Zixiao Gong, the Purple Cloud Temple is a sizeable and aesthetically pleasing early Ming temple and monastery. Built against the slopes of the mountain, the structure is built in a succession of platforms that get progressively higher, offering increasingly attractive views of Wudang's sea of jungle-studded peaks. 

The area is very photogenic, so don't forget your camera. If you're there at the right times, you'll have the opportunity to watch worshippers bowing to the monks as they enact a number of ceremonies before a golden statue of the benevolent-looking Yellow Emperor.

To the left and right, after the first flight of steps, you can find pavilions housing giant statues of tortoises built from single slabs of rock.

As you approach on the bus, you'll notice a strip of small storefronts hawking curios, memorabilia and snacks just before the entrance to the temple. The furthest one from the temple is a little restaurant serving tasty eats at low prices.