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September 25, 2026

Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ
Associated Press

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China’s Wudang Mountains have long been considered sacred in Taoism, with temples and palaces reflecting centuries of religious and imperial history.

WUDANG, China — A banknote clasped between her hands, Liu Haiyan prayed to the protector of the Wudang mountains. The range in central China has long been considered sacred in Taoism.


 
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