Wuyishan National Park

| 18 Hidden Gem Destinations to Start Your New Year Journey.🌈 Recommend a travel destination that you think is underrated and comfortable!✨ 💖Over the years, I've inadvertently traveled to most places in the country, and I truly love the lakes, mountains, and urban fireworks of our motherland.👍 ✨To start things off, here are 18 underrated yet comfortable travel destinations that I recommend.👏 1. Zhaoxing Dong Village: A cultural secret with ancient villages, rated as a place on the edge of time🌈 2. Mile: Full of exotic charm, with plenty of sunshine and a great variety of delicious food🍲 3. Puzhehei: Climbing Qinglong Mountain to see the karst landscape is simply unparalleled🌄 4. Jingmai Mountain: Home to ancient tea forests and villages with a real thousand-year history, experience the unique culture of ethnic minorities🍵 5. Tengchong: Heshun Ancient Town has been rated by 'National Geographic' as one of the must-visit places in life🌊 6. Fuxian Lake: Yunnan's top five! The jade of central Yunnan, the lake is deep like the sea🌊 7. Boao: The cost of living is much lower than in Sanya, and the seafood in the neighboring Tanmen is incredibly delicious🦀 8. Nan'ao Island: The coastal road filled with flowers on a sunny day is just too beautiful🌸 9. Rongcheng: Not as bustling as Qingdao or Weihai, the seagrass houses on Donggou Island are like something out of a comic book🛖 10. Songyang: Known as the last secret of Jiangnan, with hundreds of ancient villages big and small🌅 11. Liyang: With unbeatable lake views and a vast bamboo sea, it's a great place to catch the wind and breathe in the oxygen🌲 12. Zhuhai: The city environment is like a garden, just across the border is Macau, and there's also Chimelong Paradise🎡 13. Wuyi Mountain: Take a bamboo raft on the Nine Bend River 'traveling in a painting', and the Impression Dahongpao live performance is super impressive🌊 14. Taishun: The hometown of Chinese covered bridges, hidden in the deep valleys of mountains and rivers, isolated from the world🛤️ 15. Zhagana: Wooden Tibetan houses built along the mountains, a paradise with lush green grass🛖 16. Mulihong Village: An ancient Huizhou village above the clouds, located on a ridge with three sides hanging in the air🛖 17. Yushan Island: The color of the sea is one of the best in Zhejiang, and the camping environment is particularly good⛺ 18. Xixi Nan Ancient Village: The Huizhou version of the Emerald City, with eyes full of bright new green🌲

🌈 Attraction Features: Wuyi Mountain, as a dual World Heritage Site for both nature and culture, gained a new identity in September 2021 as one of the first five national parks in China. 🎟️ Ticket Information: Advance reservation required. 💗 Other tips: During the Dragon Boat Festival, to avoid the crowds, we did not choose the popular Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, which is likely to be packed with tourists and hustlers, and where it's so crowded that there's hardly room to move. Instead, we opted for a remote and secluded spot over 60 kilometers away from Sangu Resort, where one can stroll alone amidst the primitive forests, rocky sides, tea fields, canyons, and waterfalls of Wuyi Mountain National Park (Nature Reserve). As the conservation measures of Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve have been increasingly strengthened, ordinary tourists can no longer penetrate into the core area of this ecological paradise as they used to, except for some scientific researchers. However, do not be discouraged or regretful, as you can still experience similar landscapes in the transitional zone between the scenic area and the nature reserve. This includes the paid scenic areas outside the checkpoints—Qinglong Waterfall, Longchuan Grand Canyon, and the No.1 Rafting in East China. Beyond that, you need to register in advance at the checkpoint to enter Tongmu Pass (usually, you can register through the local homestay where you plan to stay). Inside Tongmu Pass, the Half-Mountain Tea Trail and Taoyuan Valley are both pristine forest trails. Following the designated routes is not difficult, and the ascent is not steep. The trails are rich in natural charm, with wild and cultivated tea trees (the origin of black tea in the world is the Lapsang Souchong and Jin Jun Mei from Tongmu Pass) and various flowers, insects, birds, and animals (after all, many titles such as 'Kingdom of Birds', 'Paradise of Snakes', and 'World of Insects' were earned here). Escaping the city's hustle and bustle, spending a couple of days and one night in this quiet and refreshing primitive forest is indeed a good getaway.

