Overview
Shiyan is the transport hub for Wudang Mountains (Wudangshan), one of China’s sacred Taoist sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Complex. The city itself offers affordable local Hubei cuisine, museums, and parks, while serving as the base for exploring the famous Wudang Kung Fu temples and hiking trails.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
The Wudang Hostel offers dorm beds for ¥40/night; camping is ¥10. Mountain hotels are expensive by comparison.
Food
Local specialties include Lao You Bing pastries, Gexian Mountain dishes, and Shiyan rice wine. Hostel meals run ¥15-35 per person.
Money
All prices in article are in Chinese Yuan (¥/CNY). ATMs available in city; larger hotels and restaurants accept mobile payments.
Transport
Buses from Shiyan to Wudang Mountain cost just ¥10. Taxis from train station to mountain gate can be negotiated from ¥60 down to ¥30 or less.
Weather
Best seasons are spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October). Summers are hot (32°C) and rainy; winters cold (8-11°C) and dry.
