Wudang Mountain: The sacred mountain of Taoism and Taiji

Wudang Mountain is a sacred site of Taoism and one of the origins of Taiji. For three days and two nights, amidst the palace and mist, experience the calm and natural Taoist teachings.

Upon entering the mountain, first look at Zixiao Palace, with red walls and green tiles layered against the mountain, making it the most complete palace in Wudang today. Amid the morning bell and evening drum, Taoist priests meditate and practice, each move following proper rules. Visitors are less noisy and more solemn.

To reach the Golden Summit, you must climb a steep step; Taihe Palace and Golden Hall sit atop Tianzhu Peak. After the rain, after the rain, the sea of clouds surges beneath your feet, and the Golden Hall shines brilliantly under the sunlight—truly a 'floating fairyland.'

Nanyan Palace hangs atop a sheer cliff, with the dragon-head incense sticking out beyond the cliff—Wudang's most thrilling sight. Back then, pilgrims knelt and inserted the incense into the dragon's mouth, their devotion and courage written on this stone.

Early in the morning at Taizi Slope, I watched the Taoist practice Tai Chi—his hands start like embracing a ball, his turn like drifting clouds. After a couple of gestures, I finally understood the secret of 'intention without force'—turns out that being slow can also be a form of strength.

Wudang's tranquility is about retracting sharpness into composure. When you watch clouds come and go from Jinding, you'll understand that the Daoist saying "the highest good is like water" is not weakness, but the deepest composure.