Ancient Wudang Mountain

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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Hebei Ancient Wudang Mountain Scenic Area is developed and managed by Hebei Ancient Wudang Mountain Tourism Development Co., Ltd. It is located in the hinterland of Taihang Mountain, 40 kilometers west of Wu'an, Handan City. It is located in the National Geopark and the National Forest Park. It is a famous Taoist holy place in China, a national AAAA-level scenic spot, and one of the 30 most beautiful scenes in Hebei. It receives more than 300,000 domestic and foreign tourists each year. Among them, it receives more than 20,000 Korean tourists each year, basically forming a comprehensive tourist scenic spot integrating food, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping and entertainment. After years of hard work and development, six major scenic spots have been successfully developed, including Sanfengcheng Scenic Area; the newly built Tai Chi Grandmaster Zhang Sanfeng Square, with a stone statue of Sanfeng erected in the center of the square, attracting a large number of Tai Chi enthusiasts to worship and exchange Tai Chi, providing tourists with an excellent place for physical fitness, leisure and entertainment. Linhai Paradise Scenic Area; the trees are towering, and the vegetation coverage rate reaches more than 90%. Take the tree-lined path to climb Phoenix Mountain to the balcony to see the unique wonders of Yangshan in the north, which are beautiful. The Huanshan Road Scenic Area invested more than 20 million yuan to build a 1,400-meter-long high-altitude passenger ropeway on the steep cliff leading to the top of the mountain. After more than ten annual inspections by the National Passenger Ropeway Center, the pass rate was 100%. This year, an investment of 2 million yuan was made to replace more than 3,000 meters of steel wire ropes and new reducers for the ropeway, and all 80 hanging boxes were overhauled and maintained, making the equipment look brand new, so that tourists can ride safely and comfortably, and it is convenient for tourists to walk up the mountain and enjoy many beautiful scenery along the way. In the Nantianmen Scenic Area, a Panlong Road was built, the Lingguan Temple and the Five Dragons Temple were rebuilt, and a Nantianmen bluestone archway weighing more than 20 tons was erected, forming a beautiful scenic walking trail for tourists to walk down the mountain. In the peak scenic area, a new leisure corridor was built on the walking trail leading to Longtou Peak, where you can relax and enjoy the full view of the Xishan Scenic Area, including the Divine Turtle Exploring the Sea, the Two Turtles Facing Each Other, the Tai Chi Palm, and the Teapot Peak. Mountaintop teahouses and mountaintop hotels. Climb up to the teahouses to taste tea and drink jelly to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four provinces. Stay in the hotel and cover yourself with a blanket during the dog days to feel the coolness of the summer capital. A steel-structured Sky Bridge is built between the two peaks. The north of the bridge leads to the Jinding Ancient Temple Group, and the south of the bridge leads to the rebuilt bell and drum tower and the main hall of the Bixia Palace. You can also experience the rainbow bridge where the highest Taoist god [Zhenwu Emperor] attained enlightenment and became an immortal.

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Ancient Wudang Mountain from the Perspective of Eastern Philosophy In Eastern philosophy, especially in Taoism and Confucianism, the harmonious coexistence of nature and humanity is regarded as the supreme pursuit. Ancient Wudang Mountain, as a Taoist holy land, has beautiful mountains and rivers, and is surrounded by clouds and mist. It not only embodies the Taoist concept of "harmony between man and nature", but also symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Taoists believe that mountains and rivers contain the aura of the universe. The natural landscape of Ancient Wudang Mountain, such as strange peaks and rocks, and towering ancient trees, are all manifestations of the aura of heaven and earth. It is an excellent place for practitioners to comprehend the truth of the universe and improve their spiritual realm. At the same time, the Confucian philosophy of "the benevolent enjoy mountains, and the wise enjoy water" is also reflected in the mountains and waters of Ancient Wudang Mountain. The stability of the mountains and the agility of the water symbolize the virtues and wisdom of gentlemen. Ancient Wudang Mountain from the Perspective of Western Philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, Ancient Wudang Mountain can be interpreted as the intersection of natural aesthetics and human spiritual pursuits. Western philosophy, especially romantic philosophy, emphasizes the resonance between the beauty of nature and human emotions. The natural scenery of the ancient Wudang Mountain, such as the sea of clouds, sunrise, and pine waves, is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a source of inspiration for human emotions and thinking. It reminds people of Kant's "sense of the sublime", that is, the awe and shock that arises in the human heart when facing the greatness and magnificence of nature. At the same time, as a Taoist holy land, the ancient Wudang Mountain's temples, inscriptions and other cultural landscapes reflect human exploration of transcendence and the spiritual world, which coincides with the questioning of "existence" and "meaning" in Western philosophy. Every landscape of the ancient Wudang Mountain, whether natural or humanistic, has become a carrier of human philosophical thinking, inspiring deep reflection on life, the universe, and existence. In summary, whether from the "unity of man and nature" and "benevolence, wisdom and mountains and waters" of Eastern philosophy, or the natural aesthetics and spiritual pursuits of Western philosophy, the ancient Wudang Mountain has become a treasure land for philosophical thinking and spiritual exploration with its unique natural and cultural landscapes.

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