# Golden Hall (金殿)

Wudang Mountains, Hubei Province · Central China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/golden-hall
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** 8：00—18：00
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Good for:** Architecture, Temples

## About Golden Hall

Built in 1416, the Golden Hall is one of the largest existing bronze hall structures with gilded surfaces in China. Commonly known as the “Golden Summit,” the entire building is assembled from gilded bronze components. During heavy rain, when thunder and lightning strike, glowing balls of light roll around the hall, yet the thunderbolts never damage it. This phenomenon is known as “Fire Tempering the Hall.”

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2054. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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