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Shiyan Wudangshan Airport

Shiyan (Maojian), China

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Shiyan Wudangshan Airport

Shiyan (Maojian), China
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Gateway to Shiyan and the ancient Wudang Mountains.

Opened
2014
Location
Shiyan, China
Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (IATA: WDS, ICAO: ZHSY) is a regional civil airport serving Shiyan, a city in northwestern Hubei Province, China, best known as the headquarters of Dongfeng Motor Corporation. The airport opened in 2014 and provides air connectivity to a region that was previously reliant entirely on road and rail transport. The airport is named in reference to the nearby Wudang Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Taoist temples and as a cradle of Chinese martial arts. This heritage makes the airport a key entry point for cultural and religious tourism to the region. As a smaller regional facility, the airport operates a limited number of domestic routes, primarily connecting Shiyan to major Chinese hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Shiyan is available via shuttle buses and taxis.
Airlines here
Airlines including China Southern Airlines, Air China, and other domestic Chinese carriers operate scheduled services at the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the Wudang Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for Taoist culture.
  • ›Shiyan is home to Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one of China's largest automakers.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes connecting to major Chinese cities.
  • ›The airport opened in 2014, ending the city's previous lack of commercial air service.
  • ›Located in northwestern Hubei Province in central China.
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Gateway to the sacred Wudang Mountains deep in Hubei province

Shiyan Wudangshan Airport serves the city of Shiyan in northwestern Hubei province, China, providing air access to one of the country's most significant Taoist cultural and pilgrimage destinations. The airport supports regional connectivity for a city better known for its automobile manufacturing industry and proximity to the ancient Wudang Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site. It handles a modest volume of domestic traffic, linking Shiyan to major Chinese hubs.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single domestic terminal handling all passenger arrivals and departures with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) accessible for city transfers
  • Private car hire arranged through hotels
  • Shuttle buses connecting to downtown Shiyan
Nearby Hotels
  • Shiyan International Hotel
  • Dongfeng Holiday Hotel Shiyan
  • Vienna Hotel Shiyan
  • Hanting Express Shiyan
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small selection of snacks, noodles, and beverages typical of regional Chinese airport cafeterias. Travellers seeking a fuller meal are advised to eat in Shiyan city before departure, where local Hubei cuisine including spicy noodle dishes is widely available. The area around Wudang Mountain also offers vegetarian temple food reflecting Taoist dietary traditions.

Traveller Tips
  • Book domestic connections well in advance as flight frequency to Shiyan is limited compared to larger Chinese cities.
  • Allow extra travel time to reach Wudang Mountain from the airport, as the scenic area is roughly 70–90 km away.
  • Carry cash as smaller transport providers and rural vendors near Wudang may not accept mobile payments.
  • Check seasonal weather conditions; the Wudang Mountain area can experience fog and rain that may affect road access and mountain visibility.
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Shiyan Wudangshan Airport is an airport serving the city of Shiyan in northwestern Hubei Province, China. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the city center and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Wudangshan, the World Heritage Site after which it is named. The airport cost 1.635 billion yuan to build, and it opened on 5 February 2016, when its inaugural flight arrived from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.

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