Zhenwushan Taoist Temple
真武山
A Taoist mountain southwest of Xiangyang's old city, said to be a "Little Wudang" of Mount Wudang. A temple on the summit overlooks the old city and the Han River.
Zhenwushan Taoist Temple Zhenwushan lies southwest of Xiangcheng District, right next to the old city. The Zhenwu Temple on the mountain, also called Little Wudang, was first built in the Ming dynasty and is dedicated to the Perfected Warrior, Lord Zhenwu. Historically it was the "first stop" for pilgrims before visiting Mount Wudang. Its buildings include the Lingguan Hall, the Zhenwu Hall, and the Patriarch Hall, rising in layers up the slope. The climb takes about 20 minutes, and from the summit you can look out over the old city of Xiangyang and the Han River. Tickets are inexpensive or free, so check on site. A visit takes about 1 hour, and a taxi from the south gate of the old city takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00-17:30
Nearby sights
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Furen Cheng (Lady's Fortress)
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- Mi Fu Memorial Temple
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate
- Zhongxuan Tower
- Xiangyang Museum
- Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng)