Many people have heard of the beauty of Wudang Mountain, but few know it. A large part of the reason is that the mountains here keep many tourists away, but it is precisely because of the mountains here that such a unique Wudang Mountain was born. What is the beauty of Wudang Mountain? What about the Taoist culture here? Let’s take a look!
Introduction
Chinese name Wudang Mountain
English name Wudang Mountain
It is also known as Taihe Mountain, Xieluo Mountain, Shenshan Mountain and Shixian Mountain.
Location: Danjiangkou City, Shiyan, Hubei Province, China
The main peak, Tianzhu Peak,
covers an area of ??312 square kilometers.
National AAAAA tourist attraction
Opening hours: 08:00-17:00
The ticket price is 243.00 yuan.
The famous scenic spots include Golden Summit, Nanyan Palace, Zixiao Palace and Prince Slope.
It is recommended to play for 2-3 days
Suitable to play all year round.
Overview
Wudang Mountain is a Taoist holy land located at Danjiangkou, Shiyan City, northwest Hubei Province. It has many peaks, including Tianzhu Peak, which is 1,612 meters above sea level. Wudang Mountain is one of the world cultural heritage announced by the United Nations, a key national scenic spot in China, a famous Taoist mountain and the birthplace of Wudang Quan. It is known as "the unparalleled scenic spot in ancient times and the best fairy mountain in the world".
Attractions
Top 5 must-visit attractions
1. Golden Summit
Located on the Tianfeng Pillar, the main peak of Wudang Mountain, it is the largest in China The gilded bronze hall has exquisite patterns on its beams and caissons. There is a gold-plated pearl hanging on the caisson, which is called "Fairy Pearl in the Wind". Legend has it that this treasure can suppress the mountain wind and prevent it from blowing into the temple door, ensuring that the magic lamp in the temple will last forever. In fact, the mountain wind cannot blow in, because the temple walls and doors are very tightly and precisely cast. There is a bronze statue of Shintake in Kanatonouchi, weighing 10 tons. Outside the hall is a white jade railing, and under the stage is the Purple Gold City, which is about 1,500 meters long.
Time base
1 hour
Tickets
Summit ticket 27 yuan/person
Business hours
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08:00~17:00
Attraction location
No. 13 Yongle Road, Wudang Mountain Special Zone, Hubei Province
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Purple Xiao Palace is the most beautiful attraction in Wudang Mountain. After the rain, there is water everywhere, like a fairyland. The Shangshan Pond in Zixiao Palace is named after "the best water is like water, which is good for all things without dispute" in the Tao Te Ching.
Time base
2 hours
Tickets
15 yuan/person
Business hours
7:00—17:00
Attraction location
Wudang Mountain, Hubei Province
3. Taizi Slope
Taizi Slope It is the first stop for most people to climb Wudang Mountain. What we are talking about here is the place where Emperor Zhenwu, Prince Jingle, practiced cultivation. Therefore, many parents bring their children here to pray for their children’s studies. The most famous and beautiful thing about Wangzipo is the Jiuqu Yellow River Wall after entering the gate. The red bricks and green tiles winding up the steep hillside make you marvel at the ancient architectural art.
Time base
1-2 hours
Tickets
5 yuan/person
Business hours
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7:00—17:00
4. Nanyan Palace
Nanyan Hall is built on the mountain and is a stone-carved wooden structure. Its beams, beams, eaves and rafters, brackets, doors and windows, tile surfaces, plaques, etc. Carved from bluestone and assembled with mortises and tenons. Measuring 3 rooms and 11 meters wide, 6.6 meters deep and 6.8 meters high, it is the largest existing stone hall in Wudang Mountain. The main hall is solid and solid, with large arches, and the decorative patterns on the doors and windows are carefully carved with superb craftsmanship. Because the stone components are relatively heavy and the construction is on a cliff, it is very difficult.
Time base
10-20 minutes
Tickets
Included in Wudang Mountain tickets.
