Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains

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The Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains: A Testament to Chinese Art and Architecture

The Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains, located in the scenic valleys and on the slopes of the Wudang mountains in Hubei Province, China, stands as a testament to the architectural and artistic achievements of China's Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. This complex, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, offers a unique insight into the rich cultural heritage of China, particularly its Taoist traditions.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

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. Situated in the scenic valleys and on the slopes of the Wudang mountains in Hubei Province, the site, which was built as an organized complex during the Ming dynasty (14th–17th centuries), contains Taoist buildings from as early as the 7th century. It represents the highest standards of Chinese art and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years.

Encyclopedia Record: Wudang Mountains

The Wudang Mountains are a mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist temples and monasteries associated with the Lord of the North, Xuantian Shangdi. The Wudang Mountains are renowned for the practice of tai chi and Taoism as the Taoist counterpart to the Shaolin Monastery, which is affiliated with Chan Buddhism. The Wudang Mountains are one of the "Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism" in China, an important destination for Taoist pilgrimages. The monasteries such as the Wudang Garden were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 because of their religious significance and architectural achievement.

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