Bring your ID card. If you have relevant discount certificates (such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc.), bring them along as well, as they may entitle you to discounted tickets.
Clothes
Wuyishan has a mid-subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Spring (March May)
Summer (June August)
Autumn (September November)
Winter (December February)
Items
Sun protection products: Sunscreen, sunglasses, sun umbrellas, etc. Especially in summer and autumn, the ultraviolet rays are relatively strong.
Hiking equipment: If you plan to climb mountains or go on a long hike, comfortable sports shoes or hiking boots are essential. You can also prepare a hiking pole.
Other items: Camera or mobile phone (for taking photos), power bank, personal toiletries, common medicines (such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc.)
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
Airplane
Wuyishan Airport is relatively close to the urban area. At present, there are routes to some major domestic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc. You can take the airport shuttle bus or taxi to the urban area or scenic area from the airport.
Train
Wuyishan Station: This is where ordinary trains stop. It is relatively close to the urban area of Wuyishan. After getting off the train, you can take a bus or taxi to the scenic area.
Nanping City Station (formerly Wuyishan East Station): This is a high-speed railway station, about 15 kilometers away from the south entrance of Wuyishan Scenic Area. You can take the K1 bus directly to the scenic area. There are also taxis and tourist direct buses and other transportation options.
Internal Transportation
Bus
There are tourist special line buses in Wuyishan Scenic Area, which can reach the main scenic spots. The operation time is generally around 7:00 18:00. The ticket price depends on the distance and is relatively cheap. You can consult the driver or conductor when boarding the bus.
Taxi
There are a large number of taxis in the urban area and scenic area of Wuyishan. The starting price and the unit price per kilometer are implemented according to local regulations. It is convenient to travel by taxi, but you may need to queue up during the peak tourist season.
Scenic Area Sightseeing Bus
After purchasing the ticket of Wuyishan Scenic Area, you can take the scenic area sightseeing bus for free. The sightseeing bus stops at the main scenic spots and transfer points in the scenic area, which is convenient for tourists to visit.
Scenic Spot Introduction
Tianyou Peak
Features
It is the most dangerous peak in Wuyishan. There is a saying that “If you don’t climb Tianyou Peak, it’s like you haven’t been to Wuyishan.” Whenever it clears up after rain or at dawn, when you climb to the top of the peak and look at the sea of clouds, it is like the waves of the sea, unpredictable, just like being in a fairyland in Penglai, traveling in the heavenly palace, very spectacular.
Tourist Suggestions
It is advisable to go in the morning when the light is good for viewing the scenery and taking photos. It takes about 2 3 hours to climb the mountain on foot. For those with poor physical strength, they can take a sedan chair (with a fee). There are multiple viewing platforms along the way, don’t miss them.
Nine-bend River (Jiuquxi)
Features
It originates from the south foot of Huanggang Mountain in Wuyishan Nature Reserve and is 62.8 kilometers long. Because it has the beauty of three bends and nine curves, it is named Nine-bend River. The mountains are surrounded by the water, and the water flows around the mountains. Each curve has a different landscape like a landscape painting. Riding a simple and ancient bamboo raft downstream, you can enjoy the unique Danxia landform scenery on both sides of the river and listen to the raftman telling the historical culture and folk legends of Wuyishan.
Tourist Suggestions
Book the bamboo raft drifting tickets in advance. The drifting time is about 1.5 2 hours. You can choose to do the drifting in the morning or afternoon on a sunny day. Pay attention to sun protection. You can tip the raftman appropriately on the bamboo raft (usually about 20 yuan per person), and they will explain more enthusiastically for you.
Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) Scenic Area
Features
It is named after the mother trees of Da Hong Pao in the scenic area. The mother trees of Da Hong Pao have a history of more than 360 years, and only 6 trees remain, which are extremely precious. The tea garden here has a pleasant scenery and fresh air, and you can also learn about the relevant knowledge and tea culture of Wuyi rock tea.
Tourist Suggestions
The visiting time is about 1 2 hours. You can taste the authentic Wuyi rock tea in the tea house in the scenic area and buy some characteristic tea as a souvenir, but pay attention to distinguishing the quality and price.
Water Curtain Cave (Shuiliandong)
Features
It is the largest cave in Wuyishan, more than 100 meters high and wide. The top of the cave slopes out like an overhanging eave, covering half of the sky. The two perennial clear springs in front of the cave entrance fly down from the top of the rock more than 100 meters high, like two hanging bead curtains. When the breeze blows, the water curtain sways, very beautiful.
Tourist Suggestions
It can be visited in series with the Da Hong Pao Scenic Area. It takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour to walk from Da Hong Pao to Water Curtain Cave. You can enjoy the landscape of Wuyishan and the ancient tea road along the way.