Business hours
07:00~17:00
From 2010 to 1010, a large-scale Taoist palace was built on the peak of 1612 meters above sea level. What is more reflected is an unprecedented courage and victory of the conqueror. The special landform of Wudang Mountain forms a landscape of arched peaks and worshipers from all directions, which also miraculously demonstrates the supremacy of imperial power. Dayue Taihe Hall is the highest attraction in Wudang Mountain. Whether you are a Taoist priest or a pilgrim, you can only truly reach Wudang Mountain when you climb the peak and enter the Hall of Supreme Harmony. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, the Taihe Palace was expanded again, with 520 palaces. After that expansion, the name here changed, and the golden roof wall was used as the boundary. The outer wall is called "Taihe Par"
5. Top of Wudang
Wudang Mountain is a famous Taoist holy land in China. According to literature, during the Han, Wei and Six Dynasties, this mountain was a gathering place for people who cultivated immortality and learned Taoism. In the Song Dynasty, Taoist scriptures respected this mountain as a place for martial arts training, and Wudang Mountain Taoism was formally formed. By the Yuan Dynasty, Taoist temples in Wudang Mountain were developing day by day. In the Ming Dynasty, since Emperor Yongle built the Wudang Mountain Temple, the Ming Dynasty royal family has long pursued a policy of supporting Taoism in Wudang Mountain, which has brought prosperity to Wudang Mountain for more than 200 years.
In the long process of historical evolution, Wudang Taoism has created and incorporated rich and colorful cultural content, and it still has a broad and far-reaching impact on Chinese society.
Wudang Mountain Taoist Culture
Zhenwu, known as Xuanwu in ancient times, is commonly known as Zhenwu Emperor. Xuanwu is the god of the north in ancient Chinese religion, whose image is a turtle and snake. After the rise of Taoism, Xuanwu was incorporated into the Taoist god system, combined with the belief in the Arctic Emperor, and gradually evolved into a Taoist god. The Xuanwu statue has been enshrined in the palace of the Tang Dynasty. To the north of Song Zhenzong, Xuanwu changed his name to Zhenwu to avoid the name of Zhao, the sacred ancestor. In the early Song Dynasty, Taoist scriptures such as "Yuanshi Tianzun Speaks of Northern Zhenwu Sutra" were popular among the people, and Zhenwu was called the prince of Jingle Kingdom. During the Huangdi era, he went to Wudang Mountain to practice Taoism for 42 years, and his achievements soared to the sky. Popular Taoist Scriptures "Records of Emperor Xuan" and so on. During the Southern Song Dynasty, it was said that Zhenwu was effective in subduing demons and was named "Jade Xu Master, Xuan Shen" by the Jade Emperor. Since the northern frontier of the Song Dynasty had always been threatened by nomads, in order to seek help from Taoist gods to relieve psychological insecurity and appease people's hearts, the rulers and ministers of the Song Dynasty worshiped Taoism and the Zhenwu God. Song Zhenzong, Renzong, Huizong, Qinzong, Xiaozong, Ningzong, and Li Zhong all worshiped Zhenwu and were granted many titles. Up and down, the worship of Zhenwu among the people is growing day by day. The Taoist priests of Wudang Mountain in the Yuan Dynasty compiled and published scriptures such as "Wudang Blessed Land Zongzhenji" and "Xuantian God's Enlightenment Record", which made the story of Wudang Mountain's Zhenwu God cultivating immortals more complete and perfect, and in turn made Wudang Mountain a Zhenwu dojo worshiped by the world.
During the Six Dynasties, Wudang Mountain was named "The Assistant of Gaosong, the Generation of the Five Mountains" by "Illustrated Records of Jingzhou". "Dongtian Blessed Land Yuedu Famous Mountain Notes" was written by Du Guangting, a famous Taoist priest in the late Tang Dynasty. Wudang Mountain is listed as the ninth blessed place among the 36 caves and 72 blessed places of Taoism. In the seventh year of Dade of Emperor Chengzong of the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1303), the Zhenwu God was named "Shengyuanren Wei Xuantian God". The imperial edict said: "Wudang Mountain has long-lasting blessings and longevity." Wudang Mountain was listed as a blessed place and was favored by the highest rulers of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Its high respect shows that it has a prominent position among famous Taoist mountains.