Let's go wild in the mountains, where the water is azure, the hills are lush, and the mountain forests are always shrouded in mist after the rain, while the night sky on a clear day is filled with stars. Perhaps, the rainy nights in the mountains are cold, but the ordinary days when the rain falls are so comforting, with the start and end of each day, a cup of tea is enough to fill the time. In spring, go to the mountains to smell the fragrance of a hundred blooming flowers. In summer, chase the fish in the streams of the mountains. In autumn, it's perfect to set up a tea stall on the outdoor grass and leisurely pass an afternoon. In winter, with friends, light a fire, brew some aged tea, sip it slowly, or drink the wild fruit wine brewed in spring, and get happily tipsy. In the pursuit of the mountains, I have found the lifestyle I desire, how could I bear to leave?

📍Moon Bay, Hongxing Village, Nanping City, Fujian Province ⛰️Hiking difficulty: ⭐ If you plan to go on a self-driving tour to Wuyi Mountain, life advice, leave after visiting here, This is a place where you can enjoy nature without much budget, Just need a car, two to three days of vacation to reach the landscape painting. "There are celestial beings on Wuyi Mountain, and the Han River flows clear beneath" It must be referring to this place. 🌊🌊The post-rain Moon Bay is shrouded in a thin mist, The waterfall surrounded by a sea of clouds is like a paradise on earth, Wrapped in tens of thousands of negative oxygen ions, the air makes you want to take several deep breaths, During the self-driving journey, you can see green mountains, green waters, mist, and tea fields everywhere. ‼️‼️Precautions There are many mosquitoes in the deep mountains, bring mosquito repellent spray if you attract mosquitoes, dining spots are far away, Bring plenty of drinking water, dry food, garbage bags, umbrellas, and power banks, tissues.

|||. Although the sightseeing car ticket for Wuyi Mountain can be purchased for up to three days, if time is limited, a one-day tour can also enjoy the essence of the scenic area. The previous note has already introduced the basic situation of the scenic area in detail, and this time will focus on the analysis of the southern part of the scenic area. 🔸Tianyou Peak Visitors to Wuyi Mountain invariably choose to visit here, as it is the best viewing point in the entire scenic area. Although the mountain is not very high, some sections are quite steep. Pay attention and concentrate during the climb, and the tour time is about 1.5-2 hours. 🔸Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Rafting This is the signature activity of Wuyi Mountain, with picturesque scenery, and must be experienced personally. Here are some tips for the activity: 🔹Ticket Purchase Tickets can be purchased in advance as a package and scheduled, or bought on-site. It is recommended to buy in advance during peak periods to avoid ticket shortages. On-site ticket sales are from 7:20-10:00, 12:00-15:20, please note that there is a certain distance between the ticket office and the boarding check point. 🔹Boarding Regardless of the ticket channel, you need to go to the check point in advance before boarding, swipe your ID card to get a ticket. The staff will arrange for groups of 8 to board. 🔹Precautions The rafting process is generally smooth, but some areas have splashing water. Shoe covers are somewhat useful, but not necessary. Raincoats are recommended on rainy days. 🔹Around the Dock The dock is located in the center of Xingcun Town, where there are many affordable shops to taste local delicacies. At the same time, the town's market is also worth a visit to experience the life of the locals. 🔸Other Attractions 🔹Huxiao Rock The view of Huxiao Rock is similar to that of Tianyou Peak. If you have already visited Tianyou Peak, you can choose not to climb. The tour route is one-way, and the exit leads to Yunnvfeng and One-Line-Sky, which is recommended to be visited with other attractions. The tour takes about 1 hour without climbing, and 1.5-2 hours with climbing. 🔹Yunnvfeng This place is only a viewing platform, and it is not possible to climb to the top of Yunnvfeng. It cannot be reached directly from any entrance, and you need to transfer after getting off at Tianyou Peak. It is recommended to visit together with Huxiao Rock. The tour takes about 0.5 hours. 🔹One-Line-Sky Although the area is small, it has distinctive features. There are two routes inside the scenic area, with the right One-Line-Sky being more thrilling. The narrowest part is only thirty centimeters, it is advised to enter lightly, avoiding backpacks or carried items. The tour time is about 0.5-1 hours.

