Palace of Harmony

The area called Palace of Harmony consists of a few temples and is located on the highest peak in Wudang Shan. At the pinnacle is Golden Peak.

On our way to Palace of Harmony

For our third and last day in Wudang Shan our legs were feeling rested and decided to hit the highest peak and check out a couple temples.

Getting closer to our destination

The sign says shortcut to Palace of Harmony

We come across what looked like unkept stairs that stated it was a shortcut to Palace of Harmony. We opted to go for it! Why not, it’s our last day in Wudang Shan.

Cliffside

Once we climb up and wind thru a bit of brush we come to this amazing view!

What a View

Around every corner there are amazing views and so many Kodak moments.

Mounted Plaque showing the same shot as above

They have a picture of Palace of Harmony in the winter that just looks amazing. Maybe we need to come back in the winter although i cannot think of how difficult all these stairs would be with snow and ice.

A few more stairs

Finally our last stairs before we reach our destination. Hurray!

Heading to meditation

Weathered and Worn

Wood Foo Dog

The Imperial Scripture Hall is part of the temple grounds and have more wood carvings that other temples is Wudang.

A few of the hand carved figures decorating the ceiling of the Scripture Hall

Love locks on the way down

As this area is the highest peak in Wudang Shan you see hundreds of love locks placed on the stairways. The higher up the more likely your love will last.

The test of time

After three days and thousands of stairs climbed it is time to leave. I wish we had another 3-4 days to spend here. I guess i just need to not cross Wudang Shan off my list and visit another time. Who knows maybe the winter time.

View down from the peak