Wuyishan is a great place to visit

Wuyishan is definitely worth adding to your travel list! Not only does it have world-class natural scenery, but it also has a rich cultural heritage. Here are some highlights and practical tips to help you enjoy Wuyishan to the fullest: ### 🌄 **Must-See Attractions** 1. **Nine-Bend Stream Bamboo Raft Ride** - **Highlights**: Take a bamboo raft down the stream and admire the Danxia landforms with "winding streams around mountains, and peaks embracing the flow of water." The whole journey takes about 90 minutes (it is recommended to choose morning or evening for the best light). - **Tips**: Buy tickets in advance (you need to grab tickets during peak season), and you can give the boatman a tip (CNY 20–30/person) to listen to interesting explanations. 2. **Tianyou Peak** - **Highlights**: Climb to the top and overlook the panoramic view of the Nine-Bend Stream. The clouds and mist are like a fairyland. The altitude is 408m, but the steps are steep (the elderly and children should do what they can). - **Tips**: Climb the mountain in the early morning to avoid the crowds, bring enough water, and there are viewing platforms along the way to rest. 3. **Da Hong Pao Scenic Area** - **Highlights**: See the six ancient Da Hong Pao mother trees and taste the rock tea culture. The tea picking season in spring (April–May) is especially lively. - **Hidden trick**: At the end, there is a small tea garden called "San Hua Feng", which is less crowded and suitable for taking pictures. 4. **Wuyi Palace & Song Street** - **Highlights**: Antique building complex, suitable for evening walks. It is recommended to try "Wuyi Smoked Goose" and Guangbing. ### 🏞️ **Recommended Niche Secret Spots** - **Baiyun Temple**: A beautiful place to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds. It takes 30 minutes to walk there (no entrance fee). You can experience Zen tea in the temple. - **Qinglong Waterfall**: A summer resort with a waterfall drop of 120m. It can be combined with the No. 1 rafting in East China. - **Xiamei Ancient Residence**: An ancient village of Ming and Qing tea merchants, retaining its original ecological features (about 30 minutes' drive from the main scenic area). ### 🍵 **Cultural Experience** - **"Impression Da Hong Pao" Performance**: A landscape live-action drama directed by Zhang Yimou, with a 360° rotating auditorium that is super shocking (a must-see at night). - **Tea Culture Experience**: There are many tea estates in the Sangu Resort Area. It is recommended to experience the process of shaking green tea leaves and stir-frying tea by hand. ### 🚗 **Transportation Guide** - **High-speed train**: Nanpingshi Station/Wuyishan North Station, about 30 minutes by taxi to the scenic spot. - **Internal transportation**: Scenic spot sightseeing bus pass (included in the ticket), the route covers the main attractions. ### 📅 **Best Season** - **Spring and Autumn (April–May/September–November)**: The climate is pleasant, and there are many tea picking activities. - **Winter**: There are fewer people and the scenery is quiet, suitable for travelers who like tranquility (pay attention to keeping warm). ### 💡 **Useful Tips** - Tickets: 1-day ticket CNY 140, 2-day ticket CNY 150 (including sightseeing bus), bamboo raft ticket purchased separately (CNY 130). - Accommodation: Sangu Resort Area is the most convenient. It is recommended to stay in a homestay with a tea room. - Must-try delicacies: Lan Gu Smoked Goose, Zhuzi Xiaomu Cake, and Red Eye Fish (steamed is super fresh). **Summary**: Wuyishan is suitable for a 3–4 day in-depth tour, combining mountains, rivers, culture, and tea fragrance. Whether it is a family trip, a couple trip, or a solo trip, you can find your own way to play. Pay attention to the weather before departure, pack lightly, and bring a good mood! 🌿