2014-09-11
We are fortunate to have Liu Zhijie, a Taoist and member of Baiyi School founded by Zhang Sanfeng) as our guide and begin on Wulao Peak, on March 30, after driving from Qiongtai to the village of Dawan. .
2012-10-16
Zhang-Sanfeng, the founder of Wudang Internal Boxing, was a famous Wudang Taoist from Wudang Mountain who lived during the transition period between the Yuan and Ming dynasties.
2012-05-22
Near naked bodies, taut tanned muscles, and skin glistening with sweat. No, this is not describing my local gym but a scene that greeted us on tour this summer. With infectious smiles and the buzz of industry they milled around - standing, crouching, but all working to ready their sleek craft for action.
2012-05-22
This is how I got from Xian to Wudang shan via bus. It was an awesome trip with beautiful scenery from the time we got out of Xian (that took almost an hour).
2012-05-22
Mt.Wudang is famous for its Taoist buildings. It is the first reason I decide to go there. For the second reason, I am a fan of Jin Yong’s Kungfu novels. Mt.Wudang has been mentioned a lot in the Heavenly Sword Dragon Slaying Saber. Thus, I am planning to explore Zhang Sanfeng and his Taijiquan (shadow boxing).
2012-02-22
I would say my experiences in China are a delightful mix of excitement, amusement and enlightenment, which I have already archived as one of my fondest memories that I will always be happy to speak of.
2011-07-24
Wudang is more than just another martial arts Mecca in China. They say "seeing is believing", and inspired by all those kungfu movies I was weaned on, I decided to experience the fascinating attractions of Wudang Mountain.
2011-04-11
Wudang Mountains in Hubei province, known for their Taoist monasteries as well as spawning a martial arts style popular the world over, are worth days of exploration.
2011-04-11
Chu produced the tragic figure of Qu Yuan, poet extraordinaire and a failed statesman who drowned himself when his Cassandra-like warning went unheeded.
2010-04-20
A collector of Han Dynasty bricks engraved with ancient scenes reconstructs a picture of the past.
2009-12-14
The old saying about the power of kungfu coming from within holds true when it comes to Wudang's martial arts.
2009-11-12
The snow-capped Golden Summit is the peak attraction of Wudang Mountains, in Hubei province.While it is said it took Zhen Wu 42 years of self-cultivation to become immortal, the Golden Summit bears testimony to the everlastingness of his legacy.
2009-11-12
Purple Cloud Palace's appeal is primarily colored by fantastic feng shui.