Zhenwu Dojo Wudang Blessed Land
Wudang Mountain has had reclusive scholars throughout the ages, especially celebrities after the Song Dynasty. There are poems in the Taoist scriptures of the Yuan Dynasty such as "There are many hermits in the thirty-six rocks" and "I don't know how many gods and immortals have returned to famous mountains for love." According to statistics from ancient local chronicles and Taoist scriptures, from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty, there were more than 100 famous Taoist priests living in seclusion in Wudang Mountain. In the Southern Song Dynasty, there were Fang Changxu, Tian Suoyi, and Emperor Xie; in the Yuan Dynasty, there were Zhang Sanfeng, Lu, and Zhang Shouqing; in the Ming Dynasty, there were Zhang Sanfeng, Deng Qingyang, Qiu Xuanqing, Sun Biyun, and Ren Ziyuan; in the Qing Dynasty, there were Bai, Yang Changxuan, Chen Qingjue, and Zhang Qingye. These eminent monks either lived in seclusion and made elixirs, or pursued barbarians, or were knowledgeable and quiet, or practiced medicine to help the world, or devoted themselves to writing and expounding. Most of them are known for being alone in the world.
During the rise and development of Wudang Taoism, many Taoist schools were introduced or produced. During the Six Dynasties, Gao Dao, who was active in Wudang Mountain, belonged to the Shangqing faction. In the Song Dynasty, Wudang Tao based on Wudang Mountain was formally formed. It was characterized by belief in true martial arts, worship of gods, and attachment
The housewife said she was too lazy to fry tofu, so she threw the whole piece of tofu into the porridge pot and cooked it together. . Unexpectedly, the porridge tasted better than usual, and the tofu tasted better than before. Later, people in the village spread the word about this rice and casually described it as lazy tofu. The emergence of lazy tofu makes up for the lack of methionine intake in simple tofu. Adding rice porridge and tofu to stew together greatly improves the protein utilization of tofu!
Second, the classic noodle meal
The staple food of the mountain people in the alpine mountainous areas of northwest Hubei. The method is to wet the corn grits with water, then put them in a steamer and steam them. After steaming, turn them over, sprinkle with water and mix well, and then steam them until they are cooked through. This kind of rice is usually served with "dregs soup". People say: "If you have noodles, you have dregs soup, you have dices, don't panic.".
Third, lazy bean dregs
Soak the soybeans, grind them into a paste, and mix with an appropriate amount Rice cooked with vegetables and served with chili peppers and herbs. They are delicious and have high nutritional value.
Fourth, Liulin Bacon
There are many ways to cook bacon, including stir-frying, stewing, steaming, frying and stewing. Among them, the braised pig's trotters soup is the most unforgettable. To make soup with cured pig's trotters, you must first roast the cured pig's trotters. The firing temperature and time should be neither long nor short, just right. Chop the meat into pieces, put it into cold water, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and then turn on low heat. Commonly used condiments in Liulin include onions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, etc. Try not to stir while simmering. When the meat is 80% cooked, add dried willow bamboo shoots, potatoes, mushrooms and other ingredients. Once the potatoes are cooked, it's time to serve the soup.
5. Steamed corn mashed belly.
It’s a classic. First, it’s really delicious. Nowadays, what people admire the most is its nutrition and processing methods. Second, Zhushan people cannot live without it. It's always uncomfortable leaving it for breakfast every day. Now the standard of living has improved! Zhushan people still cannot forget this classic delicacy, because it flows in the blood of Zhushan people, penetrates into the bones of Zhushan people, and is branded in the hearts of Zhushan people from generation to generation.
6. Rake Steamed Buns
After more than 20 years in the city, I still can’t change the “taste” from the countryside. I like local Chinese foods like potatoes, corn, melons and beans. I often buy some and enjoy them occasionally as the seasons change. What makes me crave the most is the halo buns with fruit flesh.
7. Stinky tofu skin
How to make stinky tofu skin: First, put the battered tofu into a bucket and stir in time.
Place the special tofu squeezing box on the tofu squeezing stand, spread a piece of white cloth the same width as the tofu squeezing box in the box, heat it, scoop the mixed tofu into the cloth and wrap it tightly, and then use a wringer to squeeze out the water. . Fresh tofu skin like thick paper is ready.
8. Three delicacies soup
Three delicacies soup is made of meat dumplings, vermicelli, five-spice beef and seven or eight kinds of seasonings. Before cooking the three delicacies soup, cook the beef first, then add the cooked beef, green onions, ginger, cinnamon and other condiments, and then add special spices. When the beef is cooked, place a clay pot in the middle of the large pot. The earthen pot is a special bottomless earthen pot, which mainly keeps the beef out of the pot. Dumplings, vermicelli, and beef slices can be cooked in the center of the basin, and can be drunk at any time when guests arrive. This three-fresh soup is rich in nutrients and delicious.
