The Ireland Sino Institute

Wudang Mountains

Nestled in the northwestern reaches of Hubei Province lies one of China’s most mystical and spiritually charged destinations — the Wudang Mountains. Rising gracefully above the city of Shiyan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is celebrated not only as the birthplace of Tai Chi and a center of Taoist philosophy, but also as a sanctuary of natural healing. With peaks soaring over 1,500 meters, Wudang’s high-altitude air offers remarkable benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.