Modetour launches package tour to Wudang Mountain via new direct flight

A new package tour to Wudang Mountain — a landmark of Chinese martial arts culture and traditional heritage — is set to launch, combining daytime visits to historical sites with evening performances and using the newly connected gateway city of Shiyan as its base.

Modetour said Tuesday it will debut its "Shiyan & Wudang Mountain 5-Day" package to coincide with China Southern Airlines' launch of a new direct route to Shiyan.

According to Modetour's booking data, China accounted for about 31.6 percent of all reservations for October and November departures, ranking first among all destinations. The company said it has been expanding its lineup of new Chinese destination products to meet growing demand for short-haul travel.

Shiyan is a city in northwestern Hubei Province and serves as the gateway to Wudang Mountain. The mountain is one of China's most celebrated peaks, known for its dramatic scenery and Taoist architecture, and is widely regarded as a place to experience traditional Chinese culture and the spirit of martial arts lore.

The package will run for about one month, from Oct. 19 to Nov. 18. It operates on China Southern Airlines' direct Shiyan flights, with a five-day Wednesday-departure itinerary as the main option and a four-day Sunday-departure schedule also available.

The flagship "Modetour Signature Shiyan & Wudang Mountain 5-Day" tour covers Wudang Mountain and the broader Hubei region. Highlights include Taoist sites such as Daming Peak and Yuxu Palace, the ancient city walls of Xiangyang, Longzhong — a heritage site associated with Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms era — and the Tang Dynasty film set known as Tangcheng. Evenings feature a performance of the "Wudang Dream Show." The package eliminates shopping stops, optional excursions and driver-guide gratuities, and waives any fuel surcharge increases, reducing the overall cost for travelers. Full details are available on Modetour's official website and mobile app.

"We are expanding our lineup of new destination products featuring natural scenery and historical and cultural content, beyond our existing popular regions, to broaden travel options in China," a Modetour official said. "This product was designed to let travelers conveniently explore the key attractions of Wudang Mountain and Hubei Province in line with the launch of the new Shiyan direct route, and we will continue to introduce differentiated China travel products that highlight the distinct character of each region."