. Don't miss the Taoist culture. ~ Wudangshan Yuxu Palace is the best time to punch: 08

The Yuxu Palace is called "Xuantian Yuxu Palace". In Taoism, Yuxu is the residence of the Jade Emperor, which shows its status. At the same time, it is also one of the largest palaces in the Wudang Mountain complex. However, the Yuxu Palace is not on the Wudang Mountain, but in the town of Wudang Mountain. A large open space at the entrance has become a good place for nearby residents to exercise. When I came here, I heard that it was closed at 8 o'clock. Later, I learned that the door was closed at 8 o'clock, and the door was closed at five o'clock. It is necessary to catch the incense early!

The Yuxu Palace was built in the Yongle Period of the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the largest palaces in the entire complex. The famous Ming Dynasty writer Wang Shizhen could not help but utter the praise of Yuxu as a Qin Afang. However, seven years after tomorrow, and the Qing Emperor Qianlong for ten years, the Yuxu Palace suffered two fires. Together with the Shanhong in 1935, the Yuxu Palace, known as the Southern Palace Museum, became a ruined wall. The hall of the Yuxu Palace that we are seeing now started to be repaired in 2007, and it was completed in September of 12 years. It lasted for 5 years and was restored to its original appearance in accordance with the old and old methods. Can also vaguely glimpse the glory of the past.

Enter the Taijixia scenic spot, along the plank road, enjoy the beautiful scenery forward, and the abundant negative oxygen ions along the way make people feel refreshed. Ascending the distance, the green warehouse is everywhere, full of vitality. On the Guanji Pavilion, the two large S-shaped mountains of Qinglong and Huanglong have a panoramic view. Attention will be found that the faucet parts of the two mountains are surrounded by each other to form a natural, vivid and natural "Tai Chi figure", which is magnificent and magical. "The mountain is not alive," the mountains of Taijixia have aura, and the water is intoxicating. The water here is clear and pure, but it is very different in form. The paving of the landscape is also quite distinctive, and each section has a different taste. You can't miss the cliffs on both sides of the gully except for the mountains and rivers. These large red stones are eroded by rain for many years, and each inch has its own unique Danxia landform.

Taiji Gorge is located in Shigu Town, Danjiangkou City, on the bank of the Danjiangkou Reservoir, the source of the middle line of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project. It is a provincial-level geological park in Hubei Province. The scenic area is 60 square kilometers and the core area is 38 square kilometers. It consists of more than 10 caves. It is said that it is Wudang Mountain. The place where the Emperor Wudis emperor lived in seclusion. The scenic spot is beautiful, the Danxia landform is magical and magnificent, and the stone forest landscape is awesome. It is an ideal place for sightseeing, leisure health, scientific research and adventure. In November 2010, Taiji Gorge was awarded the national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot by the National Tourism Administration. Taiji Gorge is an important part of the Danjiangkou National Forest Park, a national forest park.

,,~ Taijisheng two instruments, two instruments and four images, first take you to Danjiangkou, Hubei, Taiji Gorge to see two instruments, mountains and waters to raise people, peace of mind and nourishment, legend this is the dojo of Zhenwu Emperor cultivation ~

Escape the city and live with me in the mountains

After sunset, the distant black mountains are lush and continuous during the day. Zen mist as a veil, rustic dwelling as the background. The master's mountain, as its name suggests, He takes advantage of the terrain and brings with him a barrier isolated from the world, Backed by the national 5A scenic spot Wudang Mountain, facing the vast Tai Chi Lake. The overall design follows the trend of the mountain, sloping up from the ground. The single slope mud wall and green tiles are like the natural extension of the mountains. Just this side, unforgettable. There are a total of eight courtyards, each with a living aunt, who takes care of the guests' diet and daily life with heart, but does not feel disturbed. They will ask about taste and habits for every meal, and the ingredients are delivered by farmers in the early morning, visibly very fresh. In this day, life is quiet, awake, comfortable and healthy... Unconsciously put down the distractions, with the change of light, the shutter in hand is more casual, when the noon sun is strong, go back to the room for a rest, the housekeeper aunt has already made the meal, there is a kind of home warmth... In the evening, the sky in the mountains is permeated. When the blue tone fades and the night deepens, you can see the stars on the balcony. The whole sleep is accompanied by the sound of frogs and cicadas. This kind of distance from the city's hustle and bustle, the body and mind can really be calm... Outside the house is immortal, but the interior design touches the soft part of the heart. The use of large areas of white walls, paired with log-colored furniture. The books placed on the coffee table are just related to light and shadow. Quietly drinking tea and reading, everything fits harmoniously. "Black Truffle" Award China B&B List Top.100 Hotel: Hidden in the countryside·Master's Mountain Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, Wudang Mountain Special Zone

A must-visit Zen courtyard homestay at the foot of Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, Hubei