🔥How should one enjoy Wuyi Mountain? Wuyi Mountain is truly beautiful, with many local snacks and impressive performances. In short, it comes highly recommended for its beauty, fun, and food. 🚄Transportation 1️⃣Take the high-speed train to Nanping City Station, where you can catch a light rail to the south entrance of Wuyi Mountain, which takes about 40 minutes, and the scenery along the way is very beautiful. 2️⃣Wuyi Mountain North Station: It takes about 30 minutes by taxi to the south gate. 3️⃣Wuyi Mountain is a rather large scenic area with many spots to visit. There are convenient shuttle buses between each spot, so it's advisable to buy a combined ticket for the bus and bamboo raft. 🏠Accommodation It's recommended to stay in the Sanggu Holiday Area, which is about 2 kilometers from the south gate of the scenic area. The old street there has many dining options, which is very convenient. 🍽️Dining I highly recommend the smoked goose, which I ate for 3 days straight without getting tired of it. I tried both Aliange and Shen Dama's, and I recommend Shen Dama's more because their meat is more flavorful. It's not recommended for those who prefer lighter tastes. I also tried two popular restaurants, Da San Wan and Friendship Xiaochao. I recommend Da San Wan more, as the taste is slightly better. Recommended dishes are stir-fried taro silk, sauerkraut fried bamboo shoots, and water buffalo beef. Honestly, the red-eye fish is really average and also quite expensive. There are many snacks on the old street at night, I recommend the Guang Bing and sour bamboo shoot xiaolongbao. ⛰️Attractions 1️⃣Tianyou Peak: Not very high but a bit steep, it takes about 2-3 hours. The view of the Nine Bend River from halfway up the mountain is very beautiful. 2️⃣Rock Bone Flower Fragrance Trail: Worth visiting, it takes about 3 hours to complete, is 4.5 kilometers long, and features various landscapes, including wooden frames on cliffs and a narrow path to heaven. You need to transfer at Wuyi Palace and take a direct ride to Dahongpao, then follow the signs to the narrow path to heaven. 3️⃣Nine Bend River Rafting: Takes about 1.5 hours, the scenery along the way is picturesque, the boatman will explain, and in calm areas, tourists are allowed to pole for photos, which costs 20 yuan per person. 4️⃣Dahongpao Performance: Opinions vary online, but I recommend it because it was my first time seeing such a natural landscape performance, and the 360-degree rotating seats were impressive. 5️⃣Baiyun Zen Temple: A temple on the mountain outside the scenic area, from which you can look down. Next to the temple is a mossy path, which is very narrow and a bit dangerous but great for taking photos, as shown in the first picture. 2-Day Itinerary: Day1: Arrive at Nanping City Station at 10:50 ➡️ Sanggu Holiday Area Hotel ➡️ Tianyou Peak ➡️ Yunnvfeng ➡️ Dahongpao Performance Day2: Nine Bend River Rafting ➡️ Song Street ➡️ Wuyi Palace ➡️ Zhizhi An ➡️ Dahongpao Mother Tree ➡️ Rock Bone Flower Fragrance Trail ➡️ A Narrow Path to Heaven ➡️ Baiyun Zen Temple ⚠️⚠️Points to Avoid The red-eye fish is very average and overpriced, and the Dahongpao milk tea is really not that special. The food on Song Street is not good, and it's not recommended to go specifically to A Narrow Path to Heaven and the Dahongpao Mother Tree.