9. Wudang Taoist Fasting
You can taste it in the Zixiao Palace and Taihe Palace in the scenic area. As the first Taoist mountain, Wudang Mountain naturally has its own unique delicious food. Taoist fast food is one of the most local dishes. Wudang Taoist fast food is the main food for Taoist monks’ daily diet and pilgrims’ pilgrimage to the mountains. It integrates Taoist cultural philosophy and uses natural food as raw materials, mainly plants and fruits growing in the mountains, such as dried pickled bamboo shoots, deer tail bamboo shoots, nine fairies, mushrooms, etc. It looks very tempting to make these ingredients into fish, rabbit and other meat dishes. And all the oils are vegetable oil, which means "Tao follows nature and returns to nature." Such a table of authentic Taoist fast food is full of color, shape and taste, rich in nutrients, and makes people salivate.
10. Wudang Mountain Frozen Tofu
It is said that it was initiated by Zhang Sanfeng, a Taoist priest in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, there were many tourists on Wudang Mountain, so Zhang Sanfeng would make frozen tofu at night, tear it into small pieces, and share it with everyone. People love to eat it. Zhang Sanfeng's frozen tofu cannot be eaten open, so people call him "Zhang Bubu Seeds". Frozen tofu has since become a specialty of Wudang Mountain. For hundreds of years, people around Wudang Mountain have eaten this kind of frozen tofu during festivals.
: High sects emerge in large numbers and various sects blend together
1. Wudang Sword
The martial arts is known as "Shaolin stick, Wudang sword". The first choice souvenir for traveling to Wudang Mountain should be the Wudang Sword. The Wudang Sword is made of high-quality iron alloy. There are "dragon and phoenix patterns" on both sides of the sword body. The wooden scabbard is inlaid with copper patterns and engraved with the words "Wudang Sword". The scabbard is inlaid with brass strands. The hilt is made of high-quality holly wood.
2. Wanshou rattan crutches
Wanshou rattan crutches are produced in Sai Wudang, opposite Wudang Golden Summit. This kind of sugarcane has good wood, strong toughness, moderate thickness, and various rhizome shapes. There are dozens of varieties including golden tripod, longevity star, dragon head, crested head, Hericium, bird head and so on. It is a great product for hiking and as a gift for the elderly.
3. Wudang Mountain herbal medicine
Wudang Mountain is rich in medicinal resources, including a flower with seven leaves, a bowl of water by the river, a pearl on the top of the head, gastrodia elata, Wulingzhi, gold hairpin, etc. The precious medicinal materials are all produced in Wudang Mountain.
4. Kiwi fruit from Wudang Mountain
The kiwi fruit from Wudang Mountain is of good quality and rich in nutrients. They can be divided into two categories: hairy and hairless, and each category can be divided into round and rectangular. Among them, the smooth rectangular kiwi fruit weighs more than 100 grams each and has thick flesh.
5. Wudang oranges
There are many varieties of Wudang tangerines, among which "Weiqiang" and "Guijing" are the best varieties. Fruits are edible up to 67%, and juices account for 51.6%. Each 100 ml of juice contains 9.5 grams of sugar, 0.67-1.04 grams of acid, and 11.5% soluble solids. The canned oranges produced in Danjiangkou City are very popular with Chinese and foreign tourists.
6. Wudang Mountain Daqu Liquor
Wudang Daqu Liquor is brewed by Wudang Distillery using water from Jianhe River in Wudang Mountain. It is a cellar-flavored wine, colorless and transparent, with a mellow and sweet aroma and a bitter aftertaste. The smell is clean.
7. Wudang Taoist Tea
Wudang Taoist Tea is also called Taihe Tea because of Wudang Taihe Mountain. Taoist people drink this kind of tea and feel relaxed and happy, with bright eyesight, peaceful mind, comfortable life, and extremely peaceful life, which is called Taihe. Therefore, it became a famous tea and tribute.
Catering
Wudang Mountain Snacks
Time: The spring is bright in March, and the autumn is crisp in August.
Location: Wudang Mountain Area
Introduction: There is a custom of "Shang Wudang" in the Wudang Mountain area, which means going up the mountain to worship the mountain god.
In fact, this is another way of entertainment for people to enjoy life, just like sweeping graves is always associated with outings. "Going to Wudang" has become a fun part of mountain climbing, and it is crowded with tourists.
