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The Wudang Mountains also known as Wu Tang Shan or simply Wudang, are a small mountain range in the Hubei province of China, just to the south of the manufacturing city of Shiyan.

In years past, the mountains of Wudang were known for the many Taoist monasteries to be found there, monasteries which became known as an academic centre for the research, teaching and practise of meditation, Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, Taoist agriculture practises and related arts. As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD), the mountain attracted the Emperor's attention. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the first site of worship - the Five Dragon Temple - was constructed. The monasteries were emptied, damaged and then neglected during and after the Cultural Revolution of 1966–1976, but the Wudang mountains have lately become increasingly popular with tourists from elsewhere in China and abroad due to their scenic location and historical interest.

Tianzhu Peak
Goldern Hall
Purple Cloud Temple
Nanyan Temple
Zhang San Feng

Getting There&Away

There are many buses from Wudang Shan Town to Wudang Shan Mountain. They are authorized by the government and the drivers are usually experienced, so you can take the bus at ease.
If you take a bus, you usually should arrive in Shiyan City first and there is freeway connecting Shiyan with Wudang Shan Town. Besides, Wuhan-Shiyan Highway and National Highway 316 both go through Wudang Shan. Tour buses to Wudang Shan are also available in the major hotels and travel agencies in Shiyan City and Xiangfan City.

Hotels in Shiyan

Motor City Hotel     4-Star

Shiyan's Motor City Hotel (Shiyan Dongfengchecheng Binguan) is located west of a Taoist sanctuary on Mount Wudang—famed in kung fu lore, and north of the Shennongjia nature reserve area. It is a 10-minute drive from the Shiyan Railway Station.

Room options include business rooms, mountain-view rooms and presidential suites. A variety of dining options in the Dongfeng restaurant are extensive and include Cantonese, Sichuan and Hubei cuisines. Those brave enough are encouraged try the Chinese delicacies, including Shark's fin soup, edible swallows' nests and abalones, gracing the menu.

Opened 1969  Decorated in 2007   Address: 4 Qingnian Square Alley, Zhangwan Shiyan China Number of rooms: 123

 

Checheng Minzhu Hotel     3-Star

The Checheng Minzhu Hotel (Checheng Minzhu Dajiudian) is popular among tourists for its low room rates and extensive dining and recreational options.

For recreation, travelers can revitalize at the sauna or by indulging in massages and foot baths. In terms of entertainment guests will find good times in the hotel's nightclub, KTV bar, and chess and poker rooms. This Shiyan hotel's dining venues offer a solid menu of Chinese dishes, specializing in authentic Hubei cuisine. Also available are conference halls, a commercial center, Wi-fi in public spaces and free parking.

Opened 2004  Decorated in 2008   Address: 36-1 Renmin Road (Renmin Lu) Shiyan China Number of rooms: 97