Initially built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) by Taoist monks on the mountain to welcome the arrival of Zhang Sanfeng, a master of Taoism, the pavilion with flying eaves was rebuilt in 1989.

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. It was said that ...

In Search of Taoism at Laojun Mountain in Luoyang 0 Comment(s) Print E-mail CRI, September 27, 2012 ... Laojun Mountain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province.

A famous Chinese legend about a man who moved mountains is set in Wangwu. During the Han and Wei dynasties, the mountain was one of the most prominent in Taoism, famous for its grottos, and ...

Located in Boluo County of Huizhou City, Luofu Mountain is one of the ten sacred mountains of Taoism in China. Covering an area of 260 square kilometers, the scenic area boasts 432 peaks, over 980 ...

According to SCMP, Wudang Mountain is one of the most sacred Taoist mountains in China. It is renowned for Tai Chi, which was created by the Taoism sage Zhang Sanfeng, who lived on it.

No museum show to date has traced Taoist imagery and themes to their roots in the sixth century B.C., although every major survey of Chinese art has included objects of Taoist inspiration.

Taoist sites have also seen strong growth in worshippers. Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi province, one of the birthplaces of Taoism, received 4.73 million visitors during the first quarter, up 47% ...

As an exceptionally large and well-preserved Taoist building complex it is important material evidence for studying early Ming politics and the Chinese history of religion. Criterion (i): The ancient ...

Left to right: Night view of the Tianfu Bridge in Chengdu, the provincial capital. Gateway to the Qingcheng Mountains, birthplace of Taoism. Renowned Sichuan hotpot is one of the city's signature ...