Shiyan

The golden hall on the summit of Tianzhu Peak, the main peak of Wudang Mountain, cast in bronze and gilded in the Ming dynasty; from the top you can see cloud seas and the surrounding mountains. Main highlights include Taihe Palace. Touring tip: to reach the summit you can take the cableway and walk; the Golden Summit charges a separate small ticket. Practical information: the scenic area is located at Wudang Mountain, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province; ticket ¥140 (sightseeing bus ¥100; the small Golden Summit ticket is separate); opening hours 07:00–17:30. Best travel season: best April–June and September–October; Wudang Mountain is cool in summer and snowy in winter. It can be combined with Zixiao Palace, Taizipo and Nanyan Palace in Shiyan for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Best season: Best April–June and September–October; Wudang Mountain is cool in summer and snowy in winter.

Tip: To reach the summit you can take the cableway and walk; the Golden Summit charges a separate small ticket.

• Address: Wudang Mountain, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province
• Ticket: ¥140 (sightseeing bus ¥100; the small Golden Summit ticket is separate)
• Opening: 07:00–17:30

The most completely preserved Ming-dynasty palace on Wudang Mountain, backed by Zhanqi Peak, with the Longhu Hall, Shifang Hall and Zixiao Hall along the central axis. Main highlights include Ming-dynasty architecture. Touring tip: on the same day as the Golden Summit, visit Zixiao first and then the summit; no photography inside the halls. Practical information: the scenic area is located at Wudang Mountain, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province; ticket included in the Wudang Mountain main ticket (small tickets separate); opening hours 07:00–17:30. Best travel season: best April–June and September–October; Wudang Mountain is cool in summer and snowy in winter. It can be combined with the Wudang Mountain Golden Summit, Taizipo and Nanyan Palace in Shiyan for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Best season: Best April–June and September–October; Wudang Mountain is cool in summer and snowy in winter.

Tip: On the same day as the Golden Summit, visit Zixiao first and then the summit; no photography inside the halls.

• Address: Wudang Mountain, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province
• Ticket: Included in the Wudang Mountain main ticket (small tickets separate)
• Opening: 07:00–17:30

A turning point in the Wudang Mountain building complex; the Nine-Bend Yellow River Wall and the One Pillar Twelve Beams are classics, and it is a good place to see how mountain architecture handles a slope. Main highlights include Fuzhen Temple and slope architecture. Touring tip: on the same route as Zixiao Palace; there are many tour groups, so there are fewer people in the morning. Practical information: the scenic area is located at Wudang Mountain, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province; ticket included in the main ticket (small tickets separate); opening hours 07:00–17:30. Best travel season: best April–June and September–October; Wudang Mountain is cool in summer and snowy in winter. It can be combined with the Wudang Mountain Golden Summit, Zixiao Palace and Nanyan Palace in Shiyan for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Best season: Best April–June and September–October; Wudang Mountain is cool in summer and snowy in winter.

Tip: On the same route as Zixiao Palace; there are many tour groups, so there are fewer people in the morning.

• Address: Wudang Mountain, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province
• Ticket: Included in the main ticket (small tickets separate)
• Opening: 07:00–17:30