Introduction: Wuyi Mountain is a world cultural and natural heritage site, with unique Danxia landform and rich historical and cultural connotations.
Main Attractions
Xiyuan Canyon
Introduction: There is a beautiful scenery of “ten miles of flat flow” here. The mountains are clear and the waters are beautiful, with many waterfalls. It is known as the “Jiuzhaigou in Fujian Province”.
Activities: You can walk along the trails in the canyon, enjoy the cascading waterfalls, such as Xiyuan Waterfall, Longfeng Waterfall, etc. You can also play in the clear streams, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Heping Ancient Town
Introduction: An ancient town with a thousand years of history, retaining a large number of ancient buildings and traditional styles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Features: Walk on the bluestone road of the ancient town, visit ancient buildings such as Heping Academy, East Gate Watchtower, and Li’s Official Residence, feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere, and also taste local special snacks and experience the leisurely life of the residents of the ancient town.
Travel Seasons
Spring (March May): The climate is pleasant, everything is revived, and the flowers and trees in Wuyi Mountain begin to sprout and bloom. It is a good time to enjoy the natural scenery and go hiking and outing.
Summer (June August): The temperature is relatively high, but the mountainous areas such as Wuyi Mountain are summer resorts. You can enjoy the cool in the mountains and waters and participate in some water activities.
Autumn (September November): The sky is high and the air is crisp. At this time, the leaves of maple trees and other trees in Wuyi Mountain begin to change colors, and the scenery is colorful. It is the best season for photography and autumn appreciation.
Winter (December February): It is relatively cold, but some mountainous areas may have unique landscapes such as rime, which have a special flavor.
Food Guide
Special Dishes
Wuyi Smoked Goose
Features: This is a landmark cuisine in Wuyi Mountain. Using local goose meat as raw material, through a unique smoking process, the outer skin is golden and crispy, the meat is tender, with a strong smoked flavor, spicy and delicious, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it is.
Recommended Shop: “Languyagu Goose Shop” in the urban area of Wuyi Mountain. Its smoked goose is made authentically and has an authentic taste.
Zhuzi Family Banquet
Composition of Dishes: It is a banquet compiled according to Zhu Xi’s food culture and local traditional customs, including many dishes such as Wengong Cai, Carp Cooked with Pods, Pig Stomach Stuffed with Chicken, etc. Each dish has its own unique meaning and particularity. For example, Wengong Cai is exquisitely shaped and implies rising step by step.
Place to Taste: Some characteristic traditional restaurants in Wuyi Mountain, such as “Impression Dahongpao Restaurant” provides a more authentic Zhuzi Family Banquet experience.
Sunyan (Bamboo Shoot and Vermicelli Soup)
Features: Made mainly from shredded bamboo shoots and vermicelli, cooked with rich broth. The shredded bamboo shoots are fresh and tender, the vermicelli is smooth, the soup is rich and delicious, with rich taste and rich nutrition.
Recommendation: “Granny Sunyan Shop” in the urban area of Nanjing. It is a popular old shop where you can taste the most authentic Sunyan.
Special Snacks
Jian’ou Dried Salted Duck
Flavor: This is a traditional famous snack in Jian’ou. It is shaped like a flat drum, with thick and fat meat, rich flavor. It can be eaten in various ways such as steaming, frying, and stir-frying. It is a good dish to go with wine.
Purchase Place: The vegetable markets and some specialty stores in Jian’ou can buy authentic Jian’ou Dried Salted Duck, such as “Shengji Dried Salted Duck Shop”.
Shunchang Stuffed Egg
Production Process: Chop the lean meat into mince, add seasonings and fill it into a whole egg yolk, and then cook it in rich broth. The egg is tender, the meat is fresh, and the soup is delicious and unique.
Place to Taste: Street snack stalls in Shunchang County or some local small restaurants sell it. For example, “Shunchang Old Street Stuffed Egg Shop” is worth a try.
Shaowu Baoci (Shaowu Stuffed Dumpling)
Features: Using glutinous rice flour as the skin and filled with various fillings such as bamboo shoots, mushrooms, meat, dried tofu, etc., in a half-moon shape. It can be boiled or steamed. The outer skin is soft and glutinous, the filling is rich, with a strong local flavor.
Shop Recommendation: “Baoci Old Shop” in Shaowu City, where you can taste the authentic Shaowu Baoci.
Accommodation Suggestions
Wuyi Mountain Resort Area
Features: The surrounding supporting facilities are complete, close to the main scenic spots of Wuyi Mountain, convenient for travel, and there are various grades of hotels and homestays to choose from.
Recommendation: For example, “Yuehua Hotel” has a beautiful environment and good service; some homestays like “Minshu Jiudian” are more distinctive and friendly, allowing tourists to deeply experience local life.
Nanjing Urban Area
Advantages: There are various accommodation options with relatively diverse prices, and there are various shopping malls, restaurants, etc. in the urban area, with convenient life. It is suitable for tourists who travel to various scenic spots radiating from the Nanjing urban area.
Examples: “Nanjing雅阁国际大酒店 (Nanjing Yage International Hotel)” and other star-rated hotels provide high-quality accommodation experience; there are also some economical chain hotels such as “7 Days Inn” for tourists with limited budgets.
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
Airplane: Wuyi Mountain Airport has flights to some major domestic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. The airport is close to Wuyi Mountain scenic area and the urban area, with convenient transportation.
Train: There are multiple railway stations in Nanjing. Among them, Wuyi Mountain North Station and Nanping City Station are convenient for going to Wuyi Mountain scenic area; Nanping Station mainly serves the Nanjing urban area and surrounding areas. You can choose the appropriate station to go according to your own itinerary.
Internal Transportation
Bus: There are bus lines connecting various urban areas and scenic spots in Nanjing, but the number of trips may be relatively small, so you need to plan the time in advance.
Tourist Special Line: There are special tourist buses in Wuyi Mountain scenic area, which are convenient for tourists to travel between various scenic spots. You can consult relevant information when buying scenic area tickets.
Taking a Taxi/Renting a Car: It is more convenient to take a taxi or rent a car in the urban area and scenic spots of Nanjing. You can go to the place you want to go at any time according to your own needs. However, it may need to be reserved in advance during the peak tourist season.
