Wǔdāng Museum of China

Hubei


This is a great opportunity to get a grip on Wudang Shan history, lore and architecture. There’s a whole pantheon of gods, including the eminent Zhenwu (patriarch of the mountain) and a section on Taoist medicine including the fundamentals of nèidān xué (内丹学; internal alchemy). There are also some stunning bronze pieces.

The museum is down Bowuguan Lu (博物馆路), which leads to Culture Sq (Wenhua Guangchang). Passport required for entry.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Hubei attractions

1. Wudang Shan

1.09 MILES

Wudang Shan attracts a diverse array of climbers, from Taoist pilgrims with knapsacks and porters shouldering paving slabs and sacks of rice, to tired…

2. Zixiao Palace

7.05 MILES

From this beautiful, turquoise-tiled temple, a small stone path leads up to South Cliff (45 minutes).

3. Forbidden City

9.12 MILES

The walled Forbidden City encompasses the very tip-top of Wudang Shan and is accessed from the Taihe Palace near the cable car exit. The Chinese name…