Wudangshan

武当山|MountainsHeritageDaoist CultureHiking

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for mountain and heritage walking; check weather, cableway operation and holiday reservations
Climate
Humid subtropical mountain climate with weather-sensitive steps, cableway routes, cliff paths and lake activities

Top Attractions

01Built Heritage

Wudang Mountains Scenic Area

武当山风景区

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

5–6 hours for the cableway quick route; 1–2 days for the main palace and ancient-trail route.

02City Guide

Wudang Mountain Cableway

武当山索道

All Ages

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

About 4–5 hours for a cableway round trip with the summit visit and scenic transport connections; the final walk from the upper station takes about 30–60 minutes.

03Historic Walk

Zixiao Palace

紫霄宫

All Ages

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes for the central axis; 2–3 hours when paired with Nanyan Palace.

04Built Heritage

Golden Summit

金顶

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

Allow about 1–1.5 hours at the summit; the pure ancient-trail ascent from Nanyan or Wuyaling takes about 2–4 hours, excluding palace visits and return travel.

05Historic Walk

Wudang Museum

武当博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; confirm any special exhibition or same-day entry arrangement.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the main galleries; allow more time for a slower cultural visit.

06Historic Walk

Yuxu Palace

玄天玉虚宫

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; confirm the current opening and any event-day arrangements.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the main palace grounds; pair with Wudang Museum for a longer foot-of-the-mountain visit.

07City Guide

Nanyan Palace

南岩宫

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the palace and cliffside route; the pure ancient-trail ascent from Nanyan or Wuyaling to Golden Summit takes about 2–4 hours.

08Cultural Stop

Taiji Lake

武当太极湖

All Ages

Admission

The lake area is free to enter; boat trips and water activities are purchased separately, with prices varying by boat and route.

Typical Visit

About 3–4 hours for a quick waterfront and cultural-district visit; allow a full day for boats, walks and evening activities.

09Nature Escape

Xiaoyao Valley

逍遥谷

All Ages

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the valley visit; allow extra time for wet-weather detours and photo stops.

10Built Heritage

Taizipo (Prince Slope) Scenic Area

太子坡景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

About 30–40 minutes for a quick visit; allow longer if observing the buildings and waiting for a transfer.

11Built Heritage

Chaotian Palace

朝天宫

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult entry CNY126; scenic shuttle CNY76; the CNY164 pass includes Golden Summit and Zixiao Palace; cableway CNY45 one way or CNY85 round trip from 16 July 2026.

Typical Visit

Allow about 3–4 hours for the pure ancient-trail ascent from Nanyan or Wuyaling to Golden Summit, including this route section but excluding extended stops.