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Why Wudang Mountain Should be Preserved?
1. Exceptional artistic, cultural, and historical values The ancient building complex in Wudang Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds exceptional artistic, cultural, and historical values The palaces and temples which form the nucleus of this group of secular and religious buildings exemplify the architectural and artistic achievements of China’s Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The complex was designed to fit the Taoist principle of harmony between man and nature. Its buildings are cited as a museum of ancient Chinese design and thought. A thousand years of lightning, storms and winds only make them more magnificent. The buildings have won wide acclaim in architectural circles. Two United Nations…
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Wudang Mountain Taoism-Taichi
武当山 – 道家 & 太极 Overview of Wudang Mountain “Mt. Wudang area is certainly one of the most beautiful areas in the world because it combines ancient wisdom, historic architecture and natural beauty.“ —Kaosia, expert of the UNESCO “The great past of China is still solid in Mountain Wudang.“ —Sumimtardia, expert of the UNESCO “The paradise in the world and occupied a more prominent position than the other five national famed mountains.“ —Yang Tingbao, Vice-chairman of the World Architect Association Introductionsimplified Chinese: 武当山; traditional Chinese: 武當山; pinyin: Wǔdāng Shān The Wudang Mountains has a really beautiful place consisting of a mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China, just south of Shiyan City. Wudang is one of those place that exists…
