Eight Highlights of Ancient Wudang Mountain

1. The Mountain

   It lies deep in the Taihang Mountains, 70 kilometres northwest of Handan City, right at the junction of four provinces: Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong and Henan. Standing at an altitude of 1,437 metres, it is hailed as the king of all mountains in Wu’an and known as a cool summer resort for leisure and summer escape.
2. Two Deities

   It is an ancient Taoist birthplace of the Wudang School, enshrining two great Taoist gods: Emperor Zhenwu and Zhang Sanfeng, the grandmaster of Tai Chi. This is why it is named Ancient Wudang Mountain, different from the well-known Wudang Mountain in Hubei.
3. Three Sacred Statuses

   Based on abundant natural and cultural resources, the long-term development plan positions it as a mid-Wudang Taoist sacred land, a holy place of Wudang Tai Chi, and a famous tourist attraction covering the border of the four provinces.
4. Four Scenic Vistas

   Four breathtaking natural views: sunrise, post-rain clouds, mountain-and-sea scenery, and sunset glow.
5. Five Peaks

   The mountain boasts a unique landform with five connected peaks facing each other: North Summit, West Summit, Hang Summit, Yuannaoshan and Taohua Mountain.

   Every peak is topped with a temple piercing the sky; statues of gods sit inside, while the temples float amid sea of clouds.
6. Six Zones

   The mountain is divided into six scenic areas containing thirty-six attractions: Lower Temple Ring Road, Sanfeng City, South Heavenly Gate, Mountain Summit, Forest Park and West Mountain.
7. Seven Mansions of the North Dipper

   The presiding deity here is Xuanwu, the Northern God of Taoism, corresponding to the Seven Northern Mansions among the Twenty-Eight Constellations.
8. Eight Natural Wonders

   Endowed with extraordinary spiritual energy, the mountain has numerous rock formations shaped like humans and creatures. The eight most famous wonders are:

   On the East Mountain: Yangshan Rock, Roc Spreading Wings, Divine Monkey Presenting Blessings, and Two Turtles Back-to-Back.

   On the West Mountain: Chairman Mao Peak, Lu Xun Peak, Teapot Mountain, and Tai Chi Palm Rock