SHANGHAI- Kunming: Stone Forest and City Highlights (L)

Wudang Mountain - Board the bullet train to Shiyan at 8:30 am from Hankou train station, then transfer to Wudang Mountain, which takes about an hour. Visit Crown Prince Slope 【太子坡】, constructed during the Ming Dynasty over 400 years ago. It is renowned among architects as a “classic example of construction on steep slopes” and is a significant part of the ancient building complex in Wudang. Explore South Rock Palace【南岩宫】, a Taoist “holy land” and the most picturesque of Wudang Mountain’s 36 rocks. Reconstructed in the 11th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1413 A.D.), it originally had 150 large and small rooms, pavilions, etc. The Grand Saint Nanyan Palace expanded to 460 rooms in the 31st year of Jiajing (1552 A.D.). Named South Rock Palace because it faces south, it represents the perfect blend of human and natural landscapes on Wudang Mountain. Overnight stay in a hotel near South Rock Palace within the scenic area.

Wudang Mountain - Wuhan

Wudang Mountain - After breakfast, visit Purple Clouds Palace （紫霄宫） for about an hour. Covering an area of 2,740,000 square meters, it is a well-preserved imperial temple complex on Wudang Mountain and the largest wooden structure there. As an imperial temple, it is an excellent place to pray for good fortune. Then, take the cableway to Gold Top (金顶) for a two-hour visit. It is the largest bronze-cast gold hall in China, built in the 14th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1416 AD). The hall stands 5.5 meters tall, 5.8 meters wide, and 4.2 meters deep, located at the highest peak of Tianzhu Mountain, 1,613 meters above sea level. It is said that reaching Gold Top signifies a true visit to Wudang Mountain. Afterwards, take a bus to Shiyan City and board the express train to Hankou at 18:39, arriving in Hankou at 22:21.

• All private transfers
• English speaking guide in Wudang Mountain
• Bullet train from Hankou to Shiyandong in 2nd class
• Dinner
• Entrance fee to Wudang Mountain
• Round way Cable car and shuttle bus in Wudang Mountain
• One night accommodation with breakfast
• Bullet train from Wudangshan Xi to Hankou in 2nd class

• Tips
• Personal things
• Meals

Wudang Mountain, with a history spanning over 1,000 years, is recognized as the premier Taoist mountain in China and is known as the birthplace of Tai Chi and Taoist martial arts. Taoist culture has flourished on Wudang since the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), and some Taoist structures still standing today date back to the 7th century. In 1994, Wudang Mountain was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taoism considers “Tao” as its ultimate belief, viewing it as the source of all life. In traditional Chinese culture, Taoism, along with Confucianism and Buddhism, is a leading philosophical doctrine and a practice for achieving immortality. It is an excellent place to seek good fortune and enjoy a climb. We hope you have a wonderful visit to Wudang Mountain. Please send us the front page of your passport once you book this tour, as we will arrange bullet train tickets 15 days in advance. Once train tickets are issued, cancellations are not possible. Please book your hotel near Hankou Railway Station.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.