Taoist Sacred Mountains & Temples: Complete Guide to Pilgrimage Sites

What Are Taoism's Sacred Mountains and Temples?

For Taoists, certain mountains and temples are not merely beautiful places — they are nodes where the energy of heaven and earth converges, where immortals have walked and sages have cultivated. These sacred sites anchor Taoist practice in the physical landscape of China.

From the Five Sacred Mountains and the Taoist peaks of Wudang, Longhu, and Qingcheng to the great temple complexes of Baiyun Guan and Yongle Palace, these 27 expert articles guide you through Taoism's most important pilgrimage destinations.