Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains

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The Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains was inscribed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994.

Located in Danjiangkou, Hubei Province, the Wudang Mountains'ancient building complex was originally constructed during the Tang Dynasty(Zhenguan era)and reached its peak during the Ming Dynasty. Over the centuries, successive emperors maintained the Wudang Mountains as the imperial family's temple. The overall planning of the complex is meticulous, emphasizing the harmonious integration with the natural landscape, reflecting the Taoist philosophy of"reverence for nature. "It has been acclaimed as a"museum of ancient Chinese architectural achievement"and the"Forbidden City hanging on cliffs. "

The Wudang Mountains'ancient building complex achieves a high level of accomplishment in architectural art and aesthetics. It showcases the wisdom and artistic creativity of ancient Chinese laborers and contains rich elements of ancient Chinese culture and technology. It serves as an important tangible witness for studying early Ming politics and the history of Chinese religion.