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Beiwudang Mountain Scenic Area北武当山风景区
A half-day trip from Lüliang or a full day from Taiyuan: hike the Taoist peaks, see Tang cave murals, then return. Not a base.
Beiwudang Mountain is a Taoist sacred site in western Shanxi, with 72 peaks, 32 cliffs and 24 streams. It is quieter than Hubei's Wudang Mountains and best visited as a day trip from Lüliang or Taiyuan. The main draws are the mountain hike, Yiju Temple's Tang-dynasty cave murals and An'guo Temple.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, some access limited)
- Airport
- TYN
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Beiwudang Mountain Scenic Area110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beiwudang Mountain Scenic Area, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyThe mountain trails are steep in sections; wear sturdy shoes.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTYN Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (About 2 h by bus + minivan to the scenic area).
- Getting aroundMinivans and tricycles from Yu Kou or Caojia Gou to the ticket office and summit.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed in Fangshan, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Lüliang, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room in Lüliang, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TYN Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (About 2 h by bus + minivan to the scenic area)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beiwudang Mountain Scenic Area: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
2 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
3 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
3 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Minivans and tricycles from Yu Kou or Caojia Gou to the ticket office and summit. Hiking trails connect the peaks and temples.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lüliang city
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Minivan from the scenic area to Fangshan, then bus to Lüliang
For accommodation and more dining options.
Taiyuan
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Fangshan to Taiyuan (about 2 h)
Return the same day if you start early.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Fangshan County
Closest town with basic hotels; minivan to the mountain in the morning.
Lüliang city centre
More choices, about 1 h drive from the scenic area.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel or guesthouse bed in Fangshan1 × 1 night × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus Taiyuan → Fangshan (one way)1 × CN¥46 · check | CN¥46 |
| Minivan from Yu Kou to summit (one way)1 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥28 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥304 per person per day, bed included | CN¥304≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Taiyuan → Fangshancheck | ¥46 (≈ US$7) |
| Minivan Yu Kou → summitcheck | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Bottled water | ¥3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal at a local eatery | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last minivan down may leave before sunset: confirm the return time when you arrive.
- No official website listed; check local travel boards for closure or weather updates.
- Not to be confused with Wudang Mountain in Hubei.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Beiwudang Mountain Scenic Area北武当山风景区
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Embassies are in Beijing; consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang and Hong Kong.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taiyuan → Fangshan bus: about ¥46 (≈ US$7), about 2 h (check)
- Minivan Yu Kou → summit: about ¥20 (≈ US$3) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 公交车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōng jiāo chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不明白 — I don't understand (wǒ bù míng bái)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beiwudang Mountain Scenic Area. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, some access limited) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Yiju Temple and An'guo Temple with verified opening hours.
- Walking route with waypoints from Yu Kou to the summit.
- Minivan schedule from Fangshan (check).
Sources
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