Park of ChinaOverview
| Designation | National Park of China (third batch) |
| Province | Shanxi |
| Location | Fangshan County in the middle of the Lüliang Mountains, Shanxi |
| Mountains | Lüliang Mountains |
| Latitude, longitude | 38.0, 111.0 Google Maps |
| Nearby cities | Taiyuan |
| Highlights | Wildlife; Taoism |
| Wildlife | Brown eared pheasant, leopard, musk deer, roe deer |
| Area | 80 km² |
| Highest point | 1,983 m |
| Nearby sites | Ancient City of Pingyao 138km, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River 212km, Mount Wutai 251km, Yungang Grottoes 298km, Mount Hua 400km Search nearby |
| Themes | Mountain, Taoism, Bird, Wildlife, Temple |
About
Mount North Wudang lies in Fangshan County in the middle of the Lüliang range, Shanxi. It has Taoist temples, carvings, murals and clay sculpture; the main peak, Zhenwu, is 1,983 m. Its wildlife includes the brown eared pheasant, a rare bird, and large mammals such as the leopard, musk deer and roe deer.
It is in the third batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 1994.
Travel tips
Getting there: Mount North Wudang is in Fangshan county, Lüliang, Shanxi; from Taiyuan it is about three hours by coach or car to Fangshan, then a local vehicle up the mountain.
Character: the mountain is mainly Taoist buildings, inscriptions and murals spread along the slope and the top.
Route: paths climb from the gate with temples along the way, and the top has wider views.
Time: a day covers the main sights; the climb to the main peak takes some effort.
Season: summer is cool, and a good time to escape the heat; autumn has good colour; winter is cold with snow that can affect roads.
Nearby: Pangquangou nature reserve, for the brown eared pheasant, is close.
Where to stay: Fangshan county town is the easiest base; lodging in the park is limited.
Caution: it is much colder on the mountain than below, especially morning and evening; there are many steps, so wear non-slip shoes.
Nearby
| World Heritage | Ancient City of Pingyao 138km, Mount Wutai 251km, Yungang Grottoes 298km |
| National parks | Qikou Ancient Town 46km, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River 212km |
| AAAAA attractions | Jinci Temple and Tianlongshan Scenic Area 130km, Qiao Family Compound Scenic Area 142km, Jiexiu Mianshan Scenic Area 148km, Yellow River Qiankun Bay Scenic Area 152km |
| AAAA attractions | Linxian Yiju Temple Scenic Area 29km, Baiyun Mountain 44km, Xingxian Caijiaya Jinsui Culture Scenic Area 53km |
| Cities | Taiyuan 141km |
| Historical sites | Shanqing Temple 17km, Former Central Rear Committee Office in Linxian 26km, Yiju Temple 29km |
| Nature reserves | Heichashan National Nature Reserve 35km, Pangquangou National Nature Reserve 50km, Luyashan National Nature Reserve 115km |
| Historic towns | Qikou Town 44km |
| Historic villages | Lijiashan Village 46km, Yangjiagou Village 50km |