2001-08, Mount Wudang《武当山》

Stamp Title: Mount Wudang
Scott No: 3104, 3105, 3106, 3107
Serial number: 2001-8
Values in set: 3
(3-1), Nanyan Hall in Autumn, 60 fen, 30*50mm
(3-2), Zixiao Temple in Snow, 80 fen, 30*50mm
(3-3), Taizi Slope in Green, 80 fen, 30*50mm
(1-1), Golden Crown in Spring, 800 fen, 150*90mm/ 47*72mm
Denomination: 220 fen
Date of issue: 26 May 2001
Designer: Yan Bingwu, Liuhong
Size of stamp: 30*50mm
Size of S/S stamp: 47*72mm
Size of S/S: 150*90mm
Printing process: gravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

Mount Wudang,also known as Mountain Taihe,is a famous mountain in the northwest of China’s Hubei Province.It undulates to connect with the Qinling Mountain ranges in the north and the Bashan Mountain in the south.The numerous peaks and magnificent crags of Mount Wudang are often enshrined in foggy clouds.The many scenic spots and historica/cultural sites have won the mountain the reputation as “the number one fairy mountain in the country with scenery unrivaled by any since ancient times.”Mlunt Wudang is a sanctuary of Taoism,where many famed Taoists have practiced cultivation of the mind.It is also the place of origin of the famous Wudang school of Chinese martial arts.Most famous sightseeing spots of the mountain include 72 peaks,36 rocks,and 24 ravines,many of which are related to beautiful legendary stories.In 1994 Mount Wudang was listed as a world cultural heritage site.

The major peak of the majestic Wudang is Tianzhu (Heavenly Pillar),which towers into the clouds for over 1,600 meters.The top of the peak is known as Goledn Crown,on which stamds the Goledn Hall,a gilded bronze structure,the largest of its kind in China.It was built in 1416,or the 14th year of Ming-dynasty emperor Yongle’s reign.Even after 500 years of wear by wind and rain,the hall,with multiple ridges and multiple,upturned eaves,still shines brightly in the sun.The statues of deities,tables,and sacrificial vesseles in the hall are also made of bronze.The scenic area of Mount Wudang,centered around Tianzhu Peak,with “72 peaks paying homage to the big crown and 24 ravines of flowing water,” offers a wonderful view of nature enhanced by clusters of ancient structures of different styles.The “fairy peaks and pavilions”of Wudang make it a famous tourist resort in China.

2001年特种邮票《武当山》
国家邮政局2001年5月26日发行《武当山》特种邮票1套3枚，小型张1枚。
（3-1）T 南岩秋色 60分 2500万枚
（3-2）T 紫霄瑞雪 80分 2500万枚
（3-3）T 太子环翠 80分 1700万枚
小型张：金顶春晓 800分 1500万枚
志号：2001-8T
版别：影写
整版枚数：20（4×5）
齿孔度数：12度
邮票规格：30×50毫米
邮票设计者：阎炳武、刘弘

小型张设计者：王虎鸣
小型张原画作者：徐建明
小型张摄影者：汪传树
小型张邮票规格：47×72毫米
小型张外形规格：150×90毫米
小型张齿孔度数：12度
印刷厂：北京邮票厂

武当山–位于湖北省西北部，在湖北丹江口市境内，是中国国家级风景名胜之一，方圆30多平方公里之内有72峰，峰奇谷险，风景秀丽。主峰天柱峰，海拔1612米，全山游程约60公里。

武当山，古名太和山，相传为上古玄武(即真武)修仙得道飞升之地，有有非真武不足当之，故名。因此，武当山成为中国著名的道教胜地，历代道教名流曾在此修炼。据记载，唐太宗贞观年间即在灵应峰创建五龙祠。宋、元以来，代有开拓扩建。明成祖于永乐十年(1412)曾动用军夫30多万人在此大兴土木。现存的36处宫观大多是明代所建，是中国现存最完整、规模最大、等级最高的道教古建筑群。宫观内保存的各类神像、法器、经籍等都有较高的文物和艺术价值。

《南岩秋色》是武当南岩的景色，建筑是大圣南岩宫，它是武当山人文景观和自然景观结合最完美的一处风景。《紫霄瑞雪》是座落在武当山展旗峰下规模宏大、气势磅礴的紫霄宫。《太子环翠》是武当山复贞观(又名太子坡)的景色，相传这里是净乐王国太子(即后来的玄武大帝)十五岁人武当山修炼时最初居住的地方。

小型张《金顶春晓》是武当最高峰–天柱峰上规模宏大的太和宫和金殿的景观。