Almost right in the middle of China, Wudang Mountain has several Taoist (pronounced Daoist) Palaces as well as Temples and Monasteries nestled in cliffs or perched on various peaks. Legends tell of how Tai Chi was born when a monk observed a snake fighting a large bird. Inspired by the snakes victory, the hermit monk created a martial art form that became Wudang Wushu or Wudang GongFu. Tai Chi Master starring Jet Li is a film based on the legend.
Resting about half-way up the mountain.
A monk looks out at the tourists flowing through the monastery.
After reaching the Golden Hall which is up in the peaks to the left we took a gondola down. A relief after climbing 7,500 stairs up the other side of the mountain.
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