Taihe Palace
Separated from the Golden Hall by a single wall, Taihe Palace sits atop Tianzhu Peak, the highest peak of Wudang Mountain.…
Taihe Palace, Wudang Mountains
Key facts
- Admission
- Included in the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area admission ticket (admission from about ¥164, including the Golden Summit, Purple Cloud Temple, etc.)
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00 (year-round)
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Located in the Golden Summit area on Tianzhu Peak, Wudang Mountain; first take the scenic area bus to Taizi Slope, then transfer to Qiongtai cable car station, and take the cable car up the mountain, from where it is a short walk; or hike up from Nanyan in about 2-3 hours
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2053. Open in Google Maps
About Taihe Palace
Separated from the Golden Hall by a single wall, Taihe Palace sits atop Tianzhu Peak, the highest peak of Wudang Mountain. It is the supreme sacred realm of Wudang and the necessary route to the Golden Hall. Only after visiting Taihe Palace can you truly say you have been to Wudang. Historically the palace was vast, but today only the main hall, the worship hall, the bell and drum towers, the Bronze Hall, and the Zhuanyun Hall survive.
Tips from the guidebook
- Visiting the Zhuanyun Hall (Fortune-Turning Hall): The gap between the shrine housing the deity and the wall is just wide enough for one person to pass sideways. Legend says that once you reach this point you may only move forward, never backward, or misfortune will follow; once you pass through, your luck will turn for the better.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Taihe Palace cost?
Admission to Taihe Palace is Included in the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area admission ticket (admission from about ¥164, including the Golden Summit, Purple Cloud Temple, etc.), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Taihe Palace?
Taihe Palace is open 08:00-17:00 (year-round).
How do I get to Taihe Palace?
Located in the Golden Summit area on Tianzhu Peak, Wudang Mountain; first take the scenic area bus to Taizi Slope, then transfer to Qiongtai cable car station, and take the cable car up the mountain, from where it is a short walk; or hike up from Nanyan in about 2-3 hours
How long should I spend at Taihe Palace?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Taihe Palace.
Where is Taihe Palace?
Taihe Palace is in Wudang Mountains, Hubei Province, in the Central China of China. Golden Summit Scenic Area, No. 14 Yongle Road, Danjiangkou City, Shiyan, Hubei Province
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Golden Hall
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Wudang Mountain Scenic Area
Ticket A ¥264 (Golden Summit + Zixiao Palace + admission + shuttle); Ticket B ¥243 (Golden Summit + admission + shuttle); Ticket C ¥216 (admission + shuttle)
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