Day 26 - Wu Dang Tops

I woke up this cold morning at 6.30am and headed for Wu Dang Shan with my fellow OIP mates. The 6-hour bus ride helped me catch up with my sleep! The mountain clouds reminded me of traveling up to Genting Highland in KL, Malaysia. After touring the various scenic spots, we went for tea tasting, and I purchased a container of Red Tea. We visited several temples and places of worship. I even got a close-up photograph with an old Master from the Temple.



Wu Dang Shan
After a 6-hour bus ride, we stopped for lunch at one of Wu Dang Shan's finest restaurant. The meal was terrific!


Temple Gates
We took a short climb up the stairs to a small Temple. At every entrance, there will be a huge step to prevent spirits from entering or leaving the temple. Males have to enter with their left leg first, whereas females have to enter with their right leg first.


Mountain Tops
We were on the edge of a high mountains with clouds within reach!


Tea Tasting
We sat down around the table for tea tasting. We were given several types of tea, such as green tea, red tea, chrysanthemum tea, etc.. However, I liked the red tea the most and purchased it for $50yuan (S$10.20).


Tree of Good Hope
People will purchase red ribbons with good wishes and toss it on the tree, which in turn grants them the good luck.


Endless Steps
Behind us is an endless climb of steps to the Temple.

Sacred Well
Just outside the temple, there is a sacred well of water. We are posing in front of it!


Temple Master
We were so lucky to be able to snap a picture with an old Master from the Temple. At the background, there is a statue of a large turtle.


Entrance to Steps of Wu Dang Shan
Sun has set, and the skies were getting dark. We still managed to pose for a photo at night!


Human Transport
The tour guide and I carried my friend on a make-shift transport chair. It is an innovative transport method as the weight of the passenger is evenly distributed by two strong bamboo poles, and is accessible in narrow and steep passage ways.

REFLECTIONS

In some parts of China, people have to obtain water by manually collecting water from wells. It is tough to pull up heavy pails of water. However, in Singapore, portable water is readily available from any water tap. Even when bathing or washing cars, portable water is used. As for China, portable water has to be obtained from huge water gallons or bought from stores. I begin to appreciate all the small things that I take for granted in Singapore, like having clean water.

Climbing up Wu Dang Shan was a bit exhausting, and having make-shift transport chairs is a lucrative business for the locals. This is a good service offered for people, as people may feel tired or injured during the climb.


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-Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe