Langmei Temple
榔梅祠
A Taoist temple on the Ancient Pilgrim Path from Wuya Ridge to Jinding, famous for the Zhenwu legend of the plum branch and the ancient langmei tree.
Langmei Temple sits beside the Ancient Pilgrim Path from Wuya Ridge to Chaotian Palace, not far from Nanyan Palace. Legend says that while Zhenwu was cultivating the Way, he inserted a plum branch into a langmei tree and vowed, “If I attain the Way, may the blossoms bloom and bear fruit.” The tree did bloom and bear fruit, and langmei became a sacred Wudang treasure, presented as tribute in the Ming dynasty. The temple is small, simple, and quiet. It is the first stop on the walk up to Jinding, where you can rest and buy langmei fruit preserves and other local specialties. Admission is mostly free. Confirm on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00-17:30
Nearby sights
- Nanyan Palace
- Zixiao Palace
- Chaotian Palace & Ancient Pilgrim Path
- Golden Summit & Taihe Palace
- Qiongtai & Jinding Cableway
- Wulong Palace
- Xiaoyao Valley
- Taizi Slope (Fuzhen Temple)