Specialties of Wudang Mountain
Time: All year round
Location: Wudang Mountain
Introduction: The Taoist ritual activities of Wudang Mountain are representative of Standardized rituals passed down from generation to generation. Regardless of celebrations, festivals, fasting ceremonies, morning and evening classes, food giving and other ritual activities, they are all accompanied by stylized movements, reciting ancient scriptures and playing beautiful Taoist music.
Wudang God-Emperor Zhenwu is regarded as the god of "suppressing evil and eliminating evil, blessing and bringing peace" among the people. According to literature records, the sacrificial activities in Wudang Mountain have been carried out for thousands of years during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Every year, countless good men and women who make wishes and burn incense gather in Wudang Mountain from all directions like the spokes of a wheel.
What to do in Wudang Mountain
It is a traditional Taoist festival that falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. According to legend, this day is the day when Emperor Zhenwu ascended to heaven after practicing cultivation in Wudang Mountain for 42 years, so Taoist believers celebrate it with the highest etiquette and it is very grand.
On this day, all the palaces in Wudang Mountain were decorated with lights, bells and drums were ringing, Taoist music was playing, and a large-scale "Nine-Nine Dharma Assembly" was held. During the blessing ceremony, there were a series of activities with unique Taoist characteristics such as Wudang Mountain Kung Fu performances, dragon head worship, opening tokens, and auspicious events.
During the temple fair, large-scale Wudang Kung Fu performances, Wudang Tea Ceremony performances, and shadow puppet shows were held. , folk songs and dances, local operas, acrobatics and other activities. These colorful cultural performances, folk performances and art exhibitions fully demonstrate folk customs and are full of peaceful atmosphere.
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The World Traditional Martial Arts Festival is known as the "Martial Arts Olympics" and is the largest, highest-level and most influential sports event in the world of martial arts. It promotes the tradition of Chinese martial arts, promotes the exchange of traditional martial arts around the world, and completely and grandly presents Wudang martial arts, Taoist music and the towering ancient buildings of Wudang Mountain to people all over the world.
Taoist rituals
In the main Taoist temples in Wudang Mountain, birthday and celebration ceremonies for Santa Claus are held every new moon, full moon, important festivals and Santa Claus.
Morning and evening homework in Zixiao Palace is a routine ritual for Wudang Taoist priests. The purpose is to cultivate one's temperament and pray for good luck. Tourists can visit regularly to understand the solemn atmosphere and profound connotation of Wudang Taoism.
Time: 6:00 am and 17:00 pm every day (times are adjusted according to seasonal changes)
Location: Zixiao Palace, Taihe Palace
September Nine Blessings Ceremony
Beside the green mountains, green waters and red walls, Wudang martial arts disciples hold free practice performances of Wudang martial arts every day, which are very popular among tourists.
Time: 9:00 am and 15:00 pm every day (times are adjusted according to seasonal changes)
Location: Xiaoyao Valley
March 3 Temple Fair
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Baxian Pass is located at an altitude of more than 800 meters in Wudang Mountain. The green organic tea garden is lush and misty all year round. Under the long-term alpine climate, the tea produced is of excellent quality and pure taste.
The Wudang Tao Tea Art Performance Troupe holds tea art performances every day at the Baxianguan Tea House, which can be watched or tasted live.
Time: All year round
Location: Eight Immortals Temple
: Martial Arts Festival
1. Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
The Wudang Airport Express Bus is divided into Line 1 and Line 2. The first and last stations of Bus Express Line 1 are: Railway Station (South Square) - Wudangshan Airport. The operating section is: Wudang Road - Danjiang Road - Bailang Road - Baixu Road - Airport Avenue. The one-way operating mileage is 20.5 kilometers. There are 7 stations and the estimated running time is 40 minutes. The first and last stations of Bus Express Line 2 are: Liuyan-Wudangshan Airport. The operating area is: Chaoyang Road-Liulin Road-Zhejiang Road-Donghuan-Baixu Road-Airport Avenue. The one-way operation mileage is 20 kilometers, with 9 sites. Estimated run time is 45 minutes.