🏨 Secluded in the countryside·Master's Mountain 📍Detailed address: Longwanggou, Wudang Mountain, Shiyan City, Hubei Province 🌟Highlights: The homestay, Secluded in the countryside·Master's Mountain, is located in Longwanggou Village, Wudang Mountain, Shiyan City, Hubei Province. It is a courtyard with a single sloping roof design, formed by the mountain and surrounded by water systems. The main rammed earth walls, a large amount of wooden facades, and blue tile roofs all hope to continue the local original appearance and interpret and sublimate it with contemporary design language. ❤Recommended reason: The part of the building that opens to the mountain at the back is the real yard of each unit, ensuring the experience of a separate yard, the privacy of the building, and bringing exclusive views. 🛏Room facilities: Eight courtyards are decorated with brown walls and black tiles, surrounded by green mountains and hidden by winding water. Among them, there is a four-bedroom, two three-bedroom, and five two-bedroom, as well as a separate conference room. Each yard has its unique style and characteristics, and the low-saturation color space creates a simple and comfortable atmosphere. The guest rooms are equipped with central air conditioning, floor heating, TV, refrigerator, etc., and each room has independent bathroom facilities. 👍Most recommended: ZA-ZEN, which implies sitting in meditation, hopes that everyone who comes here can return to the truth and reconcile with themselves. The public area has two floors, the second floor has a conference room, a coffee shop, and a popular restaurant, and the first floor is equipped with a viewing pool. It can accommodate many people for meetings and team building. 👍Most recommended: Here, you will enjoy intimate butler service. Each courtyard is equipped with a dedicated butler, they are all local villagers, who have been trained for several months before taking up their posts. The butler will inform the local weather conditions in advance and remind guests to dress. The room temperature will be adjusted before arrival. 🍽Catering recommendation: In the homestay, you can also enjoy delicious meals, because you can always see the busy figure of the butler aunt in the kitchen. 🗓Itinerary arrangement: In addition to enjoying a world in the homestay, the surrounding scenic spots are also worth visiting. It is only 10 kilometers away from Wudang Mountain Scenic Area, about 20 minutes by car; only 8 kilometers away from Wudang Tai Chi Lake, about 15 minutes by car; only 7 kilometers away from Wudang Happy Valley, about 13 minutes by car.

Wudang Tai Chi Lake | Health-Preserving Tai Chi Lake, Inquire about Wudang Mountain.

Wudang Mountain Taiji Lake is located at the foot of the northwestern part of Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province. After being dammed, it forms a lake surface in a small part of Wudang Mountain at the Danjiangkou Reservoir (the water source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China). It is committed to building Taiji Lake into a world-renowned and internationally first-class tourist destination that integrates sightseeing, leisure, vacation, culture, and health preservation. 1️⃣ Wudang Tai Chi Lake Relying on the world heritage site of Wudang Mountain, a sacred place of Taoism in China, and the Danjiangkou Reservoir, the largest artificial lake in Asia. 2️⃣Master's mountain boutique homestay🏨 Known as "the most fairy-tale-like homestay in Hubei" by netizens. 3️⃣Wudang Mountain Scenic Area⛰️ Known as the "museum of ancient Chinese architectural achievements". 📷Photo-taking advice: 1️⃣Aerial perspective puts you in the Seychelles in minutes. Suggest shooting at around 6am or 6pm in the morning or afternoon when the light and clarity of the lake surface are better. Take an aerial photo of the island surrounded by the sea first, and then take a photo of the sunset glow on the lake surface. If you have time, you can take a time-lapse video. The clouds here move quickly, which will create a great effect. 2️⃣Recommended mountain boutique homestay for living masters 🏨 At night, return to the homestay and enjoy a dreamy picture of the starry sky in the fairy tale house. Early morning, a drone flew high to capture the panoramic view of the mountain forest and its fairy-like atmosphere. 🏨 3️⃣Stop by the entrance of Wudang Mountain scenic area on the way to Taiji Lake for a while. Drone aims at the mountain gate, waiting for someone to enter the picture, and strolling through the Wudang picture ✅. Due to limited time, we were unable to climb to the Golden Summit on this trip, but we asked local villagers and found out that there is controlled access for aerial photography. We suggest reporting in advance before taking off! 👣Transportation advice: Self-driving 🚗 or taking a taxi 🚖 Stay at Master's Mountain Boutique Homestay 🏨 Distance from Wudang Mountain Scenic Area is 10km, about a 20-minute drive. Distance from Taiji Lake is 8km, about a 15-minute drive. If you have enough time, you can also visit the following attractions ⬇️ Distance from Wudang Happy Valley: 7km, about 13 minutes by car. Distance from Yuxu Palace is 14km, about a 25-minute drive. For those who want to hike to the summit of Jin Ding, it takes 6 hours round trip. Be sure to prepare protective measures and food!