18. Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Located in southwest of Danjiangkou City, Wudang Mountain, also known as Taihe Mountain, is both a famous scenic spot and a holy site of Taoism, China's indigenous religion. (Photo/China.org.cn)
Located near the city of Danjiangkou in central Hubei province, the Wudang Mountains are home to a famous complex of ancient palaces, temples and Taoist buildings dating back to the 7th century.
It represents the highest standards of Chinese art and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years.
The ancient building complex was added to the World Cultural Heritage List in 1994.
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