Food Recommendations
Special Dishes
Wuyishan Smoked Goose
Local geese are selected and made with a unique smoking process. The meat is firm and the taste is rich, with a strong smoked fragrance and a slightly spicy taste. It is one of the iconic delicacies in Wuyishan.
Red-eyed Fish
This is a kind of fish that grows in the streams of Wuyishan and is named because its eyes are red. Its meat is tender and can be steamed or braised. Steaming can retain the original flavor of the fish, while braising makes it more flavorful.
Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots
Wuyishan is rich in bamboo shoots. Braised pork with dried bamboo shoots uses fresh dried bamboo shoots and pork belly as the main ingredients. The dried bamboo shoots absorb the oil of the meat and become more mellow, and the meat is not greasy because of the addition of dried bamboo shoots. The combination of the two complements each other.
Zhu Zi Xiao Mu Bing (Zhu Xi’s Filial Piety Cake)
According to legend, it was a cake made by Zhu Xi to show filial piety to his mother. The outer skin is crispy, the inner filling is soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, and there are various flavors to choose from, such as mung bean filling, chestnut filling, etc. It is a good souvenir.
Special Snacks
Lean Meat Soup
The lean meat is ground into mince, added with starch and other seasonings to make meat balls, and then boiled in boiling water. It can be accompanied by seasonings such as laver, pickled mustard tuber, and dried small shrimps. The soup is delicious and the taste is smooth.
Zixi Noodles
Made from high-quality rice through processes such as grinding and steaming, the noodles are fine and smooth. They can be stir-fried with shredded meat, bean sprouts, green vegetables, etc., or boiled into soup noodles, with a delicious taste.
Qingming Guo (Qingming Cake)
Also known as Qingtuan, the outer skin is made by mixing glutinous rice flour and wormwood juice. There are two kinds of fillings, sweet and salty. The sweet filling is usually red bean paste, and the salty filling is mostly dried bamboo shoots, diced meat, mushrooms, etc. It tastes soft and glutinous, with a faint fragrance of wormwood.
Accommodation Arrangement
Wuyishan Urban Area
Advantages
There are various accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to high-end star-rated hotels, and the prices are relatively affordable. The surrounding supporting facilities are complete, with various restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, etc., and life is convenient.
Disadvantages
It is at a certain distance from the scenic area, and it takes transportation to get to the scenic area, so the travel time is relatively long.
Inside and around Wuyishan Scenic Area
Advantages
It is convenient for playing and can save the time and transportation cost of traveling between the accommodation and the scenic area. Some hotels can also provide services such as scenic area ticket booking and travel consultation. The environment is beautiful and the surrounding scenery is pleasant, allowing you to better experience the natural scenery of Wuyishan.
Disadvantages
The prices are generally higher, especially during the peak tourist season. Budget accommodation may be in short supply. The catering and other supporting facilities may not be as rich as those in the urban area.
Travel Route Planning
One-day Tour Route
Morning: Tianyou Peak Yunwo
Noon: Have a meal in or around the scenic area and taste the special cuisine of Wuyishan
Afternoon: Bamboo raft drifting on Nine-bend River Wuyi Palace
Two-day Tour Route
Day 1
Morning: Da Hong Pao Scenic Area Water Curtain Cave (you can walk along the Yangu Huaxiang Ramble Path)
Noon: Eat at a restaurant near the scenic area
Afternoon: Bamboo raft drifting on Nine-bend River
Evening: Check in a hotel inside or around Wuyishan Scenic Area, and you can stroll around nearby and enjoy the night view
Day 2
Morning: Tianyou Peak Yunwo
Noon: Have a meal in the scenic area and take a short rest after the meal
Afternoon: Wuyi Palace Song Street, buy souvenirs, taste snacks, and then end the trip
Shopping Recommendations
Tea
Wuyi rock tea is a specialty of Wuyishan, among which Da Hong Pao is the most famous. When buying tea, you can choose a regular tea shop or tea factory, taste it before buying, and pay attention to distinguishing the quality and grade of the tea.
Dried Bamboo Shoots
The dried bamboo shoots in Wuyishan are of good quality and delicious. You can buy some as a specialty to take home and give to relatives and friends.
Crafts
Such as root carvings and bamboo products with Wuyishan characteristics, which have certain artistic value and commemorative significance. But pay attention to selection when buying to ensure the quality of the craftsmanship.
Precautions
The Wuyishan Scenic Area is large, and the distance between the scenic spots is relatively long. During the tour, you should reasonably arrange the time and physical strength to avoid overwork.
When taking a bamboo raft for drifting, you should follow the instructions of the raftman, pay attention to safety, take good care of personal belongings, and prevent them from falling into the water.
In the scenic area, you should take good care of the environment, do not litter, and do not damage the natural landscape and cultural relics and historic sites.