In a corner of southeast China, there is a paradise among mountains and rivers, known far and wide for its peculiar peaks, beautiful waters, and secluded valleys filled with the fragrance of tea, that is the Wuyi Mountains, acclaimed as 'emerald waters and red mountains'. Here, every breath is a gift from nature, and every step is taken on the pulse of history. Follow my brushstrokes, and let us walk into this independent fairyland, to explore its infinite charm. Must-visit Attractions • Jiuquxi Bamboo Rafting: Take a bamboo raft down the stream, through the nine bends and eighteen turns, with green mountains on both sides like paintings, and the water and mountains reflecting each other, it is the best way to experience the spirit of Wuyi Mountains. • Tianyou Peak: Climb Tianyou and rise step by step, after reaching the top, overlook the panoramic view of Jiuquxi, with the sea of clouds tumbling and the mountains overlapping, it is refreshing and uplifting. • Dahongpao Scenic Area: Visit the mother tree of Dahongpao, learn about the legendary story of Wuyi rock tea, and the tea fragrance in the air is intoxicating. • One-Line-Sky: Challenge the limits of body and nature, pass through the narrow slit of One-Line-Sky, and experience the marvelous workmanship of nature. Detailed Address Wuyi Mountains are located in Wuyishan City, Nanping, northern Fujian Province. Travel Tips • Airplane: You can first fly to Fuzhou or Xiamen, then transfer to high-speed rail or bus to reach Wuyishan City. • High-speed Rail: Both Wuyishan East Station and Wuyishan North Station have multiple high-speed rail services directly connecting to many major cities across the country. • Self-driving: You can reach directly via the Fuyin Expressway or the Jingtai Expressway, and there are parking lots in the scenic area for self-driving tourists. Food Recommendations • Langu Smoked Goose: Tender meat with a rich smoky aroma, it is an authentic delicacy of Wuyi Mountains that you must try. • Zhu Xi Filial Piety Cakes: Named after the Southern Song Dynasty philosopher Zhu Xi, they are sweet and delicious, a great choice for a souvenir. • Wuyi Rock Tea: Taste a pot of authentic Dahongpao or Shuixian, feel the profound cultural depth of tea, with a long-lasting fragrance and endless aftertaste. Recommended Nearby Attractions • Xiamei Ancient Village: Visit the well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, experience the traditional tea market culture and the peaceful rural life. • Qinglong Waterfall: Not far from the main scenic area of Wuyi Mountains, the waterfall is majestic, a great place for nature lovers and hiking adventurers. • Impression Dahongpao Performance: A large-scale landscape live performance directed by Zhang Yimou, a visual feast at night, perfectly integrating the beauty of Wuyi Mountains and water with tea culture. Wuyi Mountains are not just a scenic spot, it is a poem interwoven with nature and culture, a painting where the fragrance of tea and history blend together. Here, every step is on the footprints of the ancients, and every glance can see the scenery of a thousand years. Come to Wuyi Mountains, let us find that long-lost tranquility and freedom in the fragrance of tea, and embark on a dual journey of mind and body.

There's a hidden gem near the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area that I recommend for a local trip. Only after visiting did I realize how understated Mount Wuyi is, having been designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. It has been recommended multiple times by 'National Geographic' as one of the most worthwhile places to visit. In the spring rain, every shade of green is healing, and the misty mountains and rivers are like a landscape painting. Boating on the clear waves continues this spring romance to the fullest. If you don't know where to go for the May Day holiday, believe me, Mount Wuyi is really worth it

The weather is fine, the sky is clear, and the air is fresh. Clean streets, handsome mountain ranges, and low-hanging clouds. Once you enter this fairyland, you reach the White Cloud Zen Temple and the Imperial Immortal Platform. 360° immersive insect surroundings. Sitting under Mount Wuyi, sipping tea. Essentials for a trip to Mount Wuyi: Strong insect repellent, sun protection. Bring a fan, which can be used as a photo prop, for shade, to fan yourself, or to ward off insects. Mount Wuyi, a place I've long admired, has been inaccessible for many years due to transportation and other reasons. With the convergence of the right time, place, and people, a high-speed train journey of over six hours, which should have been a season of constant thunderstorms, was blessed with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. Returning from Mount Wuyi, I feel a newfound affection for the local insects, both in variety and number, as Mount Wuyi's insects are second to none. There are also several unique features of Mount Wuyi — First, the pervasive 'Da Hong Pao' tea elements! Da Hong Pao tea-flavored eggs, with the tea flavor deeply infused. Da Hong Pao milk tea, light and moderate, neither sweet nor greasy. Da Hong Pao ice cream and tea jelly, refreshing and delicious. Meals come with a Da Hong Pao tea tasting set, and local gifts are various tea samplings! Second, the abundance of insects! It's as if humans have intruded into their world — various flying insects everywhere, caterpillars hanging in mid-air, and colorful geckos. On the bamboo raft, it's said that snakes 'pass by'... Let's leave the topic there. Learning about rock tea culture, feeling the breath and beauty of the creek and mountain walls, I reserved a full three days to fully experience Mount Wuyi. On the first day, I went straight to the White Cloud Zen Temple, which is also a point near the starting dock for the Nine-Bend Bamboo Raft. This place is famous for its sunrise views. Climbing about 1000 meters, there is an Imperial Immortal Platform where one can admire the magnificent scenery, the summit breeze, the winding streams, the rising clouds, and the sun and moon in motion. In the afternoon, I took a bamboo raft 'drifting with the current' in the creek, thanks to the boatwoman at the bow steering and carrying the weight. The endpoint of the Nine-Bend Dock is the Wuyi Palace Song Street, where a 20-minute walk takes you to the Zhi Zhi An for eating, drinking, and strolling. In the evening, I continued to try local Wuyi dishes for a taste of the local cuisine. On the second day, I visited the North Gate attraction of Mount Wuyi — the Mother Tree Da Hong Pao. Across from the six historic and rare shrubs valued at over a hundred million, I spent the morning tasting tea in a teahouse, leisurely and content. In the afternoon, I continued to tour the northern attractions, visiting Tianxin Zen Temple and Shuilian Cave. The sightseeing car took us in, and we walked half the time and rode half the time, pushing our physical endurance to the limit. On the third day, Tianyou Peak! It is said that 'one who has not climbed Tianyou Peak cannot say they have been to Mount Wuyi.' Since I was there, I heeded the advice. Let's skip ten thousand words about the process, various experiences of a struggle between man and nature, and my friend jokingly said: 'Your level... even the heavens might not see you fighting.' After descending the mountain, we passed by the 'wall standing ten thousand ren' big rock wall, and finally visited the Wuyi Retreat to pay respects to our foreteacher Confucius, ending the day's journey. At the time of Shen, it was the perfect time for afternoon tea. My body reached a peak of exhaustion and pain, and my mood was in a state of emptiness. On such an afternoon, the sunny Mount Wuyi began to thunder, the wind and clouds changed, and thunder rolled. By the time we reached the teahouse, the locals were quickly packing up the outdoor cushions in response to the weather, guiding us to sit inside. The tea snacks were served, and the rain outside cleansed everything, with a soft wooden hue and a tranquil space, and a unique taste of fine brew. When we left the teahouse, the heavy rain had stopped, and the road of Manting Peak after the rain was even clearer and cleaner, the air smelled even better, and there was a singer on the roadside singing 'What I Seek in Life', and I was delighted to hear a Cantonese song here — Seeking a quiet place for a bit of serenity, the ultimate in life must be simplicity and tranquility, the rain outside is fierce, while inside time stands still. Da Wang Peak remains unmoved, Chongyang Creek flows gently. What I Seek in Life — how can warmth and cold ever rest, looking back at how many autumns have passed What I have gained and what I have not, I cannot explain the rights and wrongs of my losses Forever unable to see through the confusion... A moment of tranquility, what more could one ask for?