2. Xiangyang Airport
If you plan to go by plane, you can first fly to the nearby Wudang Mountain Airport or Xiangyang Airport, and then transfer to Wudang Mountain. Xiangyang Airport is directly accessible from Wudang Mountain Scenic Area via Xiangshi Expressway, and the drive takes about two hours. You can take the airport bus from Xiangyang Airport to Xiangfan Railway Station, and then take the train to Wudang Mountain. You can also take K279 to Wudang Mountain. If you miss the bus in time, you can take the bus to Shiyan. In addition, there are many buses from Xiangyang Coach Passenger Transport Center Station to Wudang Mountain.
3. Wudang Mountain Railway Station (Liu Liping Town)
: Wudang Taoist rituals
1. Hotel at the foot of Wudang Mountain
Wudang Mountain There are many hotels for accommodation at the foot, which is the gathering center for tourists in Wudang Mountain. There are many accommodations, shopping, dining and transportation are very convenient. You can choose according to your own situation.
I chose the relatively good Jianguo Hotel in Wudang Mountain, which is only 50 meters away from the ticket hall of the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area. The overall building of the hotel is built according to the mountain and integrates with the mysterious and ethereal natural environment of Wudang Mountain. It embodies the harmonious Taoist thought of "harmony between man and nature" and fully integrates the historical and cultural elements of Wudang Mountain with modern style. Not only is this hotel in a great location, but the sanitary conditions are also very satisfying. There was a hot pot buffet in the evening, with about 98 people, and there was also a lottery. Turns out I only had a can of Coke, which was pretty good. Even though I'm in the mountains, this hotel is satisfying.
2. Wudang Mountain Summit Hotel
If it is a two-day trip, staying one night in the mountain is a must. Most tourists want to see the sunrise. If you live in Crow Ridge, you need to start climbing at 3 o'clock. If you live near Chaotian Palace, you can start climbing at 4:30. There are many
I chose to live in Jinding VIP Building. The conditions here are very simple, but the price is 680 yuan. Don't think it's expensive. People still need to book in advance. I booked two months in advance. When I reached the bottom of the mountain, I had to confirm again to book the room. But it’s very close to the Golden Summit, and it takes about 20 minutes to get there, which saves you the pain of climbing the mountain early in the morning. There is a restaurant in the VIP building. The food is small and expensive, but it's clean. It is enough to satisfy the needs of food and clothing.
Xiaoyao Valley Wudang Martial Arts Performance
Wudang Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain. Taoist organizations have their own beliefs and taboos. Therefore, when visiting the Wudang Mountain Taoist Temple, we must respect the traditional customs and life taboos of Taoist people. Never ignore etiquette and customs or harm etiquette and customs due to careless actions, causing disputes and unpleasantness.
1. Address:
Taoist priests should be respectfully called "Taoist priest" and "Master", and it is forbidden to call them "monk", "Taoist priest" or even insulting titles. Kundao elders cannot be called "aunt" or "grandma", but must also be called "Taoist priest" or "master".
2. Etiquette:
The common way to salute a Taoist priest is to hug with both hands, hold the right hand in front of the chest with the left hand, lower the head slightly (i.e. bow) to show respect, and avoid shaking hands with the Taoist priest. , hugging, touching and other inappropriate etiquette.
3. Speaking:
When talking to a Taoist priest, you should not mention age and date of birth, marriage, or swear words, so as not to arouse the Taoist priest's resentment.
4. Customization:
When Taoist priests and monks are fasting (mealing), chanting sutras or sitting in meditation, tourists should not disturb them, and Taoist priests should not respond, because Taoism has "three The taboo of “can’t afford it”.
5. Etiquette:
Do not make loud noises, give directions, discuss, ridicule or tamper with temple offerings and statues, especially touching and pointing to statues is prohibited. If you encounter Taoist activities, you should stay put or leave quietly.
6. Taboos
Whether you are a pilgrim or a tourist, you should respect it in the specific Taoist cultural environment. This is the so-called "do as the Romans do when in town". After you enter Wudang Shinto, you must be quiet and pure in heart, and do not say any filthy and blasphemous words. If you want to burn incense and worship gods, there is a "silk burning furnace" in the palace that can fulfill your wish. Burning incense is not allowed in the main hall. If you want to bring some sacrifices to worship gods, do not bring pomegranates, plums, safflowers, chickens, dogs, etc. Wudang Taoism considers it unclean; do not eat wild geese, eels, soft-shell turtles, soft-shell turtles, cattle, dogs, pork, raw onions, leeks, garlic, ginger and other meaty and pungent foods, and do not drink alcohol. These are taboos for Emperor Zhenwu, the main god of Wudang.