In pursuit of his quest to master Taoism, 41-year-old Mexican Ma Li'ao (or Mario) was spotted practicing Tai Chi on Thursday at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the peak of Wudang Mountains in central China's Hubei – Fuzhen Temple.

Ma Li'ao’s quest towards the wisdom of Yin and Yang started with a random visit to Wudang Mountains. Entranced by the ancient philosophy of Taoism, he has returned to the mountains 25 times as a student of master Gu Shining. He dresses in a Tao cloth gown even back in his hometown.

So far Ma Li'ao has mastered Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword.

He is one of the 20,000 foreign students who appreciate Tai Chi wisdom and Taoism culture. Among the registered students of Taoism around the world, over 7,000 regularly study in Wudang Mountains.