Now, the Wuyi Mountain scenic area is free of charge, and the city buses are also free. In this case, a trip to Wuyi Mountain before the end of April could save some money. The weather is mostly rainy and overcast, and during the two days I visited, there was rain, but it didn't last long, which felt okay. The spring scenery is also nice, with more greenery and blooming flowers. Climbing the mountain is sweaty due to the humidity. If it's your first time visiting Wuyi Mountain with free admission, I suggest taking a bamboo raft from Xingcun Wharf to Wuyishan Palace, passing through the Nine Bends. Then, if you still have energy, I recommend climbing Tianyou Peak, which is not very high at only 408 meters, and offers a picturesque view from the top. Wuyishan Palace is a good place for leisure and rest. For accommodation, I recommend choosing a homestay village in Nanyuanling or Sangui Roundabout. Both places offer affordable lodging, and dining and shopping are convenient.

Fujian Province's prefecture-level city, located in the northern part of Fujian Province, the northern section of the Wuyi Mountains, with a total area of 26,300 square kilometers, a registered population of 3.14 million, and a regional GDP of 221.184 billion yuan. Nanping City is a national ecological demonstration area, a national green development demonstration area, the source of the Minjiang River, a Fujian ecological barrier, and one of the best ecological environments at the same latitude on the earth. It has the typical 'eight mountains, one water, and one field' feature of southern China; it has more than 150 tourist resources, including one of the only four 'World Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites' in Wuyi Mountain. It is one of the earliest developed areas in southern China, with a history of more than 4,000 years within its territory, and is one of the birthplaces of Fujian culture. The name 'Fujian' is derived from the first character of ancient Jianzhou (now Jianou). It is the birthplace of Minyue culture, Zhuzi culture, Wuyi tea culture, Qitian Dasheng culture, and Zhang Sanfeng Tai Chi culture. The famous Neo-Confucian scholar Zhu Xi spent 'fifty years of qin and books' in Nanping, influencing China for more than 800 years, and it is called 'Minbang Zoulu' and 'Daonan Liku'.

Wuyishan is absolutely breathtaking. We went there over Tomb sweeping holiday, and the price to go into the park was maybe a bit higher because of the holiday (¥365 for 3 days), but there is so much to do outside, that i don't think it's neccesary to go in. I would highly recommend Wuyishan for a little break from the city, to relax and refresh your soul. #travelinspiration#unforgettableexperiences#couplestrip#nationalpark#naturalwonders#qingmingtravel