Qin Chu Feng Xun (Correspondent Wan Lin) Combining hardness and softness to perform Tai Chi, the two mountains unite to venture into the martial arts world. Recently, the 2026 "Chu Super League" kicked off with great enthusiasm. The 100-person Tai Chi performance by the Shiyan Wudang team amazed the audience on the field. The white-clad martial artists moved their movements smoothly and skillfully, blending hardness and softness. They perfectly combined the cultural heritage of Wudang martial arts with the spiritual charm of the Jingchu mountains and waters, going viral and making the chivalrous charm of Wudang sweep across the Internet. Relying on the soon-to-be fully operational Xi 'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province and Huashan Mountain in Shaanxi Province have broken through the geographical barrier of the Qinling Mountains. One in the south and the other in the north, one along the way and one as a hero, the tender charm of Chu meets the boldness of the Qin River, embarking on an exclusive rendezvous of immortal mountains and chivalrous figures across the Qinling Mountains.

As a World Cultural Heritage Site and renowned worldwide as the "First Immortal Mountain in the World", Wudang Mountain is home to a poetic landscape unique to the land of Jingchu. The 800-mile-long Wudang Mountain range stretches on and on, with layers of peaks and ridges. Seventy-two peaks pay homage to the Golden Summit, and twenty-four streams surround the immortal Temple. It is shrouded in mist and clouds all year round. On the sheer cliffs, thousand-year-old Taoist temples are scattered here and there, presenting a new scene at every step, exuding an ethereal atmosphere. The morning mist spread over the upturned eaves and corners of the Zixiao Palace, and the figures of martial artists were hidden among the mountains, seas and clouds. The six-hundred-year-old golden summit, with its gilded luster shining brightly, quietly engraves the legendary heritage of the ancient immortal mountain. The dragon head incense on the sheer cliff of Nan Yan Palace hangs high in the air, fully demonstrating the ultimate craftsmanship and piety of the ancients.

If mountains and waters are the skin of Wudang, then the integration of chivalry and Taoism is its soul. In Jin Yong's works, Zhang Sanfeng founded a martial arts school in Wudang. Tai Chi, with its softness overcoming hardness and its inclusive nature, embodies the Eastern wisdom of following nature and winning people over with virtue, interpreting the unique chivalrous spirit of the Chinese people. When visiting Wudang, tourists can immerse themselves in practicing Tai Chi techniques and experience the mysteries of internal martial arts. Stroll through the serene mountain forest and listen quietly to the whispers of all things in nature. Reach the summit of the majestic Golden Summit, overlook the surging sea of clouds, and immerse yourself in the unique romance of "being on a fairy mountain with your heart in the world of martial arts".

Take the Xi-Shi high-speed Railway northward through the Qinling Mountains, and you will encounter another top mountain on the northern side of the Qinling Mountains - Mount Hua, which is known as the "most perilous Mountain in the World". In sharp contrast to the gentle and graceful temperament of Wudang, Mount Hua has undergone 2.7 billion years of geological evolution. The entire mountain is constructed from single blocks of granite, with sheer cliffs that rise thousands of feet high, presenting a magnificent and perilous landscape that fully showcases the grandeur and magnificence of the northwest mountains and rivers. Its main peak, the South Peak, stands at an altitude of 2,154.9 meters and is the highest of the Five Great Mountains. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "there has always been only one path to Mount Hua."

The Long Sky Plank Road hangs over the sheer cliff, and a falcon turns over to face the abyss. The Thousand-foot Pagoda and the hundred-foot Gorge are steep and cragged. The perilous terrain tests the courage of the challengers and showcases the proud spirit of the Qin Dynasty. Meanwhile, Mount Hua is also a sacred place for martial arts in the hearts of countless people. The "Hua Mountain Swordsmanship Contest" in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and the "Hua Mountain Sects" in "Smiling, Proud Wanderer" have endowed this perilous peak with a strong martial arts flavor. Visitors can recall the chivalrous and heroic spirit depicted by Jin Yong in front of the North Peak Stele, wait for the sunrise at the East Peak, watch the golden sea of clouds sweep across the mountain peak, and experience the spirit of the martial arts world where "a true hero acts for the country and the people."

One mountain holds the tenderness of Tai Chi, and the other conceals the chivalrous spirit of iron blood. Although they have distinct styles, Wudang and Mount Hua share the same origin and coexist, both adhering to the core idea of "harmony between man and nature" in Chinese culture: Wudang interprets the way of nature through the Inner Tai Chi, while Mount Hua showcases the might of the mountains and rivers with its natural peaks. The two mountains complement each other and blend together, creating a unique artistic conception of the Qin and Chu immortal mountains and the martial arts world. With the opening of the Xi 'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, the two legendary fairy mountains across the Qinling Mountains have officially entered the 1.5-hour golden tourism circle, completely bidding farewell to the predicament of being separated by mountains and waters. "Learn Tai Chi in Wudang in the morning and discuss swordsmanship on Mount Hua in the afternoon." From the ethereal charm of Jingchu to the heroic spirit of Qinchuan, a cross-provincial cultural and tourism journey that involves both directions is within reach.

To seize the cultural and tourism dividends of high-speed rail and invigorate the cultural and tourism consumption market in Shaanxi and Hubei, Shaanxi and Hubei have joined forces to introduce multiple special policies benefiting the people, offering exclusive benefits to tourists across the country, student groups, and tourists from the northwest region.

For Wudang Mountain, from the opening of the Xi-Shi high-speed Railway until December 31, 2026, tourists from the northwest region can enjoy a 50% discount on the scenic area entrance ticket and an 80% discount on the round-trip cable car with the corresponding high-speed rail ticket. For just 100 yuan, you can apply for the "Qin and Chu Interdependence · Free Tour of Hubei" family card. With the card, you can enjoy free access to many high-quality scenic spots in Shiyan and along the Xi 'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway within one year. From June 30th to December 30th, citizens of Xi 'an can also take the direct bus from Shiyan East Railway Station to Wudang Mountain Scenic Area for free with the card.

From June 10th to August 31st, 2026, all current high school and college entrance examination candidates and freshmen across the country can exchange for a free all-area pass to Wudang Mountain with relevant certificates. They can enjoy a 50% discount on the sightseeing bus ticket and an 80% discount on the round-trip cable car. At the same time, 1 to 2 accompanying relatives are allowed. Relatives can enjoy a 50% discount on the ticket price. All students currently enrolled in school across the country can enjoy a 50% discount on both the general ticket and the sightseeing bus ticket with valid identification. In addition, on June 13th, Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, a 50% discount on the all-area pass for Wudang Mountain will be offered to tourists across the country.

Huashan Scenic Area has simultaneously launched exclusive benefits for graduates. From June 10th to September 1st, 2026 graduating students of the national high school and college entrance examinations can enjoy a 50% discount on tickets, the North Peak Cableway, the West Peak Cableway and the slides with their admission tickets, unlocking the chivalrous world of Huashan at a low cost.

The Qinling Mountains serve as the veins, high-speed railways as the Bridges, immortal mountains as the scroll, and chivalry as the soul. This hot summer, relying on the convenient transportation of the Xi 'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, explore the two mountains of Qin and Chu, encounter the charm of traditional Chinese culture in Wudang, and enjoy the heroic spirit of the martial arts world on Mount Hua. Take advantage of the exclusive benefits for the people and embark on a cross-city mountain and water journey that combines strength and grace.